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Seattle drug addicts...
John Curley Show

‘Bad news for Seattle’: Curley worried San Francisco drug crackdown will push addicts north

San Francisco's mayor wants to arrest public drug user at a high rate, but John Curley, explained how the trickle-down effects would negatively impact Seattle.
9 months ago
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Jake Skorheim and Spike O'Neill Show

‘A snapshot of failure’: Jake, Spike question Seattle’s dog overdose prevention efforts

Learn how Seattle is educating dog owners on overdose prevention with pamphlets and essential treatment tips for their pets.
9 months ago
WA millionaire's tax administrator pay...
Jake Skorheim and Spike O'Neill Show

‘Are they this valuable?’: Jake looks to cut school administrators rather than pass ‘millionaire tax’

Critics urge budget cuts instead of a new millionaire tax in Washington. Explore the debate surrounding fiscal responsibility.
9 months ago
government fishing industry...
John Curley

Curley: Senator says ‘no one builds alone,’ but the government didn’t sleep on wet concrete

Curley tells the story of Chuck Bundrant, who came to Seattle with $80 and built a $3 billion fishing empire through grit and sacrifice.
9 months ago
Kurt Cobain death homicide Seattle...
John Curley Show

‘There are inconsistencies’: Curley revisits Kurt Cobain’s death despite SPD refusing to reopen case

More than 30 years after Kurt Cobain, the lead singer and songwriter for Nirvana was found dead, John Curley took another look at the case details.
9 months ago
ICE bill Olympia...
Gee Scott and Ursula Reutin Show

‘A step in the right direction’: Gee and Ursula back WA bill to notify workers of ICE inspections

The Immigrant Workers Protection Act ensures timely ICE inspection notifications for employees. Learn more about this crucial legislation.
9 months ago
companies AI...
Gee Scott and Ursula Reutin Show

Gee says ‘companies are downsizing’ despite CEOs saying AI has little job impact

A survey reveals CEOs see little AI impact on jobs, yet companies continue to downsize. Explore the implications for the workforce.
9 months ago
Katie Wilson gun violence plan seattle - budget...
Frank Sumrall

‘Light on substance’: Katie Wilson’s first State of the City speech draws praise for tone, questions on specific policies

Seattle Mayor Katie Wilson delivered her State of the City address Tuesday, but how specific was she in proposing measures to address the city's struggles?
9 months ago
Sheriff Swank DUI arrest Pierce County...
Gee Scott and Ursula Reutin Show

‘He uses his power to demonize segments of the community’: Gee backs petition to cancel Pierce County sheriff’s library events

Pierce County sheriff's library events face backlash as Gee backs petition against perceived intimidation and controversial discussions.
9 months ago
Starbucks CEO...
John Curley

Curley: Before you rage about the Starbucks CEO’s salary, consider this

Curley addresses complaints about the Starbucks CEO's pay amid job losses in the news industry during COVID-19 lockdowns.
9 months ago
Singles rent tax...
Gee Scott and Ursula Reutin Show

‘Very expensive to be single’: Gee, Ursula find solutions to avoid the ‘singles tax’

Zillow has coined the term "singles tax" to describe the added burden on solo renters, who pay roughly $10,000 more per year than couples.
9 months ago
Photo: A person demonstrates making a delivery with DoorDash as a Dasher in April 2024....
Gee Scott and Ursula Reutin Show

‘They are detached from reality’: Gee criticizes Seattle leaders for ‘political theater’ as gig worker law backfires

KIRO host Gee Scott warns Seattle's gig worker law backfired; drivers now earn less two years later.
9 months ago
Ballard homeless camp...
John Curley Show

‘There will forever be service-resistant people’: We Heart Seattle says Katie Wilson’s approach is ‘same set and release’

We Heart Seattle discusses the impact of the recent Ballard encampment sweep and the ongoing challenges in the area.
9 months ago
Ring Flock Safety...
Jake Skorheim and Spike O'Neill Show

Ring cancels Flock Safety deal, but Jake still uneasy: ‘Every single moment of my life is being captured’

Ring's cancellation of the Flock deal raises questions about privacy and safety for users and law enforcement agencies.
9 months ago
super bowl parade seattle seahawks...
John Curley Show

‘They all earn it’: Curley defends Seahawks players ahead of millionaire’s tax vote

As fans cheered on the Seahawks during the Super Bowl parade through downtown, KIRO host John Curley warned of an upcoming bill that could hurt the players.
9 months ago
buffalo beef prices...
John Curley Show

‘Is it a bad idea?’: Curley considers buying buffalo to avoid skyrocketing beef prices

Curley entertained the idea of owning a farm. Before Curley buys several bison buffalo to roam his property, he tapped a local cattle raiser for some pointers.
9 months ago
youth athletics cost...
Jake Skorheim and Spike O'Neill Show

‘Can’t do it’: Jake, Spike weigh in on skyrocketing costs of youth athletics

A family raised concerns about the expensive costs for their child to play youth sports, roughly $16,000 a year for their son to play baseball with his team.
9 months ago
death tax wa estate...
John Curley Show

‘They’re moving out’: Curley on WA residents leaving the state to avoid steep death tax

John Curley claimed the reasoning behind most out-of-state moves is that residents are forced out in an attempt to avoid the steep estate taxes in Washington.
9 months ago
tow cars super bowl seahawks...
Jake Skorheim and Spike O'Neill Show

‘Rules are rules’: Spike defends towing of 55 cars during Seahawks Super Bowl parade

While many parade-goers were celebrating the Seahawks Super Bowl win in Seattle, many of their cars were being towed in Lynnwood for illegally parking.
9 months ago
staffing spog seattle protest...
Gee Scott and Ursula Reutin Show

‘This is how you lose trust’: Gee and Ursula dismayed after report finds SPD bias possibly escalated May Day rally

A report reveals potential SPD officer bias impacting the May Day rally, raising concerns about police conduct and public safety.
9 months ago
washington legislature kids fentanyl...
Charlie Harger

Harger: WA legislature has until Tuesday to protect kids from fentanyl. They probably won’t.

In 2023, the legislature passed the Keeping Families Together Act. The intent was good, but cops and caseworkers have taken it to an absurd extreme.
9 months ago
Super Bowl parade Seahawks students absence...
Gee Scott and Ursula Reutin Show

‘City-wide field trip’: Gee admires 12K students cutting class for Super Bowl parade

Despite Seattle Public Schools' efforts to give its students an unexcused absence for attending the Seahawks Super Bowl parade, nearly 13,000 students attended.
9 months ago
washington education funding mississippi...
John Curley

Curley: Want better leaders? Start with better-educated citizens

Discover how education shapes leadership and community progress. Empower citizens to create a brighter future.
9 months ago
seahawks parade school...
Charlie Harger

Harger: School be damned, this Seahawks parade will be a once-in-a-lifetime memory

The other part of my brain said something that has gotten louder as I’ve gotten older: These moments don’t wait. I’m excited to go to the Seahawks parade with my son.
9 months ago