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Jason Sutich
KIRO host ‘thrilled’ about WA high school awarding varsity letters to trade students
Explore why trade skills are vital and how Snohomish students' commitment outshines AI capabilities in skilled trades.7 months ago
John Curley Show
‘DCYF is a dumpster fire’: WA rep. finds unaccounted funds, but no smoking gun — yet
WA officials probe potential fraud in child care funds amid rising concerns from Minnesota's government programs.7 months ago
Gee Scott and Ursula Reutin Show
‘We’ve been doing nothing for years’: Gee blames ‘broken system’ after Wilson delays Ballard sweep
Seattle's Mayor postpones Ballard camp removal for further evaluation. What this means for the city's approach to homelessness.7 months ago
Gee Scott and Ursula Reutin Show
Who should raise the 12th Man flag ahead of first divisional round playoff game since 2019?
Ahead of the first Seahawks divisional round playoff game since 2019, who should raise the 12th Man flag atop the Space Needle?7 months ago
Jake Skorheim and Spike O'Neill Show
‘Is this babygate?’: Spike questions motives behind Seattle mayor’s unreported childcare funds
Katie Wilson faces fines related to childcare payments during her campaign. Explore the implications for her mayorship.7 months ago
John Curley Show
‘Bizarre’: Curley warns Katie Wilson’s office vacancy tax could backfire
Mayor Katie Wilson proposed a solution to Seattle's high office vacancy rate — taxing the empty commercial space to incentivize owners to fill it.7 months ago
John Curley Show
Cliff Mass: National Weather Service ‘not as good as it used to be’
Cliff Mass argues the National Weather Service's forecasts are lacking, sparking debate on social media after a recent windstorm warning.7 months ago
Charlie Harger
Harger: The tents stay as Seattle Mayor Katie Wilson pauses encampment sweep in Ballard
Crews were supposed to be in Ballard this morning to clear a homeless encampment near the Burke-Gilman Trail, but the removal is off. Indefinitely postponed.7 months ago
Gee Scott and Ursula Reutin Show
Gee backs millionaire tax: ‘Only way to fix the system is if people at the top are impacted’
Explore the heated discussion around WA's income tax proposal and its implications for residents and millionaires alike.7 months ago
Charlie Harger
15 arrests and no consequences: WA’s revolving door on property crime
According to Thurston County Sheriff Derek Sanders, the suspect has been booked into the Thurston County jail 15 times — including this one.7 months ago
John Curley Show
John Curley returns to KIRO Newsradio with a new face
KIRO host John Curley returned to work Monday after a brief absence last week — this time with a new face.7 months ago
Jason Sutich
Six puppies saved from suspected fentanyl overdose in Gold Bar
Six puppies were saved from a suspected fentanyl overdose in Gold Bar on Sunday by Sky Valley Fire (SFV) crews.7 months ago
Charlie Harger
Bodycam video shows man accused of attacking WSP lieutenant, stealing cruiser on I-5 in Seattle
Newly released bodycam video shows WSP troopers trying to coax a man off I-5 on Christmas Day before he stole a lieutenant's patrol SUV and sped away.7 months ago
Jake Skorheim and Spike O'Neill Show
‘It’s only poison when abused’: Spike defends Dr. Oz’s alcohol comments amid criticism
In response to Dr. Mehmet Oz calling alcohol a "social lubricant," many critics pushed back on Oz's claims, stating that alcohol is an "addictive carcinogen."7 months ago
Charlie Harger
‘No regime lasts forever’: What the Berlin Wall taught Harger about Iran
I keep two chunks of concrete in a box on a shelf in my home. Gray, rough., and about the size of a golf ball. They look unremarkable, but they're anything but.7 months ago
Jake Skorheim and Spike O'Neill Show
‘It’s only getting worse’: UW professor reveals alarming teen phone use at school
A study by the University of Washington revealed that children across America are using their phones in school at alarming rates, with 25% of students spending a quarter of their school day on a cell phone.7 months ago
Jake Skorheim and Spike O'Neill Show
‘You’re geared to lose’: Spike on why sports gambling is destroying young men
Explore how the booming sports gambling industry affects youth in America and what it means for the future.7 months ago
Gee Scott and Ursula Reutin Show
‘I am here to serve you’: New Seattle City Council president vows to focus on basics of government
New Seattle City Council president Joy Hollingsworth prioritizes core government functions after recent council changes.7 months ago
Gee Scott and Ursula Reutin Show
‘It would be unfair’: Gee, Ursula support girls’ sports initiative
Two citizen-driven initiatives in WA have cleared a major hurdle by filing enough signatures to move forward and potentially head to the ballot later this year.7 months ago
John Curley Show
‘A lot of this is terrific’: KIRO hosts applaud RFK Jr.’s inverted food pyramid
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. released new dietary guidelines Wednesday, flipping the old food pyramid upside down and prioritizing meat and dairy products.7 months ago
Jake Skorheim and Spike O'Neill Show
‘You have almost a 60% chance of failing’: Jake on WA’s poor business survival ranking
A new study found that WA is dead last in the country for its business survival rate, concluding that nearly 60% of businesses fail in their first five years.7 months ago
Gee Scott and Ursula Reutin Show
Thurston County sheriff tells drivers how to handle ICE stops
Stay informed with the Thurston County sheriff’s essential tips for drivers during ICE encounters.7 months ago
Gee Scott and Ursula Reutin Show
‘That’s what inflames me’: Former King County sheriff blasts Trump’s leadership over fatal ICE shooting
A former Washington sheriff condemns Trump following the fatal ICE shooting of a woman in Minneapolis.7 months ago
