Highlights - The Jake Skorheim & Spike O'Neill Show

Among the many benefits that Washington State Ferries (WSF) provides the region is hosting burials at sea, offering great comfort to families and loved ones who want to grant the recently passed away's blessing of having their ashes spread throughout the Puget Sound.

It is legal to scatter ashes in the Puget Sound, as cremated remains can be scattered on all public navigable waterways under Washington state control.

Health officials are recommending a nationwide ban on kratom-related products due to their opioid addiction-like qualities, according to The Associated Press (AP). The ingredient is being added to energy drinks, gummies, and supplements sold at gas stations.

"It's really interesting, because it's kind of being marketed — It's like an opioid, and it's being just sold over the counter," KIRO host Jake Skorheim said on "The Jake and Spike Show" on KIRO Newsradio. "Anybody can walk in and buy it."

This year, the Blue Angels were met with more opposition than usual, as a woman is suing for the death of her cat, and another group targeted the Blue Angels with a "Say No To Blue Angels" billboard.

Seafair CEO Emily Cantrell acknowledged the complaints but also noted positive feedback, affirming that the show will continue as planned, according to KOMO News.

The HOT lane from Auburn to Renton is becoming an express toll lane, just like the existing toll lanes on I-405 between Bellevue and Lynnwood.

Up until now, only solo drivers needed a pass to pay their way into the HOT lane. Carpoolers didn’t need a pass. It was the honor system. Now they do, or they will be tolled.

A woman from Seattle is standing firm on her lawsuit against the U.S. Navy, claiming the noise and disruptions from the Blue Angels caused the death of her cat.

Lauren Ann Lombardi made it clear she isn’t scared to take on the government. During an exclusive interview on "The Jake and Spike Show" on KIRO Newsradio, she didn’t flinch when KIRO host Spike O’Neill flooded her with questions like, "It’s the federal government," and "How long can you keep this up? They’ll bleed you dry."

Instead, she calmly responded, "They will never be able to wait me out. I'm a very spiteful, vengeful person. I have nothing but time on my hands."

A Seattle woman is suing the U.S. Navy, claiming the noise and disruption from the Blue Angels caused her cat's death. The lawsuit eloquently details the cat's death, referring to the animal as the woman's "beloved family member" and calling out "the government's role in her daughter's suffering."

"Is this a real story? Is this a joke? Are we being punked?" KIRO host Jake Skorheim quipped on "The Jake and Spike Show."

Seattle drivers are feeling the impact of I-5 construction as work ramps up during the so-called "Month of Hell" — a series of lane closures on I-5 north.

Many commuters hoped public transit would offer a faster route, but KIRO host Spike O’Neill said his Tuesday morning trip to work took him longer than driving.

Beginning January 1, 2026, all kayaks, rafts, and stand-up paddleboards will require a permit in the state of Oregon.

The permit, issued by the Oregon State Marine Board, could either be a seven-day permit for $6 or an annual permit for $20.

"The only reason I'm reporting on this story is because I'm making a timestamp," KIRO host Jake Skorheim said. "This is a prediction of what will happen in Washington State. When they see that other people have gotten away with shenanigans, they will also try to get away with shenanigans. And so this is a tax that will absolutely come to our waterways at some point in the near future."

CBS has decided not to renew "The Late Show With Stephen Colbert," citing financial reasons not content, The Associated Press (AP) reported Friday.

However, the announcement came three days after Colbert called out the settlement between Trump and Paramount Global, the parent company of CBS, and has led political leaders and KIRO host Spike O'Neill to question the television network's motive.

A judge sided with a neighborhood group on Monday to temporarily close nude beach Denny Blaine Park unless the City of Seattle comes up with a plan to address crime within two weeks. The group has cited rampant public sex, masturbation, indecent exposure, lewd conduct, drug use, and harassment surrounding the park.

While KIRO host Jake Skorheim agreed the city needs to clean up the park, KIRO host Spike O'Neill believes the park-goers should be responsible.

After bouncing back from bankruptcy, Red Lobster is making a comeback, CBS News reported in June. The seafood restaurant chain is changing up its menu with new summer cocktails and seafood boils, according to Food and Wine.

"The restaurant was about to go bankrupt, and my world was about to get a little bit safer," KIRO host Jake Skorheim said begrudgingly as he's allergic to shellfish. "And now they're back, they have a new CEO changing things up for Gen Zers, and they wanna sell vibes."

KIRO hosts Jake Skorheim and Spike O'Neill of "The Jake and Spike Show" put forth their latest endeavor to solve this unique crime and bring the urine-disposing suspect to justice.

The Skamania County sheriff is working on legislation to fine people whose reckless or negligent actions lead to a rescue, KATU 2 reported earlier this month. Sheriff Summer Scheyer stated rescue missions increased by 400% in May 2025, compared to the previous year, putting a financial burden on the county.

KIRO fill-in host Angela Poe Russell believes there should be a $5,000 to $10,000 fine for rescues. However, she questioned how officials would define reckless behavior.

Fan-favorite member of the Beach Boys, Brian Wilson, passed away on Wednesday at the age of 82, The Associated Press reported Wednesday. Jake and Spike, co-hosts of "The Jake and Spike Show" on KIRO Newsradio, dove into Wilson's prominent career as a singer/songwriter.

A cherished wooden bear was stolen from the porch of a Mount Vernon home, the police department reported Tuesday.

The bear's owner, Merrylee, told "The Jake and Spike Show" on KIRO Newsradio Wednesday that the bear holds sentimental value, as it was gifted by her late husband as a Christmas present in 1991.