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Jake Skorheim and Spike O'Neill Show

‘High-risk move’: Political consultant weighs Wilson’s endorsement gamble against powerful WA Democrats

Seattle Mayor Katie Wilson's bold endorsement shifts dynamics among WA Democrats and progressive challengers.
22 days ago
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Jake Skorheim and Spike O'Neill Show

‘It’s the land of opportunity’: Iranian immigrant shares her journey achieving the ‘American dream’

Discover Layla Farange's inspiring story as an Iranian immigrant thriving in America.
22 days ago
Aurora Avenue child exploitation trafficking...
John Curley Show

‘It won’t change’: Former Seattle cop says Aurora barriers won’t stop pimps

Former vice cop claims Aurora barriers won't deter pimps or crime in Seattle's neighborhoods.
22 days ago
WA millionaire's income tax proposal wealth exodus repeal...
John Curley Show

Walsh: WA Supreme Court ‘painted itself into a corner’ as income tax repeal could reverse capital gains decision

The potential repeal of WA's income tax may impact capital gains decisions, raising legal questions for the Supreme Court.
23 days ago
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Jake Skorheim and Spike O'Neill Show

‘The games politicians play’: Todd Myers blames WA laws for skyrocketing electric bills

Todd Myers discusses how WA laws are driving up electricity bills, impacting residents' finances.
23 days ago
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John Curley Show

‘Seattle is a sanctuary drug tourism city’: We Heart Seattle founder reacts to county homeless agency’s reset

Suarez described Seattle as a "sanctuary drug tourism city" due to having barrier-free access to drugs with no felony charges for possession.
23 days ago
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John Curley Show

‘It’s foreign to me’: Curley celebrates Seattle Dog’s national title, admits he can’t tell brisket from barbecue

The Seattle Dog was named America's best regional hot dog in a New York Times Wirecutter taste-testing video.
25 days ago
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John Curley Show

‘It’s night and day’: Aurora resident praises street barriers for curbing neighborhood crime

Seattle's emergency plan blocks traffic on Aurora streets, boosting safety and curbing crime in the community.
26 days ago
homeless tent...
Jake Skorheim and Spike O'Neill Show

‘This enablement needs to stop’: We Heart Seattle founder describes finding 9-month-old in tent because mother refused housing

We Heart Seattle founder Andrea Suarez said her team moved a 9-month-old baby from Kinnear Park in Queen Anne on Tuesday.
26 days ago
america american 250th birthday...
Charlie Harger

Harger: In 2004, 91% of us were proud to be American. On our 250th birthday, 33% are

Two and a half centuries of the loudest, messiest, most improbable argument in human history, and the thing still runs. That's worth a party, no matter who's in the White House.
26 days ago
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Ursula Reutin

Ask Ursula: Amid a divorce after a 30-year marriage, my in-laws forgot my birthday

I’ve been married for 30 years and am going through a divorce. This year, for the first time in three decades, I didn’t receive a call, text, or even a card for my birthday from my in-laws.
26 days ago
Seattle public drinking law...
Gee Scott and Ursula Reutin Show

‘Just don’t mess it up’: Gee weighs in on whether Seattle’s looser public drinking laws should stay

Seattle is testing lenient rules around public drinking, but what started as a limited-time allowance actually could extend well beyond its expiration date.
27 days ago
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John Curley Show

‘People on the left are really unhappy’: Journalist breaks down discontent with Mayor Katie Wilson

Journalist Hannah Krieg discusses Seattle Mayor Katie Wilson breaking with Democratic tradition by endorsing progressive challengers over two veteran state lawmakers.
27 days ago
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Charlie Harger

‘Does she have crab in her bra?’ Washington Fish and Wildlife officer uncovers 21 hidden Dungeness crabs at Tokeland

A WDFW officer who asked four crab harvesters six times whether they had any more Dungeness crabs got the same answer every time. No. He found 21 crabs hidden on their bodies.
27 days ago
PSE bill raise...
Charlie Harger

Harger: Your PSE bill went up 12% this year. They’re asking for 30% more. And Olympia is about to print the reason on it

Sometime this winter, the electric bill started climbing, and not in the rounding-error way. I started asking around. Neighbors. Coworkers. Everybody's PSE bill is up.
27 days ago
minimum wage...
Jake Skorheim and Spike O'Neill Show

‘If it kills businesses, then the minimum wage is actually zero’: Jake pushes back on senator’s $25-an-hour proposal

U.S. Senator Chris Murphy of Connecticut is pushing to increase the federal minimum wage to $25.
27 days ago
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Gee Scott and Ursula Reutin Show

‘You’re so full of it’: Gee blasts Seattle’s ‘performative’ homelessness politics as city loses nearly 700 shelter beds

Seattle's homelessness policies fall short, with nearly 700 shelter beds cut, revealing a need for more effective solutions.
27 days ago
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Gee Scott and Ursula Reutin Show

‘If you make a mistake, it’s OK’: Gee Scott regrets missing his son’s wedding, but says he’s moving forward

Discover Gee Scott's journey of moving forward after missing his son's wedding for the World Cup in Seattle.
28 days ago
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Charlie Harger

Harger: Washington is No. 1 in the nation for retail theft. The state found a fix that worked, then killed it over $500K

Forbes ranks us as the state most impacted by retail theft in the country. Third-worst for value of goods stolen per resident. Second-worst for larceny per capita. No. 1. Out of 50 states.
28 days ago
e-motorcycle...
Chris Sullivan

Attention parents — it’s time to be responsible and shut down your kids’ illegal e-motorcycle riding

Enough is enough, parents. It's time to take away that e-motorcycle pretending to be a bicycle and hold your kids accountable for their bad behavior.
28 days ago
WA millionaire's income tax proposal wealth exodus repeal...
Gee Scott and Ursula Reutin Show

‘If they start moving entire companies, panic’: Hosts debate WA’s millionaire tax, wealth exodus

Hosts discuss the implications of WA's millionaire tax and its impact on the wealth exodus of major businesses and leaders.
29 days ago
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Gee Scott and Ursula Reutin Show

‘Potentially refreshing’: KIRO hosts surprised by Seattle’s pledge to look beyond taxes in economic revival

Discover Seattle's approach to economic revival, focusing on strategies beyond taxes with insights from Beto Yarce.
29 days ago
Seattle World Cup...
Jake Skorheim and Spike O'Neill Show

‘This is truly a great city’: Visiting photographer gushes over capturing Seattle for the world to see

Explore Seattle through stunning photos by Chuck Fazio and Caitlin Rice, capturing the city's beauty for the world to admire.
29 days ago
Seattle gig worker minimum wage...
John Curley Show

‘When the price goes up, people buy less’: Curley rips Seattle’s gig worker minimum wage law

John Curley examines Seattle's $26 gig worker wage law effects on employment and consumer behavior.
29 days ago