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sex trafficking aurora...
Ursula Reutin

Ursula: Aurora Ave. arrests just a step to fight sex trafficking in Seattle

On any given day, if you drive on Aurora Avenue in north Seattle, you'll see young women in spiked, plastic heels, and skimpy outfits sauntering on the side of the busy highway.
3 years ago
prostitution...
Gee Scott and Ursula Reutin Show

Gee, Ursula disagree on recent arrests of johns on Seattle’s Aurora Avenue

Seattle Police arrested seven johns along Aurora Avenue last week. The increased emphasis was aimed at the buyers of victims of human trafficking.
3 years ago
graffiti cheerful...
Dave Ross

Ross: Maybe graffiti would be nicer if it was more cheerful

I had yesterday off, so I didn’t feel obligated to think any deep thoughts, but on my way to West Seattle, I did see something that I feel I need to mention.
3 years ago
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MyNorthwest Video

Video: His daughter’s cellphone was stolen. Spike O’Neill decided to act.

What would get you worked up enough to actually fight somebody? Spike’s daughter’s phone was stolen. Luckily, he could track it. So he put on all his leathers and fired up his Harley-Davidson to confront the thief. Tune in with Jack and Spike, weekdays from 12pm to 3pm on KIRO Newsradio 97.3 FM.
3 years ago
laws regulating social media...
Dave Ross

Ross: Staying relevant with the kids is getting harder and harder

Screen time, which used to be considered bad for young children, has become the only way for a lot of them to see their grandparents.
3 years ago
time money loved ones...
Gee Scott

Gee: Time is money but time with loved ones is worth more

I only remember a few monetary gifts that my dad bought me, but I remember how much time he spent with me.
3 years ago
lawyer free counseling...
Michael Goldenkranz, guest commentary

Ross: Faith leads lawyer to provide free counseling

I've been very fortunate to be part of a dedicated volunteer legal team that's provided by our bar association
3 years ago
pinwheels peer pressure pre-school...
Dave Ross

Ross: Pinwheels and peer pressure at a pre-school grad ceremony

Yesterday we were especially proud of our 3-year-old because she successfully completed her grade as a Huckleberry and is moving on through preschool
3 years ago
Dave Ross

Ross: Why Trump stole the documents, and then bragged about it

We now have the audio recording of Trump admitting he had classified documents. You can even hear the sound of him waving the papers
3 years ago
LGBTQ+ rights Seattle pride...
Gee Scott and Ursula Reutin Show

Mayfield: LGBTQ+ rights may be at seminal moment

On The Gee and Ursula Show, guest host Travis Mayfield talked about the new challenges the community faces in a time of political turmoil.
3 years ago
Seattle gas tax...
Dave Ross

Ross: Maybe there should be a leadfoot tax

I understand the effects of Washington’s carbon tax, but as high as that is, it doesn’t explain a difference of $2.20 cents a gallon between there and here.
3 years ago
seattle police gay pride parade...
Gee Scott

Gee: Police officers should be allowed to march in Pride Parade

When the Seattle Pride Parade decided to ban uniformed police officers from marching, it feels like a powerful moment was missed.
3 years ago
alien life...
Dave Ross

Ross: Alien life could be out there, which would be way out there

Lisa Kaltenegger, the director of Cornell’s Carl Sagan Institute, is searching for alien life on exoplanets, which Dave is fascinated by.
3 years ago
graffiti...
Gee Scott and Ursula Reutin Show

Medved: ‘Graffiti is not free speech, it’s vandalism’

"Graffiti is not free speech. It's vandalism," KTTH's Michael Medved said on the Gee & Ursula show.
3 years ago
hunter biden gun...
Dave Ross

Ross: Unequal treatment in Hunter Biden gun charges is outrageous

It looks like Hunter Biden has cut a deal with the Justice Department to plead guilty to the various gun charges against him.
3 years ago
ancient roman garbage...
Dave Ross

Ross: Ancient Roman garbage is valuable, why isn’t mine?

Many things get better with age. wine gets better with age, but you know what else, apparently gets better with age? Garbage dumps.
3 years ago
Seattle graffiti enforcement...
L.B. Gilbert

Gee: ‘Graffiti should be a felony’ as Seattle ends enforcement

Gee Scott says Seattle's graffiti enforcement problem is out of control with police being unable to make arrests for graffiti.
3 years ago
good customer service...
Gee Scott

Gee Scott: Where did all the good customer service go?

Good customer service is an essential aspect of any successful business. Customers have more power and options than ever before.
3 years ago
dad shot relationship...
Travis Mayfield

Mayfield: My Dad was shot and our relationship changed forever

Travis Mayfield: My relationship with my Dad is no longer tumultuous, after he was shot during his police officer job.
3 years ago
Father's Day respect...
Gee Scott and Ursula Reutin Show

Gee Scott: ‘I want fathers to get some respect’ on Father’s Day

As Father's Day nears, KIRO Newsradio's Gee Scott says he doesn't think dads get enough respect this day and age.
3 years ago
long lazy summer days...
Travis Mayfield

Mayfield: Long, lazy summer days let me appreciate all the joy

I've been having so many stressful conversations this week. It's nice to take a break and enjoy those summer days.
3 years ago
Sue Bird statue...
Travis Mayfield

Mayfield: Now is the perfect time to build Sue Bird a statue

Sue Bird is nothing short of a historic figure. She is a living legend. It is time to build a Sue Bird statue outside Climate Pledge Arena.
3 years ago
mayfield kindness recharge...
Travis Mayfield

Mayfield: Let’s give each other space and kindness to recharge

Maybe work stress is draining you faster than you can recharge it. Maybe the general state of our world prevents you from even getting to 100% at all.
3 years ago
laws regulating social media...
Travis Mayfield

Mayfield: New laws regulating social media are needed now

As we debate social media laws to protect kids -- something we should do here in Washington -- we need to be nuanced and fact-based.
3 years ago