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John Curley Show

WA is ‘cemented at the forefront of the history of UFOs,’ expert explains after UFO documents released

Steve Edmiston shared with KIRO host John Curley that among the things the documents revealed is that Washington and the Pacific Northwest are the origin of all things UFO.
4 months ago
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John Curley Show

‘I’m concerned’: WA Cares critics say program steers caregivers into union membership

Critics of WA Cares raise concerns about mandatory union membership and its impact on caregiver benefits in Washington.
5 months ago
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John Curley Show

‘Young people need to have a voice’: WA high schooler makes the case for 16-year-old voters

Washington high schooler argues for 16-year-olds as voters, highlighting their perspectives and engagement in democracy.
5 months ago
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John Curley Show

‘It is shocking to me the state is still deflecting’: Center Square reporter keeps pressure on DCYF

Carleen Johnson is keeping pressure on the Washington State Department of Children, Youth, and Families (DCYF) on multiple fronts.
5 months ago
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John Curley Show

Joe Kent breaks silence on Iran War resignation: ‘We’ve painted ourselves into a corner’

Nearly two months after Joe Kent resigned as director of the National Counterterrorism Center, he shared his side of what led to this decision.
5 months ago
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John Curley Show

‘I don’t know why he did that’: Former AG questions solicitor general’s role in shielding millionaires’ tax from voters

After the Washington Supreme Court blocked a referendum on the millionaires' tax, former AG McKenna questioned the solicitor general's role.
5 months ago
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John Curley Show

‘Waste the money somewhere else’: Curley sounds alarm on federal ‘kill switch’ law that would let your car decide if you’re fit to drive

Curley relies on inefficiency to halt the mandatory kill switch in cars starting 2027. Explore the implications for vehicle safety.
5 months ago
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$1 trillion for ‘three thousandths of one degree’: ‘What Does It Cost?’ director warns of WA net-zero price tag

Ken Peterson warned of the financial consequences of Washington and Oregon's net-zero plan.
5 months ago
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John Curley Show

‘I wanted to see socialism’: Curley says his Katie Wilson endorsement was a test

Now that Katie Wilson has been in office for four months, Curley said the city is seeing socialism work in real-time.
5 months ago
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John Curley Show

‘We cannot move forward’: Kettle says Seattle must confront homelessness epidemic

Seattle's homelessness numbers surged by 7,000 since 2016. Kettle emphasizes the urgent need for action in King County.
5 months ago
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John Curley Show

‘Let your guys know you can answer these questions’: Curley offers Katie Wilson advice after team yanks her from KOMO question

KIRO host John Curley had some advice for Seattle Mayor Katie Wilson after her team stopped her from answering a question last week.
5 months ago
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John Curley Show

‘Tax me more’: Curley mocks Katie Wilson’s $1.3B spending plan for child care, education

Curley mocks Katie Wilson's proposed $1.3B levy for education and day care as council bypasses voter approval.
5 months ago
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John Curley Show

‘We just had to be a little creative’: Issaquah mayor boasts $40M savings from city hall plans

The City of Issaquah, behind Mayor Mark Mullet, has found a way to save roughly $40 million.
5 months ago
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John Curley Show

‘We’re getting there’: WA Rep. April Berg appears to confirm millionaires’ tax is path to broader income tax in leaked Zoom meeting

Future 42 shared a leaked Zoom meeting in which lawmakers paint the millionaires' tax as the next step toward an official income tax in the state. 
5 months ago
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‘We’ve failed them’: KIRO hosts analyze Seattle crime surge as businesses weigh private security

Wallingford businesses face rising crime and discuss private security options to protect their community and assets.
5 months ago
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John Curley Show

‘It doesn’t look good’: King County council member deflates return-to-office protest arguments

King County Councilmember Reagan Dunn has long supported a mandate requiring King County employees to return to the office at least three days a week.
5 months ago
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John Curley Show

‘Taller, denser, faster’: Seattle Mayor Katie Wilson announces plan to supercharge city’s housing growth

Seattle Mayor Katie Wilson unveils strategies to accelerate housing development in Seattle, addressing the city's urgent housing needs.
5 months ago
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John Curley Show

‘An expensive coffin’: Andrea Suarez criticizes Seattle Mayor Katie Wilson’s 1K tiny homes plan

Andrea Suarez criticizes Mayor Wilson's tiny homes plan as a harmful solution for Seattle's homeless crisis.
5 months ago
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John Curley

Curley: Blaming political parties for extreme crimes is as absurd as blaming them for Godzilla

So a guy came into the country illegally, kills somebody, and then who do they mention? Obama. This happens all the time, and it's so basic. It's so lazy. I'll do it for you.
5 months ago
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John Curley Show

‘Why wouldn’t I go to Idaho?’ Lake Stevens mayor steps down, citing frustrations with WA

Lake Stevens Mayor Brett Gailey announced earlier this week, after a city council meeting, that he is resigning from elected office.
5 months ago
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John Curley Show

Newly released video captures heroic passengers stopping Seattle bus after driver collapses

Newly released video shows the passengers banding together to stop a bus after the driver suffered a medical emergency and lost consciousness while driving.
5 months ago
Interim Tacoma Police Chief Patti Jackson...
John Curley Show

Tacoma’s new police chief sends message on enforcing drug laws, chop shops, public safety

Tacoma swore in a new chief of police after a unanimous vote by the city council, and, according to KIRO host John Curley, she has already hit the ground running.
5 months ago
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John Curley

Curley: Melania Trump’s speech revives a long history of First Ladies going rogue

The media loves stories when the First Lady goes against the president, or at least seems to have a voice of her own.
6 months ago
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John Curley Show

Cliff Mass: It’s too early to predict a ‘super El Niño’ this year

Cliff Mass weighs in on the warning that there is a growing chance of a super El Niño later this year from several climate scientists.
6 months ago
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