The Jake Skorheim & Spike O'Neill Show

More Fred Meyers stores close in WA — Jake and Spike speculate as to why // AI can’t be stopped. Latest example, fake musicians and songs. // Your texts!

Guest:  Isaac Petersen, AKA "The Reptile Man" joins us to discuss the closure of The Reptile Zoo, alongside his python pal, in-studio // Continuing our conversation with Isaac and his python, Jake and Spike face their snake fears // Rapper Big Sean surprised by the state of drug use in Seattle

Semi-truck hits White River Bridge, creates a 38-mile detour //  The new Sound Transit safety report says assaults are down, but are they really? // Resource officer program ending for schools in Pierce County // Monroe’s Reptile Zoo faces closure after 30 years, Jake discusses his fear of snakes

2pm - Jason Rantz joins us to share an update on the jewelry store robbery in West Seattle: How Seattle’s police chief was dining yards away // Was today's traffic a miracle? Chris Sullivan joins us in the video lounge to explain why it was such a magical morning on the roads // Your texts!

1pm - AG Bondi and Gov. Ferguson fight over Washington sanctuary policies // Everett mother and son detained by ICE return home // 6,000 new words in the Cambridge Dictionary: we don't understand 'em // Appeals court in WA held onto $1 million fine for violating COVID indoor dining ban

12pm - FIRST THINGS FIRST: Easy traffic this morning // Spike's parenting faux-pas //  In-N-Out Burger officially opening in WA // Ukrainian President Zelenskyy meets with Trump and other European leaders in D.C. / Man shot at Golden Gardens Park, suspect released from custody hours later // Have you heard of ‘zombie’ rabbit disease? 

FRIDAY FAVORITES // Former Seahawk Marshawn Lynch is putting out a cookbook // Your texts!

WA Lions for Life re-discuss attending the WA State Fair / Megalodon and woolly mammoth teeth stolen from Ballard oddities shop // Judge rules Portland police do not have to enforce noise ban at 24 hour anti-ice protest // BECU atm allegedly shorts people in withdrawal, company says they won’t offer refund

Trump and Putin meet in Alaska during the show // New data on crime rates in our state raises questions // Big jewel theft in West Seattle // Fence went up at Denny Blaine Park to separate nudists, but is this the right solution? // Kid starts free compliment stand

Meghan Reinertsen on her nightmare diarrhea on a plane story that was seen by 20 million people // A bat was found in child’s bedroom in Skagit County, and tested positive for rabies // Jeff Bezos wants his new bride to be the next Bond girl? // AOL is ending its dial up service

KIRO Newsradio Reporter Luke Duecy joins us with the news that police found the prisoner who slipped his cuffs at SeaTac. This is the third time this has happened - do transport standards need to change? // Eastbound on Tacoma narrows Bridge closed after car smashes into the radioactive core? // Tacoma local Nate Bob started a Little Free Library in his neighborhood for children's sports — but the bikes were stolen overnight and sold for scraps. He joins us to share his plan to rebuild — and what he's learned from the ordeal! // Is $20 minimum wage a good idea for Tacoma?

Fugitive escapes custody at SeaTac airport // City orders closure of Lake City homeless encampment in public park after double homicide // Why would lawmakers want to their emails to auto delete? // Your texts!

For 3rd time this year, person in custody escapes at Sea-Tac Airport // TSA’s faster PreCheck lane wants to scan your face // Seattle City Council is about to vote on cameras coming to your neighborhood. The government wants to watch you at all times. // 770 Seattle Red's Jason Rantz joins us with the revelation that SPD Chief Shon Barnes was paid bonuses for hiring two people he referred ... to himself // Crazy video of shooting on Seattle waterfront, amidst accusations of stolen valor.

2pm - Everett mother detained by ICE after returning from New Zealand // Teen influencer gets stuck in Antarctica // Karen loses it at a Portland dog park // Your texts!

1pm - Tacoma installs ‘no parking’ signs along Marine View Drive to prevent homeless encampments // Shooting at encampment in Seattle, suspect still on the run // Tacoma will miss its affordable housing numbers, why are they so slow at building units? // With the presidential fitness test coming back, people share memories and dread of their time in gym class // Delivery truck arrives at Washington state's first In N Out

12pm - Jake and Spike are beating the heat with BBQ // Another case solved by Jake and Spike! Suspect in Little Creek Casino robbery arrested // Pomeranian defends Vancouver, BC home from black bear // Woman goes viral for talking about cancelling a flight with her diarrhea // For YouTube promotion. Lets animate photos of ourselves in Grok today and play on the show

Seattle heat wave: Highs in 90s this week around Puget Sound region // King County cracks down on illegal food carts // Someone tried to steal from a casino, but left empty-handed // How rare are young married homeowners in Seattle? // Tech jobs are drying up // Paddleboarder discovers body // Your texts!

Edmonds School District saves their music program with a local fundraiser // The Bear Gulch fire, which sparked on Fourth of July weekend, continues to grow // Seattle Red's Jason Rantz on how easy it is to get drugs on a Seattle street corner // Would you pay $75 for a prison pizza?

Neighborhood sports library for kids in Tacoma ruined after somebody stole everything //  Murder charge dismissed in Seattle arson case after new evidence emerges // Washington State Fair denies Alliance for Life exhibit because it doesn’t align with their values? Let’s reach out to the fair for more details. // Disney character actor has heat stroke, but they don’t take off their costume while getting treatment.

FRIDAY FAVORITES! Laura's love for bats, a stupid prank that's getting a little too serious, and crying in your car // A new trailer for a spinoff of The Office is out. Jake has one reservation! // Your texts!

Tacoma to use AI cameras to check your recycling bin // Police have finally arrested that guy who offered the firefighters whippets // Greet the people you love with a hug! // Seahawks tie with the Raiders // Pete Carroll crashed John Schneider‘s pregame interview // Beast Mode behind the camera: Marshawn Lynch spotted as NFL cameraman // No SNAP Benefits for sugary drinks and junk food

2pm - Non-native ball pythons found in Millcreek nature preserve // The Reptile Zoo is slated to close // Firefighters were able to save a 1000-year-old tree in the Bear Gulch fire, and they're wrapping historic buildings in flame retardant foil // Double police chase // The WNBA is really trying to keep a certain inappropriate item off the court // Tim Cook announces new Apple deals for American-based manufacturing at the White House // Your texts!