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John Curley Show
Will you watch? Curley says ‘majority of people’ will tune in to Nidal Hasan’s public execution
The Pentagon said Thursday it will livestream the firing squad execution of Nidal Hasan, the former Army psychiatrist convicted of the 2009 Fort Hood shooting.18 days ago
Charlie Harger
Harger: 5 things I’m watching as Washington ballots hit mailboxes, from WA-3 to the income tax
Ballots start landing in Washington mailboxes a week from today, on Friday, Oct. 16. Election night is Tuesday, Nov. 3.18 days ago
Jake Skorheim and Spike O'Neill Show
‘Don’t make me have an opinion’: Jake and Spike back Starbucks focusing on coffee over social messaging
Jake and Spike welcomed what they described as Starbucks shifting its emphasis from social messaging toward coffee.19 days ago
Gee Scott and Ursula Reutin Show
‘Once you’re hooked, then what?’: KIRO hosts call for WA’s Meta settlement to fund help for people struggling with social media
Ursula Reutin calls for Washington's Meta settlement to support those struggling with social media and its impact on mental health and well-being.19 days ago
Charlie Harger
Harger: Washington men are never alone on their phones. 60% say they’re lonely anyway
A new survey says 60% of Washington men feel lonely on a regular basis. That's the guy who fixes your furnace. The one three cubicles over who's always the last to leave. Your brother. Maybe you.19 days ago
Jake Skorheim and Spike O'Neill Show
‘He fell onto the mattress’: Vancouver police explain how they got a man out of Macy’s ceiling
Vancouver police used a mattress from inside Macy’s to help bring a man safely down from the store’s ceiling.20 days ago
John Curley Show
‘I don’t foresee plague being an issue’: EvergreenHealth doctor points to measles as the bigger concern
An EvergreenHealth doctor emphasizes the urgency of measles vaccinations to ensure family safety and public health.20 days ago
Charlie Harger
12 mayors, 3 GOP lawmakers and Gov. Ferguson’s office to meet fentanyl families in Kent Thursday
Families affected by fentanyl will join local mayors and state lawmakers at a free Kent forum focused on addiction, recovery, and drug policy.20 days ago
Gee Scott and Ursula Reutin Show
‘It’s a failed experiment’: Reagan Dunn calls for closing King County homelessness authority
King County Councilmember Reagan Dunn renewed his call to close the King County Regional Homelessness Authority (KCRHA).20 days ago
Gee Scott and Ursula Reutin Show
‘A blank check’: Reagan Dunn says King County should fix oversight before raising sales tax
King County Councilmember Reagan Dunn explains his vote against a new sales tax increase, calling for stronger oversight and measurable results.20 days ago
Gee Scott and Ursula Reutin Show
‘Right now is not the time’: Ursula rejects shifting Seattle police funds for arts and culture
More than 115 Seattle arts and cultural organizations have signed an open letter asking the city council to move $8 million of a proposed police budget increase into arts and culture programs.20 days ago
Charlie Harger
Harger: Three rounds of treatment couldn’t make an accused ax killer fit for trial. Seattle keeps looking the other way
Today, everyone charged in these cases is either in custody or in a state hospital. The system finally stepped in. But it stepped in after a 19-year-old was dead.20 days ago
Gee Scott and Ursula Reutin Show
‘This model is broken’: Gee and Ursula question Seattle’s loss of 24,000 jobs as rest of King County gained
Gee and Ursula discuss Seattle’s loss of 24,000 jobs, gains elsewhere in King County and the tax pressures facing struggling businesses.20 days ago
Gee Scott and Ursula Reutin Show
‘Explain why it’s taken so long’: Ursula calls for dissolving KCRHA after public records allegations
Ursula Reutin calls for KCRHA's closure after public records allegations reveal restricted access and transparency issues.21 days ago
Jake Skorheim and Spike O'Neill Show
‘They need to go away’: Jake calls for shutting down King County homelessness agency after records officer quits
KIRO host Jake Skorheim called for shutting down the King County Regional Homelessness Authority after its public records officer quit.21 days ago
Gee Scott and Ursula Reutin Show
‘This should be a full-stop conversation’: Gee and Ursula condemn Trump’s remarks about Los Angeles, San Diego
Gee Scott and Ursula Reutin criticized President Donald Trump’s remarks about Iran taking out Los Angeles and San Diego.21 days ago
John Curley Show
‘No need to worry, everybody’: Curley skeptical of Russian assurances after lab worker’s suspected plague death
A lab worker's mysterious death raises concerns about Russia's handling of plague threats and public health safety.21 days ago
Jake Skorheim and Spike O'Neill Show
‘Looking the other way is not a great option’: WA Sen. Jesse Salomon pushes for treatment backed by penalties to address Aurora drug use
Sen. Jesse Salomon urges for addiction treatment with penalties to tackle drug use and enhance safety on North Aurora Avenue.21 days ago
Jake Skorheim and Spike O'Neill Show
Jake and Spike disagree over WA AG Nick Brown joining multistate lawsuit challenging Trump’s fuel economy rollback
Washington Attorney General Nick Brown joined a multistate lawsuit Friday challenging a new federal rule that sharply lowers fuel economy standards for new cars and light trucks.21 days ago
Charlie Harger
Harger: King County’s homelessness agency couldn’t find $13 million. Its records officer says she couldn’t see the CEO’s emails
We spend a lot of time in this region arguing and complaining about homelessness. So I'll offer one idea to make it better: Shut KCRHA down and build something new, with accountability baked in three ways.21 days ago
John Curley Show
‘This shouldn’t have come as a surprise’: Transportation analyst ties ferry staffing crisis to COVID-19 vaccine mandates
Washington Policy Center transportation director Charles Prestrud argued that Washington’s ferry disruptions were years in the making.22 days ago
Gee Scott and Ursula Reutin Show
‘Do a better job of handling taxpayers’ money’: Ursula says concerns over King County spending are changing her votes
Concerns over King County spending prompt Ursula to rethink tax increases amid financial review findings.22 days ago
Jake Skorheim and Spike O'Neill Show
‘You’ve lost my support’: Jake and Spike clash over apparent ferry sick-out
An apparent sick-out that canceled major Washington State Ferries sailings Monday divided KIRO hosts Jake Skorheim and Spike O’Neill.22 days ago
