KIRO Opinion, Analysis, and Perspectives on Seattle News

Jason Sutich

‘Harder to do business’: Jake sympathizes with WA’s small shops facing new tax increases

Governor Ferguson's tax increase poses challenges for Washington small businesses facing financial strain.

1 month ago

Jason Sutich

‘It’s not out of reach’: Spike defends Seattle’s livability despite $250K median family income

KIRO host Spike O'Neill argues that despite high income, Seattle remains an appealing city for families, highlighting its livability and opportunities.

1 month ago

Charlie Harger

Harger: Rick Rizzs and Steve Raible, Seattle’s sports broadcasters who narrate our lives

Explore how Rick Rizzs and Steve Raible enhance our lives with their memorable commentary and love for the game.

1 month ago

Jason Sutich

‘That’s just nasty’: Gee disgusted by how many people aren’t washing their hands after the bathroom

Many neglect washing hands after using the bathroom. Let's explore why this hygiene practice is crucial for public health.

1 month ago

Charlie Harger

Harger: Record tax revenue can’t keep up with Olympia’s spending addiction

Olympia's spending addiction overshadows record tax revenue, raising concerns about the state's financial future.

1 month ago

Jake Skorheim and Spike O'Neill Show

Jake and Spike applaud Sammamish woman selected as NASA astronaut candidate

A Sammamish resident is chosen for NASA's astronaut class, standing out among 8,000 applicants in this prestigious selection process.

1 month ago

John Curley Show

‘Crony capitalism’: John Curley calls out Trump’s ‘horrible’ $100K H-1B visa fee

Explore the implications of Trump's $100K H-1B visa fee on businesses and visa holders in our latest analysis.

1 month ago

Gee Scott and Ursula Reutin Show

Angela Poe Russell gives inside look after moderating latest Seattle mayoral debate

As election day approaches, Mayor Bruce Harrell and challenger Katie Wilson faced off in the latest Seattle mayoral debate.

1 month ago

Charlie Harger

Harger: Trump’s ‘Tylenol causes autism’ claim shows the danger of governing by gut, not science

President Trump has a new health warning. Pregnant women with pain or fever should just tough it out with no medication to help, except in extreme circumstances.

1 month ago

Charlie Harger

‘Protecting inmates to death’: Weak scanners blamed in Thurston County Jail overdoses

Thurston County Jail inmates hiding drugs in their body cavities and folds of fat aren't worried about radiation exposure. They're counting on our bureaucracy. And right now, they're right to count on it.

1 month ago

MyNorthwest Staff

‘Go in with your eyes open’: Gee and Ursula on declining faith in college

During "The Gee and Ursula Show" on KIRO Newsradio, co-hosts discussed the growing skepticism surrounding the value of a college education.

1 month ago

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MyNorthwest Staff

Ursula warns that Trump’s H-1B Visa policy will ‘hurt us all’

President Trump has announced a new policy imposing a $100,000 annual fee on new H-1B visa applications, a move he says will protect American jobs.

1 month ago

Charlie Harger

Harger: From 1995 to 2025, how the Mariners still unite Seattle like nothing else

Playoff sports can do what politics never could: Turn strangers into neighbors for nine beautiful innings. And now the Mariners are soon going to play October ball.

1 month ago

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Jake Skorheim and Spike O'Neill Show

‘No more blank checks’: Jake calls for accountability on WA’s expenses

Washington residents are growing increasingly frustrated with huge state budget overruns, including the hybrid ferry program and Sound Transit’s light rail project, which has soared from an initial $54 billion to $185 billion.

1 month ago

John Curley Show

John Curley questions Seattle council member’s ‘malicious’ ICE raid post

A social media post from King County Councilmember Sarah Perry is drawing sharp criticism and potential legal scrutiny after she shared the alleged location of federal immigration enforcement agents staying in Issaquah.

1 month ago

Gee Scott and Ursula Reutin Show

‘That’s crazy’: WA State Fair costs a family of 4 $300 on average

If you're planning a trip to the Washington State Fair this year, you’ll need to bring more than just your appetite; you’ll need a well-stocked wallet.

1 month ago

Jake Skorheim and Spike O'Neill Show

Spike gets a ticket, reveals something interesting about Sound Transit

In one of the most Seattle stories you'll hear this week, Spike O’Neill got “ticketed” on the Sound Transit Light Rail, but not in the way you might expect.

1 month ago

Seattle's Morning News

Former FBI agent: ‘The ball was dropped’ in Travis Decker search

Human remains discovered in the Cascade Mountains may belong to Travis Decker, the Army veteran accused of killing his three young daughters earlier this summer.

1 month ago

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Gee Scott and Ursula Reutin Show

Mariners fans fed up with megaphone preachers outside T-Mobile Park

Seattle city leaders are considering new legislation to limit amplified sound outside T-Mobile Park, following ongoing complaints from fans and the Mariners about street preachers

1 month ago

Charlie Harger

Harger: WA’s justice system’s safeguards left an assaulted 5-year-old girl without justice

Yesterday, I was seeing red after a 46-year-old man accused of sexually assaulting a five-year-old homeless girl walked out of King County Jail. Free.

1 month ago

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Ursula Reutin

After 40 years in broadcasting, I’ve never seen free speech under attack like this

Whether you're a Democrat, an Independent, or a Republican, you should care about this issue. If free speech falls, the rest of our freedoms won’t be far behind.