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Trump economic policy decisions...
John Curley Show

‘He wants to keep his job’: Curley criticizes Trump’s recent economic policy decisions

President Trump proposes a 50-year mortgage plan to lower payments, sparking debate on its true motivations and impact.
9 months ago
WA health outdoor sports...
Jake Skorheim and Spike O'Neill Show

‘Washington’s an outdoor sport state’: Spike says of No. 7 health ranking

A new study conducted by the United Health Foundation found that Washington is the seventh healthiest state in America.
9 months ago
lumen field seahawks cameras...
Jake Skorheim and Spike O'Neill Show

‘It freaks me out’: KIRO hosts on Lumen Field’s new camera system

If you're attending the Seattle Seahawks game this Saturday, be aware that there's a 16-camera system in place that can photograph any fans in attendance.
9 months ago
Washington romantic valentines day...
Gee Scott and Ursula Reutin Show

‘Patently absurd’: KIRO hosts debate WA ranking 3rd most romantic Valentine’s Day destination

Discover why Washington is the third most romantic destination for Valentine's Day in a recent survey.
9 months ago
varsity letter wa trade AI school...
Jason Sutich

KIRO host ‘thrilled’ about WA high school awarding varsity letters to trade students

Explore why trade skills are vital and how Snohomish students' commitment outshines AI capabilities in skilled trades.
9 months ago
seattle mayor katie wilson...
Gee Scott and Ursula Reutin Show

‘We’ve been doing nothing for years’: Gee blames ‘broken system’ after Wilson delays Ballard sweep

Seattle's Mayor postpones Ballard camp removal for further evaluation. What this means for the city's approach to homelessness.
9 months ago
katie wilson seattle recall bite of seattle...
Jake Skorheim and Spike O'Neill Show

‘Is this babygate?’: Spike questions motives behind Seattle mayor’s unreported childcare funds

Katie Wilson faces fines related to childcare payments during her campaign. Explore the implications for her mayorship.
9 months ago
office vacancy rate seattle katie wilson tax...
John Curley Show

‘Bizarre’: Curley warns Katie Wilson’s office vacancy tax could backfire

Mayor Katie Wilson proposed a solution to Seattle's high office vacancy rate — taxing the empty commercial space to incentivize owners to fill it.
9 months ago
seattle ballard encampment katie wilson...
Charlie Harger

Harger: The tents stay as Seattle Mayor Katie Wilson pauses encampment sweep in Ballard

Crews were supposed to be in Ballard this morning to clear a homeless encampment near the Burke-Gilman Trail, but the removal is off. Indefinitely postponed.
9 months ago
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.
9 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.
9 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.
9 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."
9 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.
9 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.
9 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.
9 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.
9 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.
9 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.
9 months ago
drive-by shooting...
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.
9 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.
9 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.
9 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.
9 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.
9 months ago