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‘We haven’t been paid’: Nonprofit leader confronts Mayor Wilson, says she left agencies unfunded
Nonprofit leaders confront Mayor Wilson over unfunded agencies amid rising community issues and recent violence in Seattle.3 months ago
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‘Washington has run out of cash’: Curley analyzes the state’s $614 million misconduct payout crisis
Washington’s payouts and legal costs for government misconduct have grown to an all-time high, notching $614 million in the past fiscal year.3 months ago
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‘Protection of these juveniles is disastrous to the safety of the state’: SPOG president sounds alarm on youth crime after Bite of Seattle shooting
KIRO host John Curley brought on Seattle Police Officers Guild Vice President Daniel Loux to discuss the fallout of the shooting.3 months ago
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‘A big deal using the gang word’: Photog Steve explains what city lost when it disbanded its gang unit in wake of Bite of Seattle shooting
Seattle leaders confirmed the shooting at the Seattle Center on Sunday, which killed three people and wounded at least four, was gang-related.3 months ago
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Curley defends Mayor Wilson’s response to fatal Bite of Seattle shooting: ‘A’ for a ‘novice,’ ‘C-‘ for a ‘major city’ leader
Curley then provided a couple of letter grades for Wilson's response and handling of the situation. "For a novice, I give her an A. For a leader of a major city, C-," Curley said.3 months ago
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‘If you don’t like it, just leave’: Curley criticizes man who confronted street preacher at Pike Place Market
A street preacher near Pike Place Market was recently confronted by a man who yelled at him and tried to assault him, demanding he turn off his speaker.4 months ago
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‘They are leaving’: Curley rips lawmakers behind millionaires’ tax, says the rich don’t trust WA government
KIRO host John Curley argued that lawmakers in Olympia are deluding themselves if they think the millionaires' tax will solve the budget.4 months ago
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‘They just left the ballot blank’: Future 42’s Steve Gordon warns undervoting could shape WA’s Supreme Court once again
Advocate warns that leaving ballots blank may reshape WA's Supreme Court. Educate yourself on the justices before voting.4 months ago
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‘This doesn’t help council relations’: Bob Kettle fires back after Mayor Wilson says council ‘walked away’ from free school meals
Seattle City Councilmember Bob Kettle fired back at Mayor Wilson after she accused the council of voting to "walk away" from free school meals.4 months ago
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‘Almost no accountability’: Transportation expert says Sound Transit is ‘building for the past’ amid ballooning budget
KIRO host John Curley, a longtime skeptic of public transportation and its ballooning costs, brought on Charles Prestrud to discuss where Sound Transit went wrong.4 months ago
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‘Robberies have dropped 71%’: Federal Way mayor talks policing wins, data centers, but dodges governor question
Crime in Federal Way has significantly declined, with car thefts down 80%, robberies down 71%, and burglaries down 60%.4 months ago
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‘Why can’t new grads find jobs?’: Curley’s theory on the devaluation of college degrees
Explore John Curley's views on the job market and the devaluation of college degrees affecting new graduates today.4 months ago
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WA went from No. 29 to No. 4 in drug overdose deaths. One expert says that explains the homeless crisis.
Discover how drug overdoses contribute to Washington's homelessness spike, as the state faces a growing epidemic.4 months ago
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‘Imagine you crushed a raccoon like a can’: Curley describes viral deformed ‘mutant’ Jimothy
Jimothy, a raccoon who may have short-spine syndrome, has gone viral overnight after being spotted around Seattle.4 months ago
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‘We’ve become a low-trust society’: Curley says Lindsey Graham death speculation reflects deeper American crisis
Explore Curley's insights on America’s trust crisis amid speculation surrounding Lindsey Graham's death.4 months ago
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‘I tried to just not recognize it’: Curley shares his hatred for Daylight Saving Time, switching times twice a year
Earlier this week, the House of Representatives passed a bill that would make Daylight Saving Time permanent.4 months ago
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‘I’ve spent over $10M on these initiatives’: Heywood reveals why he won’t stop fighting WA’s millionaires’ tax
Washington Governor Bob Ferguson launched a campaign Tuesday to fight against an initiative attempting to overturn recently signed legislation creating a "millionaires' tax."4 months ago
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‘What progress?’: Curley tears apart Ferguson’s push to save millionaires’ tax, says state keeps funding ‘failing education system’
Washington Gov. Ferguson held a press conference to rally support against the repeal of the millionaires' tax, which will be on the November ballot.4 months ago
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‘It’s going to take the feds’: Center Square reporter says AG won’t investigate alleged daycare fraud because DCYF is ‘his client’
Center Square reporter Carleen Johnson said Washington's AG won't investigate alleged DCYF daycare fraud.4 months ago
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Curley: South Lake Union streetcar remains ‘a total waste of money’ despite ridership gains
The City of Seattle is celebrating the increase in ridership on the South Lake Union trolley, but KIRO host John Curley remains unimpressed by the data.4 months ago
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‘Transgressions have changed so much’: Political strategist says old scandals no longer sink a campaign
Kathy Allen, a political strategist, discusses how transgressions now impact campaigns differently than in the pas4 months ago
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‘Let’s not shoot ourselves in the foot’: Former council president analyzes Seattle’s biggest issues
Explore key problems facing Seattle as Sara Nelson addresses critical issues that should have been tackled four years ago.4 months ago
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‘I don’t know when people will learn’: Curley slams Mayor Wilson’s junk fee ban proposal
Curley argues Mayor Wilson's fee ban will not benefit Seattle renters. Explore the implications for local housing affordability.4 months ago
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‘She has not disappointed’: Political strategist says Wilson is tackling problems others couldn’t
Political strategist praises Mayor Katie Wilson for addressing issues others avoided in her first term.4 months ago
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