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Gee Scott and Ursula Reutin Show

‘We all have to do better’: SPD Chief Barnes addresses youth violence after fatal Rainier Beach shooting

A 16-year-old suspect has been arrested in the fatal Rainier Beach shootings of two high school students after surveillance cameras helped identify the suspect.
4 months ago
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Jake Skorheim and Spike O'Neill Show

‘People are freaked out’: WA Policy Center director details unintended consequences of workers bill of rights

Explore the impact of WA's new workers bill of rights and insights from the Policy Center director on its unintended effects.
4 months ago
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Jake Skorheim and Spike O'Neill Show

‘We’re just trying to save the city money’: Jake has a ‘pie-in-the-sky idea’ to reduce Seattle’s homelessness

Explore Jake's visionary plan to cut costs and enhance shelter options for Seattle's homeless ahead of the World Cup.
4 months ago
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John Curley Show

‘I got my hand on the steering wheel, the other trying to get the driver back to life’: Passenger stops King County bus after driver collapses

A King County bus passenger intervenes after driver collapses, preventing further chaos during a severe incident in Seattle.
4 months ago
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Gee Scott and Ursula Reutin Show

‘Big impact on new WA registrations’: Elections director warns SAVE America Act could lower voter turnout

Trump's SAVE Act requires citizenship proof, risking reduced voter participation in upcoming elections.
4 months ago
Seattle is Dying...
John Curley Show

‘I didn’t realize forces would line up to push me down’: ‘Seattle is Dying’ journalist reflects 7 years later

Explore KOMO News' Eric Johnson's insights seven years post Seattle is Dying and its impact on the city’s future.
4 months ago
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Charlie Harger

Harger: Seattle’s RapidRide J Line is spending $156M on Eastlake Avenue. Buses won’t get priority lanes. Bike lanes will.

Explore the $156M investment in Eastlake Avenue for Seattle's RapidRide J Line and its impact on the community.
4 months ago
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John Curley Show

‘I noticed some things that didn’t make sense’: National Review reporter details local Somali-run daycare probe

Explore the scrutiny faced by Somali-run daycare centers in Washington amid allegations of fraud and misconduct.
5 months ago
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Charlie Harger

Harger: A Spokane jury said 46 years. Washington’s clemency board just decided 30 was close enough. Now it’s on Ferguson’s desk.

Spokane jury gave 46 years; board ruled 30 is enough. Now it awaits Ferguson's decision.
5 months ago
Seattle Center...
Jake Skorheim and Spike O'Neill Show

‘How can you ask people for $1.5 billion?’: Jake says city must address safety before new Seattle Center

Jake Skorheim emphasizes the need for safety improvements before a new Seattle Center bond proposal.
5 months ago
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Charlie Harger

Harger: Seattle’s homeless crisis isn’t one problem. It’s three. And we’ve been spending billions pretending otherwise.

Explore the multifaceted aspects of Seattle's homeless crisis through listener insights and community discussions.
5 months ago
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John Curley Show

‘Why would you stay here?’: Seattle contractor leaving after 30+ years cites taxes, homelessness, break-ins

A prominent Seattle contractor exits the industry, citing taxes, homelessness, and break-ins as key factors affecting his decision.
5 months ago
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Gee Scott and Ursula Reutin Show

‘It’s not their fault’: Seattle’s affordability crisis is behind Blazing Bagels’ closure, Gee says

The shutdown of Blazing Bagels reveals the harsh economic reality facing Seattle, as noted by KIRO host Gee Scott.
5 months ago
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Charlie Harger

Harger: Seattle Mayor Katie Wilson keeps making big announcements and leaving before the questions start

Seattle Mayor Katie Wilson has been busy. Big speeches. Big announcements. Big initiatives. She's two months into leading Seattle and moving fast.
5 months ago
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Jake Skorheim and Spike O'Neill Show

‘We’ve made ourselves an outlier’: Downtown Seattle Association says business taxes are pushing out employers

Jon Scholes urges reduced taxes for Seattle businesses to retain employers and boost the local economy.
5 months ago
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Gee Scott and Ursula Reutin Show

‘Inventory is one of the biggest problems’: Gee backs idea to turn empty Seattle office building into apartments

KIRO host Gee Scott supports plans to convert the historic Liggett Building into apartments in downtown Seattle.
5 months ago
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John Curley

Curley: Someone from the other side contacted me, and it changed how I think about death

A profound encounter shifted Curley's view on death after his father's passing. Discover the impact of this experience.
5 months ago
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John Curley Show

‘They’re just doing their job?’: Curley questions new policy requiring SPD to document ICE encounters

Seattle police must document ICE encounters, raising concerns about implications for law enforcement and community relations.
5 months ago
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John Curley

Curley: Washington House candidate’s ‘free’ child care plan will end up costing you more

Discover how a WA House candidate's child care proposal may lead to higher expenses for Washington families.
5 months ago
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John Curley Show

‘Classic case of false advertising’: Attorney sues Meta over AI glasses sharing footage overseas

A lawyer critiques Meta’s AI glasses, highlighting privacy issues and claims of false advertising in a new lawsuit.
5 months ago
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John Curley Show

‘They’ve stalled us’: Attorney alleges Seattle delaying records in SPD harassment case

Seattle attorney Sumeer Singla is suing the Seattle Police Department and the City of Seattle, alleging public records violations.
5 months ago
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Chris Sullivan

Who else has struggled through the crud for months?

Many are suffering from the crud, not COVID-19 or flu. Discover insights and experiences as we navigate this health issue together.
5 months ago
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John Curley

Curley: Ferguson wants to feed every student in Washington, but there’s no such thing as a free lunch

Governor Ferguson aims to feed all students in WA, but is free lunch truly free? Explore the implications and challenges.
5 months ago
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Jake Skorheim and Spike O'Neill Show

‘This is very performative’: Jake and Spike debate if former Starbucks CEO Howard Schultz left WA over ‘millionaire tax’

Explore the debate on Starbucks' Howard Schultz's departure amid Washington's millionaire tax discussions.
5 months ago