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Stories and features from the news staff of KIRO Newsradio 97.3 FM.
June 14, 2024

Weekend revelry roundup: Meryalthon, Father's Day and a Skate Party

Rain in the forecast doesn't mean there isn't plenty to do this weekend so let's see what's going on!  The buskers will be back and out on Saturday at Pike Place market for B...   (03:55)
June 14, 2024

Buskarama: Telling your story your way

This weekend, and well just about any time at Pike Place market you will be greeted by the sweet tunes of buskers. Artists who are looking to connect with their community and tell their stories.    (09:00)
June 6, 2024

Weekend revelry roundup: Dragon Boats, Beautiful Weather and Pinball

  My oh my does it feel like summertime now with this sunshine and warm weather! Good thing there's lots of ways to soak up the sun and enjoy a beautiful weekend here in our ...   (04:45)
May 31, 2024

Weekend revelry roundup: Pride begins, Food Festivals, and the start of summer

Summer is HERE and we got lots of things going on in the region.  June is Pride month and celebrations are getting started this weekend for a milestone moment. Seattle is cel...   (04:10)
May 23, 2024

Weekend revelry roundup: Concerts, Bike Tours and Folklife Festival

t's a long holiday weekend, and the weather might not be the summer kickoff we were hoping for, but never fear! There's still plenty to do. It's the World's Longest Garage Sale on...   (04:14)
May 21, 2024

Chris Porter talks about the 2024 Bumbershoot festival

Chris Porter, the Bumbershoot music program director, has returned to the festival after a number of years away and is excited about the 2024 edition's musical lineup, which was r...   (05:20)
May 21, 2024

An Evening with the Chamber Group of the Kyiv Classic Orchestra

Seattle's Morning News is joined by Silke Johnstone, CEO of The Humanity Funds to discuss an upcoming show at Benroya Hall featuring the Kyiv Classic Orchestra    (08:35)
May 20, 2024

Hoop dreams are high for the Seattle Storm

NCAA women's playoff games garnered record attention. The Seattle Storm is hoping to capitalize on the momentum this WNBA season.   (04:51)
May 17, 2024

Weekend revelry roundup: Petpalooza, Beer Week, Day of Service

The weekend is here and we got LOTS of things going on! If you are up for a trip to ORcas Island, the Salish (sail-ish) Sea Folk Festival is Friday and Saturday. There will be lea...   (04:45)
May 13, 2024

Opera known for catchy music, humor shines in Seattle

It’s an opera with music so catchy it’s been featured in everything from movies to cartoons and remains popular more than 100 years after it was written.   (04:24)
May 9, 2024

Weekend revelry roundup: Mother's Day, Flower Fest and sunshine

Am I reading this weather forecast right? Sunshine? High 70s?! It's prime weather for a prime time weekend. We start things off with a friendly reminder SUNDAY. IS. MOTHER'S DAY. ...   (04:21)
May 2, 2024

Weekend revelry roundup: Free Comic Books, Boating Season and cultural celebrations

The weekend is almost here and you know what? You've earned a couple of days off. The Seattle Reign take on the San Diego Wave FC on Friday. The match starts at 7 and tickets are ...   (04:51)
May 1, 2024

It's a Space For All weekend in Kent

This weekend is a perfect opportunity for you and your kids to head to the stars... and learn about what it takes to get there!  On Friday and Saturday, in Kent, it is the Sp...   (04:19)
April 30, 2024

New York music star is back performing in the PNW

The Village Theater production of "The Fantasticks" is now playing in Everett and for Pacific Northwest native Michael Sharon it's a homecoming. KIRO Newsradio's Heather Bosch has the story.   (06:17)
April 26, 2024

Weekend revelry roundup: Stand up comedy, Mariners, and Grandmas

Are you looking for a chance to volunteer this weekend? The Downtown Everett Association is holding it's 5th annual Planting Day on Saturday. Volunteers are needed to help play 3,...   (04:18)
April 19, 2024

