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Jake Skorheim and Spike O'Neill Show

‘This seems like a war of convenience’: Spike backs Sen. Murray’s claim there was ‘no imminent threat’ from Iran

Senator Patty Murray rejects the notion of war with Iran, backed by Spike's insights on the current tensions.
8 months ago
millionaire's tax I-645...
Charlie Harger

WA millionaire income tax: Will Senate Bill 6346 pass before the 2026 session ends?

Eight days remain in the 2026 Washington legislative session, and Senate Bill 6346, the proposed millionaire income tax, still hasn't reached the House floor.
8 months ago
gas prices wa climate commitment act...
Charlie Harger

Harger: Seattle gas prices hit $4.62 a gallon. Idaho is paying $3.15. That difference didn’t come from Iran

The Seattle average this morning is $4.62 a gallon, according to AAA. The national average is $3.20. We're paying $1.42 more than the rest of the country.
8 months ago
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Jake Skorheim and Spike O'Neill Show

‘More of it has been wasteful’: Spike criticizes WA’s spending as budget doubles with few results

Washington's budget has doubled in 10 years, yet results remain scarce, raising concerns about wasteful spending.
8 months ago
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Charlie Harger

B.C. ends daylight saving time permanently in 2026. WA is still waiting on Congress

Washington has wanted to end daylight saving time permanently for six years. Its neighbor to the north just did it.
8 months ago
Seattle small business...
Charlie Harger

Harger: Seattle small businesses say things are worse than during COVID-19. Nobody in Olympia or City Hall seems to care.

Survey reveals Seattle small business struggles are worsening, raising concerns for the local economy and community.
8 months ago
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John Curley

Curley: The Iran war isn’t about oil, nukes, or Epstein — it’s about China

Explore how the Iran war reflects China's strategic interests beyond oil and nuclear issues.
8 months ago
Ballard homeless camp...
John Curley Show

‘Rinse and repeat of what we’ve seen’: We Heart Seattle says Wilson needs new plan for homeless who refuse services

We Heart Seattle urges Mayor Katie Wilson to address homeless services for those who refuse help in Seattle.
8 months ago
millionaires tax I-645...
Charlie Harger

Harger: WA doubled spending over 10 years. Every major metric got worse, but Olympia still wants more

Washington spending has more than doubled in the past 10 years, from $81.8 billion to $173.5 billion.
8 months ago
Seattle hiring police grant...
Jake Skorheim and Spike O'Neill Show

‘Police are not a high priority for them’: Jake questions lack of police hiring from $100M grant

Washington Governor Bob Ferguson's budget agenda includes is a $100 million grant for police hiring, though zero new officers have been hired.
8 months ago
U.S. americans moving abroad...
Gee Scott and Ursula Reutin Show

‘It is hard to make a living’: Gee labels housing costs are pushing Americans abroad at record rates

People are moving out of the U.S. at record rates. In 2025, the U.S. experienced a net negative migration with roughly 150,000 more departures than arrivals.
8 months ago
King County budget...
John Curley Show

‘Numbers don’t lie, people do’: Advocate questions King County’s $1B budget discrepancy

Kevin Altheimer challenges King County's $1B budget discrepancy, raising concerns during council meetings.
8 months ago
pajamas airport ban...
Jake Skorheim and Spike O'Neill Show

‘Don’t look sloppy’: Jake, Spike respond to backlash over airport banning pajamas

A Tampa airport has successfully banned Crocs for travelers coming through its airport, but now its sights have been set on banning pajamas for passengers.
8 months ago
copper seattle homeless camp...
Charlie Harger

Harger: Pounds and pounds of stripped copper wire insulation recovered from Seattle homeless camp cleanups

Video sent to KIRO Newsradio showed pounds and pounds of wire insulation hauled out of a Seattle encampment cleanup.
8 months ago
Seattle Police pioneer square scooter shooting...
Jake Skorheim and Spike O'Neill Show

‘I think that’s a mistake’: Jake warns CARE chief’s blunt approach won’t work with SPD

CARE chief Amy Barton highlights safety issues in Seattle due to lack of police support for community response efforts.
8 months ago
income tax millionaire tax washington...
John Curley Show

‘It’s sort of insulting’: Brian Heywood says lawmakers can’t keep their house in order amid income tax push

Brian Heywood highlights turmoil as millionaire's tax faces strong opposition from residents and lawmakers in Washington.
8 months ago
Seattle world cup celebration...
Jason Sutich

‘Seattle will be buzzing’: City announces free fan experiences for World Cup

Experience Seattle's World Cup celebration with free events and activities throughout the city. Join the excitement in 2026!
8 months ago
Joe Fitzgibbon...
John Curley

Curley: House Majority Leader Joe Fitzgibbon’s drunken speech is nothing compared to Wilbur Mills

Explore Joe Fitzgibbon's drunken comments and their comparison to Wilbur Mills' infamous moments.
8 months ago
bellevue property crime seattle...
Charlie Harger

Harger: Bellevue just cut property crime by 33%. Seattle should study every word of this report

In 2025, property crime in Bellevue plummeted by 33%. Think about that. One-third of the thefts, break-ins, and burglaries just evaporated.
8 months ago
Seattle police officers respond to a crime scene. (Photo courtesy of KIRO 7)...
Gee Scott and Ursula Reutin Show

‘A very important position’: Sheriff’s and police association emphasizes need for officers as WA last in police staffing

Washington ranks last in police officers per capita, highlighting a critical need for more sheriff's and police personnel.
8 months ago
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Charlie Harger

Harger: Amazon keeps shrinking in Seattle. Mayor Katie Wilson hasn’t even started taxing yet

Amazon keeps shrinking in Seattle, and Bellevue keeps winning. Mayor Katie Wilson's tax agenda is just warming up, and Olympia is working on an income tax.
8 months ago
AI...
John Curley

Curley: AI will give us back our free time. Will you waste it or embrace a new renaissance?

Explore how AI can enhance your life and free up time. Will you embrace the change or let it pass you by?
8 months ago
copper wire theft sound transit...
Charlie Harger

Harger: Copper wire theft is crippling Sound Transit. Olympia had a fix, but they didn’t vote on it

The legislation that could have helped curbed copper wire theft died last week in Olympia without ever getting a vote.
8 months ago
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Manda Factor

‘It’s a gimmick’: Former WA attorney general urges lawmakers to reject ‘unconstitutional’ ‘millionaire tax’

Rob McKenna calls the proposed millionaire tax a marketing gimmick masking deeper issues in Washington's tax system.
9 months ago