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death...
John Curley

Curley: Someone from the other side contacted me, and it changed how I think about death

A profound encounter shifted Curley's view on death after his father's passing. Discover the impact of this experience.
8 months ago
ICE Seattle police policy...
John Curley Show

‘They’re just doing their job?’: Curley questions new policy requiring SPD to document ICE encounters

Seattle police must document ICE encounters, raising concerns about implications for law enforcement and community relations.
8 months ago
child care 'free' child care...
John Curley

Curley: Washington House candidate’s ‘free’ child care plan will end up costing you more

Discover how a WA House candidate's child care proposal may lead to higher expenses for Washington families.
8 months ago
Meta glasses...
John Curley Show

‘Classic case of false advertising’: Attorney sues Meta over AI glasses sharing footage overseas

A lawyer critiques Meta’s AI glasses, highlighting privacy issues and claims of false advertising in a new lawsuit.
8 months ago
Seattle break in west precinct...
John Curley Show

‘They’ve stalled us’: Attorney alleges Seattle delaying records in SPD harassment case

Seattle attorney Sumeer Singla is suing the Seattle Police Department and the City of Seattle, alleging public records violations.
8 months ago
the crud...
Chris Sullivan

Who else has struggled through the crud for months?

Many are suffering from the crud, not COVID-19 or flu. Discover insights and experiences as we navigate this health issue together.
8 months ago
free lunch Ferguson...
John Curley

Curley: Ferguson wants to feed every student in Washington, but there’s no such thing as a free lunch

Governor Ferguson aims to feed all students in WA, but is free lunch truly free? Explore the implications and challenges.
8 months ago
Howard Schultz...
Jake Skorheim and Spike O'Neill Show

‘This is very performative’: Jake and Spike debate if former Starbucks CEO Howard Schultz left WA over ‘millionaire tax’

Explore the debate on Starbucks' Howard Schultz's departure amid Washington's millionaire tax discussions.
8 months ago
sheriff bill pierce county keith swank false 911 claim...
Frank Sumrall

‘I’m not going to accept it’: Pierce County sheriff warns against bill allowing state to remove sheriffs

KIRO host John Curley had Pierce County Sheriff Keith Swank on to discuss Senate Bill 5974, a bill that allows the state to remove elected sheriffs.
8 months ago
supportive housing wa house bill 2266...
Charlie Harger

Harger: WA just voted to put permanent supportive housing in every neighborhood in the state. Your city has no say

House Bill 2266 requires cities across Washington to allow permanent supportive housing in any residential zone. Your neighborhood.
8 months ago
Director of the Seattle Office for Civil Rights, Derrick Wheeler‑Smith (Photo Credit: City of Sea...
Gee Scott and Ursula Reutin Show

‘Native Land Pod’ co-host ‘stunned’ to see Wilson admin ‘mired in nonsense’ after civil rights director placed on leave

Angela Rye reacts to Seattle mayor's surprising decision on civil rights director amid ongoing community discussions.
8 months ago
black ice 15-car mukilteo speedway...
Charlie Harger

Black ice causes 15-car pileup on Mukilteo Speedway in Snohomish County

Black ice on 164th Street S.W. over the Mukilteo Speedway triggered a 15-car pileup in Snohomish County Tuesday morning, closing the road for hours.
8 months ago
millionaires income tax wa...
Jake Skorheim and Spike O'Neill Show

‘They treat us like animals’: Chamber leader says WA’s millionaires income tax is ‘a trick’

Mike Sotelo, president of the Ethnic Chamber of Commerce Coalition is speaking out against the proposed income tax on millionaires in Washington.
8 months ago
‘You're still living good’: Gee pushes back on pension fears in WA millionaires’ tax debate...
Charlie Harger

Harger: Olympia is passing an income tax you can’t vote on. Now a Democratic leader wants to dissolve businesses that fight back

The Washington State legislature is expected to pass a millionaire income tax this week. The bill is written so it cannot go to a public vote through a referendum.
8 months ago
Seattle small business struggling covid...
Gee Scott and Ursula Reutin Show

‘They don’t have a plan B’: Intentionalist survey shows Seattle’s small businesses struggling more than during COVID

A survey reveals Seattle's small businesses face greater financial challenges than during the pandemic. Discover the findings.
8 months ago
CHOP settlement appeal Seattle...
Jake Skorheim and Spike O'Neill Show

Seattle’s $30M CHOP verdict: Breaking down how wrongful death damages are calculated

The $30M CHOP settlement prompted KIRO host Jake Skorheim to investigate the inner workings of how the parties settle on the amount of money to be paid.
8 months ago
Seattle housing homeownership...
Gee Scott and Ursula Reutin Show

Is homeownership only for the wealthy? Seattle buyers now need $182K income

To afford a home in Seattle, the numbers continue to reach historic levels. The income needed to afford a home in Seattle is $182,766.
8 months ago
stegosaurus head pacific science center bellingham...
Jake Skorheim and Spike O'Neill Show

‘It was a deal’: Bellingham native buys Pacific Science Center’s stegosaurus head for thousands

A Bellingham native invests in the Pacific Science Center's stegosaurus head as the dinosaur exhibit faces closure and disrepair.
8 months ago
mammoth dig site wa...
Jake Skorheim and Spike O'Neill Show

Ice age mammoth being unearthed at WA dig site — tours now available

Tickets to witness the unearthing of remains of a prehistoric mammoth at the McBones Coyote Canyon Mammoth Site are now available.
8 months ago
King County Sheriff's Office investigates deadly Burien shooting...
Charlie Harger

WA bill that could remove elected sheriffs clears House on party-line vote

A bill that would give a state board the power to remove an elected sheriff from office cleared the Washington House early Friday morning.
8 months ago
9-year-old boy aurora ave tent bill...
Charlie Harger

Harger: A 9-year-old lived in a tent while his mother smoked fentanyl next to him. WA lawmakers just voted to keep the law exactly as it is

I stood outside a tent a few blocks off Aurora Avenue in North Seattle. Inside was a 9-year-old boy. His mother was a fentanyl addict working as a prostitute on Aurora.
8 months ago
spanish accent glitch wa licensing tiktok...
John Curley Show

‘Pretty egregious conduct’: Attorney says WA DOL knew about massive data breach for 6 years, downplayed severity

Attorney reveals that the DOL knew about a massive data breach for six years, affecting Washington driver's license holders.
8 months ago
e-scooter seattle injuries...
Gee Scott and Ursula Reutin Show

‘Use your head’: Angela Poe-Russell urges helmet use as Seattle e-scooter injuries spike

Angela Poe-Russell urges e-scooter riders in Seattle to prioritize safety and wear helmets to avoid injuries.
8 months ago
Kuwait...
Gee Scott and Ursula Reutin Show

Kuwait principal from WA says she remains calm for her students amid explosions, sirens: ‘We can support each other’

Lisa Dallas emphasizes the importance of calmness during explosions in Kuwait, supporting her students at Global Bilingual Academy.
8 months ago