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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.
2 months 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.
2 months ago
wa electricity bill PSE...
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.
2 months ago
Aurora Avenue mayor wilson barricade crime...
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.
2 months 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.
2 months ago
seattle mayor wilson...
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.
2 months 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.
2 months ago
King County homelessness seattle shelter beds...
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.
2 months ago
Gee wedding world cup...
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.
2 months ago
retail theft washington governor ferguson...
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.
2 months 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.
2 months 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.
2 months ago
seattle taxes economic revival...
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.
2 months 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.
2 months 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.
2 months ago
bee parasite killing...
Jake Skorheim and Spike O'Neill Show

‘We’re losing bees every winter’: Bee expert warns of tiny parasite killing 40% of colonies

World bee experts gathered in Othello to discuss a historic die-off during the winter of 2024.
2 months ago
WA oil gas prices summer...
John Curley Show

‘That’s going to push prices higher’: Oil expert warns of rising prices this summer

Oil expert warns of gas price increase this summer, affecting consumers and the economy.
2 months ago
rescue airlifted car plunged cliff pierce county...
James Lynch

Two people airlifted in 11-hour rescue operation after car plunged 250 feet off cliff

The Pierce County Sheriff's Office's search-and-rescue team airlifted two people who became stuck in a car after it slid off a cliff in the mountains above Wilkeson.
2 months ago
seattle homeless audit king county KCRHA...
Jake Skorheim and Spike O'Neill Show

‘Why would I trust them?’: Jake slams $900K investment in KCRHA after it lost track of millions

Explore Jake's concerns over KCRHA's handling of funds amid a $900K audit investment by Seattle and King County.
2 months ago
education...
Jake Skorheim and Spike O'Neill Show

‘This is a right or wrong issue’: Washington Policy Center director says WA is leaving $700M in education funding on the table

A federal tax credit program could funnel $700 million a year into Washington K-12 education, but state leaders have yet to opt in.
2 months ago
ranch dressing world cup...
Luke Duecy

Ranch dressing emerges as unlikely World Cup souvenir as Seattle airport hits passenger records

SEA set passenger-volume records three times in the last week, while TSA said one item stood out in bags: travel-size bottles of ranch dressing.
2 months ago
Seattle restaurant struggling...
Gee Scott and Ursula Reutin Show

‘Everyone I know is struggling with this’: Seattle bar owner breaks down why running a restaurant keeps getting harder

Explore why Seattle's restaurant scene is increasingly challenging amidst employee strikes and demands for fair wages.
2 months ago
american fans watching soccer...
Luke Duecy

What American fans get wrong about soccer, and what they need to know for the World Cup

Americans who didn't grow up playing soccer have such a hard time understanding the sport because they compare it to American sports.
2 months ago
Washington homeowners Seattle homes...
Gee Scott and Ursula Reutin Show

‘We have to do something different’: Former Seattle council president says city should learn from Vancouver, BC on housing

Former Seattle City Council president Sara Nelson said Seattle needs to look at the barriers inhibiting the city from building more housing.
2 months ago