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Jake Skorheim and Spike O'Neill Show
‘It took my entire team out of commission’: Tacoma animal control officer describes rescuing 61 cats from sailboat
Rescuing 61 cats from a sailboat anchored off Tacoma's Owen Beach shut down the city's entire animal control operation for days.5 days ago
Gee Scott and Ursula Reutin Show
‘We can’t become callous’: KIRO hosts debate what a startup’s departure to Texas says about Seattle’s business climate
Another Seattle-area tech startup is heading to Texas, and Ursula Reutin and Angela Poe Russell say the region can't afford to shrug it off.6 days ago
John Curley Show
‘They’re out to eat our lunch’: Tech investor Charles Fitzgerald says Seattle is drifting while Cleveland hustles for its future
Seattle tech veteran and angel investor Charles Fitzgerald went to Cleveland and came back with a warning.6 days ago
Gee Scott and Ursula Reutin Show
‘She does not have a better window’: Seattle Councilmember Bob Kettle clashes with Mayor Wilson over Bite of Seattle response
Seattle City Councilmember Bob Kettle said Seattle Mayor Katie Wilson does not have a better read on public safety than the council.6 days ago
Frank Lenzi
KIRO Newsradio wins 2026 National Edward R. Murrow Award for Breaking News Coverage
KIRO Newsradio 97.3 FM has won a 2026 National Edward R. Murrow Award for breaking news coverage of its reporting on the Seattle ICE protests that turned violent.6 days ago
Gee Scott and Ursula Reutin Show
‘They were very aware’: Phoebe Gates’ startup faces federal fraud questions over cookie stuffing scheme
Messages reveal Phoebe Gates' knowledge of improper commission practices at their shopping company for months. She now could face up to 20 years in prison.6 days ago
Charlie Harger
Harger: SPD described a Georgetown stabbing suspect down to his jacket. For the Bite of Seattle shooters? Nothing.
Here's what SPD has released about the shooters who opened fire into a crowd at the Bite of Seattle on July 26, killing two bystanders: nothing.6 days ago
Jake Skorheim and Spike O'Neill Show
‘Is she just assuming everybody’s an idiot?’ Jake says Seattle’s rental junk fee ban will just raise everybody’s rent
While the Seattle City Council voted unanimously to ban add-on rental junk fees, KIRO host Jake Skorheim said the legislation will raise rent.6 days ago
Gee Scott and Ursula Reutin Show
‘Of course there is’: Former King County sheriff says it’s obvious a Bite of Seattle shooting suspect remains at large
Sue Rahr said it doesn't take a news conference to connect the dots on whether a third suspect in the Bite of Seattle shooting is still out there.6 days ago
Jake Skorheim and Spike O'Neill Show
‘They think she’s bad at her job’: Jake and Spike analyze recall charges filed against Seattle Mayor Katie Wilson
Recall charges have been filed against Seattle Mayor Katie Wilson, King County Elections confirmed to KIRO Newsradio.7 days ago
Gee Scott and Ursula Reutin Show
‘Where is that money going?’: Ursula questions Seattle’s homeless spending as city eyes new RV parking rules
KIRO hosts Gee and Ursula both support tougher RV parking rules but are questioning where the city's homeless spending is actually going.7 days ago
John Curley Show
‘What actually happened?’ WA Policy Center investigates Seattle diversion program, says numbers don’t match up
The Washington Policy Center is challenging the data behind Seattle's LEAD diversion program, saying the numbers don't hold up.7 days ago
Gee Scott and Ursula Reutin Show
‘We’re not doing that’: Gee backs Seattle’s ban on rental junk fees, blasts pet rent charges
The Seattle City Council unanimously voted Tuesday to ban a group of add-on rental fees that tenants said have quietly inflated the cost of housing for years.7 days ago
Jake Skorheim and Spike O'Neill Show
‘A jaw-dropping number’: Jake, Spike dig into why new study ranked WA dead last in safety
Discover why Washington ranked last in safety in a recent study by WalletHub. Explore the implications for residents and beyond.7 days ago
John Curley Show
‘The story’s done’: Curley rips media fixation on Bite of Seattle communication delay
John Curley says the media's weeks-long focus on the roughly five-hour communication delay has run its course, and the story should remain focused on victims.7 days ago
John Curley Show
‘Why this group?’: Curley brands Seattle’s $300K trans funding plan as ‘pity,’ Spike pushes back
John Curley and Spike O'Neill clash over Seattle approving $300K in funding for LGBTQIA+ organizations supporting trans and queer communities.7 days ago
John Curley Show
‘They all happen to be Republican’: Curley not surprised WA ranked 38th best state to start a business
KIRO host John Curley wasn't surprised to find out Washington was ranked near the bottom on WalletHub's list of best states to start a business.7 days ago
Jake Skorheim and Spike O'Neill Show
‘Who cares what race somebody is if they’re shooting people?’: Jake questions SPD’s refusal to describe Bite of Seattle suspect
Interim Seattle Police Chief Andre Sayles did not give a clear description of what may be a third gunman in the Bite of Seattle shooting.8 days ago
Gee Scott and Ursula Reutin Show
‘Roll my eyes’: Gee’s not a fan of Jimothy landing his own Lego figure
KIRO host Gee Scott expresses discontent over Jimothy's Lego fame in Seattle. What does this mean for the beloved raccoon?8 days ago
Gee Scott and Ursula Reutin Show
‘I can’t say yes or no’: Interim SPD chief backtracks on third Bite of Seattle shooting suspect
Interim Seattle Police Chief Andre Sayles was unable to confirm or deny a third suspect in the Bite of Seattle shooting.8 days ago
Gee Scott and Ursula Reutin Show
‘What does DEI have to do with clearing brush?’: Gee, Ursula blast holdup of $15M in Spokane wildfire funds
Federal grants meant to help protect the Spokane area from wildfires were held up for months over a dispute involving DEI and immigration rules.8 days ago
John Curley Show
Curley calls WNBA’s inclusivity rhetoric ‘garbage’ after ex-NBA stars test eligibility rules
Curley labels WNBA's inclusivity rhetoric as 'garbage' after NBA stars challenge eligibility rules for transgender athletes.8 days ago
Jake Skorheim and Spike O'Neill Show
‘The island of misfit toys’: Jake, Spike debate Seahawks’ interest in new cornerback despite kidnapping charges
Jake and Spike debate the Seattle Seahawks hosting cornerback Terrion Arnold despite serious kidnapping charges ahead of his arraignment hearing.8 days ago
