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andrea suarez we heart seattle...
Gee Scott and Ursula Reutin Show

‘As if I’m some kind of grifter’: We Heart Seattle founder fires back at state probe as Gee and Ursula press her on accountability

We Heart Seattle founder Andrea Suarez said she gave up a corporate career, invested $25,000, and spent three years picking up trash for free.
2 months ago
Tacoma little league world series...
Gee Scott and Ursula Reutin Show

‘We were the underdogs going in’: Tacoma Little Leaguers stun Alabama in World Series opener

Tacoma's Soundview Little League won the World Series opener 2-0 against Alabama and the parents celebrated the team's remarkable achievement on the big stage.
2 months ago
seattle traffic...
John Curley Show

‘Too many people are dying’: Seattle Councilmember Rob Saka lays out his proposed safer streets plan

Seattle City Councilmember Rob Saka joined "The John Curley Show" on KIRO Newsradio to lay out his proposed Seattle SAFER Streets Act.
2 months ago
boeing speea contract...
John Curley Show

‘You failed if you weren’t safe’: KIRO hosts weigh in on Netflix doc alleging Boeing bypassed inspections

KIRO hosts analyze the Netflix documentary on Boeing's alleged inspection bypassing and its impact on safety culture.
2 months ago
‘I just don't believe that’: Gee questions impact of five-minute recess cut at Seattle school....
Gee Scott and Ursula Reutin Show

‘I’m tired of doing this every year’: Gee, Ursula sound off on Seattle teachers’ strike threat

Seattle educators voice frustrations over contract talks, warning of a potential strike if an agreement isn't reached soon.
2 months ago
permit seattle katie wilson apartments...
Gee Scott and Ursula Reutin Show

‘I don’t think this is really political’: Seattle Mayor Katie Wilson orders faster Seattle permitting as apartment reviews stretch past a year

Large apartment projects in Seattle currently spend about 374 days in city-controlled permit review, more than double the city's own 180-day target.
2 months ago
Seattle restaurant owner sentenced...
Charlie Harger

Harger: A 17-year-old was convicted, locked up, released, and the allegations got worse. Now what?

He's 17 years old. He's already been through the juvenile justice system for serious crimes. But we know what happened next. He eventually got out.
2 months ago
starbucks (4)...
John Curley Show

‘Your average ‘I’m in a job that I don’t like’ complaints’: KIRO host skeptical of Starbucks barista walkouts

Starbucks baristas walked off the job at multiple stores over the weekend, including one near the company's new Nashville headquarters.
3 months ago
Tacoma House candidate Krista Perez...
Jake Skorheim and Spike O'Neill Show

‘She’s running for office and from accountability’: Spike says ghosting DUI crash victim is a character issue for Tacoma House candidate

A Tacoma man whose truck was allegedly hit by Tacoma House candidate Krista Perez said no one contacted him for six days after the crash.
3 months ago
tires...
Jake Skorheim and Spike O'Neill Show

‘It’s all climate scam’: Jake fires back after California becomes first state to regulate what tires you can buy

California has become the first state in the country to regulate replacement tires, which could eliminate 70% of the tires currently sold in the state.
3 months ago
Seattle mayor Katie Wilson police chief...
Jake Skorheim and Spike O'Neill Show

‘It hits the bar for malfeasance’: Jake and Spike weigh whether Mayor Wilson recall can clear legal hurdle

Jake and Spike discuss if Seattle Mayor Wilson's recall can overcome legal challenges in court.
3 months ago
wa crime drop homicide...
Gee Scott and Ursula Reutin Show

‘We are intervening way too late’: State police leader says WA’s crime drop still masks deeper problems

WASPC chief advocates for increased staff as WA sees a significant 21% drop in homicides and decreases in overall crime rates.
3 months ago
pioneer square shooting cameras...
Jake Skorheim and Spike O'Neill Show

‘It’s not a boogeyman’: Jake and Spike debate turning Seattle’s cameras back on after Pioneer Square shootout

Jake and Spike agreed the cameras should be turned back on, but were split on how much weight to give the misuse of surveillance data.
3 months ago
school speed cameras...
Gee Scott and Ursula Reutin Show

‘Is it about safety or money?’: Ursula questions Edmonds’ motive behind 24/7 school speed cameras

The Edmonds City Council voted 5-2 to keep school zone speed cameras running 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
3 months ago
Mariners brewers loss...
Gee Scott and Ursula Reutin Show

‘That was nasty’: Gee and Ursula attempt to process Mariners’ historic 22-0 loss

Gee and Ursula analyze the Mariners' shocking 22-0 shutout loss to the Brewers, marking a record defeat for the team.
3 months ago
caregivers union SEIU 775 olympia brian heywood...
Charlie Harger

Harger: You think Brian Heywood spends big? A caregivers union in Olympia outspent him on campaigns

The union SEIU 775 likes to note that The Seattle Times once compared it to Boeing and Microsoft and called it one of Olympia's most powerful players.
3 months ago
Tacoma little league world series wa...
Gee Scott and Ursula Reutin Show

‘This is a dream come true’: Tacoma dad raves about Soundview Little League’s trip to the World Series

Soundview Little League from Tacoma heads to the World Series, making dreams a reality for players and families in WA.
3 months ago
Katie Wilson (4)...
Jake Skorheim and Spike O'Neill Show

‘The awkwardness is palpable’: Jake and Spike react to Seattle Mayor Katie Wilson dancing with rapper Y2K

A video of Seattle Mayor Katie Wilson dancing alongside Seattle rapper Y2K is making the rounds on social media.
3 months ago
we heart seattle L&I safety...
Gee Scott and Ursula Reutin Show

‘Rectify it’: Gee and Ursula tell We Heart Seattle to fix safety gaps, not fight L&I

Gee and Ursula urged We Heart Seattle to take action on safety instead of disputing with L&I. Learn about their impact and ongoing efforts for community safety.
3 months ago
parents rights school counseling...
Jake Skorheim and Spike O'Neill Show

‘They’re creating a divide’: Jake argues schools shouldn’t keep parents in the dark as Spike defends student privacy

Debate on school counseling transparency sparks concerns over parental rights and student privacy. Discover the key arguments.
3 months ago
health insurance aca coverage rent...
Gee Scott and Ursula Reutin Show

‘People are choosing between health insurance and rent’: 66,000 WA residents dropped ACA coverage as premiums surged

A new state report showed 66,000 people in Washington dropped their Affordable Care Act (ACA) plans during or shortly after open enrollment this year.
3 months ago
black diamond sultan population...
Gee Scott and Ursula Reutin Show

‘Way too much traffic’: Black Diamond, Sultan lead Puget Sound-area growth as Seattle affordability pushes residents outward

Black Diamond and Sultan both posted the fastest growth of any city in the region, up 45% over the past six years. Additionally, Stanwood grew 21%.
3 months ago
pierce county homelessness...
Gee Scott and Ursula Reutin Show

‘Nothing like the King County Regional Homelessness Authority’: Pierce County executive pitches ‘unified’ homelessness strategy

The City of Tacoma is weighing whether to join a countywide effort that Pierce County Executive Ryan Mello is calling a "Unified Regional Approach."
3 months ago
ordinary abundance...
Charlie Harger

Harger: Ordinary abundance and how the most astonishing thing about your life is no longer being astonished by it

A website called Ordinary Abundance blew up on my feed this weekend. It walks you through an ordinary modern apartment, and every ordinary object opens a quote from someone in history for whom that object was unimaginable.
3 months ago