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WA income tax...
Gee Scott and Ursula Reutin Show

Gee backs millionaire tax: ‘Only way to fix the system is if people at the top are impacted’

Explore the heated discussion around WA's income tax proposal and its implications for residents and millionaires alike.
7 months ago
tumwater dui crash...
Charlie Harger

15 arrests and no consequences: WA’s revolving door on property crime

According to Thurston County Sheriff Derek Sanders, the suspect has been booked into the Thurston County jail 15 times — including this one.
7 months ago
seattle wsp trooper bodycam I-5...
Charlie Harger

Bodycam video shows man accused of attacking WSP lieutenant, stealing cruiser on I-5 in Seattle

Newly released bodycam video shows WSP troopers trying to coax a man off I-5 on Christmas Day before he stole a lieutenant's patrol SUV and sped away.
7 months ago
Alcohol guidance Dr. Oz...
Jake Skorheim and Spike O'Neill Show

‘It’s only poison when abused’: Spike defends Dr. Oz’s alcohol comments amid criticism

In response to Dr. Mehmet Oz calling alcohol a "social lubricant," many critics pushed back on Oz's claims, stating that alcohol is an "addictive carcinogen."
7 months ago
Berlin Wall Iran...
Charlie Harger

‘No regime lasts forever’: What the Berlin Wall taught Harger about Iran

I keep two chunks of concrete in a box on a shelf in my home. Gray, rough., and about the size of a golf ball. They look unremarkable, but they're anything but.
7 months ago
sports gambling youth...
Jake Skorheim and Spike O'Neill Show

‘You’re geared to lose’: Spike on why sports gambling is destroying young men

Explore how the booming sports gambling industry affects youth in America and what it means for the future.
7 months ago
WA initiative boys girls sports...
Gee Scott and Ursula Reutin Show

‘It would be unfair’: Gee, Ursula support girls’ sports initiative

Two citizen-driven initiatives in WA have cleared a major hurdle by filing enough signatures to move forward and potentially head to the ballot later this year.
7 months ago
food pyramid RFK Jr....
John Curley Show

‘A lot of this is terrific’: KIRO hosts applaud RFK Jr.’s inverted food pyramid

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. released new dietary guidelines Wednesday, flipping the old food pyramid upside down and prioritizing meat and dairy products.
7 months ago
WA business survival...
Jake Skorheim and Spike O'Neill Show

‘You have almost a 60% chance of failing’: Jake on WA’s poor business survival ranking

A new study found that WA is dead last in the country for its business survival rate, concluding that nearly 60% of businesses fail in their first five years.
7 months ago
WA gold silver tax...
Jake Skorheim and Spike O'Neill Show

‘Why would I buy gold in WA?’: Jake explains why 10.3% precious metals tax will push investors out of state

Learn how Washington's 10.3% tax on gold and silver may drive investors away from the state.
7 months ago
wsp trooper stalking ex-girlfriend...
Charlie Harger

Harger: A 15-year-old led troopers on a 100 mph chase — then went home

WSP troopers said a group of teenagers, including a 15-year-old driver, led them on a high-speed chase around 3:30 a.m. near Marysville.
7 months ago
WA nicotine tax vape zyn...
John Curley Show

‘Raising the price of the healthier stuff’: Curley criticizes WA’s 95% vape, zyn tax

The new tax on e-cigarettes and nicotine pouches raises prices, prompting concerns about public health and accessibility.
7 months ago
gas prices wa climate commitment act...
Charlie Harger

Harger: WA has third-highest gas prices in nation. Now the state admits its climate program data was off by 96x

Washington's climate program data was inaccurate by 96x, contributing to soaring gas prices.
7 months ago
Somali child daycare center...
Gee Scott and Ursula Reutin Show

‘There is fraud in every state’: Gee and Ursula back fraud crackdown, but not attacks on Somali community

KIRO hosts discuss the impact of alleged daycare fraud on Somali-run centers in Puget Sound, highlighting rising threats and harassment.
7 months ago
income tax millionaire tax washington...
Jake Skorheim and Spike O'Neill Show

‘Let them have their own money’: KIRO hosts push back on proposed millionaire tax

Washington Governor Ferguson's 9.9% millionaire tax faces pushback from KIRO hosts concerned about its impact on personal finances.
7 months ago
retail theft issaquah wa...
Charlie Harger

Harger: WA leads the nation in retail theft. Issaquah shows how to fix it

Washington loses $3 billion a year to retail theft, 40-48% higher than the national average. Washington consistently ranks No. 1 nationally for retail theft impact.
7 months ago
climate program person pumps gas...
Charlie Harger

Harger: WA has third-highest gas prices in nation. Now state admits climate program data was off by 96x.

Washington's climate program data was inaccurate by 96x, contributing to soaring gas prices.
7 months ago
seattle public drug use katie wilson...
Charlie Harger

Harger: Seattle is ending arrests for public drug use as Katie Wilson takes over

An internal SPD email is instructing officers to stop making arrests for public drug use and possession. Instead, officers will refer people to the LEAD pre-arrest diversion program.
7 months ago
In-N-Out Washington small business chain...
Gee Scott and Ursula Reutin Show

‘Why do we hype them up?’ Gee and Ursula debate whether restaurant chains deserve media coverage

Discover why small businesses struggle to compete with national restaurant chains in the evolving market landscape.
7 months ago
ACA subsidies expiring...
Jake Skorheim and Spike O'Neill Show

‘It’s going to crush a lot of people’: Spike says expiring ACA subsidies will hike premiums for everyone

Over 20 million Americans may face skyrocketing insurance costs as ACA subsidies expire, impacting their healthcare access drastically.
7 months ago
millionaires' tax...
Charlie Harger

Harger: Budget shortfall, rising costs await WA lawmakers in 2026 session

In 10 days, state lawmakers head back to Olympia. What's waiting for them? A budget gap somewhere between $2.3 billion and $4 billion.
7 months ago
2025 2026 new year's...
Charlie Harger

New Year’s Eve commentary: What 2025 took from us — and what we’re carrying into 2026

New Year's strikes at midnight. I've been thinking a lot about the year we're leaving behind. 2025 was hard. For a lot of us. Maybe for you.
7 months ago
Minnesota fraud...
John Curley Show

‘Nobody checks on it’: Curley believes alleged Minnesota day care fraud could happen in WA

KIRO host discusses potential fraud risks in WA following Minnesota's issues with childcare funding and government program schemes.
7 months ago
Seahawks playoffs business...
Gee Scott and Ursula Reutin Show

‘Music to the ears’: Ursula on what a Seahawks No. 1 seed means for local businesses

Discover how Seahawks playoff games boost local businesses and the community in Seattle. A crucial match for the NFC title awaits!
7 months ago