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Charlie Harger
Feds investigating hundreds of blank WA ballots found near Renton dumpster
Hundreds of Washington mail-in ballots were found next to a dumpster behind a Renton strip mall. Now the feds want answers.4 months ago
John Curley Show
‘An expensive coffin’: Andrea Suarez criticizes Seattle Mayor Katie Wilson’s 1K tiny homes plan
Andrea Suarez criticizes Mayor Wilson's tiny homes plan as a harmful solution for Seattle's homeless crisis.4 months ago
Gee Scott and Ursula Reutin Show
Data centers in Seattle are a ‘no-go’ for Ursula as activists warn of increased utility bills
Activists warn Seattle's data centers could raise utility costs significantly for residents, challenging proposed developments.4 months ago
Charlie Harger
Harger: Washington doubled school spending. Scores collapsed. Now OSPI wants more money.
State Superintendent Reykdal criticizes $80M cuts in education funding amidst rising school expenditures. What’s next for Washington?4 months ago
Gee Scott and Ursula Reutin Show
‘It’s genuinely a failure’: Thurston County sheriff rips state for how it handles violent repeat felons
Thurston County Sheriff Sanders defends high-speed chase of 14-time felon, criticizing state's handling of violent repeat offenders.4 months ago
Charlie Harger
Harger: With harm reduction v. sobriety, King County picked a side. The science says the debate isn’t over
According to King County, harm reduction is the science. Everything else is cruelty dressed up as tough love. The conversation is over. Except the science doesn't actually say that.4 months ago
Jake Skorheim and Spike O'Neill Show
WinCo Foods’ setback fuels ‘food desert’ concerns in North Seattle
WinCo Foods' plan to move into North Seattle has been stalled after a hearing examiner overturned the city’s environmental approval.4 months ago
Jake Skorheim and Spike O'Neill Show
‘Toot in the wind’: Jake and Spike criticize Seattle City Attorney Erika Evans’ KIRO interview
KIRO hosts Jake Skorheim and Spike O'Neill voiced their displeasure in Seattle City Attorney Erika Evans' interview with "The Gee and Ursula Show."4 months ago
Gee Scott and Ursula Reutin Show
‘It’s just a false narrative’: Seattle City Attorney denies claims of city’s lenient crime reputation
"There's this narrative that in Seattle, they just let everybody get away with crime," Gee said. "It's incorrect," Evans replied. " I think it's just a false narrative."4 months ago
Charlie Harger
Harger: Seattle’s Clean City report is out. 661,000 needles. Purple bags for encampments. Gas money for RVs. Progress.
Seattle released its Clean City report this week. 661,000 sharps. Needles, syringes, lancets. Collected from Seattle streets in a single year.4 months ago
John Curley
Curley: Blaming political parties for extreme crimes is as absurd as blaming them for Godzilla
So a guy came into the country illegally, kills somebody, and then who do they mention? Obama. This happens all the time, and it's so basic. It's so lazy. I'll do it for you.4 months ago
Jake Skorheim and Spike O'Neill Show
Why is WA always more expensive? Jake challenges DelBene on prices throughout the state
KIRO host Jake Skorheim and WA Rep. Suzan DelBene spar over the state's increasingly high costs and what is causing them.4 months ago
John Curley Show
‘Why wouldn’t I go to Idaho?’ Lake Stevens mayor steps down, citing frustrations with WA
Lake Stevens Mayor Brett Gailey announced earlier this week, after a city council meeting, that he is resigning from elected office.4 months ago
Luke Duecy
The Spin: How Seattle airport spokesperson Perry Cooper turned tough questions into a win with Gee, Ursula
Discover how Perry Cooper turned tough questions into wins for Seattle-Tacoma International Airport in the latest analysis from "The Spin."4 months ago
Gee Scott and Ursula Reutin Show
‘This decision is out of my hands’: SPD Chief weighs in on Katie Wilson restricting police surveillance cameras ahead of FIFA World Cup
SPD Chief Shon Barnes discusses the decision that SPD will not tap into CCTV cameras to monitor the hundreds of thousands of soccer fans expected to travel to the city during this summer’s World Cup.4 months ago
Charlie Harger
Harger: The Tokyo subway costs 80 cents a ride. Sound Transit costs up to $47. And they still can’t get to Ballard
In Tokyo, it costs eighty cents to move a rider across one of the most efficient transit networks on the planet. In Seattle, it's a lot more.4 months ago
John Curley Show
Newly released video captures heroic passengers stopping Seattle bus after driver collapses
Newly released video shows the passengers banding together to stop a bus after the driver suffered a medical emergency and lost consciousness while driving.4 months ago
Jake Skorheim and Spike O'Neill Show
‘These are life choices’: Rising living costs force seniors to find roommates, avoid loneliness
Jake and Spike discuss the rising number of seniors being priced out as they navigate retirement, and why more seniors have sought roommates to cover costs.4 months ago
John Curley Show
Tacoma’s new police chief sends message on enforcing drug laws, chop shops, public safety
Tacoma swore in a new chief of police after a unanimous vote by the city council, and, according to KIRO host John Curley, she has already hit the ground running.4 months ago
Jake Skorheim and Spike O'Neill Show
‘I’d bury it in the backyard’: Jake details fool-proof plan as toilet paper shortage concerns rise
After a man allegedly burned down a 1.2 million square foot warehouse filled with toilet paper, the western U.S. now faces a toilet paper shortage.4 months ago
Gee Scott and Ursula Reutin Show
Gee and Ursula ask, ‘What does the American Dream mean today?’
A new report from Northwest Mutual prompted KIRO hosts Gee Scott and Ursula Reutin to rethink what the American Dream is today.4 months ago
John Curley
Curley: Melania Trump’s speech revives a long history of First Ladies going rogue
The media loves stories when the First Lady goes against the president, or at least seems to have a voice of her own.4 months ago
Luke Duecy
The Spin: Skykomish School Board fires teacher charged with grooming, raping student over 2 years
The Skykomish School Board terminated a teacher charged with raping a student as criminal proceedings and administrative fallout continue to unfold.5 months ago
