It's not too late, take a tip from the John Curley school of New Year's resolutions

While some kissed their special someone at midnight, and then privately (or publicly) made a resolution for the New Year, it's not too late. You could even get inspired by John Curley's resolution philosophy.

Will Newtown shooting help us all reconnect?

A noted author and researcher tells Seattle's Morning News our growing reliance on technology has actually isolated us from each other, but the Newtown shooting is a chance to reconnect.

Sammamish named America's friendliest town

Sammamish is friendly, and now Forbes Magazine has embossed the city's kindness with a top rating.

John Curley shares his unconventional on-air dyslexia workaround

For years, KIRO Radio's John Curley tried hard to keep people from knowing he has dyslexia. It's a secret that almost scuttled his early broadcast career as it was just getting started.

Does media fuel deadly thinking?

The 24-hour news cycle is in the business of selling you crappy fleece blankets and grill masters, so you can make more thoroughly toasted sandwiches. They're not really in the business of news. They are in the business of selling you crap. So, they need to have you watch and they need to have you watch continuously.

John Curley: When mental illness hits home

All of the talk of mental illness surrounding the Connecticut school shooting has opened some pretty painful wounds for KIRO Radio's John Curley, who's seen the impacts hit home.

John Curley: More guns would deter shootings

Tuesdays mass mall shooting near Portland has many calling again for increased gun control. But in a debate on Seattle's Morning News, KIRO Radio's John Curley argued more guns is actually the way to stem shootings.

How to spot the signs before you lose your job

When someone gets laid off, it often comes as a complete shock. But a leading executive coach tells Seattle's Morning News it shouldn't be a surprise, and there are things you can do to keep the ax from falling.

The ax falls on Ken Schram's 35 year run

Iconic Seattle broadcast journalist Ken Schram delivers his final commentary after a 35 year run.