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John Curley Show

‘I’m bullish on Seattle’: Developer unveils plans for 44-story ultra-luxury condo tower in Denny Triangle

As Seattle battles negative headlines and a struggling downtown, one local developer isn't retreating. He's going all in.
2 months ago
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John Curley Show

‘People are more pissed off than Olympia was hoping for’: Let’s Go Washington gets millionaires’ tax repeal on November ballot

Let's Go Washington has officially gathered enough signatures to get the repeal of the state's millionaires' tax on the November ballot.
2 months ago
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John Curley Show

‘If I end up removed, then so be it’: Sheriff Swank vows to fight Pierce County proposal that could remove him

Pierce County is weighing a proposal for an appointed sheriff, which, if passed, would remove current Sheriff Keith Swank from office in 2027.
2 months ago
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John Curley Show

‘You don’t think they’re going to get another gun?’ Curley blasts Seattle city attorney’s plan to combat violence on Aurora

KIRO host John Curley shared his own solution to curbing violence along Aurora on "The John Curley Show" on KIRO Newsradio.
2 months ago
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John Curley Show

SODO Business Association urges city to ‘stop penduluming back and forth’ as Seattle cleans up for World Cup

SODO urges city to ensure a smooth clean-up for the World Cup, preparing for 750,000 fans in downtown Seattle.
2 months ago
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John Curley Show

‘Trying to help consumers by hiding information’: Climate Commitment Act costs will now show up on PSE natural gas bills

After the UTC blocked Puget Sound Energy from listing Climate Commitment Act costs on customer bills, the commission reversed course.
2 months ago
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John Curley Show

‘We are ruled by the ignorant’: Curley makes his case for a voter literacy test

Explore Curley's stance on who should have the right to vote amid rising concerns about political qualifications.
2 months ago
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John Curley Show

Curley has new idea for light rail fare enforcement as Seattle ranks #1 for ridership: ‘No standing, only seats’

While light rail and streetcar ridership totaled 4.8 million trips in the Seattle area, KIRO host John Curley pointed to a lack of fare enforcement.
2 months ago
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John Curley Show

‘A violation of the constitution’: Curley reacts after ‘unusual’ suspect arrested for stealing millionaires’ tax petition signatures

A man caught on video allegedly stealing signatures from a petition to repeal Washington's millionaires' tax has been arrested.
2 months ago
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John Curley Show

‘They don’t need to do any more studying’: Former Seattle council member lays out action plan to curb Aurora violence

Former Seattle City Councilmember for District 5 Cathy Moore laid out her own action plan for curbing gun violence in the Aurora neighborhood.
2 months ago
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John Curley Show

‘We allow them to track us’: John Curley questions when constant security becomes surveillance

John Curley explores the fine line between security and surveillance in light of new technology and government oversight.
2 months ago
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John Curley Show

‘The Detroitification of Seattle’: Former KIRO host on the city’s slide, what could turn it around

Saul Spady discusses Seattle's homeless crisis and solutions for recovery. Can a political revolution save the city from collapse?
2 months ago
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John Curley Show

‘You’re being ripped off’: Curley blasts Climate Commitment Act spending as WA gas prices remain among highest in U.S.

Washington Governor Bob Ferguson's office rejected a letter from Sen. Gildon urging the state to temporarily suspend the Climate Commitment Act.
2 months ago
Aurora Ave shooting pimp war...
John Curley Show

‘There was no strategy’: Former city attorney says Seattle doesn’t appear to have concrete plan as violence grips Aurora

Residents in Seattle's Greenwood neighborhood are holding a march along Aurora Avenue, calling for the city to put a stop to the violence.
2 months ago
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John Curley Show

165,000 signatures gathered to repeal WA’s millionaire’s tax, Let’s Go Washington aims for 700,000

More than 165,000 signatures have been gathered in an effort to put Washington's new millionaire's tax before voters for possible repeal.
2 months ago
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John Curley Show

‘He’s ill-equipped’: Rep. Jim Walsh fires back after Bob Ferguson calls him gutless

Rep. Jim Walsh addresses Bob Ferguson's insults following a radio interview where he said he would be looking into running for Washington governor in 2028.
2 months ago
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John Curley

Curley: You may hate Zuckerberg’s superyacht in Lake Union, but you also paid for it

Here's some bad news for those angry, bitter, envious folks dockside. With every photo you took of the superyacht, you helped fill Zuckerberg's 111,000-gallon fuel tank.
2 months ago
Seattle social housing project...
John Curley Show

‘I hope it works’: Curley’s skeptical but rooting for Seattle’s $60M Social Housing project

Explore Curley's thoughts on Seattle's $60M social housing project and its impact on the community.
2 months ago
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John Curley Show

‘It’s such a dumb argument’: Curley urges Mayor Wilson to activate security cameras for FIFA World Cup

As the World Cup approaches, Curley calls on Mayor Wilson to enhance stadium security with active cameras for safety.
2 months ago
Pierce County ballot court ruling...
John Curley Show

‘They’ve woken up a storm’: Pierce County Council candidate Mike Solan back on ballot after court ruling

A candidate for the Pierce County Council has had to surmount some challenges during his campaign, including being removed from the ballot.
2 months ago
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John Curley Show

‘It’s all garbage’: Curley doesn’t buy Governor Ferguson’s claim not to expand millionaires’ tax

Gov. Ferguson stated on X that while he is governor, he will veto any attempt to lower the threshold for the millionaires' tax or raise the rate.
2 months ago
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John Curley Show

‘It looks like it’s 64 years old’: KIRO hosts back Seattle Center renovations ahead of possible SuperSonics return

As Seattle gears up for the potential return of the SuperSonics, city leaders are looking to revamp Seattle Center.
2 months ago
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John Curley Show

‘If you can frighten people, you can control them’: Journalist Alex Berenson warns about fear-based tactics after securing $150K First Amendment settlement

Journalist Alex Berenson joined "The John Curley Show" to discuss his settlement and what he sees as a pattern of fear-based tactics.
2 months ago
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John Curley Show

‘You can hear the hedging’: KIRO host says Rob Saka is right to be ‘gravely concerned’ about Seattle business, but not bold enough

Seattle City Councilmember Rob Saka said he is "gravely concerned" about the city losing jobs and not having enough employers.
2 months ago
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