Highlights - The Gee Scott & Ursula Reutin Show

While still 31% of the adult population in Seattle has visited Pike Place Market, the No. 1 ranked tourist destination in the city, at least once in the last 12 months, surveys conducted by The Seattle Times found a drop in overall visitation in the city's most popular spots.

From February 2019 to February 2020, about 41% of the adult population visited the market, a 10% drop.

The Supreme Court ruled Thursday that states can now block Planned Parenthood from receiving Medicaid money, The Associated Press (AP) reported. Health services such as contraception and cancer screening could be affected.

"Everyone I've met in the Seattle area, fantastic people, some of the best people. But the way the system is set up for small businesses, I've learned quite quickly it's not a great system," he shared on "The Gee and Ursula Show" Monday. "It's not supportive of small business and job creators, etc., and it's really unfortunate, because I think a lot of people don't realize it."

Iran launched a missile attack at a U.S. military base in Qatar Monday in retaliation for the American bombing of the country's nuclear sites, The Associated Press (AP) reported. Iran said the attack on Qatar matched the number of bombs dropped by the U.S. Iran also said it targeted the base because it was away from more populated areas, the media outlet stated.

While Qatar successfully intercepted the missiles, KIRO fill-in host Angela Poe Russell questioned if American involvement was necessary in the first place.

"Was this in our best interest at this time?" Angela said on "The Gee and Ursula Show."

Washington was ranked the second-worst state for tipping in a new study by restaurant tech firm Toast, Axios Seattle reported. The average tip was 19.3% nationwide, but Washington diners tipped an average of 17.8%. California came in as the worst tipping state, at 17.3%.

KIRO fill-in host Mike Lewis pointed out Seattle's minimum wage is higher than in most states. He also explained his tip varies depending on the interaction.

It is officially cherry season. However, this year, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) raids are impacting the harvest. Central Washington cherry growers told FOX 13 Thursday that a fear of ICE is keeping workers away from the fields.

"The Trump administration, as we have been reporting, has been flip-flopping on whether farm workers should be targeted," KIRO host Ursula Reutin said.

The death toll has been growing as Israel and Iran have been exchanging missile attacks, according to The Associated Press (AP).

Iran's leader warned that any American military involvement would cause "irreparable damage to them," the media outlet reported. Israeli airstrikes targeted Iran’s capital early Wednesday, a day after President Donald Trump demanded "unconditional surrender," The AP stated.

However, Trump has not been clear if he would strike Iran, telling reporters at the White House Wednesday, "I may do it, I may not do it. I mean, nobody knows what I’m going to do," according to The AP.

Retired four-star General Barry McCaffrey told "The Gee and Ursula Show" on KIRO Newsradio he does not believe the U.S. is involved.

"It is that time of year again in Ballard. I'm not sure if you guys are aware of this, but sea lions have returned en masse to Shilshole Marina's guest docks," Andrew Lanier, the producer of "The Gee and Ursula Show," said.

KIRO fill-in host Angela Poe Russell penned a musical for the stage called "Aviatrix," with a stage reading Friday, June 13 at 7 p.m.

"For the last 2.5 years, I've been working on a musical, and tomorrow is the first staged reading of it," Poe Russell said on "The Gee and Ursula Show" on KIRO Newsradio.

The drive on I-5 between Seattle to Portland will soon look a little different. A controversial Uncle Sam billboard that would greet drivers as they left or entered Chehalis was bought by the Confederated Tribes of the Chehalis Reservation, The Seattle Times reported Friday.

Gee Scott and Ursula Reutin, co-hosts of "The Gee and Ursula Show" on KIRO Newsradio, agreed the sign didn't send positive messages. However, Gee found them amusing.

Scientists can now use gene editing technologies to spread infertility among female mosquitoes, The Washington Post reported last week. This means the pesky insects could be wiped out—but should they be?

While researchers focus on preventing malaria, critics like KIRO Newsradio fill-in host Mike Lewis see potential risks for the ecosystem.

A manhunt is currently underway for Travis Decker, a former Army Ranger, accused of killing his three daughters. Court records show Decker faced challenges after transitioning out of the military.

Gee Scott and Ursula Reutin, co-hosts of "The Gee and Ursula Show" on KIRO Newsradio, urged better support for veterans.

Weather agencies have been taking hits financially. The Trump administration is facilitating another round of cuts at the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), The Associated Press reported in March.

The recent funding cuts could lead to inaccurate forecast data, KIRO Newsradio meteorologist Ted Buehner explained on "The Gee and Ursula Show" on KIRO Newsradio Friday.

Gee Scott, co-host of "The Gee and Ursula Show" on KIRO Newsradio, said he wasn't surprised that King County Assessor John Wilson is facing another restraining order.

In an article recently published by The Guardian, multiple relationship experts gave their perspectives on why some "relationship myths" could be "ruining your love life." Gee & Ursula pointed out that some of these points are less true than others. 

United Airlines will soon require passengers to check in at least 45 minutes before departure. Those who fail to check in by the deadline could be denied boarding, according to USA Today.

Gee Scott and Ursula Reutin, co-hosts of "The Gee and Ursula Show" on KIRO Newsradio, supported the stricter check-in time.

King County's park ranger program is launching in June, with six rangers serving as public safety resources across county parks, according to a news release from King County.

While some might argue having only six rangers is a waste, Ursula Reutin, co-host of "The Gee and Ursula Show" on KIRO Newsradio, is a fan of the idea.

More retirees are worried about their Social Security. According to The New York Times, 276,000 more people have filed for Social Security benefits so far this fiscal year—a 13% increase from last year.

Ursula Reutin, co-host of "The Gee and Ursula Show" on KIRO Newsradio, said "fear" is fueling the spike in claims.