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education -- washington...
Charlie Harger

Harger: We pump an extra $8.5B into education yearly and scores keep dropping

Despite increased funding, back-to-school results show no improvement in educational performance.
1 year ago
keith swank pierce county sheriff social media...
Frank Sumrall

‘He’s an embarrassment’: Gee Scott slams Pierce County Sheriff Swank over social media presence

Pierce County Sheriff Keith Swank took to X to clarify the social media policy of the sheriff's office after he posted a controversial question on his account.
1 year ago
free speech religious gathering seattle...
Charlie Harger

Harger: Seattle religious gathering shows free speech survives when it’s loud, messy, and nonviolent

This is free speech in action: A religious gathering met with counter protesters in one noisy, nonviolent package.
1 year ago
cracker barrel rebrand jake and spike...
Jake Skorheim and Spike O'Neill Show

‘So arrogant’: Jake and Spike blast Cracker Barrel’s $700M rebrand attempts

Earlier this week, Cracker Barrel abandoned its plans to rebrand and scrapped its new logo in favor of keeping the "Old Timer" logo in place.
1 year ago
washington state fair food puyallup fair...
Charlie Harger

Harger: A local’s brutally honest guide to the Puyallup Fair (Washington State Fair)

The Washington State Fair opens today, and I'm about to share some potentially divisive Puyallup Fair hot takes that might get me banned from the scone line.
1 year ago
Illegal immigration america...
Charlie Harger

Harger: If you overstayed your visa in China, you’d disappear. That’s why America must be different

Immigration raids test our values. Understand the differences in visa policies between China and the U.S. for a better perspective.
1 year ago
mcdonald's mcstabby's downtown seattle...
Charlie Harger

Harger: Mayor Harrell curbed graffiti. Now he should focus on public drug use

Mayor Harrell is making Seattle look like a city that actually cares about first impressions. Too bad the mayor can't power-wash away downtown's drug problems as easily.
1 year ago
flight cancellations shutdown...
Gee Scott and Ursula Reutin Show

Ursula Reutin agrees with Southwest’s plus-size policy but rips ‘ridiculous’ seat sizes

Discover insights on Southwest Airlines' new policy for plus-size passengers and its implications for travelers.
1 year ago
washington china gas pump gas station...
Charlie Harger

Harger: Washington spent $4B on the climate. China erased it in a week.

Washington invested $4B for climate, while China reversed it in days. Explore the implications for global climate initiatives.
1 year ago
Seattle extreme heat...
Charlie Harger

Harger: Save ‘extreme’ for real emergencies, not 89 degrees

This weekend's heat in Seattle was notable, but not extreme compared to Phoenix or Las Vegas. Discover the facts behind the claim.
1 year ago
diet soda...
Charlie Harger

Harger: Diet soda rides the brand name coattails, but its taste betrays it

Diet Dr. Pepper tastes nothing like Dr. Pepper. It is a counterfeit. A charlatan. It's the equivalent of showing up to a Van Halen concert and getting Gary Cherone.
1 year ago
gas works park stabbing...
Jason Sutich

‘Ignore them’: John Curley warns protesters to disregard Gas Works Park religious concert

A Seattle religious concert shifts to Gas Works Park amid protests, raising concerns among local community leaders and attendees.
1 year ago
WSDOT Conechella road closure...
Jason Sutich

‘I don’t understand it’: KIRO traffic reporter rips ‘Conechella,’ WSDOT’s weekend closure update

WSDOT announces traffic changes for Seattle's busy weekend. Sully shares insights on the controversial Conechella theme.
1 year ago
Washington CDL...
Charlie Harger

Harger: Deadly semi-truck crash shows why Washington must fix its CDL system

A deadly crash underscores the urgent need for CDL reforms in Washington to protect public safety. Action is crucial.
1 year ago
Katie Wilson seattle mayor john curley...
John Curley Show

John Curley sheds light on Katie Wilson endorsement for Seattle mayor, sees ‘redefinition of socialism’

John Curley officially backs Katie Wilson for Seattle mayor, highlighting her vision and leadership for the city.
1 year ago
Washington theft grocery store Fred Meyer...
Charlie Harger

We get what we tolerate: Fred Meyer closures and the cost of unchecked theft

Explore how theft is impacting Fred Meyer in Washington and the implications of store closures.
1 year ago
bruce evans woodway...
Charlie Harger

Harger: Woodway’s Bruce Evans was proof of what good teachers can do

Bruce Evans died this weekend. He spent more than 30 years at Woodway, then Edmonds-Woodway High after the schools merged.
1 year ago
august primary...
Charlie Harger

Two-thirds of King County voters sat out — that silence decided the August Primary

Almost all the ballots have now been counted in King County, and turnout for the August Primary was lower than 34%.
1 year ago
tacoma minimum wage...
Frank Sumrall

‘I can honestly argue both sides’: Jake and Spike debate Tacoma’s push for $20 minimum wage

Local labor and activist groups are suing both Tacoma and Pierce County, claiming that government officials illegally blocked a citizen-led initiative that would raise the city’s minimum wage to $20.
1 year ago
prisoner who escaped at Sea-Tac...
Jason Sutich

‘I’m nervous as a flyer’: Jake Skorheim recaps chilling trend of prisoners escaping at Sea-Tac

John Nino, 20, escapes from DOC custody, raising concerns over security at Seattle-Tacoma Airport and the growing escape trend.
1 year ago
Trailblazers sale supersonics...
Jason Sutich

‘Seattle’s been waiting’: Gee Scott says Trailblazers sale could fill Supersonics void

The Trailblazers' sale might open the door for a new NBA team in Seattle, reigniting hopes for a return of the Supersonics.
1 year ago
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MyNorthwest Video

Video: Ex-Prosecutor Slams New WA Court Rule

Former Senior Deputy Prosecuting Attorney at King County Prosecutor’s Office, Scott O’Toole, joined the John Curley Show to talk about a new system implemented by the Washington Supreme Court that allows judges to dismiss cases entirely based on their personal discretion and shockingly little else, which could have massive repercussions in our legal systems Listen […]
1 year ago
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MyNorthwest Video

Video: Why Are People Spending so Much on Vacation?

Gee Scott and Angela Poe Russell discuss why they think locals in Seattle are spending so much money on Vacation. You might find the reasons surprising. Listen to the Gee and Ursula Show every weekday at 9am on KIRO Newsradio 97.3 FM. Listen to KIRO Newsradio 97.3 FM or go to MyNorthwest.com to learn more!
1 year ago
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MyNorthwest Video

Video: John Curley Backs Katie Wilson for Seattle Mayor

John Curley explains why he believes Katie Wilson should be Seattle’s next Mayor and his reasons for endorsing her. Listen to The John Curley Show every weekday at 3pm on KIRO Newsradio 97.3 FM. Listen to KIRO Newsradio 97.3 FM, or visit MyNorthwest.com to learn more!
1 year ago