John Curley
‘No, it’s not capitalism’: Curley counters 67% of youth who blame the system
A recent report gauged the younger generation of Americans' opinions on capitalism and revealed that 67% of people under the age of 30 are anti-capitalist.9 months ago
Gee Scott and Ursula Reutin Show
‘Just atrocious’: Ursula appalled amid SFD sexual harassment controversy
The former head of HR for the Seattle Fire Department, Sarah Lee, filed a $2.5 million lawsuit against the city, claiming she was unjustly fired.9 months ago
Jake Skorheim and Spike O'Neill Show
‘We’re locked in’: Spike adds to Seattle’s ‘housing freeze’ claims amid raised interest rates
Interest rates have fallen to 6.17%, the lowest since Oct. 2024, but the rates remain considerably higher than post-pandemic levels, when they reached below 3%.9 months ago
Charlie Harger
Harger: State Senate Budget Chair warns lawmakers that WA is broke
Senator June Robinson relayed a simple message: Don't even bother asking for new spending. The cupboard is bare. We're broke.9 months ago
Charlie Harger
Harger: It’s only Socialism when Democrats do it
So here we are: Democrats seizing grocery stores, Republicans seizing tech companies and the steel industry, and everyone pretending their version doesn't count.9 months ago
Chris Sullivan
58,000 Snohomish County voters undervote by not reading directions
I consider myself an informed voter. And yet, I screwed up, and so did thousands of my fellow Snohomish County voters.9 months ago
Gee Scott and Ursula Reutin Show
‘Invest in our next generation’: Gee laments Yelm levy failure after 4th straight year
Several school districts across Washington had levies pass in this year's general election, except for Yelm Community Schools' Proposition 1.9 months ago
Seattle's Morning News
GOP strategist: ‘Depressingly low turnout’ shows lack of voter excitement
The first batch of results for several general election races across Washington has been revealed, with key races, like the Seattle mayor, still up in the air.9 months ago
Charlie Harger
Harger: When Congress plays politics with SNAP, the American public pays the price
Have we really come to this? We're continuing a government shutdown, and we're cutting poor families off SNAP food benefits?9 months ago
Jake Skorheim and Spike O'Neill Show
‘She’s about to be in charge of $9 billion’: Jake questions if Katie Wilson is prepared to be mayor
With a competitive Seattle mayoral race, KIRO host Jake Skorheim questioned whether Katie Wilson is prepared for the role.9 months ago
Jake Skorheim and Spike O'Neill Show
Spike believes ‘hangry-gate’ was Bruce Harrell’s undoing: ‘Such a foot in mouth answer’
KIRO host Spike O'Neill believes incumbent Seattle Mayor Bruce Harrell's response to a question regarding public safety was his undoing.9 months ago
Gee Scott and Ursula Reutin Show
‘A scary proposition’: Harrell warns of policy differences with challenger Katie Wilson
Seattle's mayoral race is in full swing as thousands of residents across the city will cast their vote for either the Bruce Harrell or Katie Wilson.9 months ago
Charlie Harger
Election Day in WA: Are we about to cross the political event horizon?
Today is election day in Seattle, King County, and across Washington state. I can't help feeling we're about to cross the event horizon.9 months ago
Charlie Harger
Harger: Democracy only works if you vote, participate in Election Day
Tomorrow is Election Day, and it's one of my favorite days of the year. I know that sounds strange, given how ugly our politics have become. But hear me out.9 months ago
Jake Skorheim and Spike O'Neill Show
‘It’s not a fix for homeless issues’: Jake blasts Seattle council member’s sanctioned encampment idea
KIRO host Jake Skorheim agreed there shouldn't be people doing drugs in parks, but wasn't buying the idea of a sanctioned encampment.9 months ago
Jason Sutich
‘We don’t have unlimited money’: WA Policy Center VP echoes Gates on disciplined climate budgets
Bill Gates thinks climate change is a problem, but it won’t be the end of civilization. Todd Myers agreed with Gates' statements on effectively allocating funds.9 months ago
Gee Scott and Ursula Reutin Show
‘It’s an investment’: Gee details why many are skipping lunch once a week
A recent survey revealed that Americans are spending more than $100 per week on lunch, up more than $20 from last year.9 months ago
Gee Scott and Ursula Reutin Show
‘I miss the way Halloween used to be’: KIRO producer says community spirit has vanished
As Seattle winds down from another Halloween celebration, "The Gee and Ursula Show" questioned whether the holiday has lost its touch since years past.9 months ago
Julia Dallas
‘John of the month’: Gee looks to take city’s new sex trafficking deterrent a step further
Seattle officials are sending out "John Letters" to drivers accused of engaging in sex trafficking on Aurora Avenue.9 months ago
Charlie Harger
Harger: Your 1980s Halloween costume would get you fired today
Have fun tonight, get a designated driver, and may your costume, whatever it is, still be socially acceptable in 40 years.9 months ago
Charlie Harger
Harger: Nvidia hits $5 trillion valuation as layoffs sweep tech industry
Nvidia just became the first company in history worth five trillion dollars. Meanwhile, Amazon announced 14,000 job cuts this week.9 months ago
Charlie Harger
It’s time for the ‘Stupid Motorist Law’ in WA, and maybe a few more
King County Council Vice Chair Reagan Dunn has had enough. He's proposing what he calls the Stupid Motorist Law.9 months ago
Charlie Harger
Harger: A look at Katie Wilson’s background as Seattle’s mayoral frontrunner
Discover Katie Wilson's background and insights as she leads Seattle's mayoral race, impacting the city's future leadership.9 months ago