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Gee Scott and Ursula Reutin Show

‘Profiting off others’ misery’: Ursula on the dark side of true crime ahead of Netflix’s Idaho murders docuseries

Explore the ethics of true crime in Netflix's Idaho murder documentary releasing this July, featuring the tragic student case.
5 days ago
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Jake Skorheim and Spike O'Neill Show

Where to see ‘The Odyssey’ in 70mm near Seattle, and why it matters

Only 25 theaters in the U.S. can show movies in the IMAX 70mm film format. Here are your best options to view "The Odyssey" in Washington.
5 days ago
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Charlie Harger

Harger: Washington’s budget went from $33 billion to $80 billion. Two former Democratic governors claim Olympia has lost the thread

Between Gary Locke and Christine Gregoire, they've balanced more budgets than anyone currently working in Olympia, and they know what one looks like when it's heading somewhere bad.
5 days ago
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John Curley Show

‘Why can’t new grads find jobs?’: Curley’s theory on the devaluation of college degrees

Explore John Curley's views on the job market and the devaluation of college degrees affecting new graduates today.
6 days ago
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John Curley Show

WA went from No. 29 to No. 4 in drug overdose deaths. One expert says that explains the homeless crisis.

Discover how drug overdoses contribute to Washington's homelessness spike, as the state faces a growing epidemic.
6 days ago
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John Curley Show

‘Imagine you crushed a raccoon like a can’: Curley describes viral deformed ‘mutant’ Jimothy

Jimothy, a raccoon who may have short-spine syndrome, has gone viral overnight after being spotted around Seattle.
7 days ago
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Jake Skorheim and Spike O'Neill Show

‘Backdoor into your household finances’: Jake warns mandatory FAFSA push could feed state income tax

Governor Ferguson's FAFSA push could reshape your finances. Understand the implications for students and families in Washington.
7 days ago
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Jake Skorheim and Spike O'Neill Show

‘The status quo hasn’t been working’: Democratic Socialist Sabio-Howell on her bid to unseat Jamie Pedersen

Hannah Sabio-Howell aims to unseat Jamie Pedersen, arguing the status quo harms Washington residents.
7 days ago
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John Curley Show

‘We’ve become a low-trust society’: Curley says Lindsey Graham death speculation reflects deeper American crisis

Explore Curley's insights on America’s trust crisis amid speculation surrounding Lindsey Graham's death.
7 days ago
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Jake Skorheim and Spike O'Neill Show

‘That’s unbelievable’: Jake and Spike stunned as one company linked to nationwide diarrhea parasite outbreak

The "explosive" diarrhea parasite outbreak has been linked to shredded iceberg lettuce served at Taco Bell in five states.
7 days ago
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Manda Factor

Rick Rizzs on Mariners’ second half: ‘Get healthy’ and this team can win the AL West

Rick Rizzs entered the second half of the Seattle Mariners' season with two things on his mind: a playoff push and a finish line of his own.
7 days ago
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Jake Skorheim and Spike O'Neill Show

Portland teen finds $250K Wilt Chamberlain NBA Finals warm-up jacket at Goodwill for $3

A Portland teenager discovered a 54-year-old piece of sports memorabilia worth as much as $250,000 while rifling through a local Goodwill — and he bought it for $3.07.
8 days ago
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John Curley Show

‘I tried to just not recognize it’: Curley shares his hatred for Daylight Saving Time, switching times twice a year

Earlier this week, the House of Representatives passed a bill that would make Daylight Saving Time permanent.
8 days ago
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Charlie Harger

Harger: One year of daily commentaries. A few things I’ve learned in this chair

One year ago tomorrow, I started doing a daily commentary on "Seattle's Morning News." But to tell you where this really started, I have to go back to 1989.
8 days ago
rent cap...
Gee Scott and Ursula Reutin Show

‘It doesn’t treat the disease’: Gee says WA’s 9.7% rent cap is a Band-Aid on a deeper affordability crisis

KIRO host Gee Scott said that while he supports the rent cap because most workers aren't seeing 10% raises, he views it as a temporary fix.
8 days ago
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Gee Scott and Ursula Reutin Show

‘Red Robin did nothing wrong’: Gee defends burger chain, blames COVID-19 as Red Robin shutters 70 locations

Explore Gee's theory on why Red Robin is shuttering locations and the impact on the casual dining industry.
8 days ago
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Ursula Reutin

Ask Ursula: After being in the ‘friend-zone’ for years, should I finally ask my former co-worker out?

Dear Ursula, I would like to take things to the next level in our relationship, but I feel like I have been "friend-zoned."
9 days ago
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John Curley

‘I’ve spent over $10M on these initiatives’: Heywood reveals why he won’t stop fighting WA’s millionaires’ tax

Washington Governor Bob Ferguson launched a campaign Tuesday to fight against an initiative attempting to overturn recently signed legislation creating a "millionaires' tax."
9 days ago
EV diesel commute...
Charlie Harger

Harger: I love my diesel F350. She costs me $11,300 a year just to commute. That’s why I drive an EV to work

My commute is roughly 80 miles round trip, from Auburn to KIRO in Eastlake, five days a week. That's about 400 miles. At 11 miles per gallon, that's roughly 36 gallons of diesel a week.
9 days ago
millionaires' tax...
John Curley Show

‘What progress?’: Curley tears apart Ferguson’s push to save millionaires’ tax, says state keeps funding ‘failing education system’

Washington Gov. Ferguson held a press conference to rally support against the repeal of the millionaires' tax, which will be on the November ballot.
9 days ago
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Jake Skorheim and Spike O'Neill Show

‘It will negatively affect consumers’: WA joins antitrust suit against Paramount-Warner Bros. merger

WA consumers face negative impacts from the Paramount-Warner Bros. merger as the state joins an antitrust lawsuit with others.
10 days ago
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Gee Scott and Ursula Reutin Show

‘They didn’t have the evidence’: King County prosecutor explains why no felony charges in Pike Place kidnapping case

King County Prosecutor Leesa Mannion details why there were no felony charges filed in Pike Place kidnapping incident involving a baby.
10 days ago
marriage advice tips...
Charlie Harger

Harger: A Mongolian grill owner left 31 tips for a happy marriage on every table. I still think about them

On every table, right next to the menu, the owner left three laminated pages of marriage advice. Two pages were his. One was his wife's.
10 days ago
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Gee Scott and Ursula Reutin Show

‘We saw those crimes plummet’: King County prosecutor pushes copper wire theft approach that worked for catalytic converters

King County Prosecutor Leesa Manion is pushing lawmakers to pass a bill she said would drastically reduce copper wire theft.
10 days ago