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Richard D. Oxley
Why Seattle has become Walmart’s worst enemy
Walmart is closing hundreds of stores worldwide, and the reasons why are closely tied to Seattle. But Tom and Curley note one specific, shameful reason.11 years ago
Eric Mandel
What kind of person complains about a breastfeeding mom?
There was a gaffe at a restaurant in the U-Village, where a breastfeeding mom was reportedly told to cover up by an employee.11 years ago
Kipp Robertson
Could a child’s toy with the wrong sounds be a simple mistake?
The sounds of an F-16 fighter jet were missing from a toy given to a Bellingham boy for Christmas, instead being replaced by an Islamic prayer.11 years ago
Season’s Geetings from the Tom and Curley Show
Thank you from the bottom of our hearts for listening to our radio show. We wish you a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!11 years ago
MyNorthwest Staff
There’s re-gifting and then there’s whatever John Curley does
To re-gift or not to re-gift? It’s an ethical quandary that many juggle this time of year. Unless you’re KIRO Radio’s John Curley, where re-gifting sounds an awful lot like a casual burglary. Related: Thank ’90s Seattle for the lack of city parks While Curley has, let’s call them loose morals on this subject, whether […]11 years ago
Kipp Robertson
Just like guns, Seattle government trying to push Ride the Ducks out
The Mayor of Seattle is trying to keep the Ride the Ducks tour buses from operating within city limits until the company's unsatisfactory safety rating is resolved.11 years ago
Kipp Robertson
Thank ’90s Seattle for the lack of city parks
A lid over I-5 wouldn't be necessary if the people of the '90s had just listened to one proposal.11 years ago
Kipp Robertson
If Seattle’s cost of living is too high, why would some drivers pay tolls?
A recent survey shows that about 45 percent of people believe the cost of living is too high in Seattle.11 years ago
Eric Mandel
Curley: Terrorists don’t give you a heads up
Curley said that if he ran a school district and received a threat, he would keep the schools open.11 years ago
Eric Mandel
Curley: Incentivize landlords to rent to tenants with criminal backgrounds
Curley speaks from experience about the trials of being a landlord and proposes a counter to new proposed legislation.11 years ago
Kipp Robertson
Report: Seattle police should rethink use of blast balls during protests
The Seattle Police Department is being asked to reconsider using concussion-style grenades at protests.11 years ago
Kipp Robertson
Cost to drive I-405 toll lanes jumps to nearly $10
Drivers were told they wouldn't regularly pay much more than $4 to use the I-405 express toll lanes.11 years ago
Richard D. Oxley
The good and bad news about Seattle, Star Wars and romance
Seattle men get a hard time when it comes to dating around town. But new data shows that the area is great for Star Wars fans on the dating market, and why that is both a good and bad thing.11 years ago
Kipp Robertson
Tom Tangney: Trump is doubling down on outrageous remarks
Tom Tangney says Donald Trump is pulling from history in his stated desire to prevent all Muslims from entering the U.S.11 years ago
Kipp Robertson
Will expanding women’s roles in the military put men at risk?
All combat unit jobs in United States military will be open to women, Defense Secretary Ashton B. Carter announced Thursday.11 years ago
Eric Mandel
Curley compares working as a Washington State Ferry deckhand to plumbing
The Washington State Ferries are looking to hire 60 new deckhands at a decent wage, but Curley doubts people will jump aboard.11 years ago
Eric Mandel
Curley: How Puyallup police are showing prowlers the best targets
John Curley jumps into mind of a car prowler and sees a bad future in Puyallup parking lots.11 years ago
Kipp Robertson
I-405 toll driver cheating the system should consider ‘James Bond approach’
An I-405 driver is sticking it to the Washington State Department of Transportation and giving one Lacey man a headache.11 years ago
Eric Mandel
Curley: It doesn’t matter what Planned Parenthood shooter believes
Just because a mentally unstable individual shoots and kills individuals for some stated purpose, does not mean their perspective needs to be taken seriously.11 years ago
Eric Mandel
Tom Tangney: You can’t use NERF during Thanksgiving football
Do you intercept your 8-year-old cousin's pass? Some major smack-talk between two backyard family gatherings.11 years ago
Kipp Robertson
John Curley celebrates the lack of electric vehicles on the roads
President Obama wanted 1 million vehicles on the road by 2015. Too bad for the President that car dealers don't want to sell them.11 years ago
Kipp Robertson
Curley on Lynch: ‘These things end this way’
The Seahawks' star running back is flying out to Philadelphia to have an abdominal injury examined.11 years ago
A song that Curley can only partially play on the saxophone
On the heels of his on-air jam session with a KIRO Radio co-worker, John Curley explains why he only knows one part of one song.11 years ago
Richard D. Oxley
Did Rep. Rodne backtrack after making anti-Muslim comments?
After State Rep. Jay Rodne made comments about Muslim on Facebook, he has gone on the record to clarify his statements. Tom Tangney thinks it's "damage control."11 years ago
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