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MyNorthwest Staff
A dramatic reading of Ricardo Lockette’s ‘chilling’ near-death story
Tom and Curley read and discuss Ricardo Lockette's story, titled "Am I About to Die?" that describes his thoughts during and after his serious injury last November.10 years ago
MyNorthwest Staff
Listener letter | Two unintended consequences of Hillary’s email riff-raff
The FBI will not recommend charges against Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Clinton, even after finding out that she was "extremely careless" with classified materials.10 years ago
MyNorthwest Staff
John Curley watched a man die and now has two regrets
John Curley didn't know what to expect when he went on a ride along with his police officer friend last week. The result: two lingering regrets and one dead body.10 years ago
MyNorthwest Staff
Listener letter | So many good reasons for mandatory government service
A KIRO Radio listener says mandatory government service is an excellent idea.10 years ago
Kipp Robertson
Report: Ciara concerned for Russell Wilson’s safety over hip-hop Future’s lyrics
Ciara is concerned for Russell Wilson's safety, legal documents for a defamation lawsuit show.10 years ago
Listener letter | Puyallup govt. is addicted to money from traffic cameras
The traffic camera debate resumed in Lynnwood, after city officials held the first public meeting in four years to discuss them. Council member Shannon Sessions said people who live in Lynnwood have learned to change their driving behavior thanks to the cameras, the Daily Herald reports. Lynnwood is the only city in Snohomish County that […]10 years ago
Kipp Robertson
John Curley asks Tom Douglas why anyone would own a restaurant in Seattle
KIRO Radio's John Curley doesn't understand why anyone would own a restaurant in Seattle right now.10 years ago
Kipp Robertson
Curley: Is Seattle keeping handguns out of the right hands?
Destroying all handguns that cycle out of the Seattle Police Department may keep weapons from the wrong people, but also from the right people.10 years ago
Kipp Robertson
John Curley teaches independence by lighting up other neighborhoods
If the Fourth of July is used as a teaching moment for your family, you probably can't wait to drop some dough at firework stands.10 years ago
MyNorthwest Staff
An AK-47 T-shirt convinced John Curley to sign a petition
Pro-gun John Curley signed a petition in favor of Initiative 1491 that aims to keep guns out of the hands of the mentally ill.10 years ago
MyNorthwest Staff
Officer injured in May Day protests files claim against city
A Seattle police officer served the City of Seattle with a claim Thursday, after being he suffered a head injury from a piece of concrete thrown by a rioter during the May Day protests.10 years ago
Kipp Robertson
Costco receives tough criticism after credit card roll-out
It's not exactly the smooth roll-out Costco was hoping for. The wholesale company has been inundated with complaints on its Facebook page regarding its new credit card from Citigroup.10 years ago
MyNorthwest Staff
Should Seattle police pay out of pocket for excessive force?
Rather than have taxpayers pay for police errors in judgment, KIRO Radio's John Curley suggests money come from officer's pockets.10 years ago
MyNorthwest Staff
A ‘brilliant’ alternative to rent control for Seattle landlords
John Curley proposes an idea that could benefit Seattle tenants seeing huge, sudden rent hikes while also clinging to his free-market beliefs.10 years ago
MyNorthwest Staff
Curley: Legislators need 90-day cooling off period after a crisis occurs
After any major crisis, elected officials can often be enact legislation. Sometimes it’s wide net and other times it’s a band-aid.10 years ago
MyNorthwest Staff
Former Seahawk describes witnessing Bellevue nightclub shooting
“I was beside some other guys who were playing for the Seahawks at the time and we hit the ground. We started crawling and we ended up crawling into a broom closet."10 years ago
MyNorthwest Staff
Curley: Nobody comes into this world hating one person or another
John Curley has two major takeaways about Omar Mateen, the man police believe killed 49 people in a mass shooting Sunday.10 years ago
Dyer Oxley
This industry will see the biggest economic growth in coming years
While the tech industry is thriving and continues to draw more workers to cities like Seattle, another industry is set to experience a boom and will compete for people to support it.10 years ago
MyNorthwest Staff
How Terry Hollimon destroyed autographed boxing gloves from Muhammad Ali
When former University of Washington football player Terry Hollimon was 8 or 9 years old, he spent a memorable day with Muhammad Ali.10 years ago
MyNorthwest Staff
Comparing Seattle’s homeless solutions with Hawaii’s
Honolulu's homeless population has been dramatically slashed after city officials passed strict laws that keep people from sitting or laying on public property.10 years ago
Dyer Oxley
Did Bellevue football coaches really do anything wrong?
Bellevue football coaches are under fire for making money outside of the school year. John Curley questions if there is really anything wrong with that.10 years ago
MyNorthwest Staff
Tangney: Airbnb restriction proposal could keep Seattle from becoming a ‘hotel town’
A proposal from Seattle City Council member Tim Burgess and Mayor Ed Murray would add regulations for short-term home rentals on platforms like Airbnb and VRBO.10 years ago
MyNorthwest Staff
The key to fixing homelessness is lowering your expectations, Tangney says
Tom Tangney comes to Mayor Ed Murray's defense and says the city's homeless problems are a process that won't easily be fixed.10 years ago
MyNorthwest Staff
Marcus Trufant: Snoop Dogg isn’t wrong on ‘Roots’ remake criticism
Marcus Trufant and Terry Hollimon discuss their view of the "Roots" remake and Snoop Dogg's comments about black representation on screen.10 years ago
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