Ron Upshaw
Ron Upshaw is one-half of The Ron & Don Show on KIRO Radio (weekdays 3-7). When he's not behind the mic, he is most likely putting his smarts and even-keeled nature to the test by sitting on pocket aces at a local Texas Hold 'Em table.
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Maybe yet another tax is not always the answer
It seems that Washington residents are asked to take on a new tax on a weekly basis. Is it time we rethought spending so much money?Comments -
Why does Washington state have such a ‘results problem’?
While Washington state is an amazing place to live, we have a big "results problem." We spend a lot of money on serious issues with little, if any, results. -
Shower thoughts: Jail population has increased 350 percent?
Ron Upshaw discovers Steve Ballmer's new website, praises Kendrick Lamar, and considers getting a dog in this week's Shower Thoughts. -
Why does the president of the United States need a fixer?
Perhaps more shocking than the news about Michael Cohen and the FBI is that Trump, the president of the United States, is the type of person who needs to use a fixer. -
Will we recognize Seattle 50 years from now?
Maybe Seattle was once that nice outpost with a quaint, big-city community. But it's not anymore. And 50 years from now it will be a different place entirely. -
Seattle PI cuts are yet another reason to support true journalism
With the latest cuts to the Seattle PI, after years of its downfall, there is more need than ever to support true journalism. That means you may have to pay for it. -
Shower thoughts: Bubble balls, drugs, and an Elton John tribute
In this edition of shower thoughts, Ron Upshaw contemplates crazy Northwest spring weather, drug addiction in Portugal, Seattle Restaurant Week, and how tricky it is to buy a kid a birthday present. -
UW, Adidas deal is latest example of NCAA player exploitation
The NCAA exploits the bodies of college athletes for profit. The latest evidence is the University of Washington's deal with Adidas. -
Theft in Seattle: Did I do the right thing over a few stolen beers?
It happened so fast. My Coleman cooler was stolen off my porch in Seattle. I searched the street and faced off with the thief. Was it worth it over a few stolen beers? -
Ron: A history of why Seattle traffic is so terribly bad
It's ironic that we constantly hear about affordability around town, yet the answers are to make it more expensive. Especially if you drive a car in Seattle traffic.
