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Video: Should Kids Walk Alone to School?

Jack and Spike feel like kids should not be walking alone to school or anywhere for that matter. These streets are dangerous, and kids today are soft. As Jack said, “They’re not jungle-ready.” Listen to the Jask and Spike Show every weekday from 12pm – 3pm on KIRO Newsradio 97.3 FM. Listen to KIRO Newsradio […]
2 years ago
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Video: Kid Taxis are a thing?

Parents are using kid taxis to get their children to school. But are the kids today ready for this? Tune in live to The Jack and Spike Show weekdays from noon to 3pm on KIRO Newsradio 97.3 FM. And if that timing, or our location in western Washington is inconvenient for you, we also have […]
2 years ago
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Video: Kids Are Taking Taxis to School?

Parents are using kid taxis to get their children to school. But are the kids today ready for this? Listen to the Jask and Spike Show every weekday from 12pm – 3pm on KIRO Newsradio 97.3 FM. Listen to KIRO Newsradio 97.3 FM or go to MyNorthwest.com to learn more!
2 years ago
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Charlie Harger

Harger: There’s no sugarcoating it, Auburn is overrun with gang violence

I recently reported on the growing wave of gang violence in Auburn -- the kind of violence that keeps you up at night.
2 years ago
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Video: Is This the Beginning of the End for Dating Apps?

Out with the new and in with the old. Dating apps like Tinder, Hinge, and bumble are some of the most popular dating apps, but a new trend might be the end for them. What is this new trend? The old trend of finding a date in person. John and Jake share their thoughts on […]
2 years ago
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Video: September 8, 2024

2 years ago
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Travis Mayfield

Mayfield: Set aside today’s trifles and join me at the beach?

My brain immediately forgot the small trifles and insignificant slights. They don’t actually matter, do they?
2 years ago
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Video: Is the Seattle Freeze Real or Just an Urban Legend?

What is the Seattle Freeze? In short, it is the belief that it is difficult to make new friends in Seattle, especially if a person is a transplant from another state. Gee and Ursula tackle the debate and share their thoughts. Listen to the Gee and Ursula Show every weekday at 9am on KIRO Newsradio […]
2 years ago
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Video: Take the Gen Alpha Slang Quiz With John Curley

Every generation has their own language, their own slang words and Gen Alpha is no exception. Sure, we might not know what “skibidi” means, but “negative aura” seems pretty self-explanatory. “Fanum tax” could be something from Star Wars, maybe, but it is definitely “sus.” See what we did there? Jake puts John to the test […]
2 years ago
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Patti Payne

Patti Payne: The 17 lessons leaders have taught me, regardless of industry

I've learned important lessons from well-known national leaders, and even more from individuals who wouldn't be considered conventional leaders.
2 years ago
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Charlie Harger

Harger: 8,555 tags and counting: The unchecked graffiti problem on the Seattle freeways

Over 8,000 graffiti tags were found to be scrawled across the Seattle roadways during a recent count KIRO Newsradio completed.
2 years ago
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Video: Contacting a Company to Quit Your Job

Would you pay a company or someone to quit your job? John Curley did and it didn’t quite go the way he expected. 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: What Can We Expect From the Seattle Seahawks Game One?

The NFL regular season is upon us, and the Seattle Seahawks face off with the Broncos in week 1. Gee Scott stopped by SMN to talk about expectations from the team, the new coach, Mike Macdonald, and more. Listen to Seattle’s Morning News w/ Dave Ross & Colleen O’Brien Show every weekday at 5am on […]
2 years ago
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Video: What Type of Socks Do You Wear?

The Great Sock Debate of 2024 has made its way to the Gee & Ursula Show. It’s crew socks vs. ankle socks vs. knee socks. This generational divide has been all over social media with strong opinions attached to it. The bottom line is to wear what makes you feel comfortable. There’s one exception… don’t […]
2 years ago
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Angela Poe Russell

Angela Poe Russell: Solving the homeless crisis will make us all a little uncomfortable

Every Washington city worth its salt should be doing all it can to encourage affordable housing to help solve the homeless crisis.
2 years ago
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Video: John Shares Pet Cat Story

John Curley tells a story about when his pet cat got cancer.
2 years ago
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Video: Do You Think It’s Weird When People Eat Alone?

Is eating alone weird? Gee Scott and the SMN crew share their thoughts on the idea. Then, somewhere along the way, they wind up talking about wearing hotel robes naked. Either way, let us know in the comments if you like to go to a restaurant and eat alone. Listen to Seattle’s Morning News w/ […]
2 years ago
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Video: Homeward Bound: A Minnesota Cat’s Journey

A cat that went missing in Minnesota was found 1500 miles away in Monroe. It’s a miracle, right!?!? However, John and Jake have one question, who is responsible for paying to get the cat home? The owner who lost their pet or the person who found it? What do you think? Listen to the John […]
2 years ago
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Charlie Harger

Charlie Harger: The melting pot that is the Washington State Fair, and how it came at the perfect time

What struck me as I wandered through the Washington State Fair was the sheer diversity of people, all mingling together, seemingly getting along just fine.
2 years ago
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Travis Mayfield

Travis Mayfield: Marysville schools could be a harbinger of things to come

While the Marysville situation is one of the worst spots in the state, nearly every school in Washington is facing its own deep budget hole right now.
2 years ago
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Video: Hope For Saving Holy Rosary Church in Tacoma?

Jon Carp of Save Tacoma’s Landmark Church joined Seattle’s Morning News to share details about his group’s proposal to the Seattle Archdiocese to purchase and preserve Holy Rosary Church.
2 years ago
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Video: Another Classic John Curley Moment

There are no words for what is happening in this clip, except please enjoy another classic John Curley moment. Tune in live to The Jack and Spike Show weekdays from noon to 3pm on KIRO Newsradio 97.3 FM. And if that timing, or our location in western Washington is inconvenient for you, we also have […]
2 years ago
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Video: Another Classic Moment From John Curley

There are no words for what is happening in this clip, except please enjoy another classic John Curley moment. #funnyvideo #hunksoftiktok #chestdayworkout
2 years ago