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ICE detains u.s. citizens...
Jason Sutich

As ICE ramps up Seattle operations, John Curley warns against blocking their efforts

John Curley is warning of the consequences of hindering ICE efforts in Seattle.
12 months ago
education -- washington...
Charlie Harger

Harger: We pump an extra $8.5B into education yearly and scores keep dropping

Despite increased funding, back-to-school results show no improvement in educational performance.
12 months ago
keith swank pierce county sheriff social media...
Frank Sumrall

‘He’s an embarrassment’: Gee Scott slams Pierce County Sheriff Swank over social media presence

Pierce County Sheriff Keith Swank took to X to clarify the social media policy of the sheriff's office after he posted a controversial question on his account.
12 months ago
free speech religious gathering seattle...
Charlie Harger

Harger: Seattle religious gathering shows free speech survives when it’s loud, messy, and nonviolent

This is free speech in action: A religious gathering met with counter protesters in one noisy, nonviolent package.
12 months ago
cracker barrel rebrand jake and spike...
Jake Skorheim and Spike O'Neill Show

‘So arrogant’: Jake and Spike blast Cracker Barrel’s $700M rebrand attempts

Earlier this week, Cracker Barrel abandoned its plans to rebrand and scrapped its new logo in favor of keeping the "Old Timer" logo in place.
12 months ago
washington state fair puyallup fair...
Charlie Harger

Harger: A local’s brutally honest guide to the Puyallup Fair (Washington State Fair)

The Washington State Fair opens today, and I'm about to share some potentially divisive Puyallup Fair hot takes that might get me banned from the scone line.
12 months ago
Illegal immigration america...
Charlie Harger

Harger: If you overstayed your visa in China, you’d disappear. That’s why America must be different

Immigration raids test our values. Understand the differences in visa policies between China and the U.S. for a better perspective.
1 year ago
Minneapolis shooting...
Gwen Baumgardner

Seattle pastor urges ‘sensible legislation’ following Minneapolis shooting

A Seattle pastor urges new legislation in response to the Minneapolis school shooting, advocating for safety in schools and communities.
1 year ago
mcdonald's mcstabby's downtown seattle...
Charlie Harger

Harger: Mayor Harrell curbed graffiti. Now he should focus on public drug use

Mayor Harrell is making Seattle look like a city that actually cares about first impressions. Too bad the mayor can't power-wash away downtown's drug problems as easily.
1 year ago
flight cancellations shutdown...
Gee Scott and Ursula Reutin Show

Ursula Reutin agrees with Southwest’s plus-size policy but rips ‘ridiculous’ seat sizes

Discover insights on Southwest Airlines' new policy for plus-size passengers and its implications for travelers.
1 year ago
washington china gas pump gas station...
Charlie Harger

Harger: Washington spent $4B on the climate. China erased it in a week.

Washington invested $4B for climate, while China reversed it in days. Explore the implications for global climate initiatives.
1 year ago
SEA thanksgiving travel...
Gee Scott and Ursula Reutin Show

‘I’m tired of being frustrated at SEA’: SEA Airport prepares for record Labor Day crowds with new tech, upgrades

Perry Cooper discussed how the airport is mitigating some of the major headaches travelers suffer ahead of the last big summer travel surge — the Labor Day holiday.
1 year ago
Seattle extreme heat...
Charlie Harger

Harger: Save ‘extreme’ for real emergencies, not 89 degrees

This weekend's heat in Seattle was notable, but not extreme compared to Phoenix or Las Vegas. Discover the facts behind the claim.
1 year ago
social media parenting...
Katrina Guischard

Parenting in the social media age: A guide to sort fact from fiction online

Parenting in the digital age is tricky. With social media overflowing with tips, hacks, and hot takes, how can moms and dads separate fact from fiction?
1 year ago
In-N-Out Washington small business chain...
Frank Sumrall

People waited as long as 14 hours to eat at Ridgefield’s new In-N-Out Burger

Washington's first In-N-Out Burger is officially open in Ridgefield, and with it came incredibly long lines and wait times. Some customers had to wait a couple of hours before placing their order.
1 year ago
social media...
Luke Duecy

New documentary, lawsuit target social media giants after Olympia teen’s fentanyl death

In response, TikTok, Meta, and Snapchat have created robust safeguards for teenagers and parents to help them regulate the amount of time their kids spend on their platforms.
1 year ago
cambridge dictionary skibidi...
Jake Skorheim and Spike O'Neill Show

Cambridge Dictionary adds 6,000 words, do you know these new words?

In the past year, the Cambridge Dictionary added more than 6,000 new words., enshrining several words and slang terms derived from internet culture.
1 year ago
diet soda...
Charlie Harger

Harger: Diet soda rides the brand name coattails, but its taste betrays it

Diet Dr. Pepper tastes nothing like Dr. Pepper. It is a counterfeit. A charlatan. It's the equivalent of showing up to a Van Halen concert and getting Gary Cherone.
1 year ago
Kent Mayor Fred Meyer...
Julia Dallas

Kent mayor says Fred Meyer exit was long time coming, but leaves families without easy access

Kent Mayor Dana Ralph clarifies her stance on the closure of Fred Meyer stores impacting the community.
1 year ago
gas works park stabbing...
Jason Sutich

‘Ignore them’: John Curley warns protesters to disregard Gas Works Park religious concert

A Seattle religious concert shifts to Gas Works Park amid protests, raising concerns among local community leaders and attendees.
1 year ago
Washington CDL...
Charlie Harger

Harger: Deadly semi-truck crash shows why Washington must fix its CDL system

A deadly crash underscores the urgent need for CDL reforms in Washington to protect public safety. Action is crucial.
1 year ago
Katie Wilson seattle mayor john curley...
John Curley Show

John Curley sheds light on Katie Wilson endorsement for Seattle mayor, sees ‘redefinition of socialism’

John Curley officially backs Katie Wilson for Seattle mayor, highlighting her vision and leadership for the city.
1 year ago
Washington theft grocery store Fred Meyer...
Charlie Harger

We get what we tolerate: Fred Meyer closures and the cost of unchecked theft

Explore how theft is impacting Fred Meyer in Washington and the implications of store closures.
1 year ago
reptile zoo...
Julia Dallas

‘Absolutely beautiful’: Jake and Spike make slithery friend as local reptile zoo prepares to close

The Reptile Zoo in Monroe is set to close this fall after nearly 30 years of captivating visitors and educating the public.
1 year ago