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John Curley Show

‘Not the hill to die on’: Rep. Walsh faults Teachers Union for opposing transgender sports initiative

An initiative could come before lawmakers in Olympia next year, including a measure that would block transgender girls from competing in girls' sports.
8 months ago
ordinary heroes flood washington...
Charlie Harger

Harger: Amidst a dark week for WA, we saw the light of ordinary heroes

Dozens and dozens of local residents showed up. The same scene in Ferndale. It happened across Skagit and Whatcom counties. All across Western Washington.
9 months ago
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Julia Dallas

‘Nobody can get out’: KIRO Newsradio listeners share firsthand accounts of navigating historic floods

KIRO Newsradio listeners recount their eerie experiences amid near-record flooding caused by a powerful atmospheric river.
9 months ago
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Charlie Harger

Harger: Washington’s floods don’t care about your politics

Governor Ferguson declared a statewide emergency yesterday. And you know what I'm seeing online? People attacking him. Viciously.
9 months ago
Sound Transit budget deficit delays...
John Curley Show

‘You’re not early, you’re 8 months late’: KIRO traffic reporter sounds off on Sound Transit’s timeline

After the unveiling of the Federal Way light rail station, Sound Transit announced the Bellevue-to-Seattle train across I-90 is in its final phase of testing.
9 months ago
WA worst driving habits...
John Curley

‘It’s just nutty’: Curley unloads on WA’s worst-in-nation driving habits

WA ranks among the bottom five states for driver quality nationwide, according to a Best and Worst Drivers Report and logs 44.9 incidents per 1,000 drivers.
9 months ago
Holiday Magic treehouse foster kids...
Charlie Harger

‘Thrive, not just survive’: Foster dad shares how Treehouse changed his son’s life

After getting licensed through a foster care organization, the couple received their infant son. They then went to Treehouse for clothing and other support.
9 months ago
Seattle frugal city ranking...
Gee Scott and Ursula Reutin Show

‘It tracks’: Gee and Ursula not surprised by Seattle’s #1 frugal ranking

A survey recently found that 83% of Americans consider themselves frugal, and Seattle was ranked No. 1 as the most frugal city in the country.
9 months ago
Treehouse...
Seattle's Morning News

‘Making the holidays brighter’: Treehouse CEO shares why one gift can change everything for foster kids

Discover how Treehouse brings Christmas joy to foster kids through a special gift initiative, ensuring no child is left behind.
9 months ago
Seattle little league permit fees...
Jake Skorheim and Spike O'Neill Show

‘These kids are now suffering’: Jake calls out Seattle Parks for neglected Little League fields

A Seattle Little League vice president, Ted Foster, spoke out about high permit fees the league has to pay, which make up more than 60% of its operating budget
9 months ago
Holiday Magic...
Charlie Harger

Harger: Supporting foster kids this Christmas through Treehouse

Tomorrow is our annual fundraiser for Treehouse, an organization that supports foster kids across Washington.
9 months ago
atmospheric river...
Charlie Harger

Mass: Atmospheric river to bring 10-15 inches of rain, major flooding to Western Washington Tuesday-Wednesday

Western Washington residents woke up Monday to their final hours of dry weather before a powerful atmospheric river unleashes 10-15 inches of rain.
9 months ago
groceries in western WA...
Charlie Harger

New ratings reveal huge price gaps: Where to save the most on groceries in western WA

Discover tips for saving on groceries in western WA and make your shopping experience in the Puget Sound area more affordable.
9 months ago
anti-police protests othello shooting...
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.
9 months ago
criminal support system wa...
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.
9 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.
9 months ago
thanksgiving travel millions traffic Seattle...
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.
9 months ago
WA retail crime funding theft...
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.
9 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.
9 months ago
millionaires tax bill wa ferguson...
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.
9 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.
9 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.
9 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.
9 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.
9 months ago