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The Dori Monson Show is on KIRO Newsradio (weekdays Noon-3).

How to support charities reflecting Dori Monson’s values, passions

In tribute to Dori Monson, learn more about how you can support these three charities which best reflect his values, passions, and advocacy.
1 year ago

New laws in Marysville prohibit public drug use, disruptions on buses

The City of Marysville is implementing tougher laws on both public drug use and disruptions aboard buses, according to Mayor Jon Nehring.
1 year ago

Seattle restaurant owner: ‘A significant difference’ in safety downtown

A Seattle restaurant owner has reopened her bakery at Third and Pike after questions about crime and drug use in the Seattle neighborhood.
1 year ago

Business owner: Seattle City Council not doing its job

Seattle business owner Bill Cahill says when it comes to crime in the city, "We have a city council that's asleep at the wheel."
1 year ago

Dori Exclusive: Post-acquittal, Sheriff Troyer talks politics, Seattle ‘mess,’ and re-election plans

Troyer said it wasn’t until he decided to run for election two years ago that he started feeling the squeeze of politics on himself – and his office.
1 year ago

Exclusive: Sheriff Troyer acquitted, says governor, AG were ‘coming after me’

Pierce County Sheriff Ed Troyer pushed back against the media, Gov. Inslee, and AG Bob Ferguson after he was acquitted Wednesday.
1 year ago

Dori: Lawsuit addresses slow police response that caused Ballard man’s death

The case stems from Nov. 2, 2021, when Yurek’s son “got on the phone and called 911” when he believed his dad was suffering a heart attack.
1 year ago

Dori: A solution to Seattle-Tacoma ranking No. 2 in U.S. for porch thefts

A new study shows the Seattle-Tacoma region now ranks No. 2 among “Worst Metro Cities for Package Theft” in the United States.
1 year ago

Most annoying kids’ Christmas toys? Dori really likes No. 3 on list

Parents (and grandparents) have cautionary tales over certain Christmas presents, warning some are downright infuriating for adults.
1 year ago

Dori: Internet sleuth helps Seattle police arrest suspect in attempted rape, robbery

Using doorbell video camera images of other alleged crimes throughout Seattle, Richard used his Internet sleuthing skills to help police.
1 year ago

Dori: Should you add a kangaroo to your Christmas wish list?

Strom – who has been raising both ‘roos and wallabies for 25 years on his preserve – had some words of marsupial-owning wisdom for Dori.
1 year ago

Dori: Petition calls for entire Olympia School Board to resign after appointing felon

Barely one month after four Olympia School Board members unanimously appointed a convicted felon to fill a board opening, a no-confidence petition has been posted by community members, calling for the entire board to resign.
1 year ago

Dori: FTX crypto scandal hits Washington bank, politicians

Unlike Bitcoin, “crypto is the Wild West” with no regulations on truth in advertising, Brewer added.
1 year ago

Apple Cup rivalry: Couple’s ashes to be buried in UW, WSU helmets

The Apple Cup kicks off for UW and WSU this Saturday, but one married couple is taking the rivalry to their own eventual 'end zone.'
1 year ago

Dori: 9-year-old resolved to protect mom after Tacoma carjacking

Emily and her 9-year-old son tell the harrowing story of how they survived a recent carjacking at their Tacoma home.
1 year ago

Dori: Seattle rider giving up on mass transit after feeling ‘less safe’

After nearly 20 years of riding mass transit in the Seattle area, one woman tells Dori that she will be driving her car from now on.
1 year ago

Dori: Family ‘wrecked’ after two-time ‘Three Strikes’ killer gets early release

A convicted killer and two-time “Three Strikes, You’re Out” offender in Southwest Washington is now eligible to be freed from prison in as few as five years.
1 year ago

Dori: Is your cryptocurrency part of the new FTX scandal?

Worse than Enron. That’s what experts are calling the FTX financial scandal still erupting before cryptocurrency investors’ eyes.
1 year ago

Dori: Ingraham teacher swears, blames Seattleites who ‘didn’t vote blue’ for school shooting

Dori Monson Show listeners who saw the post told Dori they were “incredulous” at the teacher’s obscene rant and political “hijacking” of the shooting.
1 year ago

Dori: Don’t fall for state Dems last-minute ‘reverse psychology’

Podlodowski's message: To urge voters “not” to write in candidate Brad Klippert for secretary of state.
1 year ago

Dori: Parent upset with appointment of felon as Olympia School Board Member

The grassroots startup OSD Rescue is pushing back against the unanimous appointment of Talauna Martin Reed, the board’s first Black director.
1 year ago

Dori: Sheriffs’ group calls crime-soft candidates claiming to be pro-police ‘chameleons’

They are actually “spreading false information on where they stand on law enforcement issues” said Chelan County Sheriff Brian Burnett.
1 year ago

Dori: Legendary rocker, hunter Ted Nugent weighs in on Leavenworth bear attack

Nelson originally made the connection between the bear attack and “touchy-feely, nonsensical woke wildlife management putting the public at risk.”
1 year ago

Dori: King Co. Prosecutor candidate says crime at ‘crisis levels,’ opponent is ‘elitist’

Federal Way Mayor and ex King County Senior Deputy Prosecutor Jim Ferrell wants a “reset” when it comes to the local criminal justice system.
1 year ago