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John Curley Show

‘Unsatisfactory or below standard’: Former council president grades Katie Wilson’s first 6 months as mayor

KIRO host John Curley asked former Seattle City Council President Sara Nelson about Katie Wilson's performance as Seattle mayor six months in.
4 months ago
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Trump’s cheaper gas network hasn’t reached WA yet, Curley questions who’s footing the bill

The Trump administration announced it has launched a couple dozen "Freedom Fuel" gas stations to create cheaper gas options.
4 months ago
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John Curley Show

Curley predicts Sara Nelson will challenge Katie Wilson and run for Seattle mayor

KIRO host John Curley fueled the fires of the 2029 mayoral election further during an interview with former Seattle City Council President Sara Nelson.
4 months ago
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‘They don’t understand how nature works’: Curley appalled by Oregon hunting ban initiative

Oregon's Initiative Petition 28, which would ban hunting, fishing, and animal slaughter throughout the state, turned in roughly 140,000 signatures to the Oregon Secretary of State's Office late last week.
4 months ago
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John Curley Show

‘It just feels wrong’: Curley slams Trump’s World Cup red card intervention

The red card overruling was a moot point after Belgium defeated the USA 4-1 Monday, knocking the U.S. out of the 2026 World Cup, but KIRO host John Curley still believes Trump's involvement was "wrong."
4 months ago
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‘The hypocrisy of it’: Curley claims Seattle’s World Cup makeover won’t last

John Curley questions the longevity of Seattle's World Cup enhancements as the event wraps up.
4 months ago
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‘It won’t change’: Former Seattle cop says Aurora barriers won’t stop pimps

Former vice cop claims Aurora barriers won't deter pimps or crime in Seattle's neighborhoods.
4 months ago
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Walsh: WA Supreme Court ‘painted itself into a corner’ as income tax repeal could reverse capital gains decision

The potential repeal of WA's income tax may impact capital gains decisions, raising legal questions for the Supreme Court.
4 months ago
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‘Seattle is a sanctuary drug tourism city’: We Heart Seattle founder reacts to county homeless agency’s reset

Suarez described Seattle as a "sanctuary drug tourism city" due to having barrier-free access to drugs with no felony charges for possession.
4 months ago
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‘It’s foreign to me’: Curley celebrates Seattle Dog’s national title, admits he can’t tell brisket from barbecue

The Seattle Dog was named America's best regional hot dog in a New York Times Wirecutter taste-testing video.
4 months ago
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‘It’s night and day’: Aurora resident praises street barriers for curbing neighborhood crime

Seattle's emergency plan blocks traffic on Aurora streets, boosting safety and curbing crime in the community.
4 months ago
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John Curley Show

‘People on the left are really unhappy’: Journalist breaks down discontent with Mayor Katie Wilson

Journalist Hannah Krieg discusses Seattle Mayor Katie Wilson breaking with Democratic tradition by endorsing progressive challengers over two veteran state lawmakers.
4 months ago
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John Curley Show

‘When the price goes up, people buy less’: Curley rips Seattle’s gig worker minimum wage law

John Curley examines Seattle's $26 gig worker wage law effects on employment and consumer behavior.
4 months ago
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‘That’s going to push prices higher’: Oil expert warns of rising prices this summer

Oil expert warns of gas price increase this summer, affecting consumers and the economy.
5 months ago
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John Curley Show

‘Girmay is afraid’: Brian Heywood calls King County Executive’s apology ‘cowardly’ after selfie firestorm

When Brian Heywood took a selfie with King County Executive Girmay Zahilay at a World Cup match, he did not know the firestorm of controversy it would spark.
5 months ago
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‘Why would only the Second Amendment right have this litmus test?’: Gun law analyst breaks down WA’s 83% background check fee hike

Washington gun owners are facing a steep rate increase. The cost of background checks is climbing 83%, going from $18 to $33.
5 months ago
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‘I’m getting an electric car’: WA gas tax to increase by 6 cents on July 1

Washington's gas tax will increase by six cents per gallon starting July 1 — the second consecutive increase after nine years without a jump.
5 months ago
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John Curley Show

‘I think you’re the next mayor’: Curley tells Bob Kettle after council member rips city’s handling of crime

Seattle City Councilmember and Chair of the Public Safety Committee Bob Kettle was among those marching for an end to violence on Aurora Avenue earlier this month.
5 months ago
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‘He might be able to challenge him’: Brian Heywood thinks AG Nick Brown could be eyeing run for governor

Let's Go Washington founder Brian Heywood suggested Brown's strong tone may be a sign he's positioning for a bigger political move.
5 months ago
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‘I’m bullish on Seattle’: Developer unveils plans for 44-story ultra-luxury condo tower in Denny Triangle

As Seattle battles negative headlines and a struggling downtown, one local developer isn't retreating. He's going all in.
5 months ago
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John Curley Show

‘People are more pissed off than Olympia was hoping for’: Let’s Go Washington gets millionaires’ tax repeal on November ballot

Let's Go Washington has officially gathered enough signatures to get the repeal of the state's millionaires' tax on the November ballot.
5 months ago
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‘If I end up removed, then so be it’: Sheriff Swank vows to fight Pierce County proposal that could remove him

Pierce County is weighing a proposal for an appointed sheriff, which, if passed, would remove current Sheriff Keith Swank from office in 2027.
5 months ago
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John Curley Show

‘You don’t think they’re going to get another gun?’ Curley blasts Seattle city attorney’s plan to combat violence on Aurora

KIRO host John Curley shared his own solution to curbing violence along Aurora on "The John Curley Show" on KIRO Newsradio.
5 months ago
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SODO Business Association urges city to ‘stop penduluming back and forth’ as Seattle cleans up for World Cup

SODO urges city to ensure a smooth clean-up for the World Cup, preparing for 750,000 fans in downtown Seattle.
5 months ago
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