Why you could hear kids’ voices on Pierce County Sheriff radios Monday night
Sometimes, "gone but not forgotten" isn't always how slain officers are remembered. But in Pierce County, a special effort is being made to commemorate a fallen deputy.8 years ago
Seattle police source: What took them so long? I would have shot sooner
I spoke with a Seattle police officer about the recently-released video of the fatal shooting of Iosia Faletogo. This is what he told me about what he would have done.8 years ago
I went looking for courage and found it 4,941 miles away
I took a trip to Europe despite my fear of flying and finally visited the beaches of Normandy. This is where history tells the stories of true courage.8 years ago
Running through life: A letter to my 8-year-old son
Don wrote a letter to his son. He starts off: Your dad ran his first marathon in the woods this past weekend at the Redmond Watershed. He continues to note that Hanson's 1997 hit "MMMBop" holds up.8 years ago
Don O’Neill: I am guilty of bullying
We let it rip on the radio when it came to Superintendent Nyland and his staff. It wasn’t personal. It had to be done. for the kids at Cleveland High School.8 years ago
Seattle beaches have gone to the dogs
Don writes that Seattle beaches don't seem to feel like a place for humans anymore.8 years ago
Have you ever loved a cop?
Have you ever loved a cop? KIRO Radio's Don O'Neill says he has. And they are not easy to love.8 years ago
Why people in Seattle like me have stopped calling 911
Politicians will tell you crime is down in Seattle, but KIRO Radio's Don O'Neill says the truth is he didn’t call 911 when his truck was broken into. And many people are just like him.8 years ago
7 questions as Seattle’s ‘tent mansion’ is dismantled
The infamous "Tent Mansion" in downtown Seattle (Third and Broad) is finally being removed. So KIRO Radio's Don O'Neill has a few questions.8 years ago
State Patrol sergeant helps Seattle high school get new sports field
Cleveland High School in Seattle will finally get its new football field, thanks to a special state trooper and KIRO Radio's Ron and Don Show.8 years ago
Don: In Pierce County, they still use handcuffs
Before Pierce County Detective Ed Troyer has emphasized how important it is to help the truly downtrodden among us. For those taking advantage, he says Pierce County uses handcuffs.8 years ago
‘Good behavior’ doesn’t bring back four dead Seattle firefighters
Martin Pang, convicted for the 1995 Pang Warehouse Fire, is expected to be released from prison in September. He'll get out early for good behavior. Don O'Neill is trying to figure out which good behavior that might be.8 years ago
Trail thoughts: Savoring the outdoors, running and connecting
Don O'Neill has recently started running trails here in Western Washington, and these are some of his thoughts.8 years ago
Don’s first edition of ‘Trail Thoughts’
Here are some of the things that bounce around in the head of KIRO Radio's Don O'Neill while he's running. Let’s call them "Trail Thoughts."8 years ago
We need more needle bins in Seattle bathrooms
I was mad when I saw needle bins in my local grocery store until one experienced changed my mind on this issue.9 years ago
Reaction to Angie Mentink’s breast cancer announcement was beautiful
Who tweets that they have breast cancer? Angie Mentink from the Mariners' broadcast does.9 years ago
What I learned after having a gun pulled on me 3 times
I have had a gun pulled on me three times. Still, my experience is different than many black and brown people who faced similar situations.9 years ago
Let’s all go make a memory
I didn't have a lot growing up, so I started accumulating stuff. In my post-Katrina life, I have learned to let it go. I try to spend more time collecting memories.9 years ago
Mister Rogers would not be happy with Pastor Osteen
When megastar Pastor Joel Osteen took to the airwaves on "Good Morning America" Wednesday morning, I expected him to apologize.9 years ago
Don: When a badge and gun must be taken away
Yes, there are motorcyclists who abuse the roads we all travel on. But there are also cops who should have their badges and guns taken away.9 years ago
Don: How the Northwest can give Hope For Houston
All the platforms of Bonneville Seattle are coming together to provide "Hope For Houston," a way to support those in need after Hurricane Harvey.9 years ago
Don: Durkan’s ‘Seattle Promise’ was stolen from Kalamazoo
Is providing free college something that Seattle mayoral candidate Jenny Durkan can really promise? It's the same promise made in Kalamazoo.9 years ago
Advice from my 7-year-old son about ‘Black Lives Matter’
A Black Lives Matter sign hangs in the door where Don O'Neill's 7-year-old son goes to summer school. It prompted a lesson from son to dad.9 years ago
