Dave Ross
Ross: Donating to Treehouse a great way to spread Holiday Magic
In the 35 years since KIRO Newsradio started raising money for Treehouse through Holiday Magic, families have changed a lot.4 months ago
Ross: When it comes to hate speech, are you with me?
We now know that if you’re a University President, you need to take a strong stand against hate speech. Last week New York Rep. Elaine Stafanik confronted three college Presidents about the anti-Israel demonstration on campus.4 months ago
Ross: Being an entertainer for a 5-year-old grandchild is a tough gig
This trip involved some serious time spent as an entertainer my five-year-old grandchild.4 months ago
Ross: When deterrence doesn’t work with the Gaza War
Beyond the debate over morality, the Gaza War is teaching us how a conflict between two groups can rip away the veneer of civilization.5 months ago
Ross: Beaches in the buff don’t scream ‘Seattle’
It's not necessarily lewd to go naked. It's just that this is Seattle, not Brazil. The climate here doesn't exactly scream "nude."5 months ago
Ross: Turning the Constitution on itself
In a hearing before the DC Court of Appeals, Donald Trump’s attorney argued that the First Amendment protects his political speech and that the gag order against him in the election tampering case is unconstitutional.5 months ago
Ross: Helping the hungry comes with gratitude that goes both ways
Last week a group of us from KIRO Radio – Management, Sales, and On-Air staff – volunteered at the White Center Food Bank.5 months ago
Ross: Politics is war by other means
We all know that bullies are a problem. It’s bad enough in the classroom, but it’s really bad when that attitude persists into adulthood and plays out among people in important positions.5 months ago
Ross: Artificial Intelligence bringing a non-human approach to health care
I'm at the age where after a doctor’s visit I’ll get a form letter basically saying -- we just paid one of your medical bills, please prove it's legitimate.5 months ago
Ross: To celebrate the new I-90 ramp meters, a return of the Zipper Merge song!
The new I-90 Ramp Meters go live today. It amounts to a forced zipper merge as you enter I-5.5 months ago
Ross: Jason Myers thrives under pressure after game winner
That appears to be the key: To be so good at something that you actually look forward to the opportunity to show what you can do when all eyes are upon you.5 months ago
Ross: Republicans take on drug trafficking in third debate
Last night’s Republican debate – which, again, served no practical purpose since the winner seems to have already crossed the finish line – made me do some soul-searching.5 months ago
Ross: The hidden benefit of Social Security, funding our volunteers
It gives retired people the freedom to participate in the causes they really care about, all of which helps keep communities together.5 months ago
Ross: The sun is setting on Seattle and it’s got me all mopey and restless
Yesterday evening, I stood in the kitchen and looked out at the backyard. You know what I saw? Nothing. Because suddenly it’s very dark at 5 p.m.5 months ago
Ross: Jeff Bezos is leaving Seattle, but did he really live here anyway?
But let’s put this in perspective. Our billionaires may call Seattle “home” – but how much time do they really get to spend here?5 months ago
Ross: A perfect match of willful blindness and Trump’s trial
Whatever you think about the Trump legal drama, it represents an opportunity to learn some of the more obscure principles of criminal law.6 months ago
Ross: Paying out Social Security later might be the reality we have to accept
Since Social Security payments come out of the US Treasury, it means a chunk of the federal deficit is my fault.6 months ago
Ross: Palestinian minister asks UN for peace, Israelis look back to genocide
"Mr. President, 2.3 million Palestinians in Gaza face death every day and every night," al-Maliki pleaded. "Save them, save them. Look at them as human beings."6 months ago
Ross: With new photo AI how are we supposed to trust our friends’ vacation photos?
I have to think we’re prepared for this because we’ve all been faking photos long before AI. We’ve all air-brushed our history one way or another.6 months ago
Ross: Gun shops should have their own network to prevent mass shootings
The latest detail in that shooting in Maine offers some hope, the shooter had been turned away by a local gun shop when he tried to buy a silencer6 months ago
Ross: How do you figure out when the people you trust are about to snap?
When do the right hands become the wrong hands? You can’t subject everyone to daily drug tests or mental health evaluations6 months ago
Ross: There’s a way to reduce the deficit, and it’s actually collecting taxes
Wouldn’t it be great whoever becomes Speaker stops this unproductive government shutdown and uses unpaid taxes recovered by the IRS to reduce the deficit.6 months ago
Ross: I have a newfound fear of flying, I’m scared of the pilots
First, I want to acknowledge that the most dangerous part of any flight is the drive to the airport, especially if you get dropped off on the upper roadway at SEA.6 months ago
