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John Curley
Starbucks’ new gun policy pouring gasoline on the fire
This is a story that has been percolating like hot, fresh coffee. Howard Schultz, the CEO of Starbucks, apparently previously wanted to stay neutral on the gun-carry issue, saying the company would follow gun-carry cues based on local law. Not so anymore.13 years ago
Jamie Skorheim
Superbugs sound even scarier in new CDC report
Superbugs have been around the last couple of years, but the Centers for Disease Control is getting serious on sounding the alarm at the release of a new report that says antibiotic-resistant infections are impacting 2 million Americans a year, and resulting in 23,000 deaths.13 years ago
Josh Kerns
Prosecutor: Random Seattle stabbing is fault of decreased mental health funding
While not all random acts of violence can ever be stopped, King County Prosecutor Dan Satterburg says Friday night's random stabbing of a couple leaving the Sounders game again shows the mental health system is failing.13 years ago
Josh Kerns
Doctors warn of ear, throat damage in Seahawks record crowd noise attempt
As Seahawks fans get ready to try and break the world record for the loudest crowd at a stadium, some experts are warning to protect your ears and your throat.13 years ago
Stephanie Klein
Do you know what to do when you see a stopped school bus?
Some Washington drivers either don't know what to do when they approach a stopped school bus or they just don't care.13 years ago
Josh Kerns
Are we really that unhappy? U.S. lags in world happiness rankings
What's the secret to happiness? KIRO Radio's Tom and Curley say we need to lower our expectations after seeing where the U.S. stands in the latest world happiness rankings.13 years ago
Josh Kerns
Neighbors, Seattle high school battle over stadium lights
Should Seattle's Bishop Blanchet High School be allowed to put 70-foot tall light towers at its football field near Green Lake? A long-running legal battle between the private school and neighbors fighting the lights is now in federal court.13 years ago
Stephanie Klein
Should developers get to change the neighborhood?
More people moving into Seattle means the city has to figure out where to put everyone and how expansion will look.13 years ago
John Curley has a new chick
If you didn't already know, John Curley is a chicken farmer, among other things.13 years ago
Jamie Skorheim
If King County parks aren’t overrun with people, why should we spend more money on them?
Early voter returns show near 70 percent approval for a levy that will increase taxes for King County parks by $176 million.13 years ago
Alyssa Kleven
It’s not too late, take a tip from the John Curley school of New Year’s resolutions
While some kissed their special someone at midnight, and then privately (or publicly) made a resolution for the New Year, it's not too late. You could even get inspired by John Curley's resolution philosophy.14 years ago
Josh Kerns
Will Newtown shooting help us all reconnect?
A noted author and researcher tells Seattle's Morning News our growing reliance on technology has actually isolated us from each other, but the Newtown shooting is a chance to reconnect.14 years ago
Alyssa Kleven
Sammamish named America’s friendliest town
Sammamish is friendly, and now Forbes Magazine has embossed the city's kindness with a top rating.14 years ago
Josh Kerns
John Curley shares his unconventional on-air dyslexia workaround
For years, KIRO Radio's John Curley tried hard to keep people from knowing he has dyslexia. It's a secret that almost scuttled his early broadcast career as it was just getting started.14 years ago
Josh Kerns
John Curley: When mental illness hits home
All of the talk of mental illness surrounding the Connecticut school shooting has opened some pretty painful wounds for KIRO Radio's John Curley, who's seen the impacts hit home.14 years ago
Josh Kerns
John Curley: More guns would deter shootings
Tuesdays mass mall shooting near Portland has many calling again for increased gun control. But in a debate on Seattle's Morning News, KIRO Radio's John Curley argued more guns is actually the way to stem shootings.14 years ago
Josh Kerns
How to spot the signs before you lose your job
When someone gets laid off, it often comes as a complete shock. But a leading executive coach tells Seattle's Morning News it shouldn't be a surprise, and there are things you can do to keep the ax from falling.14 years ago
Josh Kerns
The ax falls on Ken Schram’s 35 year run
Iconic Seattle broadcast journalist Ken Schram delivers his final commentary after a 35 year run.14 years ago
A teen’s dying wish
John's Be Kind, Be Strong, Be Funny When You Can was on a Minnesota teen's dying wish to have as many people as possible hear his story through his songs.14 years ago
Josh Kerns
John Curley: Keep the fear of Santa in the kids at Christmas
Uproar over a GMA anchor blowing the cover on the "Elf on the Shelf" stirs memories of John Curley's original idea to keep the kids in line at Christmas.14 years ago
Jamie Griswold
John Curley meets Seattle homeless face-to-face with Union Gospel Mission
After hosting a charity auction for the Union Gospel Mission in October, KIRO Radio host John Curley was invited to ride along on one of their search and rescue missions. The experience of a trip in a rickety old 1980s van traveling between homeless camps around the city was something he had to share on Seattle's Morning News.14 years ago
Josh Kerns
John Curley’s guide to Cyber Monday savings
John Curley's on the hunt for a new TV on Cyber Monday. And he's found a surefire way to get the best deal thanks to a number of online tools.14 years ago
Josh Kerns
John Curley’s kids are judging your holiday lights
If you do an extra special job with your Christmas lights this year, don't be surprised to get a little thank you from John Curley's kids.14 years ago
Josh Kerns
Many Americans would rather skip Christmas or kill it
A new survey says 45 percent of Americans would rather skip Christmas altogether, but John Curley's family tried their own approach to at least save a few bucks before killing Christmas altogether.14 years ago
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