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Gee Scott

Gee: Wait, what?! Don’t change the standard because Trump’s your guy

Gee Scott challenges political double standards after Trump’s remarks about Los Angeles and San Diego, arguing loyalty shouldn’t mean abandoning accountability.
16 days ago
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Jake Skorheim and Spike O'Neill Show

‘They need to go away’: Jake calls for shutting down King County homelessness agency after records officer quits

KIRO host Jake Skorheim called for shutting down the King County Regional Homelessness Authority after its public records officer quit.
16 days ago
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Gee Scott and Ursula Reutin Show

‘This should be a full-stop conversation’: Gee and Ursula condemn Trump’s remarks about Los Angeles, San Diego

Gee Scott and Ursula Reutin criticized President Donald Trump’s remarks about Iran taking out Los Angeles and San Diego.
16 days ago
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John Curley Show

‘No need to worry, everybody’: Curley skeptical of Russian assurances after lab worker’s suspected plague death

A lab worker's mysterious death raises concerns about Russia's handling of plague threats and public health safety.
17 days ago
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Gee Scott

Gee: Wait, what?! Seattle’s ‘Inconvenience Store’ is selling stuff you absolutely don’t need

Two local artists have transformed a former 7-Eleven into an "Inconvenience Store," a place where you can buy things you absolutely, positively do not need.
17 days ago
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Jake Skorheim and Spike O'Neill Show

Jake and Spike disagree over WA AG Nick Brown joining multistate lawsuit challenging Trump’s fuel economy rollback

Washington Attorney General Nick Brown joined a multistate lawsuit Friday challenging a new federal rule that sharply lowers fuel economy standards for new cars and light trucks.
17 days ago
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Charlie Harger

Harger: King County’s homelessness agency couldn’t find $13 million. Its records officer says she couldn’t see the CEO’s emails

We spend a lot of time in this region arguing and complaining about homelessness. So I'll offer one idea to make it better: Shut KCRHA down and build something new, with accountability baked in three ways.
17 days ago
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Gee Scott and Ursula Reutin Show

‘Do a better job of handling taxpayers’ money’: Ursula says concerns over King County spending are changing her votes

Concerns over King County spending prompt Ursula to rethink tax increases amid financial review findings.
17 days ago
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Jake Skorheim and Spike O'Neill Show

‘You’ve lost my support’: Jake and Spike clash over apparent ferry sick-out

An apparent sick-out that canceled major Washington State Ferries sailings Monday divided KIRO hosts Jake Skorheim and Spike O’Neill.
17 days ago
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Gee Scott and Ursula Reutin Show

‘I may find some place else’: Paid parking in Queen Anne, West Seattle sparks debate between Gee and Ursula

Plans to add paid parking in Upper Queen Anne and West Seattle have Gee and Ursula weighing whether the cost will drive customers away.
17 days ago
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Jake Skorheim

Jake: Will anyone lose their job over the WSF ‘sick-out’?

I'm watching the Washington State Ferries sick-out from a safe distance, shaking my head. The question on everyone's mind: what are they going to do about this?
18 days ago
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John Curley Show

Curley urges listeners to vote to repeal ‘millionaire’s tax’: ‘They’re not going to keep it just for millionaires’

Washington voters will decide Nov. 3 whether to repeal the state's new 9.9% tax on household income above $1 million, and KIRO host John Curley is urging listeners to vote yes.
18 days ago
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Charlie Harger

Harger: Seahawks owner Vinod Khosla said ‘never say never.’ Four words would end the moving talk

When asked whether he'd commit to keeping the Seahawks in Seattle, Seahawks chair Vinod Khosla said, "I will never say never."
18 days ago
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Gee Scott and Ursula Reutin Show

‘Shame on Fred Meyer, shame on Kroger’: Ursula demands consequences if pregnancy allegations are true

Allegations that two pregnant Fred Meyer workers were denied accommodations and ultimately fired drew sharp criticism from Gee and Ursula.
18 days ago
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Jake Skorheim and Spike O'Neill Show

‘Let’s put together some incentives’: Spike welcomes Ferguson’s space council as chance to attract businesses

Explore how Governor Bob Ferguson's space council aims to boost Washington's business landscape.
19 days ago
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Gee Scott and Ursula Reutin Show

‘Everything’s expensive’: Gee and Ursula discuss whether Seattle’s minimum wage increase will ease financial strain

Gee and Ursula discuss the impact of Seattle's minimum wage rise to $22.14 and the financial strain for residents in 2027.
19 days ago
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Jake Skorheim and Spike O'Neill Show

‘What a cool thing for students’: Jake and Spike celebrate Rick Rizzs reading morning announcements at Auburn school

Seattle Mariners' Rick Rizzs engages Auburn students during morning announcements, sharing excitement and scholarship opportunities.
19 days ago
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Jake Skorheim and Spike O'Neill Show

‘You cannot force them to stay in business’: Jake, Rantz question how Seattle businesses will absorb a $22.14 minimum wage

Jake Skorheim and Jason Rantz analyze how Seattle businesses will adapt to the new $22.14 minimum wage set for January 1, 2027.
20 days ago
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Jake Skorheim and Spike O'Neill Show

‘Why don’t they just let the money follow the kids?’: Jake, Spike debate using WA public education funding for private schools

Jake Skorheim and Spike O'Neill discuss Washington's public funding shift towards private schools and its implications for education.
20 days ago
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Gee Scott and Ursula Reutin Show

‘I don’t wish that daily stress on anyone’: Gee and Ursula discuss finances as consumer confidence falls to 12-year low

Gee and Ursula discuss the implications of low consumer confidence on household finances and the job market in the U.S.
20 days ago
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Gee Scott and Ursula Reutin Show

‘You’re garbage for firing him’: Gee condemns racist posts but blasts Blazers’ decision to dismiss broadcaster over teenage comments

Blazers face backlash after firing broadcaster Braiden Bell over past comments. Gee weighs in on the controversial decision.
20 days ago
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Jake Skorheim and Spike O'Neill Show

‘It is a tool for solving crimes’: Jake and Spike defend Seattle police cameras as mayor weighs expansion

Seattle’s debate over police surveillance cameras has Jake and Spike questioning why the city is still weighing whether to expand.
20 days ago
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Gee Scott

Gee: Wait, what?! Man finds $128K in cash sitting on top of an ATM

A 37-year-old man in Texas walked up to an ATM and discovered something you generally don’t find sitting on top: $128,514 in cash. What’s your next move?
20 days ago
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Spike O'Neill

Spike: My daughter is struggling to start a family, and I know how hard that journey can be

Spike reflects on his family’s fertility struggles as his daughter pursues medically assisted conception — and he hopes to become a grandfather.
20 days ago