The Jake Skorheim & Spike O'Neill Show

2pm - A young boy is praised for saving another child from drowning in Everett’s Silver Lake // Washington State may receive $16 million as part of a national opioid settlement // Should AI music compilations be legal? They’re humorous — but what are the legal and ethical implications? // Washington’s First Electrified Ferry launches into service // Recapping Julio’s performance and the M's disappointing loss to the Yankees // A woman is charged in connection with eight bank robberies, allegedly documented in a handwritten crime journal // Your texts!

1pm - At what age should parents stop monitoring their children’s mobile devices? // Washington Sheriff Proposes $1,000 Fine for "reckless hikers" amid a surge in costly and preventable search-and-rescue missions // It’s Free Slurpee Day at 7-Eleven locations across the country

12pm - King County Assessor John Wilson suspends campaign for County Executive following recent legal issues // C89.5 FM at Nathan Hale High School faces potential shutdown due to district budget cuts // Green River College ended its student-run radio program, KGRG, ending a decades-long legacy in college radio // Continued conversation on the state and future of student-run radio stations across Washington // In London, A controversial stage production recreates the January 6 U.S. Capitol riot

2pm - Seattle residents beg city to curb rowdy, noisy Magnuson Park after years of inaction // Opening day announced for Seattle’s Pier 58 featuring jellyfish playground and restored fountain // Bill Nye warns "once-in-100-year" storms could become the norm without fossil fuel ban // Elon Musk wants to launch a competitive third party: The American Party // Canada sees U.S. asylum claims surge as nations harden borders // Spike has been offered dual citizenship with Ireland // Your texts!

1pm - Climate Pledge Arena developer indicted on bid-rigging charges // Coffee prices climb after Donald Trump threatens 50% tariffs on Brazil // Mike Pence slams Trump’s tariffs // Spike saw the new Jurassic Park movie... it was not good // Washington to cover Planned Parenthood funding gap after Trump signs ‘Big Beautiful Bill’

12pm - Shawn Barnes is sworn in as Seattle Police Chief // Why is Chief Barnes spending his weekends out of town? // Seattle bill hikes graffiti fines to $1,500 per violation — is it enough? // Guest: Chris Sullivan on weekend freeway closure // Teen hero saves 11-year-old from drowning at Silver Lake // One-word text leads to lifesaving airlift near Snoqualmie Pass

2pm - Following his farewell performance, Spike reflects on his time meeting  Ozzy Osbourne // is AI music the future? // Should 16 and 17 year olds be able to vote? // Your texts!

1pm - Texas Governor Greg Abbott gives football analogy when asked who is to blame in Texas flood // Earthquakes at Mt. Rainier // Wildfires in Belfair // Older adults outnumber children in a majority of WA counties // Human toe found in gift-wrapped box at Dash Point State Park

12pm - FIRST THINGS FIRST: Popular Seattle "Third Place,"  Little Red Hen faces potential closure,  what does the future of local businesses look like? // Masked ICE raid in White Center // The ideal shower routine 

2pm - Heart moves their Gorge Ampitheater show to Climate Pledge. Which venue is better? // American pride across nation hits record low in 2025 // Teens Guilty of Bullying Could Lose Drivers’ Licenses Under Tennessee Law // IRS says churches can endorse candidates from the pulpit // Your texts!

1pm - DOJ, FBI conclude that Jeffrey Epstein had no "client list." Is that really true? // Your baby may be getting a ‘Trump account.’ Should you put your money in it? // U.S. Coast Guard’s historic ‘America’s Tall Ship’ visits Seattle // U.S. Coast Guard’s historic ‘America’s Tall Ship’ visits Seattle

12pm - KIRO Newsradio Reporter Heather Bosch joins us with a message, probably for WSU students: don't poke the bears! // KIRO Newsradio Reporter Luke Duecy joins us with more information about a street takeover that left an Auburn teen girl fighting for her life at Harborview  // ‘Belltown Hellcat’ driver sentenced to 30 days in jail for reckless driving // Touch-screen kiosks are coming to downtown Seattle // T.S.A. Will Let Travelers Keep Their Shoes On, Ending Hated Rule

2pm - Discount shopping - the only way to get through this economy. Kroger makes it easier to use digital-only coupons amid accusations of discrimination // The Summer Job, a Rite of Passage for Teens, May Be Fading Away // Schools Are Erasing America’s Story. Parents Must Rescue It // Your texts!