Weekend revelry roundup: Record Store Day, Earth Day, and tea time

t's a big weekend on the way and it is going to be WARM and our friend the sun looks like it'll be hanging around this weekend. Saturday is Record Store Day and there are at least...   (04:44)
April 12, 2024

Weekend revelry roundup: Spring fairs, bar hops and plant sales

  You've done it! Congratulations on making it to the weekend, your reward? Lots of cool things to go do!  It's the opening weekend of the Washington State Spring Fair i...   (04:45)
April 11, 2024

Seattle Restaurant Week Returns

Maybe you have moved to a new neighborhood and are wondering where to grab a bite, or maybe you are in a bit of a food rut and are looking for your next favorite spot. The answer ...   (05:28)
April 4, 2024

Weekend Revelry: Dance battles and rummage sales

It's here yet again, end of the work week means it's time for weekend fun and there's plenty going on, so if you need plans, take notes It's the Seattle Deaf Film Festival this we...   (04:03)
March 28, 2024

Weekend Revelry: Mariners, Cons, and holiday celebrations

It's finally here, the weekend and there are PLENTY of things going on this holiday weekend.     Kicking things off are a couple of conventions. The Sakura Con, a conven...   (04:35)
March 27, 2024

Joe Posnanski: Author of Why We Love Baseball

The full conversation between Paul Holden and baseball writer and author Joe Posnanski    (16:05)
March 22, 2024

Kate Stone on the 10th anniversary of the Oso landslide

"Ten years later, the scars of the disaster are still visible on that hillside and present within the hearts of those left behind," KIRO Newsradio's Kate Stone said while reporting from Oso.    (06:45)
March 13, 2024

Evergreen College Carbon Monoxide Report

Evergreen College Carbon Monoxide Report    (09:20)
February 23, 2024

Seattle Opera Company takes on Malcolm X

Seattle Opera Company takes on Malcolm X   (03:12)
February 13, 2024

Facing Fentanyl Series

Facing Fentanyl Series    (19:13)
February 13, 2024

Wellness Center Update

Wellness Center Update for Murrow Awards.   (06:49)
February 13, 2024

Hylebos Creek environmental audio tour

Hylebos Creek environmental audio tour for Murrow Submissions.   (05:16)
February 9, 2024

Strippers, strip club owners deserve equity under state law

Strippers, strip club owners deserve equity under state law   (04:48)
February 2, 2024

Green crab invasion

Green crab invasion threatens the state's seafood industry    (05:54)
January 25, 2024

2023 KIRO FM Crystal Award Submission

A sampling from KIRO FM’s service to our community in 2023.   (03:00)
January 17, 2024

The Hub

The Hub by Lisa Brooks   (04:52)
January 17, 2024

Facing Fentanyl

Facing Fentanyl by Heather Bosch.   (19:41)
January 17, 2024

Outstanding Anchor Reporter - Heather Bosch

Outstanding Anchor Reporter - Heather Bosch   (08:58)
January 17, 2024

Green Crabs

Green Crabs by Kate Stone.   (05:54)
January 3, 2024

Shoppers buy UW Huskies merchandise

KIRO Newsradio's Heather Bosch talks to fans at the University Book Store as they buy Huskies merchandise after their big New Year's Day victory over Texas at the Sugar Bowl in New Orleans.    (02:52)
January 2, 2024

Commentary Intro

Dave Ross    (01:06)
January 2, 2024

"Sound effects"

Dave Ross   (01:14)
January 2, 2024

"The sheer amount of energy" #2

Dave Ross   (01:06)
January 2, 2024

"The sheer amount of energy"

Dave Ross    (01:06)
January 2, 2024

"There was a reason he was stronger." #2

Dave Ross    (01:15)
January 2, 2024

"There was a reason he was stronger."

Dave Ross   (01:10)
January 2, 2024

"Fight scenes don't make any sense."

Dave Ross    (01:11)
December 29, 2023

Kindness can be a New Year's resolution

Kindness can be a New Year's resolution    (03:32)
December 28, 2023

What do my dad's car and Russell Wilson have in common?

