Kenmore Lanes struggling to survive during phased coronavirus opening
Kenmore Lanes is unable to open bowling until Phase 4, even though co-owner Joann Evans says she can easily maintain social distancing and sanitizing protocols.6 years ago
Capitol Hill business owner: City appeasing protesters, rioters at residents’ expense
Joseph Wanagel, a Seattle property owner in Capitol Hill, says enough is enough with the ongoing neighborhood riots and unrest.6 years ago
Former Sheriff Urquhart wonders where prisoners will go with no county jail
The King County Executive is proposing a phased closure of the county jail, but Former Sheriff John Urquhart says there are a lot of unanswered questions.6 years ago
Seattle Kraken CEO initially had no idea what a Kraken was, but listened to fans
Tod Leiweke, CEO of the Seattle Kraken, discusses the new name and reaction with KIRO Radio's Dori Monson.6 years ago
Co-owner of Slidewaters plans to ‘do everything possible’ to reopen soon
Slidewaters, a water park by Lake Chelan, has been pushing back against the state's restrictions. It's closed now, but the owners are not giving up.6 years ago
Selah City Attorney defends removing ‘Black Lives Matter’ chalk paint from roads
Rob Case, Selah City Attorney, defends the decision to remove 'Black Lives Matter' chalk from roads after New York Times' piece implies they're racist.6 years ago
Bothell Police Officer Jonathan Shoop was ‘a dedicated servant’
Dori called Captain Mike Johnson on Thursday to learn more about Bothell Police Officer Jonathan Shoop, who was shot and killed this past week.6 years ago
State superintendent says parents are divided on reopening schools
State Superintendent Chris Reykdal says a few weeks ago, most parents wanted to send kids back to school. That may have changed with the spike in cases.6 years ago
Bellevue Police Chief describes ‘chaotic scene’ of Saturday’s shooting, stabbing
Two died, two were hurt after a shooting and stabbing in downtown Bellevue on Saturday. Police Chief Steve Mylett shares more details about the incident.6 years ago
Attorney for Letourneau says couple cared for each other ‘all the way to the end’
David Gehrke, attorney for Mary Kay Letourneau, became a friend of the Dori Monson Show. He stopped by to discuss her case, her family, and her final days.6 years ago
A look at how taxpayer money funds police and fire department compensation
A recent piece in Forbes explores why the city of Seattle and the police department may be in trouble, and why some compensation is so high.6 years ago
AG’s office ‘sabotaged the case’ at I-976 court hearing, claims Eyman
The state Supreme Court held a hearing Tuesday the $30 car tab initiative, which supporter Tim Eyman says has been sabotaged by the state Attorney General.6 years ago
Business owner near CHOP says calls to 911 went unanswered
While the CHOP has often been portrayed as a street fair by city officials and various media channels, one local business owner has a different story.6 years ago
Dori confronts Tim Eyman over callous analogy
Dori and Tim Eyman had a bit of an argument after the Gubernatorial candidate made a heartless analogy between the recent George Floyd tragedy and Washington state.6 years ago
Seattle Police Guild: Anarchists are stealing the peaceful protesters’ message
Seattle Police Officers Guild President Mike Solan discusses the police criticism, injuries officers have suffered, and defends the actions they've taken.6 years ago
Former Seahawk on George Floyd and recognizing different realities
Michael Bumpus shares his perspective and thoughts following the death of George Floyd and protests over the weekend.6 years ago
Bellevue Police Chief Steve Mylett describes talking with protesters
Dori talks with Bellevue Police Chief Steve Mylett about the conversations he had with protesters over the weekend.6 years ago
Burlington mayor: Gov. Inslee using COVID-19 to push climate agenda ‘tone deaf’
Burlington Mayor Sexton supported Gov. Inslee, but questions his motives after hearing that he wants to use the pandemic to push a climate change agenda.6 years ago
Inslee’s regulations won’t enable one Seattle family’s restaurants to reopen
Dori talks with Anthony Gallo who says Inslee's orders are destroying his family's restaurants in SODO and Pioneer Square.6 years ago
Brown Bear Car Wash frustrated with reopening phases
Car washes were included on the list of businesses to reopen in Phase 1, but Brown Bear Car Wash is still being told it must remain closed.6 years ago
Ivar’s president expects ‘new trends’ to stick at restaurants post-COVID
Takeout and pick-up orders are helping Ivar's survive the closures, but president Bob Donegan thinks 40% of restaurants in the region will not reopen.6 years ago
Pierce County Sheriff PIO Ed Troyer announces campaign for Sheriff
Ed Troyer, who has been the Pierce County Sheriff public information officer, has a big announcement Tuesday on the Dori Monson Show.6 years ago
Brown Bear Car Wash drive-thru forced to remain closed
Brown Bear Car Wash has been forced to shut down due to the stay-at-home order, even though you can get your car washed without any human interaction.6 years ago
