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Gee Scott and Ursula Reutin Show
‘Invest in our next generation’: Gee laments Yelm levy failure after 4th straight year
Several school districts across Washington had levies pass in this year's general election, except for Yelm Community Schools' Proposition 1.11 months ago
Seattle's Morning News
GOP strategist: ‘Depressingly low turnout’ shows lack of voter excitement
The first batch of results for several general election races across Washington has been revealed, with key races, like the Seattle mayor, still up in the air.11 months ago
Charlie Harger
Harger: When Congress plays politics with SNAP, the American public pays the price
Have we really come to this? We're continuing a government shutdown, and we're cutting poor families off SNAP food benefits?11 months ago
Jake Skorheim and Spike O'Neill Show
‘She’s about to be in charge of $9 billion’: Jake questions if Katie Wilson is prepared to be mayor
With a competitive Seattle mayoral race, KIRO host Jake Skorheim questioned whether Katie Wilson is prepared for the role.11 months ago
Jake Skorheim and Spike O'Neill Show
Spike believes ‘hangry-gate’ was Bruce Harrell’s undoing: ‘Such a foot in mouth answer’
KIRO host Spike O'Neill believes incumbent Seattle Mayor Bruce Harrell's response to a question regarding public safety was his undoing.11 months ago
Gee Scott and Ursula Reutin Show
‘A scary proposition’: Harrell warns of policy differences with challenger Katie Wilson
Seattle's mayoral race is in full swing as thousands of residents across the city will cast their vote for either the Bruce Harrell or Katie Wilson.11 months ago
Seattle's Morning News
‘So irresponsible’: Dave Ross on voters who don’t cast their ballots
Election day has arrived, and races across Washington are nearing a close as voters continue to cast their ballots for several key positions.11 months ago
John Curley Show
‘Stop the worst of the worst’: Chad Magendanz makes case for District 5 Senate seat
Ahead of the election on Tuesday, Chad Magendanz discussed how pivotal the election is for the district regarding the supermajority held by the Democrats.11 months ago
Charlie Harger
Election Day in WA: Are we about to cross the political event horizon?
Today is election day in Seattle, King County, and across Washington state. I can't help feeling we're about to cross the event horizon.11 months ago
John Curley Show
‘Accountability for the enforcement of our laws’: Seattle city attorney defends High Utilizer Initiative
Seattle City Attorney Anne Davison defended the High Utilizer Initiative.11 months ago
Jake Skorheim and Spike O'Neill Show
Everett mayor reports crime is down citywide amid blame for Fred Meyer closure
Everett Mayor Cassie Franklin joined "The Jake and Spike Show" on KIRO Newsradio ahead of Election Day.11 months ago
Jake Skorheim and Spike O'Neill Show
‘Totally unacceptable’: Everett mayoral candidate Scott Murphy outraged as homelessness doubles in city
The margin of primary votes separating the incumbent Everett mayor, Cassie Franklin, from the challenger Scott Murphy was thin, as Murphy tallied a 65-vote edge over Franklin.11 months ago
Gee Scott and Ursula Reutin Show
King County Executive candidate Zahilay targets cycle of addiction, crime, homelessness
King County Councilmember Girmay Zahilay, running for King County Executive, joined "The Gee and Ursula Show" on KIRO Newsradio.11 months ago
Charlie Harger
Harger: Democracy only works if you vote, participate in Election Day
Tomorrow is Election Day, and it's one of my favorite days of the year. I know that sounds strange, given how ugly our politics have become. But hear me out.11 months ago
Jake Skorheim and Spike O'Neill Show
‘It’s not a fix for homeless issues’: Jake blasts Seattle council member’s sanctioned encampment idea
KIRO host Jake Skorheim agreed there shouldn't be people doing drugs in parks, but wasn't buying the idea of a sanctioned encampment.11 months ago
Jason Sutich
‘We don’t have unlimited money’: WA Policy Center VP echoes Gates on disciplined climate budgets
Bill Gates thinks climate change is a problem, but it won’t be the end of civilization. Todd Myers agreed with Gates' statements on effectively allocating funds.11 months ago
Gee Scott and Ursula Reutin Show
‘It’s an investment’: Gee details why many are skipping lunch once a week
A recent survey revealed that Americans are spending more than $100 per week on lunch, up more than $20 from last year.11 months ago
Gee Scott and Ursula Reutin Show
‘I miss the way Halloween used to be’: KIRO producer says community spirit has vanished
As Seattle winds down from another Halloween celebration, "The Gee and Ursula Show" questioned whether the holiday has lost its touch since years past.11 months ago
Gee Scott and Ursula Reutin Show
‘The city is thriving’: Seattle business owner says Harrell delivered on cleanup promise
A Seattle business owner who previously called out Mayor Bruce Harrell for lackluster crime management had a change of heart before the election.11 months ago
Julia Dallas
‘John of the month’: Gee looks to take city’s new sex trafficking deterrent a step further
Seattle officials are sending out "John Letters" to drivers accused of engaging in sex trafficking on Aurora Avenue.11 months ago
Charlie Harger
Harger: Your 1980s Halloween costume would get you fired today
Have fun tonight, get a designated driver, and may your costume, whatever it is, still be socially acceptable in 40 years.11 months ago
Julia Dallas
‘The people want to come here and work’: Seattle police chief addresses staffing, drones, CARE team
Seattle police chief discussed the department's staffing surge, potential drone use, and the CARE team.11 months ago
Charlie Harger
Harger: Nvidia hits $5 trillion valuation as layoffs sweep tech industry
Nvidia just became the first company in history worth five trillion dollars. Meanwhile, Amazon announced 14,000 job cuts this week.11 months ago
