KIRO Opinion, Analysis, and Perspectives on Seattle News

John Curley Show

Curley: Democrats are hurting for cash, so here comes another sequel — this time it’s anti-ICE

KIRO host John Curley compares Democrats' anti-ICE media coverage to Hollywood sequels.

8 months ago

Seattle's Morning News

Darnold’s ‘fantastically horrible’ Seahawks sketch turns into fan-favorite merch

As the 12s learn more about their Super Bowl-bound quarterback, other details of his life have become apparent, like his poor artistic ability in drawing the Seahawks logo.

8 months ago

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Jake Skorheim and Spike O'Neill Show

Spike O’Neill: Super Bowl LX costs more to attend than last two Seahawks Super Bowls combined

KIRO host Spike O'Neill will not be among those in attendance, citing the price for Super Bowl LX has reached an insurmountable level.

8 months ago

Charlie Harger

Harger: WSDOT needs to try opening the southbound express lanes amid ‘Revive I-5’

Ninety-minute commutes. Backups past the county line. I wonder if WSDOT is paying attention to what's happening, or are they just trusting the projections?

8 months ago

Manda Factor

SMN host Manda Factor shares first-hand experience in the stadium as Seahawks clinch Super Bowl berth

Did that really happen? Manda Factor shares her experience of watching the Seahawks clinch their spot in the Super Bowl.

8 months ago

Charlie Harger

Governor Ferguson won’t rule out National Guard deployment as WA responds to ICE killing of Alex Pretti

Governor Bob Ferguson and AG Nick Brown held a press conference Monday condemning federal immigration agents after the fatal shooting of Alex Pretti.

8 months ago

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Charlie Harger

Let’s Go Washington Parents’ Bill of Rights initiative certified, headed to legislature as Democrats signal no hearings

The Washington Secretary of State has certified Initiative 26-001, restoring the original Parents' Bill of Rights after Democrats changed the law last year.

8 months ago

Charlie Harger

Harger: 3 bills could rewrite CPS rules that failed 9-year-old boy living in Aurora Ave. tent

Multiple bills are expected to have a hearing in Olympia that could change what happened to the 9-year-old boy living in a tent on Aurora Ave.

8 months ago

Gee Scott and Ursula Reutin Show

‘This should be alarming to everybody’: Ursula calls for due process amid ICE raids

A host discusses the alarming detention of a child and father by ICE, emphasizing the need for due process in immigration enforcement.

8 months ago

Charlie Harger

Harger: The Seahawks are doing what politics can’t, uniting Seattle together

The Seattle Seahawks are playing in the NFC Championship Game on Sunday, and this town is buzzing in a way I haven't felt in a long time.

8 months ago

Jake Skorheim and Spike O'Neill Show

‘They can do it for free’: Spike links AI surge to Seattle layoff increase

Explore how the increase in layoffs in Seattle relates to the rapid rise of AI technology and its impact on the job market.

8 months ago

Gee Scott and Ursula Reutin Show

Ursula: Seattle Center is still a ‘vital part of the city’ despite $500M repair bill

Seattle faces a $500M repair estimate for Seattle Center, following a costly fire alarm malfunction that exceeded $100,000.

8 months ago

Jake Skorheim and Spike O'Neill Show

‘It’s just a nightmare’: KIRO hosts launch Revive I-5 Express Lane petition

Join the Revive I-5 petition created by Jake and Spike to address Seattle's commuter challenges amid ongoing WSDOT project issues.

9 months ago

Charlie Harger

Harger: Déjà vu in Olympia — another short session, another last-minute tax push

Rewind to this time last year. Ferguson spent months saying he was opposed to raising taxes. Fast forward to today and we're right back in the same spot.

9 months ago

Gee Scott and Ursula Reutin Show

‘Enjoy it’: Gee labels Hawks, Mariners successes as golden age of sports in Seattle

As the Seattle Seahawks and Mariners are both coming off of incredibly successful seasons, many wonder if this is the golden age for Seattle sports teams.

9 months ago

Charlie Harger

Harger: A boy lived for months in a tent on Aurora Ave. The system decided it was acceptable

You are seeing inside the tent. The tent where a nine-year-old boy lived for months along Aurora Avenue. The tent his mother filled with fentanyl smoke.

9 months ago

Jason Sutich

‘As a taxpayer, I’d pay them 20% less’: Jake criticizes San Juan County’s 32-hour workweek

Explore how San Juan's 32-hour workweek impacts residents' work life and reduces burnout.

9 months ago

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Charlie Harger

Harger: Profanity at basketball game leads Tahoma High to remove student section

One kid in the crowd yelled at a referee, dropping an F-bomb. An administrator responded by clearing the student section, sending all of them home.

9 months ago

John Curley Show

‘Additional burdens placed on top’: Curley blames taxes as survey shows Seattle small businesses struggling

A new survey highlights struggles faced by Seattle small businesses, with taxes being a significant concern for their growth.

9 months ago

Gee Scott and Ursula Reutin Show

‘It felt different’: Gee describes electric atmosphere at Seahawks playoff game

Gee Scott analyzes the Seahawks' impressive 41-6 playoff victory over the 49ers and its impact on the season.

9 months ago

Charlie Harger

Harger: One WA rep. defied party line over the SHOWER Act, and why that’s a good thing

It's the "Saving Homeowners from Overregulation with Exceptional Rinsing Act" — also known as the SHOWER Act. And yes, Congress spent actual time on this.