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Charlie Harger

Harger: A Thurston County man with 97 prior arrests built a custom bong into his dashboard. WA is surprised by none of this

The driver is a four-time convicted felon with 27 misdemeanor convictions. And as of this week, 97 prior arrests. Now this guy has 98.
5 months ago
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Gee Scott and Ursula Reutin Show

‘He’s getting let off the hook’: Gee slams insanity verdict in Belltown shooting that killed pregnant woman

KIRO host Gee Scott condemns the not guilty verdict in the tragic Belltown shooting that claimed the life of a pregnant woman.
5 months ago
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Jake Skorheim and Spike O'Neill Show

‘We’re just trying to save the city money’: Jake has a ‘pie-in-the-sky idea’ to reduce Seattle’s homelessness

Explore Jake's visionary plan to cut costs and enhance shelter options for Seattle's homeless ahead of the World Cup.
5 months ago
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Gee Scott and Ursula Reutin Show

‘People will always be moving here’: Gee unfazed by drop in migration to Washington

Despite fewer newcomers, Gee believes Seattle will remain a desirable destination for people moving to the area.
5 months ago
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Charlie Harger

Harger: You made it through the dark half of the year, I don’t want you to miss that

Discover the significance of today's balance as we transition into brighter days. Don't miss this pivotal moment in the year.
5 months ago
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Charlie Harger

Harger: SPD arrested a violent Aurora Ave. pimp, fentanyl dealer 3x in 9 months. WA law tied its hands. Feds didn’t have that problem.

Leon Henderson, a violent pimp, was arrested thrice on Aurora Ave with fentanyl, highlighting ongoing issues in Seattle.
5 months ago
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Charlie Harger

Harger: Seattle’s RapidRide J Line is spending $156M on Eastlake Avenue. Buses won’t get priority lanes. Bike lanes will.

Explore the $156M investment in Eastlake Avenue for Seattle's RapidRide J Line and its impact on the community.
5 months ago
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Charlie Harger

Harger: A Spokane jury said 46 years. Washington’s clemency board just decided 30 was close enough. Now it’s on Ferguson’s desk.

Spokane jury gave 46 years; board ruled 30 is enough. Now it awaits Ferguson's decision.
5 months ago
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Jake Skorheim and Spike O'Neill Show

‘How can you ask people for $1.5 billion?’: Jake says city must address safety before new Seattle Center

Jake Skorheim emphasizes the need for safety improvements before a new Seattle Center bond proposal.
5 months ago
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Charlie Harger

Harger: Seattle’s homeless crisis isn’t one problem. It’s three. And we’ve been spending billions pretending otherwise.

Explore the multifaceted aspects of Seattle's homeless crisis through listener insights and community discussions.
5 months ago
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Gee Scott and Ursula Reutin Show

‘It’s not their fault’: Seattle’s affordability crisis is behind Blazing Bagels’ closure, Gee says

The shutdown of Blazing Bagels reveals the harsh economic reality facing Seattle, as noted by KIRO host Gee Scott.
5 months ago
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Charlie Harger

Harger: Seattle Mayor Katie Wilson keeps making big announcements and leaving before the questions start

Seattle Mayor Katie Wilson has been busy. Big speeches. Big announcements. Big initiatives. She's two months into leading Seattle and moving fast.
5 months ago
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Gee Scott and Ursula Reutin Show

‘Inventory is one of the biggest problems’: Gee backs idea to turn empty Seattle office building into apartments

KIRO host Gee Scott supports plans to convert the historic Liggett Building into apartments in downtown Seattle.
5 months ago
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Gee Scott and Ursula Reutin Show

‘We’re really proud of that’: Pierce County executive says crime, especially violent crime, is trending down

Ryan Mello discusses crime trends and affordable housing initiatives in Pierce County on "The Gee and Ursula Show."
5 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.
5 months ago
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John Curley Show

‘They’re just doing their job?’: Curley questions new policy requiring SPD to document ICE encounters

Seattle police must document ICE encounters, raising concerns about implications for law enforcement and community relations.
5 months ago
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John Curley

Curley: Washington House candidate’s ‘free’ child care plan will end up costing you more

Discover how a WA House candidate's child care proposal may lead to higher expenses for Washington families.
5 months ago
(Man charged with murder after Bellevue hit-and-run, Mark A. Adams. Photo Credit: KIRO 7)...
Charlie Harger

Harger: The courts knew him, the police knew him, Western State Hospital knew him, now a woman is dead

Mark Alexander Adams appeared in a King County courtroom this week, charged with first-degree murder. Prosecutors say he deliberately drove his car into an 88-year-old woman in a Bellevue parking lot, killing her.
5 months ago
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John Curley

Curley: Ferguson wants to feed every student in Washington, but there’s no such thing as a free lunch

Governor Ferguson aims to feed all students in WA, but is free lunch truly free? Explore the implications and challenges.
5 months ago
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Jake Skorheim and Spike O'Neill Show

‘This is very performative’: Jake and Spike debate if former Starbucks CEO Howard Schultz left WA over ‘millionaire tax’

Explore the debate on Starbucks' Howard Schultz's departure amid Washington's millionaire tax discussions.
5 months ago
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Charlie Harger

Harger: WA just voted to put permanent supportive housing in every neighborhood in the state. Your city has no say

House Bill 2266 requires cities across Washington to allow permanent supportive housing in any residential zone. Your neighborhood.
5 months ago
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Charlie Harger

Harger: Olympia is passing an income tax you can’t vote on. Now a Democratic leader wants to dissolve businesses that fight back

The Washington State legislature is expected to pass a millionaire income tax this week. The bill is written so it cannot go to a public vote through a referendum.
5 months ago
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Charlie Harger

Harger: Before Washington passes its first income tax, it’s worth asking what the last hundred billion actually bought

In 1994, I paid $540 a month for a one-bedroom apartment off Greenwood Avenue in Seattle. It had a view of the Sound. Parking was included. People said rent was getting too expensive back then.
5 months ago
Seattle housing homeownership...
Gee Scott and Ursula Reutin Show

Is homeownership only for the wealthy? Seattle buyers now need $182K income

To afford a home in Seattle, the numbers continue to reach historic levels. The income needed to afford a home in Seattle is $182,766.
5 months ago