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Dori Monson was the host of The Dori Monson Show on KIRO Newsradio (weekdays Noon-3). Dori passed away in December 2022 and is survived by his wife, Suzanne.

Dori: How far will the University of Washington’s ‘word police’ go?

Most of us are aware of words and phrases from the past that are blatantly hurtful to others. But apparently, we’re not aware enough.
2 years ago

Dori: Was Issaquah HS basketball coach dumped over ideology?

Issaquah High School’s varsity girls’ basketball coach Doug Crandall has been on administrative leave for over a month without explanation.
2 years ago

Dori exclusive: Seattle lawyer once investigated in rapist husband’s case now a local judge

The wife of a Seattle lawyer convicted in five separate attacks a decade ago is now a sitting municipal court judge in Lake Forest Park.
2 years ago

Dori: Upcoming book reveals ‘toxic liar’ led Seattle schools’ ethnic studies program

“Race to the Bottom: Uncovering the Secret Forces Destroying American Public Education” is a shocking expose that will come as a surprise to many.
2 years ago

Dori: Oops! Maple Valley school pulls back on ‘VIP’ list for vaccinated students

After “VIP seating” that came with “an added privilege” for COVID-vaccinated students, the Maple Valley school has reversed its decision.
2 years ago

Dori: Keep an eye on scores of anti-gun bills in Olympia

State lawmakers consider nearly 30 anti-gun bills, some of which attempt to bypass a statute that preserves uniform gun laws in the state.
2 years ago

Dori: Soft on crime policies from state Democrats have tragic consequences

Washington state Democrats in the Legislature have made it open season for car thefts and the tragic consequences that can ensue.
2 years ago

Dori: Is Western Washington University’s Viking mascot getting the woke boot?

He’s male. He’s Scandinavian. He’s considered by some as “too masculine” and “too aggressive.” And now, he might be getting canned.
2 years ago

Dori: WSDOT’s snowplow service refusal over vaccine mandates ‘unbelievable,’ lawmaker says

State Sen. Curtis King joins the Dori Monson Show to discuss how COVID vaccine mandates may have impacted WSDOT's recent trials at the state passes.
2 years ago

Dori’s tribute to the late Ronnie Spector: ‘She’s got one of the sexier lines in rock ‘n roll history’

When CBS News broke the story about the passing of the iconic singer Ronnie Spector today, I was so sad.
2 years ago

Bravery, tears, and flipping coins with Frank Sinatra: Reflections of a WWII veteran

"Courage personified" describes one of my all-time favorite guests of the Dori Monson Show: World War II U.S. Army combat veteran Phil Sulman of Bellevue.
2 years ago

Dori: Seattle K9 killed in line of duty mourned; loss triggers memories for dog owners

Seattle Police Department's K-9 Jedi was slashed to death Wednesday while tracking an alleged burglar armed with a machete and knife.
2 years ago

Dori: Goodbye, privacy — Washington state considers tracking your driving

The state transportation commission is considering proposals to the state Legislature that would have automakers send your data directly to the state.
2 years ago

Dori: A brief economics lesson for Starbucks unionizers

I know some baristas who are very good at their job, Dori says, but should being a barista at Starbucks be a career just because someone wants it to be?
2 years ago

Dori: Why isn’t destroying Christmas decorations a hate crime?

Destroying Christmas decorations is something a fictional “Grinch” does? Let's start calling it what it is: vandalism, and a hate crime.
2 years ago

Dori: What good is your vaccine verification card in King County? Not much

But how can restaurants, venues, and sporting events in King County confirm that the vaccine card you show them is really your card? They can’t.
2 years ago

Dori: Are new state wildlife commissioners turning their backs on science?

Tom Nelson -- host of “The Outdoor Line” -- joins the Dori Monson Show to talk about a case that goes far beyond cougars versus elk.
2 years ago

Dori: King County Councilmember Reagan Dunn announces Congressional run

King County Councilmember Reagan Dunn announced his candidacy on Monday for Washington's 8th District Congressional seat.
2 years ago

Dori: Tri-Cities florist settles with gay couple over refusal to sell them wedding flowers

Richland, Washington, flower shop owner Barronelle Stutzman has settled with the ACLU, citing her Southern Baptist faith as reason for the refusal.
2 years ago

Dori: Homeland Security Special Agent on surge in drug trafficking, fentanyl deaths

Homeland Security Investigations agent Robert Hammer describes the surge in illegal drugs, and related death counts across the nation.
2 years ago

Dori: Woman in wheelchair attacked in Seattle by naked, prolific offender

A Gig Harbor woman with a physical disability alleges that she was victimized by a naked attacker in downtown Seattle earlier this year.
2 years ago

Dori: Spirit on display during Whatcom County flooding — what you can do to help

A number of community organizations are leading recovery efforts for those displaced by Whatcom County's recent flooding.
2 years ago

Dori: Rittenhouse found not guilty, but who is responsible for the chaos in Kenosha?

The cases against Kyle Rittenhouse in Kenosha started with absolute media lies. And what have we learned from it? Apparently, nothing.
2 years ago

Dori: As families flee public schools, Seattle schools push mandatory vax

In so many ways, it feels as if our schools are at a crossroads. My question: Will they continue to take our kids down a dead-end?
2 years ago