KIRO Newsradio: Seattle News & Analysis

Jake Skorheim and Spike O'Neill Show

‘We’ve sued them twice’: WA Policy Center forces ecology department to release climate data

The Washington Policy Center has sued the ecology department twice for climate data, aiming for transparency on key environmental issues.

4 months ago

Gee Scott and Ursula Reutin Show

‘A waste of taxpayers’ money’: West Seattle artist says city overspends on annual $4M graffiti clean up

West Seattle artist argues the city overspends on graffiti cleanup, raising concerns over taxpayers' money and artistic expression.

4 months ago

John Curley Show

‘Young people need to have a voice’: WA high schooler makes the case for 16-year-old voters

Washington high schooler argues for 16-year-olds as voters, highlighting their perspectives and engagement in democracy.

4 months ago

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Spike O'Neill

Spike: The Seattle Public Library is trying to save lives, not teach kids how to use drug paraphernalia

A recent social media "report" claimed the Seattle Public Library is holding classes on how to properly use drug paraphernalia to anyone, including children. 

4 months ago

Jake Skorheim

Jake: ‘Down With the Sickness’ at a T-ball game? This dad has had enough of walk-up music for six-year-olds

Look, I know walk-up music is great in the big leagues. It pumps up the crowd, it’s part of the show, I get it. But we’ve always understood that some pro-sports culture doesn’t belong in kids’ games.

4 months ago

Charlie Harger

Harger: Iran fired on three US destroyers. The US struck targets there. Trump called our strikes a ‘love tap.’ CNN led with the hantavirus

Despite the U.S. striking Iranian military facilities during what is supposedly a ceasefire, the lead story on CNN was about the hantavirus on a cruise ship.

4 months ago

John Curley Show

‘It is shocking to me the state is still deflecting’: Center Square reporter keeps pressure on DCYF

Carleen Johnson is keeping pressure on the Washington State Department of Children, Youth, and Families (DCYF) on multiple fronts.

4 months ago

Gee Scott and Ursula Reutin Show

‘Some sacrifices you have to make’: Gee chooses World Cup over son’s wedding day

As the World Cup in Seattle is just around the corner, KIRO Newsradio host Gee Scott had some exciting news to share.

4 months ago

Charlie Harger

Seattle gas prices hit $5.94 as WA nears $6 a gallon

How much is gas in Seattle right now? Brace yourself: $5.94 a gallon for regular, according to GasBuddy. That's a new record.

4 months ago

Ursula Reutin

Ask Ursula: How to get the Mother’s Day you actually want without feeling guilty

For today’s Ask Ursula, I'm going to give advice on some common Mother’s Day dilemmas.

4 months ago

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Charlie Harger

Harger: King County Assessor John Arthur Wilson is accused of stalking his ex. He wears an ankle monitor to work. He still won’t resign

As of today, John Arthur Wilson walks into his government office each morning wearing a court-ordered GPS ankle monitor. A Seattle judge lost confidence that he would obey the law.

4 months ago

John Curley Show

Joe Kent breaks silence on Iran War resignation: ‘We’ve painted ourselves into a corner’

Nearly two months after Joe Kent resigned as director of the National Counterterrorism Center, he shared his side of what led to this decision.

5 months ago

John Curley Show

‘I don’t know why he did that’: Former AG questions solicitor general’s role in shielding millionaires’ tax from voters

After the Washington Supreme Court blocked a referendum on the millionaires' tax, former AG McKenna questioned the solicitor general's role.

5 months ago

John Curley Show

‘Waste the money somewhere else’: Curley sounds alarm on federal ‘kill switch’ law that would let your car decide if you’re fit to drive

Curley relies on inefficiency to halt the mandatory kill switch in cars starting 2027. Explore the implications for vehicle safety.

5 months ago

Manda Factor

How much is Seattle spending on the 2026 World Cup? Nearly $32 million and counting

Seattle is moving to accept more than $18 million in grant funding and contributions to support the city's preparations for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

5 months ago

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Jake Skorheim

Jake: Uh oh! World Cup hotel bookings a ‘non-event?’

I’m a massive soccer fan, and I’m excited to watch the World Cup, but something I heard recently has me worried, and an article I read justified my concerns.

5 months ago

Charlie Harger

Harger: A 15-year-old girl followed a homeless stranger into the woods because she didn’t want to be rude. Seattle taught her that

A 35-year-old man rode up on a bicycle to a 15-year-old girl waiting for her bus to school. He told her to walk into the woods next to the bus stop. She refused. Then he gave her a command.