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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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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