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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
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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
PNW housing...
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
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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
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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
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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
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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
atmospheric river godzilla seattle...
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
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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
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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
Costco...
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
plastic bag ban washington...
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
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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
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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
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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
Gary Ridgway prepares to leave the courtroom where he was sentenced in King County Washington Super...
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
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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
Thanksgiving dinner...
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
thanksgiving turkey...
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
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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
gun violence king county...
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
thanksgiving addiction...
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
thanksgiving seattle weather...
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
WA workers lawsuit 2nd multiple jobs...
Gee Scott and Ursula Reutin Show

‘I think this is really case-by-case’: Gee and Ursula weigh in on employers restricting second jobs

Explore Ursula's approach to tackle lawsuits against major WA companies like Costco and Amazon over job restrictions.
8 months ago