1pm - Girls camp grieves loss of 27 campers and counselors in Texas floods that killed at least 90 // Officials Feared Flood Risk to Youth Camps but Rejected Warning System // National Weather Service defends its flood warnings amid fresh scrutiny of Trump staff cuts // Coast Guard rescue swimmer hailed as hero for saving 165 in Texas flooding // Cal Raleigh ties Ken Griffey Jr.'s Mariners record for home runs, and three other teammates will join him at the All Star Game. Do all of them deserve their spots? KIRO Newsradio's Aaron Granillo joins Greg and Spike with his super-fan analysis! // Seattle ain't dying - we're growing

12pm - How was your Fourth of July? Spike wasn't thrilled with the soundtrack to Seattle's fireworks show // Dozens treated for fireworks injuries in Seattle; at least 1 loses hand // Greg spent Independence Day with two British nationals // Joey Chestnut Returns and Regains Title at Hot Dog Eating Contest // Pearl Jam's drummer is leaving the band after 27 years

2pm - Jake takes his kids to buy fireworks. Laura was deprived of a fireworks childhood // A little bit of fireworks safety advice from the fire marshals. How many of these decrees have Jake and Spike actually followed? // Neighbors prepare for chaos after SeaTac cancels Fourth of July show // What did our founding fathers eat to celebrate Fourth of July? // Women’s professional baseball is coming back! Laura has never seen A League of Their Own // Jake and Spike's favorite sports movies

1pm - Doctor at Seattle Children’s hospital is arrested for stealing drugs and being high while working // Regurgitated AI // More craziness outside the Diddy courtroom, fans showering each other in baby oil // Alan Dershowitz thinks Diddy’s prostitution charge will be overturned on appeal // Jimi Hendrix National Anthem // Jason Kelce talks about getting a bikini wax for charity. Turns out, Spike can one-up that - he had EVERY hair on his body waxed off // What would the 'Alligator Alcatraz' equivalent be in each state?

12pm - It's basically Friday, so let's bring in our Third Amigo, KIRO Newsradio Traffic Reporter Nate Connors! // Our favorite renditions of the national anthem // King County Assessor John Wilson is arrested for stalking, and KIRO Newsradio Reporter James Lynch joins us with the details // Washington is one of the top three travel destinations for the Fourth of July. Nate Connors gives us the grim traffic report that results from that // You can now rent Michael Jordan‘s legendary Chicago mansion on Airbnb. It’s not cheap // Spike once stayed in a $4K a night penthouse // Netflix is crushing it on the documentaries. Spike finally caught up on the new Titan submersible documentary // New one about storming Area 51 looks pretty great

2pm - Was taking the death penalty off the table a fair punishment for Kohberger? // A new contract for new ferry boats // Your texts! // We are now officially closer to 2050 than 2000

1pm - Spike’s missing, profane coffee mug // Washington state seriously considering safe supply, having Washington health employees administer drugs to addicts // Jake's kids had a close call in a local river, and drownings are increasing statewide. Kelly Hawks from Valley Regional Fire Department joins us with some warnings and tips for safe swimming this time of year! // Cal Raleigh practices for the Home Run Derby with his dad

12pm - Bryan Kohberger pleads guilty, avoids the death penalty // Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs acquitted of most serious charges, convicted of prostitution-related offenses // Family wakes up to find RV park and car shop basically in their front yard // Are church 'safe lots' a solution for homelessness? // Colleges can now pay student athletes — but some have opted out

2pm - Voodoo Doughnut is opening its third WA location, in Bellevue. Jake, Spike and Laura dream up their own kooky donut ideas // A partial verdict is reached in Diddy's trial // Your texts! // Alligator Alcatraz

1pm - KIRO Newsradio Reporter Luke Duecy joins us with reactions from Moscow, Idaho in response to Kohberger's plea deal that takes the death penalty off the table // Cal Raleigh secures his 33rd home run of the season after a nail-biting drought // Where you can and cannot light off fireworks in our state // Tis the season for Tulalip’s Boom City. How young is too young to bring your kids along? // Red Lobster bounces back from bankruptcy thanks to young CEO

12pm - Father of University of Idaho murder victim slams Kohberger guilty plea deal // New details emerge about the young Idaho shooter who ambushed firefighters. What could have been his motive? // Washington Democrats raise your gas taxes today, as prices surge ahead of 4th of July weekend // KIRO Newsradio's Senior Traffic Reporter Chris Sullivan on packed beaches and high tides on the Washington coast. He's going to make his case for why you shouldn’t drive in the sand for the Fourth of July // Lululemon sues Costco, alleging the retailer copied its designs

2pm - Brave Portland woman has had enough of ICE protests making noise outside her apartment // State department revokes visas for rapping, British duo chanting “death, death to the IDF” at their concert recently in Glastonbury // Father jumps off of Disney cruise ship to rescue his daughter who had just fallen off into the ocean. He saved her. And somehow this story should convince Laura to TRY cruising?! // Your texts! // Malcolm Gladwell has an interesting theory about why driverless cars will not work in cities