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car sale...
John Curley Show

Who else but John Curley would buy a car without seeing it?

John Curley recently bought a car, but didn't want to know what is was, didn't want to see it, and didn't want to know how much it costs. 
5 years ago
songs, composer...
John Curley Show

Two songs (one beautiful, one annoying) by Jacob Ryan Smith

Just a few weeks ago, Jacob Ryan Smith, an extremely talented composer and lyricist, got a call from John Curley. The rest is radio history.
5 years ago
children, substitute teachers...
John Curley Show

How should Washington parents handle being asked to step in as substitute teachers?

KIRO Radio host John Curley provides some insight into how he'd handle the recent need for substitute teachers in Washington.
5 years ago
John Curley

‘The contagiousness of kindness’ is real, says John Curley

John Curley was inspired by someone else's act of kindness and decided to take 15 burritos to the truck drivers who are stuck while I-90 is closed.
5 years ago
Republicans, redistricting...
John Curley Show

Rep. Walsh says limiting emergency powers is among key issues for legislative session

State Rep. Jim Walsh (R-Aberdeen) joined the John Curley & Shari Elliker Show to provide an update on the legislative session that started Monday.
5 years ago
John Curley (and his dogs) trek through the snow to get to the outhouse....
John Curley Show

John Curley describes his trek to the outhouse in 4 feet of snow

KIRO Radio host John Curley says there has been about 4 feet of snow at his cabin, which means it's a journey to get to his outhouse.
5 years ago
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John Curley Show

John & Shari support 10-minute limit for Seattle councilmember speeches

The new rule for Seattle City Councilmembers is that they're not allowed to talk about anything for longer than 10 minutes.
5 years ago
porch pirates...
John Curley Show

John & Shari: Porch pirates risk a lot for unknown packages

It's the holiday season, people are expecting packages, and that means the porch pirates are back. But these thieves don't even know what they're stealing.
5 years ago
John Curley in his new hat....
John Curley Show

John Curley has a whole personality building up around his new hat

KIRO Radio host John Curley got a new hat in Cle Elum that he says he's building his whole personality around now.
5 years ago
Aurora, motel...
John Curley Show

Squatters kicked out of abandoned Seattle motel on Aurora Avenue North

Squatters at the Hillside Motel on Aurora Ave North in Seattle were told they would have to leave. On Monday, sheriff's deputies cleared the property.
5 years ago
snow plow...
John Curley Show

Washington Policy Center wants to know how many snow plow drivers are available

Mariya Frost with the Washington Policy Center explains what she's asking of the state department of transportation as winter conditions impact roads.
5 years ago
Seattle homeless Ballard Commons park...
John Curley Show

John & Shari: After clearing Ballard Commons, the hope is tents ‘won’t come back’

The homeless encampment and tents at Ballard Commons Park have been cleared as of this week, but will people come back or move somewhere else nearby?
5 years ago
sports...
John Curley Show

John & Shari: Home experience ‘challenges’ cost to see Seattle sports live

Ticket prices to see live professional sports in Seattle are getting higher, becoming unaffordable for a lot of people and families. Is it worth it?
5 years ago
pike place...
John Curley Show

Curley: Removing cars from Pike Place Market a step toward car-less Seattle

John Curley and Shari Elliker weigh in on the recent push to take cars out of Pike Place Market in Seattle and "pedestrian-ize" the area.
5 years ago
John Curley death...
John Curley Show

With farewell to Tom Tangney, KIRO Radio introduces new afternoon program

KIRO Radio's John Curley and Shari Show begins Dec. 2, airing weekdays 3-7 p.m.
5 years ago
Tom Tangney...
John Curley Show

John Curley commissions Sondheim-inspired song for Tom Tangney’s final show

As part of Tom's final send-off, co-host John Curley commissioned a farewell song, written and performed by singer Jacob Ryan Smith.
5 years ago
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John Curley Show

KIRO Radio says goodbye ahead of Tom Tangney’s final show before retirement

With Wednesday marking the final day before Tom Tangney's retirement, KIRO Radio personalities, reporters, and more are saying their goodbyes. 
5 years ago
TSA...
John Curley Show

20 years too many? Tom and Curley debate the TSA as Thanksgiving travel ramps up

As Sea-Tac Airport will see an estimated 1.5 million travelers over Thanksgiving, KIRO Radio's Tom and Curley Show questions the necessity of the TSA.
5 years ago
Tom Tangney...
John Curley Show

Tom & Curley Show co-host Tom Tangney announces retirement

After nearly three decades at KIRO Radio, Tom & Curley Show co-host Tom Tangney is retiring, with his last show set for Dec. 1.
5 years ago
Washington Post owner Jeff Bezos, (Photo: Emma McIntyre/Getty Images)...
John Curley

John Curley once gave Jeff Bezos a ‘Best Boss’ award

John Curley recalls the time he met Jeff Bezos, giving him a “Best of Western Washington” award for "Best Boss" from Evening Magazine.
5 years ago
Find out why Dori was jealous of John Curley. (This photo of John offers a hint...)...
Dori Monson

Green-eyed monster gets between Dori and John Curley

Dori had to admit he was jealous last week after hearing something about his friend and colleague, KIRO Radio host John Curley.
5 years ago
Seattle Kraken fans...
John Curley Show

Tom & Curley: What are the rules for fans at Seattle Kraken games?

Should sports fans be sitting or standing? Depending on the Seattle sporting event you're attending, the answer to that question can vary.
5 years ago
autopsy...
John Curley

Curley: The issue with Portland’s recent ‘pay-per-view’ autopsy was the venue

The downtown Portland Marriott hotel was recently the site of a "live" autopsy that charged admission, Portland’s KGW8 reports.
5 years ago
deer...
John Curley Show

John Curley wrestles with the idea of deer hunting

John Curley is supposed to go hunting for a deer tomorrow, but he's having a hard time convincing himself it's a good idea for the deer.
5 years ago
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