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world trade center 9/11...
Charlie Harger

‘I never imagined this view could vanish’: What it meant to see the World Trade Center every morning

For a brief moment after 9/11, we weren’t divided. We weren’t shouting. We simply stood together, grieving. I think about that now, in the wake of yesterday's assassination.
11 months ago
Charlie Kirk shot dead utah...
Jason Sutich

‘Truly horrifying’: Jake and Spike condemn Utah shooting, pray for Charlie Kirk’s family

Political activist Charlie Kirk dies after a shooting at a Turning Point USA event in Utah. Community mourns his loss.
11 months ago
Green Hill School...
Charlie Harger

Harger: Green Hill School Detention Center is beyond repair, time to start over

We need to talk about Green Hill School, because Washington taxpayers are funding something that has gone terribly, systematically wrong.
11 months ago
Katie Wilson seattle mayor john curley...
Julia Dallas

‘Disappointing’: John Curley says Katie Wilson endorsement allegations are ‘a big deal’

Seattle mayoral candidate Katie Wilson faces allegations that could jeopardize her campaign's success and public perception.
11 months ago
ufo congress uap...
Charlie Harger

Harger: Congress can’t keep dodging UFO questions because 80 years of ‘we don’t know’ isn’t enough

Happening on Capitol Hill Tuesday, members of Congress are holding another hearing on UAPs. That’s the government’s term for “unidentified anomalous phenomena.”
11 months ago
seattle mayor harrell...
Jake Skorheim and Spike O'Neill Show

Harrell’s deal with strategist exemplifies ‘gross’ politics, Jake Skorheim says

"The Jake and Spike Show" break down political strategist Christian Sinderman's contract with Seattle Mayor Bruce Harrell.
11 months ago
U.S. Open trump booing...
Charlie Harger

Harger: Why was the U.S. Open so afraid of Trump getting booed?

Quick question: Since when is booing too dangerous for television? Because at yesterday’s U.S. Open, it sure seemed that way.
11 months ago
community colleges wa harger...
Charlie Harger

Harger: Community colleges, the unsung heroes of WA education, deserve more credit

Enter our community colleges and vocational schools, the heroes nobody puts on a bumper sticker.
11 months ago
Fred Meyer lake city...
Jake Skorheim and Spike O'Neill Show

‘You should have known better’: Lake City resident challenges Seattle Council president on Fred Meyer shutdown

A Lake City resident challenged Seattle Council President Sara Nelson on the Fred Meyer closure, calling it "a failure that you didn’t know that was going to happen."
11 months ago
most dangerous driver wa bail...
Charlie Harger

Harger: Bail for ‘the most dangerous driver in WA’ isn’t justice, it’s gambling with lives

Thurston County Sheriff Derek Sanders, who briefly chased this driver himself, called him "likely the most dangerous driver in the state."
11 months ago
ICE detains u.s. citizens...
Jason Sutich

As ICE ramps up Seattle operations, John Curley warns against blocking their efforts

John Curley is warning of the consequences of hindering ICE efforts in Seattle.
11 months ago
education -- washington...
Charlie Harger

Harger: We pump an extra $8.5B into education yearly and scores keep dropping

Despite increased funding, back-to-school results show no improvement in educational performance.
11 months ago
keith swank pierce county sheriff social media...
Frank Sumrall

‘He’s an embarrassment’: Gee Scott slams Pierce County Sheriff Swank over social media presence

Pierce County Sheriff Keith Swank took to X to clarify the social media policy of the sheriff's office after he posted a controversial question on his account.
11 months ago
free speech religious gathering seattle...
Charlie Harger

Harger: Seattle religious gathering shows free speech survives when it’s loud, messy, and nonviolent

This is free speech in action: A religious gathering met with counter protesters in one noisy, nonviolent package.
11 months ago
cracker barrel rebrand jake and spike...
Jake Skorheim and Spike O'Neill Show

‘So arrogant’: Jake and Spike blast Cracker Barrel’s $700M rebrand attempts

Earlier this week, Cracker Barrel abandoned its plans to rebrand and scrapped its new logo in favor of keeping the "Old Timer" logo in place.
11 months ago
washington state fair puyallup fair...
Charlie Harger

Harger: A local’s brutally honest guide to the Puyallup Fair (Washington State Fair)

The Washington State Fair opens today, and I'm about to share some potentially divisive Puyallup Fair hot takes that might get me banned from the scone line.
11 months ago
Illegal immigration america...
Charlie Harger

Harger: If you overstayed your visa in China, you’d disappear. That’s why America must be different

Immigration raids test our values. Understand the differences in visa policies between China and the U.S. for a better perspective.
12 months ago
mcdonald's mcstabby's downtown seattle...
Charlie Harger

Harger: Mayor Harrell curbed graffiti. Now he should focus on public drug use

Mayor Harrell is making Seattle look like a city that actually cares about first impressions. Too bad the mayor can't power-wash away downtown's drug problems as easily.
12 months ago
flight cancellations shutdown...
Gee Scott and Ursula Reutin Show

Ursula Reutin agrees with Southwest’s plus-size policy but rips ‘ridiculous’ seat sizes

Discover insights on Southwest Airlines' new policy for plus-size passengers and its implications for travelers.
12 months ago
washington china gas pump gas station...
Charlie Harger

Harger: Washington spent $4B on the climate. China erased it in a week.

Washington invested $4B for climate, while China reversed it in days. Explore the implications for global climate initiatives.
12 months ago
Seattle extreme heat...
Charlie Harger

Harger: Save ‘extreme’ for real emergencies, not 89 degrees

This weekend's heat in Seattle was notable, but not extreme compared to Phoenix or Las Vegas. Discover the facts behind the claim.
12 months ago
diet soda...
Charlie Harger

Harger: Diet soda rides the brand name coattails, but its taste betrays it

Diet Dr. Pepper tastes nothing like Dr. Pepper. It is a counterfeit. A charlatan. It's the equivalent of showing up to a Van Halen concert and getting Gary Cherone.
12 months ago
gas works park stabbing...
Jason Sutich

‘Ignore them’: John Curley warns protesters to disregard Gas Works Park religious concert

A Seattle religious concert shifts to Gas Works Park amid protests, raising concerns among local community leaders and attendees.
12 months ago
WSDOT Conechella road closure...
Jason Sutich

‘I don’t understand it’: KIRO traffic reporter rips ‘Conechella,’ WSDOT’s weekend closure update

WSDOT announces traffic changes for Seattle's busy weekend. Sully shares insights on the controversial Conechella theme.
12 months ago