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MyNorthwest Video

Video: Washington Governor Blocks Parole for Triple Murderer

Washington Governor Bob Ferguson canceled the parole granted by former Governor Jay Inslee to Timothy Pauley, who is serving consecutive life sentences for killing three employees at Barn Door Tavern in SeaTac during an armed robbery in 1980. He was due to be released Thursday. “I am unconvinced that Mr. Pauley is truly rehabilitated and […]
1 year ago
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Gee Scott and Ursula Reutin Show

Ready for the worst? ‘Gee and Ursula’ ask if you have a right to feel ‘mad’ about storm prep

Gee and Ursula discuss the right to feel overprepared for storms and the importance of readiness in uncertain times.
1 year ago
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John Curley Show

John Curley: Seattle is ‘scaring the golden geese across the I-90 bridge’ with payroll tax

Seattle's payroll tax was expected to generate $406.8 million in revenue, but the actual amount the tax generated was less than anticipated.
1 year ago
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Jake Skorheim and Spike O'Neill Show

‘They’re trying to pull a fast one’: Jake and Spike dispute tickets from speed cameras in school zones

Jake and Spike dispute school zone speed cameras, claiming unfair ticketing practices are misleading drivers.
1 year ago
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MyNorthwest Video

Video: Sanctuary City Laws & Immigrations Policies in Washington State

Jessica Vaughn, Director of Policy Studies for the Center for Immigration Studies, talks to John Curley about sanctuary city laws and immigration policies in Washington state. 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
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John Curley Show

‘Sound Transit is a mess’: Constantine’s CEO candidacy to helm department raises eyebrows over pay raise, board ties

The Sound Transit Board Executive Committee revealed outgoing King County Executive Dow Constantine is the agency's "preferred candidate" for CEO.
1 year ago
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Gee Scott and Ursula Reutin Show

Ursula Reutin: Trump administration’s approach to dismantling Education Department is ‘harmful’

Ursula Reutin critiques the administration's approach to dismantling the Education Department, highlighting its detrimental effects.
1 year ago
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MyNorthwest Video

Video: A Shocking Lack of Concern for National Security

Today on the Gee & Ursula Show, Barry McCaffrey joined to talk on the shocking lack of concern for national security shared among the Vice President and top Cabinet members, including SecDef, Director on National Intelligence, and others. Listen to the Gee and Ursula Show every weekday at 9am on KIRO Newsradio 97.3 FM. Listen […]
1 year ago
Image: A Sound Transit light rail train sits at the new Lynnwood station on Wednesday, Aug. 14, 202...
Jake Skorheim and Spike O'Neill Show

‘The number is just crazy’: Jake and Spike shocked at West Seattle light rail extension’s $3 billion shortfall

Jake and Spike can't believe the West Seattle light rail extension project is facing a staggering $3 billion budget shortfall.
1 year ago
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John Curley Show

‘A total insult:’ WA Building Industry Association lambasts judge’s ‘absurd’ ruling on natural gas initiative

WA Building Industry VP condemns judge's decision on natural gas initiative I-2066, impacting local energy policies and development.
1 year ago
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Seattle's Morning News

Gee Scott: ‘Pharmacy deserts’ are a direct consequence of allowing shoplifting

Explore how pharmacy deserts in Washington limit access to essential medications and their impact on communities.
1 year ago
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MyNorthwest Video

Video: Why is there A Decreasing Access to Pharmacies??

Charlie Harger and Gee Scott have a conversation on Washingtonians decreasing access to pharmacies. Listen to Seattle’s Morning News w/ Charlie Harger every weekday at 5am on KIRO Newsradio 97.3 FM or go to MyNorthwest.com to learn more! Listen to the Gee and Ursula Show every weekday at 9am on KIRO Newsradio 97.3 FM. Listen […]
1 year ago
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Jonah Oaklief

Jake and Spike: New DoorDash payment plan is a slippery slope, Ursula agrees

Klarna's partnership with DoorDash raises concerns over flexible payment options. Is this a risky slope for consumers?
1 year ago
Jake Skorheim and Spike O'Neill talked about the importance and potential dangers of having a "work...
Jake Skorheim and Spike O'Neill Show

Is having a work wife crossing the line? Jake and Spike tackle workplace relationships

Jake Skorheim and Spike O'Neill talked about the importance and potential dangers of having a "work wife" on a recent episode of the Jake and Spike Show.
1 year ago
Gee Scott and Ursula Reutin Show

Gee Scott: This Oregon bill will lead to fewer egg and sperm donors

A new Oregon bill may allow donor-conceived individuals to trace their biological parents and end donor anonymity.
1 year ago
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Jake Skorheim and Spike O'Neill Show

Spike O’Neill: Tesla attacks are just ‘misdirected mass hysteria’

A Tesla driver in Lynnwood was harassed and cut off by another driver on her way to a doctor’s appointment Wednesday morning.
1 year ago
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Gee Scott and Ursula Reutin Show

Gee Scott: Killing the Department of Education will return segregation to schools

Gee Scott warns that eliminating the Department of Education may lead to a resurgence of segregation in schools.
1 year ago
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MyNorthwest Video

Video: Are The People Protesting Elon Musk Doing Us a Favor?

Are Tesla vandals doing us all a favor? John Curley tells you why that could be the case. 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
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MyNorthwest Video

Video: What Happens When You Don’t Wear Your Wedding Ring

Today on the Gee & Ursula Show, we found out Ursula had to get her wedding ring resized… and someone noticed. Single fellas pay close attention to this one… you could learn something. Listen to the Gee and Ursula Show every weekday at 9am on KIRO Newsradio 97.3 FM. Listen to KIRO Newsradio 97.3 FM […]
1 year ago
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MyNorthwest Video

Video: Are People Ruder and Sadder Post-Pandemic?

How important are those talks with strangers? John breaks down how post-pandemic culture could be making us ruder… And sadder. 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
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MyNorthwest Video

Video: The Seattle Mariners Roll Out Latest Menu for T-Mobile Park

There are new food items at T-Mobile Park for the Mariners season, and Gee Scott has some favorites! Listen to Seattle’s Morning News w/ Charlie Harger every weekday at 5am on KIRO Newsradio 97.3 FM or go to MyNorthwest.com to learn more! Listen to the Gee and Ursula Show every weekday at 9am on KIRO […]
1 year ago
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MyNorthwest Video

Video: Should You Sell Your Tesla?

Charlie Harger brings back up a comment Gee Scott made a few months ago about his Tesla. Gee admits his stance is changing, amidst another stock tumble. If you have a Tesla how are you feel about it? Let us know in the comments. Listen to Seattle’s Morning News w/ Charlie Harger every weekday at […]
1 year ago
Child support is at the center of the latest proposal to close that state's budget gap. (Photo: Get...
Gee Scott and Ursula Reutin Show

‘That makes zero sense’: Ursula pans plan to garnish child support payments of low-income families

"The Gee and Ursula Show" blast Governor Bob Ferguson's plan to tax the poor to fix the budget.
1 year ago
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MyNorthwest Video

Video: What to Know about Recession and How they Work

President Donald Trump was asked if the U.S. was going into a recession. He didn’t give a straight answer, but John Curley didn’t mind. He then goes on to tell us how recessions actually work. Listen to The John Curley Show every weekday at 3pm on KIRO Newsradio 97.3 FM. Listen to KIRO Newsradio 97.3 […]
1 year ago