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Southwest Airlines new policy...
Gee Scott and Ursula Reutin Show

‘It’s a setup. It’s a trap’: Gee Scott calls out Southwest Airlines’ after seating policy change

A favorable Southwest Airlines policy was recently thrown out, ending its long-time perk of allowing passengers to select their own seating ahead of a flight.
9 months ago
Springsteen ICE protest song...
Gee Scott and Ursula Reutin Show

‘They hold the test of time’: Spike in awe of Springsteen’s new ICE protest song

After a man was shot by ICE agents in Minneapolis, Bruce Springsteen wrote a song, "Streets of Minneapolis," condemning the events that took place.
9 months ago
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Jake Skorheim and Spike O'Neill Show

‘Why is that even under their purview?’: Jake questions UTC’s authority to hide CCA costs

The Washington Utilities and Transportation Commission has ruled that people can now be shown how much money they are paying towards the Climate Commitment Act.
9 months ago
homeowners yards interest rates...
Jake Skorheim and Spike O'Neill Show

‘What do you need a big yard for?’: Homeowners trade yards for extra rooms to avoid moving

Many homeowners have begun to search for savvy alternatives that can keep them inside their current homes while maintaining their low interest rates.
9 months ago
wa expired car tab...
Charlie Harger

Harger: WA’s expired car tab crackdown is bigger, and harsher, than you’ve been told

An estimated 600,000 Washington drivers have expired tabs right now. It's costing the state somewhere between $25 million and $100 million a year.
9 months ago
Yellow Journalism...
John Curley

Curley: They call it yellow journalism, but it’s always been about the greenbacks

Explore how what appears as yellow journalism reveals a deeper, greener truth. Discover the nuances in this critical analysis.
9 months ago
ICE Seattle Center shooting...
Gee Scott and Ursula Reutin Show

‘2 worlds could collide’: Ursula cautious about ICE agents at Super Bowl

After reports of ICE agents being visibly present at the Super Bowl, officials have stated this is simply standard procedure for a large event.
9 months ago
child predator sting cases senate bill 5312 wa olympia...
Charlie Harger

Harger: Why is WA considering lighter penalties for online child predator sting cases?

Senate Bill 5312. I was surprised to read that this thing still has a pulse. I've read it three times, and I still can't believe it's real.
9 months ago
storm in seattle...
John Curley

Curley: A storm is coming for Washington nonprofits as the rich head for the exits

KIRO host John Curley says wealthy donors are exiting, threatening the future of Washington nonprofits.
9 months ago
ship canal bridge...
Jake Skorheim and Spike O'Neill Show

‘WSDOT’s head is stuck in the sand’: Jake and Spike grill agency over not switching I-5 express lanes

Northbound I-5 reduced to two lanes as WSDOT faces scrutiny over express lane management amid ongoing construction efforts.
9 months ago
millionaire's tax ferguson heywood...
Charlie Harger

Harger: The income tax draft is real — and now the public can finally read it

Most of what the public knew about this income tax proposal came from press conferences and talking points. Now you can read the actual language.
9 months ago
ICE King County...
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.
9 months ago
Seahawks logo darnold super bowl...
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.
9 months ago
super bowl lx seattle seahawks spike o'neill...
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.
9 months ago
revive I-5 wsdot express lanes...
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?
9 months ago
seahawks super bowl smn...
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.
9 months ago
ICE Ferguson Brown National Guard...
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.
9 months ago
millionaire's tax repeal lets go washington...
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.
9 months ago
9-year-old boy aurora ave tent bill...
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.
9 months ago
ICE raid...
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.
9 months ago
seattle seahawks politics...
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.
9 months ago
seattle layoffs ai...
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.
9 months ago
Seattle center repairs upgrades...
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.
9 months ago
revive I-5 traffic petition...
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.
10 months ago