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homeless camp King County...
Jason Sutich

‘Leave it alone’: Jake reveals King County’s troubling homeless numbers after $2B spent

King County Regional Homeless Authority announced there were 16,886 homeless people in the county and has spent more than $2 billion to fix the homeless crisis.
21 days ago
Washington best breakfast...
Gee Scott and Ursula Reutin Show

‘It’s not the food, it’s the people’: Gee details why rural diners win for breakfast

In the search for the best breakfast in Washington, Gee Scott revealed the necessary criteria used for labeling a restaurant as a personal fan-favorite.
21 days ago
t-mobile park seattle mariners...
Luke Duecy

T-Mobile Park awaits Game 5: A cathedral of Mariners memories and new legends

Before the gates open for Game 5 in the American League Division Series, T-Mobile Park is a stadium that sits in hushed anticipation.
21 days ago
Detroit superfan Mariners...
Jason Sutich

‘I’m a little nervous’: Detroit superfan worried after friendly wager with Gee

A member of the Tigers fanbase discussed his friendly wager with KIRO host Gee Scott and his prediction for the Game 5 result.
21 days ago
Mariners playoffs Game 5 Rizzs...
Jason Sutich

‘I couldn’t sleep’: Rick Rizzs is sleepless in Seattle ahead of Mariners pivotal Game 5

Longtime Mariners broadcaster Rick Rizzs joined "Seattle's Morning News" ahead of Game 5 to detail the gravity of tonight's matchup v. the Detroit Tigers.
21 days ago
garfield high seattle police officer sps...
Jason Sutich

Former school resource officer defends role of police in schools: ‘Mentors not drill sergeants’

Former school resource office reacts to Seattle Public Schools deciding not to reinstate a campus police officer at Garfield High School.
22 days ago
National Guard Portland...
Gee Scott and Ursula Reutin Show

Gee praises Oregon National Guard General’s decision to prioritize protecting protesters

The commanding general of the Oregon National Guard stated that his deployed troops will protect protesters instead of ICE agents.
22 days ago
healthcare Marjorie Taylor Greene...
Jason Sutich

Gee Scott backs Marjorie Taylor Greene’s call for politicians to put people over party

U.S. Representative Marjorie Taylor Greene expressed her dissatisfaction with healthcare and the Republican Party's failure to address rising premiums.
23 days ago
Washington State Capitol vandalized political...
Charlie Harger

Harger: When I heard the capitol was vandalized, my first thought was political. That’s the problem.

My brain immediately went to politics when I heard the capitol building was vandalized. Let me be clear, it's all beyond the pale. Violence is violence. Wrong is wrong.
23 days ago
Seattle Mayor Harrell (1)...
John Curley Show

‘Who is he saying that to?’ Curley questions Harrell’s ‘extremely left’ response to public safety

Seattle Mayor Bruce Harrell made a comment that caught national attention in the latest mayoral debate.
24 days ago
leesa manion king county broken system...
Charlie Harger

Harger: Leesa Manion’s fury exposes a broken system in King County’s justice system

King County Prosecutor Leesa Manion explicitly said she's not calling for cuts to public defense. She just wants parity.
24 days ago
washington recession...
Charlie Harger

Harger: Economist says Washington is already in a recession

Mark Zandi, chief economist at Moody's Analytics, believes that 22 states are already in recession. Not heading toward one. Not at risk of one. Already there.
26 days ago
Thurston County budget shortfall...
MyNorthwest Staff

Thurston County sheriff warns of consequences from $4.5 million budget cuts

Thurston County Sheriff Derek Sanders outlined how the steep budget cuts could severely impact the community.
27 days ago
Brandon Mebane Seattle Seahawks...
Jason Sutich

‘It makes me emotional’: Brandon Mebane’s wife Amena grateful for Top 50 Seahawks selection

Brandon Mebane and his wife, Amena, show appreciation for being honored amongst some of Seattle's greatest football legends.
27 days ago
Washington math scores...
Jason Sutich

‘Why are we spending that much?’: Jake questions WA’s education budget after failing math test results

Washington's students' test scores have revealed startling results, with nearly one-third of students failing to reach basic grade level skills in math.
28 days ago
honeymoon Seattle destination...
Jason Sutich

‘Don’t sleep on Seattle’: Gee, Angela crown Seattle as a top honeymoon destination

"The Gee and Ursula Show" reinforced Seattle's argument for a top honeymoon destination while considering other fan favorite destinations in the country.
28 days ago
Government shutdown healthcare...
MyNorthwest Staff

John Curley: Government shutdown shows U.S. healthcare fails taxpayers

KIRO host John Curley placed blame of the government shutdown on the U.S. healthcare system.
29 days ago
fertility rates...
Gee Scott and Ursula Reutin Show

Gee ‘not surprised’ Seattle has one of nation’s steepest drops in fertility rates

Seattle has the second-lowest fertility rate among major U.S. cities.
29 days ago
plastic bag ban washington...
Charlie Harger

Harger: The plastic bag ban has backfired in Washington, study finds

Washington's plastic bag ban is making things worse. The state's own study says we should drop it.
30 days ago
portland protesters ice...
Charlie Harger

Harger: Portland protesters’ practices are alienating their own allies

Let's also stop pretending the small subset of violent protesters out there in Portland night after night are somehow the good guys. They're not.
1 month ago
washington lawsuit payouts...
Charlie Harger

Harger: WA lawsuit payouts now twice the size of state’s budget deficit

Washington's lawsuit payouts have soared to seven times their past levels, now double the state's budget deficit.
1 month ago
Seahawks smelling salts...
Jason Sutich

‘They’re not banned’: Spike reveals gap in NFL’s smelling salt rules after Seahawks winning kick

Spike highlights NFL's smelling salt rules after Myers' kick. Explore the loophole and its impact on the Seahawks' game.
1 month ago
signature gatherers attacks democracy...
Charlie Harger

Harger: From Federal Way to Spokane, attacks on signature gatherers undermine democracy

Hitting people with cars? Ripping up petitions? Defacing signatures? That's not democracy. That's vandalism dressed up as virtue.
1 month ago
tacoma minimum wage...
Jason Sutich

‘Did they deliberately stall?’: Ursula questions Tacoma’s minimum wage initiative delay

Activists gather 10,000 signatures for Tacoma's $20 wage. Delays raise concerns. What’s next for the initiative?
1 month ago