KIRO Newsradio Host

Dori Monson

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.

Free rent for heroin addicts amid sky-high housing prices?

A supporter of a proposal that would provide housing for drug addicts tries to convince KIRO Radio's Dori Monson on the idea.
10 years ago

If only we were all so passionate about our finances

Dori gets serious about the state of the economy and his epiphany of what he'll do in his post-radio career.
10 years ago

Seattle council gets its due for catering to ‘grievance crowd’

KIRO Radio's Dori Monson feels no sympathy for criticism being lobbed at Seattle council members over an overpriced police precinct.
10 years ago

Seattle leaders could learn a lot from the suburbs

KIRO Radio's Dori Monson sees things getting worse and worse in the City of Seattle and listens to man with a terrifying experience in Ballard.
10 years ago

Coach Joe Kennedy is back, and he’s suing

Bremerton football coach Joe Kennedy is now suing his school district. He believes he should be able to pray with students. I think otherwise.
10 years ago

Dori not happy with his BBC interview on Trump

KIRO Radio's Dori Monson was interviewed by BBC about some of Donald Trump's recent claims. Dori wasn't too pleased with the end product.
10 years ago

Washington man proves he’s modern day Evel Knievel

I have no idea what drives people like Luke Aikins to such insane adventures as jumping from a plane without a parachute, but it sure was fun to watch.
10 years ago

Dori: I now think Donald Trump is going to win

A week at the RNC mixed with the early reactions at the DNC have Dori Monson thinking the impossible might actually happen -- Trump could win.
10 years ago

Dori makes his case for why everyone is wrong about the Seattle tunnel project

KIRO Radio's Dori Monson argues that the Seattle tunnel project is more over budget than the state says it is.
10 years ago

Did Melania Trump really plagiarize Michelle Obama’s speech?

Melania Trump's speech in Cleveland Monday night sure did sound a lot like Michelle Obama's speech in 2008.
10 years ago

Dori: Mayor Murray never needs federal money for frivolous purchases

Dori says Mayor Ed Murray can always find money for frivolous purchases around the city but needs help for the important issues.
10 years ago

The most inspiring speech you’ll ever hear from a coach

None of the speeches Dori tried inspired his basketball team. Then Coach Jerry did something miraculous.
10 years ago

A tribute to one of the most influential coaches in Washington history

Dori honors a coach that he says "touched the lives of more girls basketball players than probably anyone in our state's history."
11 years ago

Bremerton coach stole the spotlight from high school seniors

On Thursday night, there were more people in the stands and news cameras on the field than probably ever before at Bremerton High School's football game and senior night.
11 years ago

Dori: Washington State Ferries is wasting our money

The Washington State Ferries reportedly wasted millions of dollars on nine unused generators and now it can't get rid of them in an auction.
11 years ago

Doesn’t this prove Seattle bike lanes are dangerous?

Obviously this driver is a horrible person, but did the cyclist slow down?
11 years ago

King County government proves it’s more inefficient than Costco

I just got this postcard at the Monson household two days ago from those crackerjack stewards of our tax money at King County.
11 years ago

Star’s was a life well lived

Star - an Australian Cattle Dog who was as perfect a fit for our family as any dog could possibly be - died this week at the age of 14.
12 years ago

It didn’t take long for people to start politicizing Marysville-Pilchuck tragedy

I've had 72 hours to process the horrible incident that happened Friday morning at Marysville-Pilchuck High School.
12 years ago

Recycling – the Washington state way

It's great to be a public employee in Washington!!
12 years ago

An open letter to Seattle City Attorney Pete Holmes

KIRO Radio host Dori Monson writes an open letter to Seattle City Attorney Pete Holmes.
12 years ago

So…Carrasco lied

I don't blame Carrasco for wanting to get as much money as he possibly could from the city and our tax-and-rate-payers. But for some bizarre reason, he decided to lie about that on KIRO Radio on Friday. We have a real ethical problem here.
12 years ago

My take on the Redskins name controversy

Somehow, this has become the hottest issue in America this week.
12 years ago

Thoughts on a tragic day at SPU

All my life, I have greatly admired Seattle Pacific University. It is a school that provides a great education with a tremendous student atmosphere. Tonight, I am in awe of the heroism of some amazing SPU Falcons.
12 years ago