Denver Broncos QB Russell Wilson bench to save his value for the off season.   (03:11)
December 27, 2023

Will you be okay if your local news anchor becomes automated

Automated newscasters are in our future   (03:22)
December 27, 2023

Free program at Kent-Meridian High School is actually working

New program at Kent-Meridian High   (05:21)
August 18, 2023

Episode 9: Hour 2 - Michael Medved's Ghost Story

Michael Medved tells a ghost story for Freaky Friday. // The GOP debate is coming and Hunter Biden's controversy continues. // Ticketmaster is selling Beyoncè seats that can't see the stage.   (35:23)
August 15, 2023

Hour 3: Why men can't say 'I love you' to each other

GUEST - John Curley // Trump’s momentum not weakening // Who would you rather hang out with - Kamala or Dolly? // John’s Dolly Parton story // Why can’t men say I love you to each other // FINAL THOUGHTS   (34:54)
August 7, 2023

Seafair

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July 22, 2023

Fridays with Frank — Oppenheimer

MyNorthwest editor Frank Sumrall joins KIRO Nights to talk about Christopher Nolan's newest film and its bid to join the ranks as one of the great modern American epics.   (39:14)
July 21, 2023

Pacific Science Center wants public input on plans for iconic courtyard and pools

Earlier this year, the Pacific Science Center angered local historic preservationists when they floated the idea of partially filling in the reflecting pools in the courtyard of ...   (07:27)
July 21, 2023

All Over The Map: Who was the 'Paine' of Paine Field?

Resident historian Feliks Banel join's Seattle's Morning News to discuss Paine Field in Everett adding  "Seattle" to its name this week – becoming Seattle Paine Field International Airport.    (05:10)
July 17, 2023

Rick Rizzs talks dangerous ATV fall, cancer diagnosis

Seattle Mariners play-by-play announcer Rick Rizzs joins Gee and Ursula after suffering multiple injuries following an accident on an all-terrain vehicle during the MLB All-Star break, forcing him to miss the team's 10-game homestand.   (11:29)
July 7, 2023

How do you survive traffic during MLB All-Star week?

Micki Gamez joins The Gee & Ursula Show to provide some tips and tricks to get around Seattle during Major League Baseball's All-Star Week.    (08:46)
June 9, 2023

Heather Bosch reports on Disney Pride Concerts

Heather Bosch reports on Disney Pride Concerts   (03:37)
May 30, 2023

State's newest tax bringing in millions more than expected

Gee & Ursula discuss the new capital gains tax    (08:12)
May 26, 2023

Seattle City Council has been ‘way too dysfunctional’

On The Gee & Ursula Show, hosts Gee Scott and Ursula Reutin discussed the upcoming Seattle City Council candidates and talked about what they were looking for going into November’s election.   (04:31)
May 25, 2023

Passenger Etiquette

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May 18, 2023

Hour 3: Doom Scroll, Jimmy Fallon Pays His Staff, Johnathan's Butterfinger Dilemma

Doom Scroll - Social Media and Favorite TV/Movie Car / Jimmy Fallon is a good guy and reaches into his own pocket to pay his production staff / Johnathan deals with a germy quandary    (39:30)
May 18, 2023

Hour 2: Texas Professor vs AI, Manifesto Publication, Gen Z Not Having Kids

Texas professor challenges his students on cheating using AI / Should serial killers and mass murderers manifesto's be released? / Why younger generations have no desire to have kids.   (37:57)
May 18, 2023

Hour 1: Inslee Veto; Seattle Census, Remember Chris Cornell & Mt. St Helens

Gov. Inslee most recent Veto / Seattle's population growth / Seattle king of dog poop? / Remembering Chris Cornell and Mount St. Helens   (37:21)
May 18, 2023

Seahawks greats Cliff Avril, Doug Baldwin on 'Champions of Change' game

Seattle Seahawks legends Cliff Avril and Doug Baldwin joined KIRO Newsradio's Gee Scott to discuss their upcoming 'Champions of Change' charity basketball game at Climate Pledge Arena on June 23rd.   (22:42)
May 12, 2023

Facing Fentanyl, Part 5: How the criminal justice system is responding

As our series "Facing Fentanyl" continues, KIRO Newsradio's Heather Bosch looks at the role of law enforcement and the criminal justice system in fighting the epidemic.   (04:31)
May 11, 2023

Facing Fentanyl - Part 4: There is a way out

Facing Fentanyl - Part 4: There is a way out    (04:30)
May 10, 2023

Hour 2: Are You Ready for AI Tattle Tales on the Road?

