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John Curley Show
‘Girmay is afraid’: Brian Heywood calls King County Executive’s apology ‘cowardly’ after selfie firestorm
When Brian Heywood took a selfie with King County Executive Girmay Zahilay at a World Cup match, he did not know the firestorm of controversy it would spark.2 months ago
Charlie Harger
Harger: Shoreline wants $100 million for a swimming pool. With a lazy river. For a city of 62,000 people
The City of Shoreline wants voters to approve $100 million for a swimming pool with eight lap lanes, a recreation pool, a hydrotherapy pool, a lazy river, a sauna, and a snack bar.2 months ago
Gee Scott
Gee: Don’t let anyone scare you, SPD data shows 261 calls, but only 25 crimes during first World Cup week
I've been around Lumen Field for a lot of sporting events for more than 20 plus years, but this World Cup brought something different.2 months ago
John Curley Show
‘Why would only the Second Amendment right have this litmus test?’: Gun law analyst breaks down WA’s 83% background check fee hike
Washington gun owners are facing a steep rate increase. The cost of background checks is climbing 83%, going from $18 to $33.2 months ago
Gee Scott and Ursula Reutin Show
‘It’s no longer a bike’: KIRO hosts weigh e-bike risks after Kirkland child critically injured
Kirkland's recent e-bike injury raises concerns about safety laws and regulations for e-bikes and scooters in Washington.2 months ago
Charlie Harger
Harger: 68,000 fans chanted USA at Seattle’s World Cup match on Friday. Then the internet had to weigh in
The US won 2-0. One of the best soccer atmospheres this country has ever produced, and it happened in Seattle. Then both political tribes got involved.2 months ago
Gee Scott and Ursula Reutin Show
‘You can take the flag off the pole, but you can’t get rid of your neighbor’: Gee responds to WA cities pulling Pride flags
The Oak Harbor City Council voted down a proposal to fly Pride flags on city flagpoles for the second year in a row, with council members arguing the city should remain neutral.2 months ago
Jake Skorheim and Spike O'Neill Show
Washington won’t join ‘Great American State Fair’ — KIRO hosts say it’s a missed opportunity
Not all states will be participating in the Great American State Fair. Connecticut, Illinois, Maine, Massachusetts, North Carolina, Oregon, Vermont, and Washington have all declined to participate.2 months ago
John Curley Show
‘I’m getting an electric car’: WA gas tax to increase by 6 cents on July 1
Washington's gas tax will increase by six cents per gallon starting July 1 — the second consecutive increase after nine years without a jump.2 months ago
Jake Skorheim and Spike O'Neill Show
‘Working families are paying the real price’: WA House candidate wants to extend climate deadline as energy bills could double in next 3 years
When Katy Cornell, a House candidate in Washington's 26th Legislative District, went door to door, she heard one issue: skyrocketing energy bills.2 months ago
Jake Skorheim
Jake: Washington health department warns World Cup tourists — Our weed is no joke
The Washington health department has issued formal guidance warning visiting foreigners to be careful with our cannabis products.2 months ago
Jake Skorheim
Jake: Washington fell to No. 31 in education rankings despite doubling school spending
About a decade ago, Washington was sitting at No. 20 — nothing special, middle of the road, fine. Now we’re in the bottom half of the country. Not good.2 months ago
Charlie Harger
Harger: In Seattle, even the kinda-left Democrats aren’t left enough
On Tuesday, the Democrats of Seattle's 43rd District endorsed a 30-year-old labor organizer named Hannah Sabio-Howell over Jamie Pedersen for state Senate.2 months ago
John Curley Show
‘I think you’re the next mayor’: Curley tells Bob Kettle after council member rips city’s handling of crime
Seattle City Councilmember and Chair of the Public Safety Committee Bob Kettle was among those marching for an end to violence on Aurora Avenue earlier this month.2 months ago
Jake Skorheim and Spike O'Neill Show
‘That’s nonsense’: Former Sounders announcer calls Seattle ‘a bona fide soccer hotbed’ despite reports of fewer World Cup visitors
Seattle is the only U.S. World Cup host city seeing fewer travelers flying in, according to Bloomberg.2 months ago
John Curley Show
‘He might be able to challenge him’: Brian Heywood thinks AG Nick Brown could be eyeing run for governor
Let's Go Washington founder Brian Heywood suggested Brown's strong tone may be a sign he's positioning for a bigger political move.2 months ago
John Curley Show
‘I’m bullish on Seattle’: Developer unveils plans for 44-story ultra-luxury condo tower in Denny Triangle
As Seattle battles negative headlines and a struggling downtown, one local developer isn't retreating. He's going all in.2 months ago
Charlie Harger
Harger: Seattle Police said six suspects were arrested in an Aurora crackdown. Every newsroom in Seattle reported it today. It wasn’t true
Seattle Police gave the public information that wasn't true, and every media outlet that trusted them repeated it on their behalf.2 months ago
Jake Skorheim and Spike O'Neill Show
‘The spookiest thing imaginable in Seattle’: Jake questions data center fears as small facility eyed for Starbucks HQ building
As a small data center is being eyed for the Starbucks headquarters building, Jake questioned whether the fear over data centers is warranted.2 months ago
Jake Skorheim and Spike O'Neill Show
‘The result of bad policy’: Jake, Spike stunned as Seattle’s JumpStart tax data rivals post-recession Detroit
Five years of data tracking Seattle's JumpStart tax have been released, and as a result of several factors, the city has lost roughly 30,000 jobs.2 months ago
Jake Skorheim and Spike O'Neill Show
‘It seems premeditated’: Jake and Spike question city’s intent as Seattle guitar shop blocked by 13 porta-potties for World Cup
A Seattle guitar shop was hoping the World Cup would bring more business, but instead found 13 porta-potties blocking its entrance.2 months ago
Charlie Harger
Swain: ‘Super’ El Niño building off the coast may bring Seattle its first muggy, humid summer in a generation
Seattle doesn't do humid. We brag about dry summers, cool nights, sleep with the window cracked, and no air conditioning. It's part of the deal in Washington.2 months ago
John Curley Show
‘If I end up removed, then so be it’: Sheriff Swank vows to fight Pierce County proposal that could remove him
Pierce County is weighing a proposal for an appointed sheriff, which, if passed, would remove current Sheriff Keith Swank from office in 2027.2 months ago
