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Jake Skorheim and Spike O'Neill Show
‘I didn’t think she bit a chunk off’: Seattle woman whose forehead was bitten by random attacker speaks out
Diana Gonzalez was on a break from work in Seattle when a stranger hurled racial insults, spat on her, and bit a chunk out of her forehead.3 days ago
John Curley Show
‘Put a bow on the thing’: Curley wants coverage of dismissed complaint against Brandi Kruse
New WA initiative by Let's Go Washington seeks transparency for courts under Public Records Act.3 days ago
Gee Scott
Gee: Wait, what?! We’re spending $100,000 to replace $1,000 worth of stolen copper
Somebody steals $1,000 worth of copper — the damage they leave behind can cost the rest of us as much as $100,000.3 days ago
Gee Scott and Ursula Reutin Show
The Clear Path Project: Volunteers clear clutter for free for overwhelmed Whidbey Island residents
The Clear Path Project is a free home organization and deep-cleaning service on Whidbey Island that eliminates overwhelming clutter.4 days ago
Gee Scott and Ursula Reutin Show
‘The forgotten neighborhood’: Ursula asks if Seattle cares enough to fix crime in the Chinatown International District
Foot traffic in Seattle's Chinatown International District is up 12%, but businesses say public safety is holding them back. Ursula asks if anyone is watching.4 days ago
Charlie Harger
Harger: Copper wire thieves keep hitting Seattle playfields. Now kids practice football in the dark
Copper wire theft damage runs 50 to 100 times what the stolen metal is worth. Every $1,000 in copper leaves $50,000 to $100,000 in wreckage and repairs behind it.4 days ago
Jake Skorheim and Spike O'Neill Show
‘It should pass through Costco back into our pockets’: Jake, Spike weigh in on Costco’s tariff refund
Costco's massive tariff refund — totaling more than $180 million — led KIRO hosts Jake Skorheim and Spike O'Neill to debate who should really receive it.4 days ago
Gee Scott and Ursula Reutin Show
Gee calls Wilson’s hiring process for city’s next chief ‘performative’: ‘You didn’t need that collective voice when letting a chief go’
The City of Seattle hosted the first of three public sessions where candidates for the next chief of police have a chance to respond to community feedback.4 days ago
John Curley Show
‘As long as you’re respectful’: Rick Rizzs lets Curley tell the Detroit story that brought him back to the Mariners
John Curley tells the story of Rick Rizzs replacing Ernie Harwell in Detroit, from the angry fans and columnists to a whispered apology years later.5 days ago
Gee Scott and Ursula Reutin Show
‘Something has to give’: Gee, Ursula call out WA’s 14,000-case DUI backlog letting cases expire before charges are filed
Washington's toxicology labs are behind on 14,000 cases, and some DUIs are expiring before charges are filed. Gee and Ursula call it a public safety problem.5 days ago
Charlie Harger
Harger: Dan Wilson gave Seattle a Game 7. The Mariners should give him back a microphone
From the low of a Seahawks loss to the bittersweet high of Rick Rizzs saying "goodbye baseball" to the low again of a shaken Dan Wilson, sitting behind a table at a press conference, confirming what the whole town saw coming: He's out as Mariners manager.5 days ago
John Curley Show
‘They’ve put political hacks on the WA Supreme Court’: Jim Walsh says justices timed natural gas ruling to discourage voters
Washington Supreme Court struck down a voter-approved natural gas initiative in a 6-3 ruling, and state Republican Party chair said the timing was no accident.5 days ago
John Curley Show
‘City council would rather blame the mayor’: Saul Spady argues 7 of 9 seats are up, nobody wants fingerprints on the crisis
Quality of Life Coalition founder Saul Spady said the Seattle City Council is letting Mayor Katie Wilson absorb all the public anger while doing nothing itself.6 days ago
Jake Skorheim and Spike O'Neill Show
‘All of the e-bike answers are bad ones’: KIRO hosts question the premise of e-bikes as child ER visits surge nationwide
KIRO hosts debate e-bikes' safety as child ER visits increase, highlighting concerns over regulation and social pressures on young riders.6 days ago
Gee Scott and Ursula Reutin Show
‘Get rid of the damn thing’: Gee blasts WA’s carbon program for costing too much, delivering too little
Washington's carbon program faces backlash for high costs and low impact as it moves toward merging with California and Quebec.6 days ago
Gee Scott and Ursula Reutin Show
‘We’re chasing our tail’: KIRO hosts warn Seattle’s 911 response times reveal a problem no new chief can fix alone
Seattle's police response times raise concerns with KIRO hosts as they warn no chief can solve this issue alone.7 days ago
Jake Skorheim and Spike O'Neill Show
‘Do we really trust these people?’: KIRO hosts wary after Massachusetts governor announces home visits for newborns
Gov. Healey's viral soundbite made the voluntary program sound mandatory and Jake Skorheim said history suggests that's exactly where it could end up.7 days ago
Jake Skorheim and Spike O'Neill Show
‘What if they actually dressed up as Care Bears?’: Jake floats a novel strategy for Seattle’s $72M CARE team
Explore Jake Skorheim's concept of Care Bears in Seattle's $72M CARE team for innovative crime solutions amid budget increases.7 days ago
Gee Scott
Gee: Wait, what?! Woman has part of her face bitten off in downtown Seattle
A woman was walking downtown Seattle in the middle of the afternoon when police said a complete stranger bit a chunk out of her forehead.7 days ago
John Curley Show
Seattle Parks seeks public input on Denny Blaine Park redesign after court orders changes
Seattle Parks and Recreation is redesigning Denny Blaine Park, and the department wants input from neighbors and community members before redevelopment begins.8 days ago
Jake Skorheim
Jake: Sound Transit board votes unanimously to give Dow Constantine a raise? And a bonus? For what?!
Dow Constantine's new deal locks him in for three more years as CEO of the taxpayer-funded agency, at a cool $509,689 a year.8 days ago
John Curley Show
‘This is improper’: Tom Nelson on WDFW commissioners found to have violated open meetings law
An independent investigation commissioned by Gov. Bob Ferguson found that WDFW commissioners violated the state's Open Public Meetings Act and, in some cases, the Public Records Act.8 days ago
Charlie Harger
Harger: Goodbye, baseball. Rick Rizzs signs off after 41 seasons with the Mariners, and Seattle loses its kindest voice
Rick Rizzs retires Sunday after 41 seasons with the Mariners. The Mariners were eliminated from playoff contention Thursday, and that's what makes this weekend so bittersweet.8 days ago
