Charlie Harger
Harger: Seattle took in 40% more in taxes, spent all of it, and now wants the highest sales tax of any major city in America
This fall, Seattle voters, who are generally open to raising taxes on themselves, will decide whether to raise the sales tax to expand bus service, and whether to boost the library levy.8 days ago
Jake Skorheim and Spike O'Neill Show
‘It’s now the press v. the mayor’: Jake describes a standoff over Bite of Seattle shooting information
Seattle's mayor and police chief address the Bite of Seattle shooting, revealing tensions over information transparency.8 days ago
Gee Scott and Ursula Reutin Show
‘Quality gets sacrificed for quantity’: Gee laments families struggling with a 33% food price spike
Families face a 33% rise in food prices, the largest spike in 50 years, impacting quality over quantity in grocery shopping.9 days ago
Spike O'Neill
‘It’s not worth the risk’: A motorcycle rider’s plea to stop lane splitting during Revive I-5
Revive I-5 has been underway for more than half a year and with it comes an increasing number of lane splitters during morning and afternoon commutes.9 days ago
Jake Skorheim and Spike O'Neill Show
‘Why would you take that risk?’: Jake warns a leadership void has left Seattle events feeling unsafe
A shooting at the Bite of Seattle leaves three dead and four injured, raising critical questions about safety and risk.9 days ago
John Curley Show
Curley defends Mayor Wilson’s response to fatal Bite of Seattle shooting: ‘A’ for a ‘novice,’ ‘C-‘ for a ‘major city’ leader
Curley then provided a couple of letter grades for Wilson's response and handling of the situation. "For a novice, I give her an A. For a leader of a major city, C-," Curley said.9 days ago
Charlie Harger
Harger: Three people are dead at the Bite of Seattle. A two-year-old was shot. The city deserved better than what came next
A 44-year-old man was killed. A 56-year-old woman died at Harborview after surgery. Four others, including a two-year-old boy, were shot. A toddler.9 days ago
Jake Skorheim and Spike O'Neill Show
‘It’s not a problem until it’s a problem’: Jake questions if Seattle police chief job is right for Barnes after heated exchange with reporter
Seattle Police Chief Shon Barnes got into a heated exchange with a reporter following a news conference on a mass shooting at the Seattle Center.9 days ago
Gee Scott and Ursula Reutin Show
‘Something’s not right’: Gee questions why it took 17 hours to confirm second shooter at Bite of Seattle
Officials reveal details on the tragedy that killed three and injured seven at the Bite of Seattle event, but Gee Scott asked why it took so long to confirm.10 days ago
Gee Scott and Ursula Reutin Show
‘Crickets from city leaders’: KIRO reporter blasts 5-hour silence after Bite of Seattle shooting
Three dead and four injured in a shocking Seattle shooting. City leaders respond to the tragic incident at the Bite of Seattle.10 days ago
John Curley Show
‘If you don’t like it, just leave’: Curley criticizes man who confronted street preacher at Pike Place Market
A street preacher near Pike Place Market was recently confronted by a man who yelled at him and tried to assault him, demanding he turn off his speaker.10 days ago
John Curley Show
‘They are leaving’: Curley rips lawmakers behind millionaires’ tax, says the rich don’t trust WA government
KIRO host John Curley argued that lawmakers in Olympia are deluding themselves if they think the millionaires' tax will solve the budget.11 days ago
Jake Skorheim and Spike O'Neill Show
‘An adorable, cautionary tale’: Jake and Spike weigh in after WA voter writes in Jimothy for every race on their ballot
KIRO hosts Jake Skorheim and Spike O'Neill found the ballot amusing, but warned that Jimothy's fame could follow a familiar rise-and-fall trajectory.11 days ago
Jake Skorheim and Spike O'Neill Show
‘Long, hot, expensive summer at the pump’: Jake and Spike break down WA’s soaring gas prices
Jake and Spike recapped some of the factors contributing to rising gas prices, and why it's forecasted to be a "hot, expensive summer" in Seattle.12 days ago
Jake Skorheim and Spike O'Neill Show
‘You think this could be a firing?’: Jake, Spike question latest abrupt exit from Mayor Wilson’s office
Concerns rise over Sage Wilson's sudden departure from Mayor Wilson's office. Jake and Spike question if this is indicative of a firing?13 days ago
Charlie Harger
Harger: We find something pure and we love it so hard we ruin it. Jimothy needs an exit strategy
Jimothy is a sensation. One week ago, we first brought you the story of this goofy raccoon on our show. Every day since, the Jimothy content has multiplied.13 days ago
Gee Scott and Ursula Reutin Show
‘Another rookie mistake by Mayor Wilson’: Gee and Ursula clash over who stalled Seattle’s free school lunch plan
Mayor Katie Wilson's initiative for free meals in schools faces hurdles. Explore the debate and its implications for Seattle students.13 days ago
Charlie Harger
Harger: Congress just cut thousands of dollars off the only home a lot of Americans can afford
What's going on is that lawmakers in both parties have figured out affordable housing is sinking them with a big part of the country.14 days ago
Gee Scott and Ursula Reutin Show
‘The restaurant remains open’: Gee, Ursula stunned by Capitol Hill business owner’s alleged $1.5M tax scheme
A Capitol Hill restaurant faces scrutiny as its owner is charged with stealing $1.5M in payroll taxes from employees.15 days ago
Gee Scott and Ursula Reutin Show
‘They still want the high-paying jobs’: Gee says data proves people aren’t fleeing the state, just King County
King County saw a loss of roughly 13,000 residents between 2022 and 2023, when around 105,000 people moved out and about 92,000 moved in.15 days ago
Jake Skorheim
Jake: ‘Operation Red Card’ is great police work — but why did it take until the World Cup?
A recent report detailed "Operation Red Card," a joint effort by local law enforcement during the World Cup, and the numbers are genuinely impressive.15 days ago
Charlie Harger
Harger: I love sea lions. Some of them have to die, or $7 billion in salmon recovery goes in their adorable bellies
I love sea lions. I've put this off for years and I hate saying it, but some sea lions gotta die.15 days ago
Gee Scott and Ursula Reutin Show
‘Jimothy’s ranking No. 1’: Gee and Ursula brainstorm new WA state flag designs after survey suggests Amazon van, rain jacket
Explore the potential changes to Washington's state flag with Jimothy leading the poll as an option for the redesign.15 days ago
