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John Curley Show
Curley questions anti-police protests after Othello Station officer-involved shooting
After an officer-involved shooting in South Seattle that killed a suspect who pointed a gun at officers, anti-police activists began to protest around Seattle.8 months ago
Charlie Harger
Harger: WA’s ‘criminal support system’ keeps releasing the same violent teens
Sanders called it a criminal support system. When you support the wrong people at the expense of victims and safety, the results are predictable. We're seeing them.8 months ago
Jake Skorheim and Spike O'Neill Show
‘Abused by a small percentage’: Spike frustrated as Tacoma reconsiders renters’ bill of rights
Tacoma's reconsideration of the renters' bill of rights raises concerns for tenants facing rent increases and housing instability.8 months ago
Jake Skorheim and Spike O'Neill Show
‘Weeks of billable work’: Jake differs with Spike on Seattle’s 10th-worst commute ranking
A recent report ranked Seattle's I-90 and I-405 interchange as the 10th-worst commute in the country, with an average of 74 hours stuck in traffic each year.8 months ago
Gee Scott and Ursula Reutin Show
‘Where do you cut?’: Gee and Ursula weigh possible layoffs after Ferguson rules out new taxes for deficit
WA's budget shortfall prompts KIRO hosts to weigh layoffs after gov. Ferguson rules out new taxes in upcoming proposal.8 months ago
Jake Skorheim and Spike O'Neill Show
‘Morally bankrupt?’: Jake shocked by Spike’s view on companies fleeing WA amid new tax proposal
Explore the surprising support for the WA tax proposal from a KIRO host's co-host in this detailed analysis.8 months ago
Charlie Harger
Harger on the WA budget crisis: Will Gov. Ferguson keep his no-tax promise this time?
With a multi-billion dollar shortfall looming, the 2025 legislative session is shaping up to be a showdown over taxes and spending.8 months ago
Charlie Harger
‘Godzilla atmospheric river’ targets Seattle area with major flooding and landslide threats
The "Godzilla atmospheric river" system, as meteorologist Cliff Mass calls it, may bring major flooding, landslide dangers, and a month's worth of rain compressed into just days, with the worst conditions arriving Tuesday.8 months ago
John Curley Show
Cliff Mass dismisses lawsuit linking Big Oil to rising WA insurance costs as ‘total nonsense’
Cliff Mass dismisses the climate lawsuit against fossil fuel firms on The John Curley Show, calling it total nonsense.8 months ago
Charlie Harger
Seattle council president praises Wilson’s homeless plan, but warns city could ‘go backwards’
Council President Sara Nelson praises Wilson's efforts on homelessness while cautioning about potential setbacks in Seattle.8 months ago
Seattle's Morning News
Why now? Former attorney general reveals timing behind Costco’s tariff lawsuit
Discover insights on Costco's lawsuit against tariffs and the implications for businesses and consumers in this detailed analysis.8 months ago
Charlie Harger
Harger: WA ignored its own plastic bag ban study. Now fees are increasing anyway
When Washington commissioned a study on its plastic bag ban and the science came back with inconvenient results, officials decided to disregard their own research.8 months ago
MyNorthwest Staff
AI teddy bear back for sale after researchers found it can give explicit advise regarding sex, weapons
Sales of a plush toy powered by AI were suspended after researchers found that the AI functions were not ready to safely interact with kids.8 months ago
MyNorthwest Staff
‘Are you counting Friday?’ Gee questions how honest work-from-home employees are
On a recent episode of "The Gee and Ursula Show" on KIRO Newsradio, Gee questioned whether remote workers are as honest about their hours as employers think they are.8 months ago
Charlie Harger
Harger: We’re in the way now as the personal shopping boom reshapes grocery stores
Their personal shopping service is clearly popular. The ratio of regular customers to personal shoppers felt about even. Maybe the shoppers even outnumbered us.8 months ago
Charlie Harger
Gary Ridgway near death: Green River Killer who claimed 75-80 victims dying in WA prison
Gary Ridgway, the Green River Killer and one of America's most prolific convicted serial killers, is receiving end-of-life care in a Washington state prison, according to five sources with knowledge of his condition who spoke to KIRO Newsradio in recent days.8 months ago
Jake Skorheim and Spike O'Neill Show
‘Solid advice’: Spike agrees with limiting gifts to ages 3-18 as 2 WA cities hit top spending list
Kirkland and Bellevue rank in top 10 U.S. cities for holiday spending, according to WalletHub and SeattleRed's recent report.8 months ago
Seattle's Morning News
‘That is what makes it dry’: KIRO listener reveals classic Thanksgiving turkey failure fix
Ahead of Thanksgiving holiday festivities, "Seattle's Morning News" asked its listeners: What Thanksgiving food item is the best or worst?8 months ago
Frank Sumrall
Least favorite Thanksgiving foods: ‘Turkey is just for display,’ Gee Scott says
"You're better off getting a fake turkey and putting it on your table just to post it for the gram," Gee Scott said on The Gee and Ursula Show.8 months ago
John Curley Show
‘A childish view of how money works’: John Curley slams Katie Wilson’s ‘tax the rich’ proposal
John Curley warns that Katie Wilson's proposal may drive wealthy residents away from Seattle, impacting the city's economy.8 months ago
Seattle's Morning News
‘Super encouraging’: King County prosecutor reveals promising gun violence statistics
Each quarter, King County releases its shots-fired report, which recently revealed a positive trend for gun violence in the third quarter.8 months ago
Charlie Harger
Harger: Seattle families confront addiction ahead of Thanksgiving
Tomorrow is Thanksgiving. All around Seattle, families will gather around tables. But for too many of those families, there will be an empty seat.8 months ago
Charlie Harger
Seattle weather calms for Thanksgiving travelers, but cold patterns may loom
Travelers heading over the mountains for Thanksgiving can breathe a sigh of relief as the worst of this week's weather moves out, but meteorologist Scott Sistek warns that colder conditions could arrive by early December.8 months ago