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Cal Raleigh Seattle mariners mayor...
Charlie Harger

Harger: Move over Bruce and Katie — Cal Raleigh has my vote for Seattle mayor

Sorry, Bruce. Sorry, Katie. I know you’re the actual candidates for mayor of Seattle. But I am officially endorsing Cal Raleigh for the mayor of Seattle.
12 months ago
baby-naming consultant san francisco...
John Curley Show

KIRO’s John Curley reacts to $30,000 ‘baby-naming consultant’ in San Francisco

San Francisco is home to a new boutique business that has KIRO host John Curley confused — baby-naming.
12 months ago
Seattle housing homeownership...
Jason Sutich

‘It’s about confidence’: Gee addresses recession fears as Seattle housing market tumbles

Median home prices across Seattle's metro region have dropped approximately $630,000, down 3% from last month, according to Northwest Multiple Listing Service. 
12 months ago
ghost washington haunted house...
Jake Skorheim and Spike O'Neill Show

A helpful haunt? Spike explains why he’s at peace with a ghost in his home

Spike O'Neill uncovers the chilling details of a potential ghost presence within his home and how he is grateful for the company of his ghost.
12 months ago
mello pierce county budget funding...
Jason Sutich

‘Brilliant idea’: Ryan Mello praises ‘Opportunity Knocks’ as 500 families seek financial solutions in Tacoma

Pierce County is staring down a significant budget deficit after the federal government initiated $1 trillion in funding cuts to Medicaid.
12 months ago
homeless camp King County...
Jason Sutich

‘Leave it alone’: Jake reveals King County’s troubling homeless numbers after $2B spent

King County Regional Homeless Authority announced there were 16,886 homeless people in the county and has spent more than $2 billion to fix the homeless crisis.
1 year ago
Washington best breakfast...
Gee Scott and Ursula Reutin Show

‘It’s not the food, it’s the people’: Gee details why rural diners win for breakfast

In the search for the best breakfast in Washington, Gee Scott revealed the necessary criteria used for labeling a restaurant as a personal fan-favorite.
1 year ago
t-mobile park seattle mariners...
Luke Duecy

T-Mobile Park awaits Game 5: A cathedral of Mariners memories and new legends

Before the gates open for Game 5 in the American League Division Series, T-Mobile Park is a stadium that sits in hushed anticipation.
1 year ago
Detroit superfan Mariners...
Jason Sutich

‘I’m a little nervous’: Detroit superfan worried after friendly wager with Gee

A member of the Tigers fanbase discussed his friendly wager with KIRO host Gee Scott and his prediction for the Game 5 result.
1 year ago
Mariners playoffs Game 5 Rizzs...
Jason Sutich

‘I couldn’t sleep’: Rick Rizzs is sleepless in Seattle ahead of Mariners pivotal Game 5

Longtime Mariners broadcaster Rick Rizzs joined "Seattle's Morning News" ahead of Game 5 to detail the gravity of tonight's matchup v. the Detroit Tigers.
1 year ago
garfield high school bitcoin bomb threat...
Jason Sutich

Former school resource officer defends role of police in schools: ‘Mentors not drill sergeants’

Former school resource office reacts to Seattle Public Schools deciding not to reinstate a campus police officer at Garfield High School.
1 year ago
National Guard Portland...
Gee Scott and Ursula Reutin Show

Gee praises Oregon National Guard General’s decision to prioritize protecting protesters

The commanding general of the Oregon National Guard stated that his deployed troops will protect protesters instead of ICE agents.
1 year ago
healthcare Marjorie Taylor Greene...
Jason Sutich

Gee Scott backs Marjorie Taylor Greene’s call for politicians to put people over party

U.S. Representative Marjorie Taylor Greene expressed her dissatisfaction with healthcare and the Republican Party's failure to address rising premiums.
1 year ago
Washington State Capitol vandalized political...
Charlie Harger

Harger: When I heard the capitol was vandalized, my first thought was political. That’s the problem.

My brain immediately went to politics when I heard the capitol building was vandalized. Let me be clear, it's all beyond the pale. Violence is violence. Wrong is wrong.
1 year ago
Seattle Mayor Harrell (1)...
John Curley Show

‘Who is he saying that to?’ Curley questions Harrell’s ‘extremely left’ response to public safety

Seattle Mayor Bruce Harrell made a comment that caught national attention in the latest mayoral debate.
1 year ago
leesa manion king county broken system...
Charlie Harger

Harger: Leesa Manion’s fury exposes a broken system in King County’s justice system

King County Prosecutor Leesa Manion explicitly said she's not calling for cuts to public defense. She just wants parity.
1 year ago
democrat supermajority olympia...
Charlie Harger

Harger: Economist says Washington is already in a recession

Mark Zandi, chief economist at Moody's Analytics, believes that 22 states are already in recession. Not heading toward one. Not at risk of one. Already there.
1 year ago
Thurston County budget shortfall...
MyNorthwest Staff

Thurston County sheriff warns of consequences from $4.5 million budget cuts

Thurston County Sheriff Derek Sanders outlined how the steep budget cuts could severely impact the community.
1 year ago
Brandon Mebane Seattle Seahawks...
Jason Sutich

‘It makes me emotional’: Brandon Mebane’s wife Amena grateful for Top 50 Seahawks selection

Brandon Mebane and his wife, Amena, show appreciation for being honored amongst some of Seattle's greatest football legends.
1 year ago
Washington math scores...
Jason Sutich

‘Why are we spending that much?’: Jake questions WA’s education budget after failing math test results

Washington's students' test scores have revealed startling results, with nearly one-third of students failing to reach basic grade level skills in math.
1 year ago
honeymoon Seattle destination...
Jason Sutich

‘Don’t sleep on Seattle’: Gee, Angela crown Seattle as a top honeymoon destination

"The Gee and Ursula Show" reinforced Seattle's argument for a top honeymoon destination while considering other fan favorite destinations in the country.
1 year ago
Government shutdown healthcare...
MyNorthwest Staff

John Curley: Government shutdown shows U.S. healthcare fails taxpayers

KIRO host John Curley placed blame of the government shutdown on the U.S. healthcare system.
1 year ago
fertility rates...
Gee Scott and Ursula Reutin Show

Gee ‘not surprised’ Seattle has one of nation’s steepest drops in fertility rates

Seattle has the second-lowest fertility rate among major U.S. cities.
1 year ago
plastic bag ban washington...
Charlie Harger

Harger: The plastic bag ban has backfired in Washington, study finds

Washington's plastic bag ban is making things worse. The state's own study says we should drop it.
1 year ago