KIRO NEWSRADIO OPINION

Video: Washington state residents are some of the worst tippers in the nation

Jun 20, 2025, 4:06 PM | Updated: 4:28 pm

A new study from Toast reports that Washington state residents are some of the worst tippers in the United States. Ursula Reutin joined Seattle’s Morning News w/ Charlie Harger & Manda Factor to call BS.

Listen to Seattle’s Morning News weekdays from 5 a.m. – 9 a.m. and The Gee & Ursula Show weekdays from 9 a.m. – 12 p.m. on KIRO Newsradio 97.3 FM and the KIRO Newsradio App, or on-demand wherever you listen to podcasts.

More info on Seattle’s Morning News here: https://mynorthwest.com/seattles-morning-news/

More info on The Gee & Ursula Show here: https://mynorthwest.com/gee-and-ursula/

KIRO Newsradio Opinion

seattle white workplace hostile...

Gee Scott and Ursula Reutin Show

‘Some of these programs go way too far’: Ursula weighs in on white Seattle worker’s revived workplace lawsuit

A court revived a white ex-Seattle worker's lawsuit over the city's anti-racism program. Gee and Ursula said some training helps, but some goes too far.

1 hour ago

mariners john stanton changes...

Ursula Reutin

Ursula: John Stanton is embarrassed. So what’s going to change?

Seattle Mariners chairman John Stanton expresses embarrassment. Ursula Reutin expanded on what changes lie ahead for the team and its fans.

12 hours ago

stolen excavator...

Gee Scott

Gee: Wait, what?! You’re selling a stolen excavator on Facebook Marketplace?

A stolen excavator listed for $24,000 on Facebook Marketplace caught its owner’s eye, and led Pierce County deputies straight to the seller.

14 hours ago

earthquake...

Ursula Reutin

Ursula: Tuesday’s earthquake is a reminder to prepare for ‘the big one’

Tuesday’s 4.2 magnitude earthquake near Gig Harbor was not “the big one.” But it was a reminder to prepare.

17 hours ago

RV encampment...

Jake Skorheim and Spike O'Neill Show

‘Kids or drug addicts?’: Jake and Spike blast Seattle’s response to Woodland Park RV encampment

KIRO hosts Jake and Spike question Seattle’s response to an RV encampment raising safety concerns for young runners at Woodland Park.

17 hours ago

seattle minimum wage...

Jake Skorheim

Jake: Seattle’s minimum wage is $22.14. The real minimum is zero

My first job paid about $5.50 an hour. It wasn't going to make me rich, and that wasn't the point. I was picking up skills I could trade for better pay later.

18 hours ago

Video: Washington state residents are some of the worst tippers in the nation