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Video: Deadly Rabbit Virus Hits Washington Islands

A highly contagious and deadly rabbit disease, hemorrhagic fever, has been confirmed in Washington on Orcas and Lopez Islands. The Gee & Ursula Show discusses whether they should spend the time and money to vaccinate all the rabbits? Listen to the Gee and Ursula Show every weekday at 9am on KIRO Newsradio 97.3 FM. Listen […]
2 years ago
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Video: Is this Volcano Going to Erupt?

Feliks Banel once again joins the John Curley Show… this time to discuss the potential eruption of Mount Adams. The guys quickly devolved into a conversation about a bad salad that Feliks ate earlier this week. Listen to The John Curley Show every weekday at 3pm on KIRO Newsradio 97.3 FM. Listen to KIRO Newsradio […]
2 years ago
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Charlie Harger

Harger: Walz visit a reminder WA is a mere ‘ATM’ for politicians visiting during gridlock

Tim Walz is swinging through the Emerald City for a fundraiser, potentially turning rush hour into a parking lot.
2 years ago
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MyNorthwest Video

Video: Luggage Rage EXPLODES as Airlines Hike Bag Fees

Gee Scott joined the SMN crew with some “luggage rage” over the way people handle their bags on planes. This led to a conversation about the ridiculous packing methods of Dave Ross, including washing his clothes in the sink of the hotel room he stayed in. Listen to Seattle’s Morning News w/ Dave Ross & […]
2 years ago
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Dave Ross

Ross: Denial is still in style when it comes to election results

I think we all have to accept that many of our neighbors, at this time in our history, have election denial regarding Donald Trump.
2 years ago
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MyNorthwest Video

Video: Seattle Cop BUSTED in Shocking Sex Toy Scandal?

A Mercer Island police officer, Todd Roggenkamp, is under investigation for two incidents, one involving a prank with a sex toy and another an apparent abuse of power. Despite these incidents, Roggenkamp wasn’t fired, he was just demoted from sergeant to officer. Listen to the Gee and Ursula Show every weekday at 9am on KIRO […]
2 years ago
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MyNorthwest Video

Video: Can You Handle a Spouse with Opposite Political Views?

The Wall Street Journal released an article about a married couple where the wife gives out cards apologizing for her husband, who gets heated with his political views at social events. So John brings up the question, can you be happily married to somebody who has a different political opinion than you? Bottom line: please […]
2 years ago
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Travis Mayfield

Mayfield: Teaching kids about hypocrisy was way too easy this week

This week, I found myself explaining to our second and fifth graders what hypocrisy -- and what being a hypocrite -- is. First, I had to spell it for them.
2 years ago
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MyNorthwest Video

Video: Jimmy Carter Had His 100th Birthday

In honor of Jimmy Carter’s 100th birthday, John tells the story of the time he interviewed the former President… and a production assistant was nearly killed by the Secret Service (about halfway through). Listen to The John Curley Show every weekday at 3pm on KIRO Newsradio 97.3 FM. Listen to KIRO Newsradio 97.3 FM, or […]
2 years ago
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Video: 7 Ways to Help Prevent Identity Theft

Americans lost $12.5 billion to online scams last year, according to the FBI. That’s a record amount, up 22% from 2022. But there are ways you can protect yourself. The SMN crew talks about 7 different ways that you can help better protect yourself from identity theft. Listen to Seattle’s Morning News w/ Dave Ross […]
2 years ago
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Video: What Happened with The Seahawks Game on MNF?

Gee Scott joined the SMN crew to talk about the Seahawk’s loss to the Detroit Lions on Monday Night Football. The overall consensus: It’s gonna be okay. The Hawks are a great team, are 3-1, and lost to another great team. The season is bright. #gohawks Listen to Seattle’s Morning News w/ Dave Ross & […]
2 years ago
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Angela Poe Russell

Angela Poe Russell: Shopping malls are taking a stand against unruly teens

The signs are out there and they point to a problem: it appears teenagers are a big part of the issues at shopping malls.
2 years ago
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MyNorthwest Video

Video: The Mystery Behind Flight 293

An airliner carrying 101 passengers took off from Seattle and was never heard from again. With no survivors and minimal debris, investigators were left baffled. What happened to Flight 293? Discover the mystery, the theories, and the emotional aftermath in Unsolved Histories. Join host Feliks Banel as he digs deep into one of aviation’s greatest […]
2 years ago
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Charlie Harger

Harger: As violent crime drops nationally, Washington takes a wrong turn

Violent crime is down across the nation. It's a rare bit of good news these days. But here in Washington, it seems we're not getting the memo.
2 years ago
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Dave Ross

Dave Ross: Don’t criticize the man who’s giving you cheaper gas… if only for an hour

It seems to me if someone with a lot of money wants to spend it giving cheaper gas for an hour, don’t CRITICIZE the guy!
2 years ago
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MyNorthwest Video

Video: Could the Mariners Do Better For Their Fans?

The Seattle Mariners are not making the playoffs again. Fans are frustrated, and so is Andrew Lanier. Today, on the Gee & Ursula show, he told us how he really felt. 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 […]
2 years ago
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Video: Welcome Back to Working in the Office

Gee Scott stopped by SMN to talk about how the days of working remotely are coming to an end. Amazon has told its employees that they will be working 5 days a week in the office. Listen to Seattle’s Morning News w/ Dave Ross & Colleen O’Brien Show every weekday at 5am on KIRO Newsradio […]
2 years ago
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Video: Social Media Is the WORST!

John and Jake get down and dirty in hard-hitting journalism… fridgescaping. What is fridgescaping? Essentially, it’s where you make the inside of your refrigerator pretty. John is against this and all social media trends. And apparently, he is also against having food in his fridge. Listen to the John & Jake Show every weekday at […]
2 years ago
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Travis Mayfield

Mayfield: Dear Gonzaga, it’s time to join the Pac-12

I also value local tradition and civic pride, two reasons Gonzaga University should join the newly rebuilding Pac-12.
2 years ago
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Patti Payne

Patti Payne on Dan Evans: ‘I loved his spirit, respect and humility’

"My heart and mind are filled with personal memories of (Dan Evans)," Patti Payne said in her commentary for KIRO Newsradio.
2 years ago
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MyNorthwest Video

Video: Is Temporary Housing the Answer for Kent Refugees?

Nearly 200 refugees living in a homeless encampment in Kent were given a choice, according to a spokesperson with King County Executive Dow Constantine’s Office — board the bus and go to temporary housing or pack up and leave because the camp would be closed by the end of the day. Listen to the Gee […]
2 years ago
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Video: The Absurdity of Social Media

Social media has been compared to a lot of things, but a field of poop… that’s a new one. We’ll allow it. 💩 Listen to the John & Jake 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!
2 years ago
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Video: John Curley on Muscle Relaxers

Does John Curley ever run out of stories? The answer is NO, never. And this one does not disappoint. Do they ever? Again… NO! We’ll just say this, it involves LAX, an eye patch, muscle relaxers, and baby formula. We promise it’ll make sense when you watch. Listen to the John & Jake Show every […]
2 years ago
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Video: Freedom of Speech vs Consequences What Happened to Macklemore?

The Palestine Will Live Forever Festival caused controversy when Seattle-born rapper Macklemore, real name Ben Haggerty, stated his strong distaste for America. Macklemore said, “Yeah, f*** America,” to which the crowd cheered. Listen to Seattle’s Morning News w/ Dave Ross & Colleen O’Brien Show every weekday at 5am on KIRO Newsradio 97.3 FM or go […]
2 years ago