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Eric Mandel
How much of Seattle do you want to save for historic purposes?
Belltown's seemingly last undeveloped street may experience a face lift. The New York Times looks at how Seattle is trying to save its soul.11 years ago
Kipp Robertson
Landlord’s statement on dilapidated building is reason to be suspicious
The new owner of a dilapidated South Seattle building says he didn't know how bad conditions were when he bought it.11 years ago
Richard D. Oxley
Can the Hawks Tackle program save football?
After four teen football players die from injuries on the field, many are looking for ways to fix the game. Seahawks Coach Pete Carroll is working on solutions.11 years ago
Kipp Robertson
Coalition focused on Seattle homelessness admits it can’t be done
The Committee to End Homelessness is no longer trying to end homelessness.11 years ago
Kipp Robertson
John Curley: US culture might be to blame for mass shootings
It might be that we can't blame guns for mass shootings, but rather our culture, KIRO Radio's John Curley suggests.11 years ago
Eric Mandel
Paris without cars: Tom goes to his own personal heaven
France's capital city has a strikingly similar attitude toward cars and bikes as Seattle in recent years. Can Seattle learn from Paris?11 years ago
Richard D. Oxley
Is the father to blame in the wake of the Marysville tragedy?
Jaylen Fryberg's father, Raymond, was found guilty of illegal possession of firearms, adding to the question of whether the father is responsible for his son's deadly actions.11 years ago
Kipp Robertson
An East Coast solution to Seattle’s I-405 express lane problem
If you're one of the drivers stuck in the I-405 general purpose lanes, you no doubt have some growing animosity for the people zooming past in the HOV lanes.11 years ago
Stephanie Klein
Curley tries to help homeless; drives away discouraged
John Curley learned a valuable lesson the last time he did a homeless count with the Union Gospel Mission in Seattle. But he's having a hard time practicing the message.11 years ago
Kipp Robertson
Curley: It could have been any of us on the Aurora Bridge
It's tough to relate to an event where more than 700 people are killed, when it happens in Saudi Arabia. While clearly devastating, the personal connection for some just isn't there.11 years ago
Kipp Robertson
Expedia should consider trebuchet to launch workers to Seattle
Expedia is willing to pay its employees up to $1,500 each for their commute to Seattle, once the company moves from Bellevue.11 years ago
Richard D. Oxley
You might be why Seattle women are big drinkers
A recent study found that King County women rate among the heaviest drinkers in the nation. One local writer claims that boring men are a prime cause.11 years ago
Richard D. Oxley
Classic, but terrible way to teach children a lesson
Parents have long forced kids to smoke or drink to teach them the negative effects of the vices. But what happens when the lesson backfires?11 years ago
Tom and Curley ask each other a question for a change
In this edition of Ask Tom and Curley Anything, the two talk show hosts take a break from answering listener queries, and ask themselves one question each. What would Curley do if he lost his voice? And how does Tom handle a would-you-rather question?11 years ago
Kipp Robertson
‘Shocking’ number of arrests for ‘serious’ Seattle drug dealers
Some people's records give some insight into the revolving door of the justice system.11 years ago
Richard D. Oxley
Feeling sad for Jeb, hoping for Clinton vs Fiorina
Tom and Curley agree Carly Fiorina won the second Republican debate. Her big moment and Secret Service nicknames made a big impression.11 years ago
Kipp Robertson
Gender bias could be difficult for former Microsoft employee to prove
A woman suing Microsoft claims the technology giant does not give females a fair shot at advancement.11 years ago
Kipp Robertson
Issaquah real estate agents under fire for sexist ad
An ad that came under heavy scrutiny for its depiction of working mothers does at least one thing: proves people are still stuck in the 1950s.11 years ago
Richard D. Oxley
Curley: There’s no way violent hazing of Kirkland students went unnoticed
In the wake of a disturbing hazing incident at Kirkland's Juanita High School, football coaches have been cleared of any knowledge of the issue. John Curley isn't buying that story.11 years ago
Kipp Robertson
Only 2% of renters will buy amid Seattle’s new ‘Gold Rush’
There may not be gold in Seattle, but people sure are acting like it.11 years ago
Richard D. Oxley
Will Fremont festivals go the way of corporate sellouts?
Seattle's Bumbershoot is commonly criticized for turning away from its artistic roots and evolving into a music fest. Now other Seattle neighborhoods are worried the same could happen to them as the city removes financial support.11 years ago
Richard D. Oxley
SDOT gets new tech to track drivers
The Seattle Department of Transportation has the ability to track smartphones and tablets as they travel through the city. Is this a Big Brother conspiracy? Maybe not.11 years ago
Richard D. Oxley
Charter school ruling anchors state to ‘World War II system’
Washington's Supreme Court ruled that charter schools cannot be funded publicly, leaving a handful of the schools up in the air. Bryan argues the court is woefully wrong.11 years ago
Richard D. Oxley
State’s texting law is not keeping up with drivers, smartphones
Just eight years after it passed, Washington's texting-while-driving law is already out of date as smartphones offer a wide array of activity from Facebook to surfing the Web.11 years ago
John Curley on KIRO Newsradio 97.3 FM
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