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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
portland protesters ice...
Charlie Harger

Harger: Portland protesters’ practices are alienating their own allies

Let's also stop pretending the small subset of violent protesters out there in Portland night after night are somehow the good guys. They're not.
1 year ago
washington lawsuit payouts...
Charlie Harger

Harger: WA lawsuit payouts now twice the size of state’s budget deficit

Washington's lawsuit payouts have soared to seven times their past levels, now double the state's budget deficit.
1 year ago
Seahawks smelling salts...
Jason Sutich

‘They’re not banned’: Spike reveals gap in NFL’s smelling salt rules after Seahawks winning kick

Spike highlights NFL's smelling salt rules after Myers' kick. Explore the loophole and its impact on the Seahawks' game.
1 year ago
signature gatherers attacks democracy...
Charlie Harger

Harger: From Federal Way to Spokane, attacks on signature gatherers undermine democracy

Hitting people with cars? Ripping up petitions? Defacing signatures? That's not democracy. That's vandalism dressed up as virtue.
1 year ago
tacoma minimum wage...
Jason Sutich

‘Did they deliberately stall?’: Ursula questions Tacoma’s minimum wage initiative delay

Activists gather 10,000 signatures for Tacoma's $20 wage. Delays raise concerns. What’s next for the initiative?
1 year ago
Washington business tax...
Jason Sutich

‘Harder to do business’: Jake sympathizes with WA’s small shops facing new tax increases

Governor Ferguson's tax increase poses challenges for Washington small businesses facing financial strain.
1 year ago
Seattle median family income...
Jason Sutich

‘It’s not out of reach’: Spike defends Seattle’s livability despite $250K median family income

KIRO host Spike O'Neill argues that despite high income, Seattle remains an appealing city for families, highlighting its livability and opportunities.
1 year ago
Rick rizzs steve raibel Seattle...
Charlie Harger

Harger: Rick Rizzs and Steve Raible, Seattle’s sports broadcasters who narrate our lives

Explore how Rick Rizzs and Steve Raible enhance our lives with their memorable commentary and love for the game.
1 year ago
Washing their hands bathroom...
Jason Sutich

‘That’s just nasty’: Gee disgusted by how many people aren’t washing their hands after the bathroom

Many neglect washing hands after using the bathroom. Let's explore why this hygiene practice is crucial for public health.
1 year ago
‘You're still living good’: Gee pushes back on pension fears in WA millionaires’ tax debate...
Charlie Harger

Harger: Record tax revenue can’t keep up with Olympia’s spending addiction

Olympia's spending addiction overshadows record tax revenue, raising concerns about the state's financial future.
1 year ago
Sammamish woman nasa class...
Jake Skorheim and Spike O'Neill Show

Jake and Spike applaud Sammamish woman selected as NASA astronaut candidate

A Sammamish resident is chosen for NASA's astronaut class, standing out among 8,000 applicants in this prestigious selection process.
1 year ago
Trump H-1B Visa...
John Curley Show

‘Crony capitalism’: John Curley calls out Trump’s ‘horrible’ $100K H-1B visa fee

Explore the implications of Trump's $100K H-1B visa fee on businesses and visa holders in our latest analysis.
1 year ago