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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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MyNorthwest Video

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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MyNorthwest Video

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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MyNorthwest Video

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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MyNorthwest Video

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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MyNorthwest Video

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
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Angela Poe Russell

Angela Poe Russell: What country’s ideas should we steal from next?

I just returned from a trip to Portugal and I couldn’t help but spot a few things that I think could make us better.
2 years ago
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MyNorthwest Video

Video: Boeing’s “Best and Final” Offer to Striking Machinists

Boeing announced its “best and final” offer to its 33,000 striking machinists Monday morning, including a wage increase of 30%, up from the previous offer of 25%. The union says Boeing didn’t negotiate the latest offer with them. The company “took it upon itself to disrespect our entire Union by sending this offer directly to […]
2 years ago
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Dave Ross

Ross: Enough of the broken muffler noise from motorcycles

Drivers are already white-knuckling it because of street racing, road rage, carjackings, shootings and the confusing lane markings this area provides.
2 years ago
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Travis Mayfield

Mayfield: Transporting nuclear waste from Hanford is a disaster waiting to happen

The plan is actually calling for the nuclear waste material at Hanford to be sent by train in liquid form, which always runs the risk of derailment.
2 years ago
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MyNorthwest Video

Video: Do Washington state’s hit-and-run reader boards actually work?

It’s been just over a year since the state launched hit-and-run alerts on freeway message boards. Is the program having much success? Chris Sullivan explained during his latest appearance on Seattle’s Morning News w/ Dave Ross & Colleen O’Brien. Listen to Seattle’s Morning News weekdays from 5 a.m. – 9 a.m. on KIRO Newsradio 97.3 […]
2 years ago
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MyNorthwest Video

Video: Former Producer Jacob has gone viral on TikTok…again

Our ex-producer Jacob Rummel has gone viral on TikTok AGAIN! Jacob stopped by the John & Jake Show to explain his TikTok fame. Listen to The John & Jake Show weekdays from 3 p.m. – 7 p.m. on KIRO Newsradio 97.3 FM and the KIRO Newsradio App, or listen on-demand wherever you consume podcasts. More […]
2 years ago
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Patti Payne

Patti Payne: The incredible success of Pictionary creator, WA native Rob Angel

Angel has claimed more than 50 million Pictionary games have sold, so it’s not a stretch to say more than a billion people have played it.
2 years ago
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MyNorthwest Video

Video: Why Seattle’s new ‘Stay Out’ zones are performative, and won’t solve homelesness crisis

Gee Scott explains why the Seattle City Council’s measure to create ‘Stay Out’ zones is just performative and won’t actually solve the city’s homelessness problem. Listen to Seattle’s Morning News w/ Dave Ross & Colleen O’Brien weekdays from 5 a.m. – 9 a.m. on KIRO Newsradio 97.3 FM and the KIRO Newsradio App, or on-demand […]
2 years ago
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MyNorthwest Video

Video: Why the government’s ‘food pyramid’ is a federal conspiracy

After hearing that the FDA has said cherries can no longer be labeled as “healthy”, John Curley revealed his theory about the FDA’s Food Pyramid being a conspiracy that has resulted in unprecedented obesity in the United States. And he made a pretty compelling case on The John Curley and Jake Skorheim Show! Listen to […]
2 years ago
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Bill Kaczaraba

Gee & Ursula: Seattle ‘Stay Out’ zones won’t make prostitution, homelessness go away

The Seattle City Council approved controversial 'Stay Out' zones measures to prohibit certain individuals from parts of the city.
2 years ago
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Angela Poe Russell

Angela Poe Russell: Our inaction allowed Sean Combs’ alleged abuse to continue

But I’m reserving some anger for something else within the indictment -- the people who knew about his behavior and did nothing about it.
2 years ago
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Dave Ross

Ross: With claims that Haitian migrants eat pets, fact-checking remains vital to debates

Once fact-checking was done here, the story fell apart and became boring, based on fourth-hand information.
2 years ago
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MyNorthwest Video

Video: Why Spike O’Neill stopped gambling after a Monday Night Football game

Spike O’Neill isn’t a gambling man…anymore. Spike shares the incredible story of his last bet in 1985 during an epic Monday Night Football showdown between the Dallas Cowboys and Miami Dolphins. Listen to The John & Jake Show weekdays from 3 p.m. – 7 p.m. on KIRO Newsradio 97.3 FM and the KIRO Newsradio App. […]
2 years ago
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Travis Mayfield

Mayfield: It’s time for Boeing to do right by their employees

Boeing, now is your chance to do exactly that and to truly fix a problem with your employees more than two decades in the making.
2 years ago