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January 19th, 2026

'Additional burdens placed on top': Curley blames taxes as survey shows Seattle small businesses struggling

Small businesses in Seattle are struggling, according to a survey released Thursday by Intentionalist.

While The Seattle Times pointed to President Donald Trump imposing tariffs, KIRO host John Curley placed the blame on Seattle's B&O tax.

The John Curley Show

Watch 'The price of a burrito': KIRO hosts say Seattle's meager fine won't stop Lime takeovers as another planned for Saturday

'The price of a burrito': KIRO hosts say Seattle's meager...

Watch 'Do you know how long that process takes?': KIRO hosts say Wilson's response to plummeting poll numbers falls flat

'Do you know how long that process takes?': KIRO hosts...

Watch Cyber security expert: Why cameras are 'not the answer' to fight crime in Seattle

Cyber security expert: Why cameras are 'not the answer' to...

Watch 'She's the daughter of Bill Gates': KIRO hosts say wealth and power are shielding Phoebe Gates from scrutiny

'She's the daughter of Bill Gates': KIRO hosts say wealth...

Watch 'This vendor needs to go': Cybersecurity engineer warns Seattle's camera system is one merger away from a nationwide dragnet

'This vendor needs to go': Cybersecurity engineer warns Seattle's camera...

Watch 'Too many people are dying': Seattle Councilmember Rob Saka lays out his proposed safer streets plan

'Too many people are dying': Seattle Councilmember Rob Saka lays...

Watch 'Your average 'I'm in a job that I don't like' complaints': KIRO host skeptical of Starbucks barista walkouts

'Your average 'I'm in a job that I don't like'...

Watch 'Why would they get on a bus?' KIRO host skeptical of Portland's viral bus-riding goats

'Why would they get on a bus?' KIRO host skeptical...

Watch 'You see a donkey, you see an elephant, we want people to see an owl': Nirvana's Krist Novoselic pitches his Cascade Party

'You see a donkey, you see an elephant, we want...

Watch 'You see a donkey, you see an elephant, we want people to see an owl': Nirvana's Krist Novoselic pitches his Cascade Party

'You see a donkey, you see an elephant, we want...

Watch Nirvana's Bassist Krist Novoselic on Music, Politics & Anxiety

Nirvana's Bassist Krist Novoselic on Music, Politics & Anxiety

Watch 'They're out to eat our lunch': Tech investor Charles Fitzgerald says Seattle is drifting while Cleveland hustles for its future

'They're out to eat our lunch': Tech investor Charles Fitzgerald...

Watch The Data Behind Seattle's Diversion Program Is Fake?!

The Data Behind Seattle's Diversion Program Is Fake?!

Watch 'What actually happened?' WA Policy Center investigates Seattle diversion program, says numbers don't match up

'What actually happened?' WA Policy Center investigates Seattle diversion program,...

Watch 'They all happen to be Republican': Curley not surprised WA ranked 38th best state to start a business

'They all happen to be Republican': Curley not surprised WA...

Watch Did Olympia Sabotage the Income Tax Fight?!

Did Olympia Sabotage the Income Tax Fight?!

Watch Curley to the WNBA: The W Stands for Women

Curley to the WNBA: The W Stands for Women

Watch What Happens if Democrats Get a Supermajority?

What Happens if Democrats Get a Supermajority?

Watch Curing Loneliness With a Sign and a Chair

Curing Loneliness With a Sign and a Chair

Watch Could Ranked Choice Voting Actually Save Politics?

Could Ranked Choice Voting Actually Save Politics?

Watch 'She doesn't have to repay favors': Curley says Katie Wilson's independence is fueling the backlash against her

'She doesn't have to repay favors': Curley says Katie Wilson's...

Watch Why Drones Are Killing Wildfire Air Response in Spokane

Why Drones Are Killing Wildfire Air Response in Spokane

Watch 'We all benefit from their selfishness': Curley defends billionaire-driven data centers, warns Cle Elum is making a mistake

'We all benefit from their selfishness': Curley defends billionaire-driven data...

Watch 'We have gone backwards': KIRO host warns Mayor Katie Wilson is losing trust with Seattle's biggest players

'We have gone backwards': KIRO host warns Mayor Katie Wilson...

Watch 'I don't know what she's referring to': SPOG president questions Katie Wilson's claim of having 'different window' into SPD

'I don't know what she's referring to': SPOG president questions...