WHAT'S NEW AT 10! // Traffic ideas: AI cameras catching litterbugs & radar red light cameras for neighborhoods // SCENARIOS   (36:33)
March 27, 2023

Washington state Superintendent of Public Instruction Chris Reykdal

Washington state Superintendent of Public Instruction Chris Reykdal joined the Gee & Ursula Show to chat about the capital gains tax, consolidating schools, and more.   (17:14)
February 24, 2023

Hour 3 : People who get paid the most, aren’t the smartest

WA State high school graduations go up // Bellevue is number 3 on the list of happiest American cities // People who get paid the most, aren’t the smartest // COMMENTS AND TEXTS    (34:53)
February 24, 2023

Hour 2: More Americans applying for “golden passports”

Fox stars privately express disbelief over election fraud claims // More Americans applying for “golden passports” // California could follow New Zealand in banning smoking for young people   (36:11)
February 24, 2023

Hour 1 : One year war anniversary

One year war anniversary // Applebee’s ad during bombing on CNN at the beginning of the war // Companies can no longer silence employees in exchange for severance // TikTok Kool-Aid Challenge!   (35:06)
February 24, 2023

Nicole Jennings talks with a Ukrainian refugee family

On the one-year anniversary of the Russian invasion of Ukraine, KIRO Newsradio reporter Nicole Jennings speaks with a Ukrainian refugee family who found a new home in Everett.    (06:37)
February 1, 2023

Gee & Ursula talk African-American studies in Florida

Gee & Ursula talk African-American studies in Florida    (09:27)
January 31, 2023

Sam Campbell on police officer hitting pedestrian

Sam Campbell on police officer hitting pedestrian   (02:56)
January 31, 2023

Gee & Ursula talk about the case of the pedestrian hit and killed by a police car

Gee & Ursula talk about the case of the pedestrian hit and killed by a police car   (06:51)
January 30, 2023

Climate Pledge house band removed after calling Bezos a 'jerk'

Climate Pledge Arena is without a house band. The current one, Who Is She?, got disinvited from their gig at Seattle Kraken games after making fun of Jeff Bezos in a song. Gee &a...   (04:20)
January 27, 2023

Mother of man killed by police ‘urging people to protest peacefully’

On the Gee & Ursula Show, hosts Gee Scott and Ursula Reutin discussed the news of yet another instance of fatal police brutality and the possibility of protests in Seattle.   (09:23)
January 18, 2023

Brandi Kruse interviews Gov. Jay Inslee

Gov. Inslee continues to push housing as a fundamental solution to homelessness during an interview with Brandi Kruse   (24:51)
January 4, 2023

Casey wins autographed baseball on KING AM with Dori, 1990

9-year-old Casey McNerthney calls Dori Monson, answers a sports trivia question and wins a prize. 33 years later, a grown-up Casey —  now a spokesman for the King County prosec...   (03:00)
December 28, 2022

Micki Gamez's journey back to Seattle after her flight was canceled in Vegas

Micki Gamez had quite the journey back home to Seattle after her connecting flight was canceled in Las Vegas.   (07:33)
December 27, 2022

Owner of Piroshky, Piroshky on the re-opening of her Seattle store

Olga Sagan, owner of Piroshky, Piroshky, on re-opening this week after being closed for almost a year because she felt it was unsafe for her employees and customers to be downtown Seattle   (11:08)
December 21, 2022

Beacon Plumbing owner encourages folks to fight for old 'Seattle' he grew up in

Bill Cahill, owner of Beacon Plumbing and Electrical, on the Seattle he misses and encourages folks to fight for   (12:29)