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Sugary drink tax earns the city $4 million, but is it working?
The new sugary drink tax has generated more than $4 million for the City of Seattle. But does the tax hurt or help consumers?8 years ago
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People leaving Seattle aren’t heading far from home
For the first time, a recent report by Redfin found that more of its site's users were leaving Seattle than moving here. But where exactly are they going?8 years ago
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May Day 2018 protests were completely peaceful and boring
The May Day 2018 protests were mostly peaceful, and only involved one arrest, which occurred when a masked-man hurled a rock at the Amazon Spheres. Are you disappointed?8 years ago
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Washington Ferry officials received over 2,000 reports of drivers cutting in line
WSF officials received over 2000 reports of ferry line-cutting before boarding on their so-called Hero Hotline in 2017.8 years ago
John Curley Show
Is exit lane cheating OK or just plain wrong?
Tacoma is fighting a rash of exit lane cheating as drivers navigate its rough, slow traffic. According to John Curley, that's like going to the supermarket without your pants on. Wait, what?!8 years ago
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Two arguments and major drama surrounding Seattle’s head tax
There are a couple core opinions about Seattle's head tax. But can council chamber antics harm one side's argument about taxing large businesses?8 years ago
John Curley Show
Which do you choose: Bikeshare, scooter, or a horse?
Electric, sharable scooters may be coming to the Seattle area, eventually, but can a scooter navigate the legal roadway ahead.8 years ago
John Curley Show
Why do we keep bending over backwards for Amazon?
A new report suggests the Amazon employs a disproportionate amount of workers who rely on food stamps in several states as their earnings are considerably low.8 years ago
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‘Shame on Seattle’ say parents after homeless daughter’s death
Sabrina Tate recently died a few weeks short of her 28th birthday in Seattle's last safe zone for homeless vehicle residents.8 years ago
John Curley Show
Should Seattle taxpayers cover free college for students?
KIRO Radio's Tom and Curley debate the merits and pitfalls of providing free college to all American students echoing a recent Wall Street Journal article.8 years ago
John Curley Show
Owning a house in Seattle may be earning you more than your job
Owning Seattle real estate could be more profitable than working an hourly job. But if that sounds too good to be true, that's because it is.8 years ago
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Ban cars from South Lake Union? Why not try jetpacks, too?
With so many people and cars crowding into South Lake Union, why not just remove all the cars and call it good? What could go wrong?9 years ago
John Curley Show
Is Amazon the next Walmart ‘boogeyman’ of consumerism?
Walmart learned a valuable business lesson over the past decade -- it needed to maintain a good image. Has Amazon yet to learn the same?9 years ago
John Curley Show
Did Sound Transit’s CEO get a shot across the bow?
Allegations leveled against Sound Transit CEO Peter Rogoff are certainly worrisome. But whether or not he faces more punishment is uncertain.9 years ago
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Don’t get too exited about Patriot Prayer’s Joey Gibson running for office
Patriot Prayer's Joey Gibson is running for Senate against Washington Democrat Maria Cantwell. But the odds are stacked against him.9 years ago
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Landlord gut check: Can Seattle regulate bias?
Seattle's landlord law is in court where plaintiff's argue that it is unfair and that they should be able to use their guts to decide who to rent to.9 years ago
John Curley Show
Calling on Gov. Inslee to veto public records bill
The Legislature approved legislation meant to circumvent a court ruling that found lawmakers were fully subject to the state’s public disclosure laws.9 years ago
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Taser-less Seattle cop who shot pregnant mom gets 2-day suspension
The officer who shot and killed Charleena Lyles, a 30-year-old pregnant black mother of four, was suspended for a total of two days for not having a Taser.9 years ago
John Curley Show
Road-rage shooting on I-5 a harsh reminder
What led up to the fatal road-rage shooting on I-5 at the King-Pierce county line Thursday afternoon remains unknown, but it's a harsh reminder.9 years ago
John Curley Show
Curley to Mike O’Brien: Let homeless people live in your house
Seattle Council Member Mike O'Brien doesn't want the city to use fences to discourage homeless camps, so John Curley came up with a different idea.9 years ago
John Curley Show
(Unscientific) poll: John Curley bigger local celebrity than Ciara
What KIRO Radio's John Curley said regarding Ciara's celebrity status may be up for debate, but it raises a question.9 years ago
John Curley Show
Why a higher minimum wage might not help, or hurt, workers
Is Seattle's $15 an hour minimum wage hurting workers and eliminating jobs? Or do wage increases generally not change much in the long run?9 years ago
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Billionaire won’t pay property taxes because of goose poop
Billionaire Tom Golisano, the owner of a New York lakefront home, is tired of all the goose poop in his yard. He's refusing to pay 90k in property taxes.9 years ago
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WATCH: John Curley’s play-by-play of a car prowl
John Curley gives a play-by-play of a car prowl caught on KIRO Radio's security cameras. Things didn't turn out well for the unknown person on tape.9 years ago
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