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Seattle parking...
Richard D. Oxley

Got parking? You can for at least $20,000

Seattleites are now paying as much as $50,000 to ensure they have a place to park in the city.
11 years ago
While Mayor Ed Murray continues his progressive efforts in a liberal city, he doesn’t like do...
Kipp Robertson

Seattle mayor conflicted over being ‘the man’

While Mayor Ed Murray continues his progressive efforts in a liberal city, he doesn't like doing it as "the man."
11 years ago
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Tough call for John Curley during zipper incident

In this edition of Ask Tom and Curley Anything, John Curley tells us what he did during a mishap with his zipper.
11 years ago
John Curley ran his truck into a ditch the other day and a complete stranger helped him out. Meanwh...
Kipp Robertson

What is an appropriate response to being pulled out of a ditch?

John Curley ran into a tough spot the other day, and was helped through the kindness of a stranger. But is money the appropriate way to express gratitude?
11 years ago
Recent studies show that not only are there increasing cases of head lice, the infamous head bugs a...
Richard D. Oxley

Try searching your classmate for lice with a pencil

Recent studies show that not only are there increasing cases of head lice, the infamous head bugs are becoming resistant to normal treatments.
11 years ago
The Snohomish Little League team is accused of intentionally losing Monday night’s game in th...
Stephanie Klein

Snohomish Little League accused of throwing World Series game

The Snohomish Little League team was accused of intentionally losing Monday night's game in the softball World Series to eliminate its toughest competition.
11 years ago
Detectives say the suspect was a black male in his mid-40’s with a heavy build, according to ...
Stephanie Klein

Police search for Seattle home invasion suspect

Police are trying to find a man suspected of breaking into a home in Seattle's Central District on Tuesday morning and tying up a woman before taking off with cash and electronics.
11 years ago
John Curley says a gun tax in Seattle won’t put an end to gun violence. (AP)...

Seattle gun tax won’t stop gun violence

John Curley says a gun tax in Seattle won't put an end to gun violence.
11 years ago
The Supreme Court is ridding itself of a knotty dispute between faith-based groups and the Obama ad...
Kipp Robertson

Should Seattle schools be giving out birth control unbeknownst to parents?

Is the option to get birth control at school, without a parent or guardian's knowledge, appropriate?
11 years ago
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Stephanie Klein

If Luke Burbank met an alien in the woods

In this edition of Ask Tom and Curley Anything, Luke Burbank fills in and tells us what he'd do if he ran into a friendly alien.
11 years ago
It’s not all Amazon’s fault for the recent problems people are facing in Seattle, just ...
Kipp Robertson

Amazon isn’t to blame for Seattle’s woes, unless you count jaywalking

Let's blame Amazon for all of Seattle's problems.
11 years ago
It turns out rats enjoy the Pacific Northwest for the same reason humans do: mild winters and lots ...
Kipp Robertson

The real reason people hate rats so much

It turns out rats enjoy the Pacific Northwest for the same reason humans do: mild winters and lots of water.
11 years ago
Tom Tangney and Luke Burbank consider two hot topics currently around Seattle: dog parks and homele...
Richard D. Oxley

Would you rather live near a dog park or a homeless camp?

Tom Tangney and Luke Burbank consider two hot topics currently around Seattle: dog parks and homeless camps.
11 years ago
Older Seattleites are choosing to get out of the Emerald City and heading north to Bellingham. (Cre...
Kipp Robertson

Fed up Seattleites escaping to ‘City of Subdued Excitement’

Seattle is "hollowing out" the middle class and there is no sign the city is going to stop growing any time soon.
11 years ago
In this edition of Ask Tom and Curley Anything, KIRO Radio’s Tom Tangney describes how he got...

You won’t believe how this KIRO Radio host got his start in the business

In this edition of Ask Tom and Curley Anything, KIRO Radio's Tom Tangney describes how he got into the business.
11 years ago
There are people in need in Seattle, couldn’t Russell Wilson’s contract money be used t...
Kipp Robertson

Isn’t Russell Wilson’s contract just an example of income inequality?

There are people in need in Seattle, couldn't Russell Wilson's contract money be used to help those in need?
11 years ago
A Seattle conspiracy theorist, claiming the Seattle’s rock icon Kurt Cobain was murdered by g...
Richard D. Oxley

Judge to hear conspiracy theorist’s Kurt Cobain murder claim

A Seattle conspiracy theorist, claiming the Seattle's rock icon Kurt Cobain was murdered by government officials, is taking his theory to court.
11 years ago
KIRO Radio’s John Curley says he understands why cyclists are so frustrated with drivers in t...
Kipp Robertson

Why John Curley empathizes with angry bike riders

KIRO Radio's John Curley was in the middle of his 27-mile bike ride to work when a driver decided to try and teach him a lesson.
11 years ago
scoop, carpool...
Kipp Robertson

Curley: Northwest drivers being squeezed out of their cars

When you compare the money and effort given to carpool commuters versus solo drivers, it's understandable as to why some are upset.
11 years ago
A frame from Trip Volpe’s video shows the driver using his cell phone while making the cross-...
Richard D. Oxley

Video: Hit-and-run with SUV and cyclists in Seattle

An 18-year-old driver crossed the path of a cyclist in South Lake Union and struck him before speeding away. The biker was recording video at the time.
11 years ago
John Curley likes to make bets while his kids are playing soccer. But would he bet against his own ...
Richard D. Oxley

Would you bet against your own child in sports?

John Curley likes to make bets while his kids are playing soccer. But would he bet against his own child? Yes. Yes, he would.
11 years ago
Another day, and another gun shot or three. Has Seattle become so riddled with gunfire that locals ...
Richard D. Oxley

Have Seattleites become desensitized to the sound of gunfire?

Another day, and another gun shot or three. Has Seattle become so riddled with gunfire that locals have become desensitized to rising numbers of shootings?
11 years ago
A cyclist in Idaho got into a stink after he answered nature’s call, which reminded John Curl...
Richard D. Oxley

Curley: When a cyclist answers nature’s call, don’t interrupt

A cyclist in Idaho got into a stink after he answered nature's call, which reminded John Curley of his own, embarrassing experience.
11 years ago
Felix Banel said that folks are missing an important point in a story about two deputies facing ter...
Richard D. Oxley

Two deputies could be fired for dishonesty, but that’s not the bigger story

Feliks Banel said that folks are missing an important point in a story about two deputies facing termination for allegedly being dishonest in an official report.
11 years ago
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