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WSF Washington State Ferries...
Jake Skorheim

Jake: WTH, WSF?

The ferry service says they plan to have 20 of its 21 vessels ready to be put into service for the World Cup. WTH, WSF? Why can't this be the norm?
4 months ago
seattle data centers...
Gee Scott and Ursula Reutin Show

Data centers in Seattle are a ‘no-go’ for Ursula as activists warn of increased utility bills

Activists warn Seattle's data centers could raise utility costs significantly for residents, challenging proposed developments.
4 months ago
students take a test - not in washington...
Charlie Harger

Harger: Washington doubled school spending. Scores collapsed. Now OSPI wants more money.

State Superintendent Reykdal criticizes $80M cuts in education funding amidst rising school expenditures. What’s next for Washington?
4 months ago
harm reduction sobriety king county...
Charlie Harger

Harger: With harm reduction v. sobriety, King County picked a side. The science says the debate isn’t over

According to King County, harm reduction is the science. Everything else is cruelty dressed up as tough love. The conversation is over. Except the science doesn't actually say that.
4 months ago
winco foods grocery store seattle renton opening...
Jake Skorheim and Spike O'Neill Show

WinCo Foods’ setback fuels ‘food desert’ concerns in North Seattle

WinCo Foods' plan to move into North Seattle has been stalled after a hearing examiner overturned the city’s environmental approval.
4 months ago
seattle city attorney erika evans...
Jake Skorheim and Spike O'Neill Show

‘Toot in the wind’: Jake and Spike criticize Seattle City Attorney Erika Evans’ KIRO interview

KIRO hosts Jake Skorheim and Spike O'Neill voiced their displeasure in Seattle City Attorney Erika Evans' interview with "The Gee and Ursula Show."
4 months ago
seattle homelessness clean city report...
Charlie Harger

Harger: Seattle’s Clean City report is out. 661,000 needles. Purple bags for encampments. Gas money for RVs. Progress.

Seattle released its Clean City report this week. 661,000 sharps. Needles, syringes, lancets. Collected from Seattle streets in a single year.
4 months ago
godzilla political parties crime curley...
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.
4 months ago
Follow @https://twitter.com/UrsulaKIROFM...
Ursula Reutin

Ask Ursula: Why is it so difficult to find an age-appropriate man, where are they hiding?

Discover expert dating advice from Ursula on where to find age-appropriate men and navigate modern relationships.
4 months ago
Trailhead Director Memorial Day weekend...
Charlie Harger

Harger: King County hired 30 fare enforcement officers. They worked 40K hours, issued 8 citations, and voided all of them

Discover King County's fare enforcement program: 30 officers logged 40K hours but voided all citations issued.
4 months ago
downtown seattle jumpstart tax katie wilson...
Charlie Harger

Harger: ‘Seattle, we have a problem.’ Head of the Downtown Seattle Association warns about the city’s JumpStart Tax

Jon Scholes runs the Downtown Seattle Association. Earlier this week, he posted on LinkedIn with five words in all caps: "SEATTLE WE HAVE A PROBLEM."
4 months ago
tokyo sound transit seattle subway...
Charlie Harger

Harger: The Tokyo subway costs 80 cents a ride. Sound Transit costs up to $47. And they still can’t get to Ballard

In Tokyo, it costs eighty cents to move a rider across one of the most efficient transit networks on the planet. In Seattle, it's a lot more.
4 months ago
WA campgrounds income tax budget...
Charlie Harger

Harger: WA doubled its budget, signed a new income tax. It couldn’t find $8M to keep the campgrounds open

WA's new budget and income tax fail to secure $8M for campgrounds. Explore the implications for outdoor recreation in the state.
4 months ago
Senior living prices lonely...
Jake Skorheim and Spike O'Neill Show

‘These are life choices’: Rising living costs force seniors to find roommates, avoid loneliness

Jake and Spike discuss the rising number of seniors being priced out as they navigate retirement, and why more seniors have sought roommates to cover costs.
4 months ago
Toilet paper shortage...
Jake Skorheim and Spike O'Neill Show

‘I’d bury it in the backyard’: Jake details fool-proof plan as toilet paper shortage concerns rise

After a man allegedly burned down a 1.2 million square foot warehouse filled with toilet paper, the western U.S. now faces a toilet paper shortage.
4 months ago
american dream...
Gee Scott and Ursula Reutin Show

Gee and Ursula ask, ‘What does the American Dream mean today?’

A new report from Northwest Mutual prompted KIRO hosts Gee Scott and Ursula Reutin to rethink what the American Dream is today.
4 months ago
melania trump first lady curley...
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.
4 months ago
SEA least stressful airport...
Gee Scott and Ursula Reutin Show

‘We’re proud’: SEA celebrates ranking 6th least stressful major airport in U.S.

A recent report listed the Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) as the sixth least stressful big airport in the U.S.
4 months ago
Follow @https://twitter.com/UrsulaKIROFM...
Ursula Reutin

Ask Ursula: My friend is in crisis with anxiety and depression. Should I confront his wife for just living her life?

Dear Ursula, I have a dear friend who’s struggling with severe anxiety and depression, but his wife seems to be carrying on as usual.
4 months ago
pothole - washington road...
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.
4 months ago
Parkland beating July 4th...
Gee Scott and Ursula Reutin Show

‘It’s a slippery slope’: Gee sides with Washington sheriffs fighting new accountability law

A new law aimed at holding Washington sheriffs to a higher standard, Senate Bill 5974, is facing pushback from four eastern Washington sheriffs.
4 months ago
dead canines...
Jake Skorheim and Spike O'Neill Show

‘It’s just so bizarre’: Jake and Spike dig into mystery of 20 to 25 dead canines washing up on WA island

Dozens of mutilated canines are washing up on a WA island. Jake and Spike dig into the dark mystery.
4 months ago
seattle (2)...
Gee Scott and Ursula Reutin Show

‘Who’s the economy doing well for?’: Gee warns middle-class businesses are being squeezed out in Seattle

Seattle's middle-class businesses are being squeezed out as economists warn the city is facing a K-shaped economy that erases the middle.
4 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.
4 months ago