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John Curley

Curley: Washington’s roads are ranked 48th in the nation. At this point, let’s just go for 50th.

Washington's highway system dropped to 48th in the nation. Curley breaks down why the roads keep getting worse and where the money is going.
6 months ago
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John Curley Show

‘I’m disappointed that it had to get here’: Lawyer who filed recall against Ferguson hopes issue resolves before it goes to court

An Olympia lawyer filed a recall against Gov. Ferguson over two vacant Public Disclosure Commission seats unfilled for hundreds of days.
6 months ago
Trump, Iran...
John Curley

Curley: The next 24 hours will make or break Trump’s presidency

KIRO host John Curley says the next 24 hours will define Trump's presidency as the Iran deadline looms and the stakes couldn't be higher.
6 months ago
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John Curley Show

‘It’s killed the whole industry’: Gold dealer flees Washington after 10.3% sales tax

Craig Rhyne, owner of Washington Gold Exchange, is moving to Idaho after a new 10.3% sales tax on gold and silver drove dealers out of the state.
6 months ago
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John Curley Show

‘It’s really bad news’: DCYF asks for more money after $2M in overpayments found

A recent audit of the Department of Children, Youth, and Families revealed $2 million in overpayments from the $10 million that was audited.
6 months ago
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John Curley Show

‘I was stunned’: Tacoma man gets help from police chief after 6 years of fighting to shut down neighbor’s drug house

A Tacoma man spent six years living next to a house plagued by drugs, prostitution, and even murder before the police chief got involved.
6 months ago
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John Curley Show

‘Internal grifting operation’: WA Senate leader Jamie Pedersen’s business benefits from CCA, We the Governed finds

Glen Morgan found Washington State Senate Majority Leader Jamie Pedersen is writing laws that benefit the company he works for.
6 months ago
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John Curley Show

‘The whole thing makes no sense’: ATF bullet analysis in Charlie Kirk murder finds no conclusive link to rifle

There is a new development in Charlie Kirk's murder after an analysis could not "conclusively" connect a bullet fragment recovered from the autopsy to the rifle found near the scene.
6 months ago
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John Curley Show

‘The court will declare this tax is unconstitutional’: Former WA AG Rob McKenna gears up for legal fight against millionaires’ tax

Former WA AG Rob McKenna leads the fight against the new millionaires' tax, aiming to challenge its legality and implications.
6 months ago
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John Curley Show

‘I’m cooked’: Aurora business owner’s viral video draws customers to notorious strip

An Aurora business owner posted a video that has since gone viral, stating people told her not to open her business in the area, and she is now "cooked."
6 months ago
WA housing program...
John Curley Show

‘$200M gone lickety split’: Federal investigation targets race-based WA housing program

HUD investigates Washington's race-based housing program, raising concerns over $200 million in funding.
6 months ago
Seattle vacancy tax...
John Curley Show

‘The state is not business-friendly’: Curley rips proposed vacancy tax amid 30% empty Seattle buildings

Curley challenges the proposed vacancy tax as Seattle faces high building vacancies and job losses.
6 months ago
Former Canadian School Board Administrator Barry Neufeld...
John Curley Show

‘I believe in following the truth’: Former Canadian School Board Administrator faces $750k fine for saying 5 words

Former Canadian School Board Administrator faces hefty fine for five words opposing an ideology he disagrees with.
6 months ago
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John Curley

Curley: I met Dolly Parton while living as a ‘Tuesday boy’ for a wealthy woman

Discover my unforgettable encounter with Dolly Parton while living as a 'Tuesday boy' at 22, filled with surprises and laughter.
6 months ago
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John Curley Show

‘It’s just the Wild West’: Councilmember Dunn says he pushed for audit years before King County fraud revealed

Dunn reveals his long-standing push for an audit before King County fraud was uncovered, highlighting accountability in local governance.
6 months ago
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John Curley Show

‘Just not as physical’: Shawn Kemp warns fans how much the NBA has changed with SuperSonics’ return looming

"It's just not as physical, but I think you'll see that those things change in the future," Shawn Kemp said. "I think people miss seeing defense."
6 months ago
Home Energy Scores...
John Curley

Curley: If Thurston County leaders really wanted to reduce CO2, they’d plant trees — not require Home Energy Scores

Curley advocates for planting trees over Home Energy Scores in Thurston County's latest ordinance.
6 months ago
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John Curley Show

Rep. Walsh outlines ‘demise of an unconstitutional tax scheme’ as GOP fights Ferguson’s ‘income tax’

Rep. Jim Walsh discusses the GOP plan to combat Ferguson's controversial income tax on millionaires.
6 months ago
Ernie Makinson...
John Curley Show

‘A loan, not a donation’: Passenger who stopped King County bus after driver collapsed gets rent money, attorney

Ernie Makinson intervened when a King County bus driver collapsed, preventing further disaster and earning support for rent.
6 months ago
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John Curley Show

‘I got my hand on the steering wheel, the other trying to get the driver back to life’: Passenger stops King County bus after driver collapses

A King County bus passenger intervenes after driver collapses, preventing further chaos during a severe incident in Seattle.
6 months ago
Seattle is Dying...
John Curley Show

‘I didn’t realize forces would line up to push me down’: ‘Seattle is Dying’ journalist reflects 7 years later

Explore KOMO News' Eric Johnson's insights seven years post Seattle is Dying and its impact on the city’s future.
6 months ago
Somali-run daycare...
John Curley Show

‘I noticed some things that didn’t make sense’: National Review reporter details local Somali-run daycare probe

Explore the scrutiny faced by Somali-run daycare centers in Washington amid allegations of fraud and misconduct.
6 months ago
Seattle contractor...
John Curley Show

‘Why would you stay here?’: Seattle contractor leaving after 30+ years cites taxes, homelessness, break-ins

A prominent Seattle contractor exits the industry, citing taxes, homelessness, and break-ins as key factors affecting his decision.
6 months ago
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John Curley

Curley: Someone from the other side contacted me, and it changed how I think about death

A profound encounter shifted Curley's view on death after his father's passing. Discover the impact of this experience.
6 months ago
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