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Dyer Oxley
Mother Teresa’s message from India to Washington
As Mother Teresa officially becomes a saint this September, one Washington woman continues to live as she was taught by the famous nun.10 years ago
MyNorthwest Staff
Disgraced Bothell teacher: Charge him or set up a GoFundMe?
John Curley thinks lessons from "It's a Wonderful Life" could help prosecutors decide whether to file charges against Bothell teacher Cal Pygott for a failed suicide attempt.10 years ago
KIRO Newsradio Newsdesk
Video: Tom and Curley respond to Internet’s ‘homeless island’ response
KIRO Radio's Tom Tangney and John Curley respond to criticism over their discussion about putting homeless people on an island.10 years ago
MyNorthwest Staff
Unusual idea strikes at core of Seattle’s homeless debate
Many have thought it. But Tom and Curley are talking about it. Is a homeless island a solution for Seattle? Or part of another problem?10 years ago
MyNorthwest Staff
Rantz: Why I don’t trust any lifeguard
KIRO radio's hosts discuss the recent death of a 32-year-old man at the Wild Waves amusement park.10 years ago
Kipp Robertson
Would you give up your Seattle home for affordability?
Brier Dudley of The Seattle Times warns that an effort within the city to increase affordability could backfire.10 years ago
Dyer Oxley
Future looks bright for fearful Millennials
A recent article paints a sad picture for millennials, gripped by anxiety and fear of the future. But is this a false view of reality?10 years ago
MyNorthwest Staff
Feliks Banel admits ‘evolving’ perspective on Seattle government
Two perspectives on Seattle government merged after the city council addressed retail workers pushing for “secure scheduling."10 years ago
Homeless tents are a solution that we are not considering
Homeless tents might not be the problem. Maybe they are a solution that we are not considering. And it's a cheaper solution.10 years ago
John Curley
What if you could fit everything you needed in a knapsack?
Seriously. Check out the headline. What if that was the case, and you were happier because of it. I saw this piece about self-help guru James Altucher in The New York Times and am trying to figure out how to implement his philosophy into my own life. I don’t really know how to pronounce his […]10 years ago
John Curley
Council has built in ‘basic bias’ against the Seattle employer
KIRO Radio's John Curley makes sweeping generalizations about local law makers making sweeping regulations at the cost to the Seattle employer.10 years ago
MyNorthwest Staff
A controversial idea to add juice to the Olympics
KIRO Radio's John Curley says it's time to stop pretending that athletes aren't cheating and make the games more honest and entertaining.10 years ago
Dyer Oxley
Bus advice: The one thing Tom tells all his fellow riders
If there is one thing for transit users to know, avid rider Tom Tangney has this piece of bus advice for anyone using transit around the Seattle area.10 years ago
Kipp Robertson
Seattle officer suspended for ‘magic number’ of punches
Police Chief Kathleen O'Toole suspended a Seattle officer for punching a man several times during an incident in 2010. Was his punishment enough?10 years ago
MyNorthwest Staff
Early rejection of heroin tax proves nobody wants to pay for solutions
KIRO Radio's John Curley is surprised by Snohomish County's unwillingness to pay an "almost insignificant increase in sales tax" to fight the opioid problem.10 years ago
MyNorthwest Staff
Policy changes at Husky Stadium will result in ‘drunker’ fans
KIRO Radio's John Curley is skeptical that policy changes at Husky Stadium will do any good and will most likely result in more intoxication.10 years ago
MyNorthwest Staff
Sorry, Kshama Sawant, you still die after falling on your sword
KIRO Radio's John Curley says that voters should only listen to Seattle City Council member Kshama Sawant if they want to be "an asterisk in American history."10 years ago
MyNorthwest Staff
Timing of Comcast lawsuit announcement appears too perfect
KIRO Radio's John Curley expects the attorney general's announcement of a lawsuit against Comcast is no accident.10 years ago
MyNorthwest Staff
‘Gleason’ forces Tom Tangney to reconsider view on life
A powerful and heartbreaking documentary about former Washington State football star Steve Gleason hit KIRO Radio's Tom Tangney in an unexpected way.10 years ago
MyNorthwest Staff
Seattle-based website invites white people to give reparations
"Tom and Curley" discuss conceptual artist Natasha Marin’s website that allows for people of color to request services from people who identify as white.10 years ago
Tom Tangney
First day of Democratic National Convention like watching ‘great Shakespearean play’
KIRO Radio's Tom Tangney was enthralled by the ups and downs of Day 1 at the Democratic National Convention, as well as one surprisingly transcendent speech.10 years ago
MyNorthwest Staff
Curley: Bernie Sanders compromised with ‘the devil’
KIRO Radio's John Curley says Bernie Sanders has sold out his supporters, but Tom Tangney believes it's a short-term play that counters the one by Kshama Sawant.10 years ago
MyNorthwest Staff
Critics of Michelle Obama in Carpool Karaoke need to ‘relax’
While the Republicans work to unify in Cleveland, Michelle Obama is having some fun in Washington D.C.10 years ago
MyNorthwest Staff
Why Curley is not drinking the Trump Jr. Kool-Aid
While pundits from media outlets on both sides of the aisle came away with Donald Trump Jr.’s speech, Curley is not drinking the Kool-Aid.10 years ago
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