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Charlie Harger
Harger: Seattle small businesses say things are worse than during COVID-19. Nobody in Olympia or City Hall seems to care.
Survey reveals Seattle small business struggles are worsening, raising concerns for the local economy and community.20 minutes ago
John Curley
Curley: The Iran war isn’t about oil, nukes, or Epstein — it’s about China
Explore how the Iran war reflects China's strategic interests beyond oil and nuclear issues.11 hours ago
John Curley Show
‘Rinse and repeat of what we’ve seen’: We Heart Seattle says Wilson needs new plan for homeless who refuse services
We Heart Seattle urges Mayor Katie Wilson to address homeless services for those who refuse help in Seattle.14 hours ago
Charlie Harger
Harger: WA doubled spending over 10 years. Every major metric got worse, but Olympia still wants more
Washington spending has more than doubled in the past 10 years, from $81.8 billion to $173.5 billion.22 hours ago
Jake Skorheim and Spike O'Neill Show
‘Police are not a high priority for them’: Jake questions lack of police hiring from $100M grant
Washington Governor Bob Ferguson's budget agenda includes is a $100 million grant for police hiring, though zero new officers have been hired.2 days ago
Gee Scott and Ursula Reutin Show
‘It is hard to make a living’: Gee labels housing costs are pushing Americans abroad at record rates
People are moving out of the U.S. at record rates. In 2025, the U.S. experienced a net negative migration with roughly 150,000 more departures than arrivals.2 days ago
John Curley Show
‘Numbers don’t lie, people do’: Advocate questions King County’s $1B budget discrepancy
Kevin Altheimer challenges King County's $1B budget discrepancy, raising concerns during council meetings.2 days ago
Jake Skorheim and Spike O'Neill Show
‘Don’t look sloppy’: Jake, Spike respond to backlash over airport banning pajamas
A Tampa airport has successfully banned Crocs for travelers coming through its airport, but now its sights have been set on banning pajamas for passengers.2 days ago
Charlie Harger
Harger: Pounds and pounds of stripped copper wire insulation recovered from Seattle homeless camp cleanups
Video sent to KIRO Newsradio showed pounds and pounds of wire insulation hauled out of a Seattle encampment cleanup.3 days ago
Jake Skorheim and Spike O'Neill Show
‘I think that’s a mistake’: Jake warns CARE chief’s blunt approach won’t work with SPD
CARE chief Amy Barton highlights safety issues in Seattle due to lack of police support for community response efforts.3 days ago
John Curley Show
‘It’s sort of insulting’: Brian Heywood says lawmakers can’t keep their house in order amid income tax push
Brian Heywood highlights turmoil as millionaire's tax faces strong opposition from residents and lawmakers in Washington.3 days ago
Jason Sutich
‘Seattle will be buzzing’: City announces free fan experiences for World Cup
Experience Seattle's World Cup celebration with free events and activities throughout the city. Join the excitement in 2026!3 days ago
John Curley
Curley: House Majority Leader Joe Fitzgibbon’s drunken speech is nothing compared to Wilbur Mills
Explore Joe Fitzgibbon's drunken comments and their comparison to Wilbur Mills' infamous moments.3 days ago
Charlie Harger
Harger: Bellevue just cut property crime by 33%. Seattle should study every word of this report
In 2025, property crime in Bellevue plummeted by 33%. Think about that. One-third of the thefts, break-ins, and burglaries just evaporated.4 days ago
Gee Scott and Ursula Reutin Show
‘A very important position’: Sheriff’s and police association emphasizes need for officers as WA last in police staffing
Washington ranks last in police officers per capita, highlighting a critical need for more sheriff's and police personnel.4 days ago
Charlie Harger
Harger: Amazon keeps shrinking in Seattle. Mayor Katie Wilson hasn’t even started taxing yet
Amazon keeps shrinking in Seattle, and Bellevue keeps winning. Mayor Katie Wilson's tax agenda is just warming up, and Olympia is working on an income tax.5 days ago
John Curley
Curley: AI will give us back our free time. Will you waste it or embrace a new renaissance?
Explore how AI can enhance your life and free up time. Will you embrace the change or let it pass you by?5 days ago
Charlie Harger
Harger: Copper wire theft is crippling Sound Transit. Olympia had a fix, but they didn’t vote on it
The legislation that could have helped curbed copper wire theft died last week in Olympia without ever getting a vote.6 days ago
Manda Factor
‘It’s a gimmick’: Former WA attorney general urges lawmakers to reject ‘unconstitutional’ ‘millionaire tax’
Rob McKenna calls the proposed millionaire tax a marketing gimmick masking deeper issues in Washington's tax system.6 days ago
John Curley Show
‘You have to make it attractive’: Former city attorney questions whether Seattle can lure NBA ownership
Questions have surrounded the potential return of the Seattle SuperSonics as of late after Gov. Bob Ferguson held a meeting with NBA Commissioner Adam Silver.6 days ago
Charlie Harger
Harger: Trump calls Democrats ‘crazy’ in 2026 State of the Union address, missing a chance to unite the country
Trump had one of the largest audiences of his presidency Tuesday night. With millions of Americans watching at home, he used it to call Democrats crazy.6 days ago
Gee Scott and Ursula Reutin Show
‘Costs will keep going up’: WA Policy Center says CO2 tax is driving energy bills higher, offers savings tips
Puget Sound residents face 20%-40% hikes in energy bills due to the CO2 tax, raising concerns about affordability and sustainability.6 days ago
John Curley
Curley: A New Hampshire town tried libertarianism. Then came the consensual cannibalism.
Discover Curley's libertarian experiment and its effects on taxpayers amid controversial consensual cannibalism practices.6 days ago
