Judge Ed McKenna retires early, says his job was ‘becoming more difficult’
Judge Ed McKenna announced his abrupt retirement earlier this month, with two years left to serve as presiding judge in the Seattle Municipal Court.6 years ago
Maple Valley family recreates 80s Journey hit during quarantine
Steven Heller talks to Dori about recreating the Journey hit "Separate Ways" music video with his family during quarantine.6 years ago
Public safety concern at Bellingham High School homeless shelter
There is a growing lack of concern about public safety near temporary homeless shelters, including one at Bellingham High School.6 years ago
Community Transit coach operator passed away from COVID-19
Community Transit drivers worry that the agency is not doing enough to protect their health during the coronavirus outbreak.6 years ago
Recreational fishing banned during Washington’s stay-at-home order
Tom Nelson at The Outdoor Line thinks fishing, a mostly solitary activity, could easily comply with all the rules of social distancing.6 years ago
90-year-old Life Care Center of Kirkland patient survives coronavirus
"I've got a lot of living to do," said Geneva Wood, a patient at Life Care who tested positive for coronavirus and is now recovering at home.7 years ago
Seattle resident who recovered from coronavirus describes the illness
A Seattle resident who caught coronavirus and has recovered from it describes how she thinks she contracted it and what the symptoms were like.7 years ago
Coronavirus survivor shares hope, claims experimental Ebola drug saved him
A coronavirus survivor tells Dori about his experience with Remdesivir, an experimental Ebola drug that may have helped him heal.7 years ago
Local business owners create Facebook group to support one another
Seattle business owners are finding a way to help one another out during the most challenging time of their careers -- and it is all virtual.7 years ago
State Superintendent says school closures likely to fall and beyond
State Superintendent Chris Reykdal told KIRO Radio's Dori Monson Show that without a vaccine, it's likely kids could be out of school until fall or beyond.7 years ago
Grand Princess passengers from Marysville detail life in 81 sq-ft quarantine
A Marysville couple was trapped in a 9-foot-by-9-foot cabin on the Grand Princess cruise ship after 21 passengers were diagnosed with coronavirus.7 years ago
Pierce County Executive Bruce Dammeier calls Inslee’s event ban ‘reasonable step’
Pierce County Executive Bruce Dammeier discusses Governor Jay Inslee's event ban in King, Pierce, and Snohomish Counties to slow the spread of coronavirus.7 years ago
Superintendent responds to immune-compromised Shorecrest parent who wants school closed
A Shorecrest parent with a compromised immune system wants schools to close until the coronavirus threat is over; the state superintendent weighs in.7 years ago
Sex ed bill inspired activist Maia Espinoza to run for superintendent
Activist Maia Espinoza was so upset by the sex ed bill recently passed by the Legislature that she decided to run for Superintendent of Public Instruction.7 years ago
Comprehensive sex ed passes House, only needs Senate to ratify amendments
The bill for comprehensive sex ed in Washington public schools has now passed both the Senate and the house, only requiring amendments to be ratified.7 years ago
Maple Valley man describes being stranded at in-laws’ in Wuhan since January
A Washington native living in Wuhan has been quarantined in his in-laws' home for six weeks after the city was placed on lockdown to fight the coronavirus.7 years ago
Kent Mayor says city was not consulted about coronavirus quarantine site
A motel in Kent has been purchased to use as a quarantine for coronavirus, but the Mayor of Kent says she was not consulted at any point the process.7 years ago
Leg. bill would effectively ax au pair program, says Seattle entrepreneur
A bill in the Washington State Legislature would make it all but impossible for many families to afford childcare through the au pair program.7 years ago
Dori wishes KIRO 7 TV’s Steve Raible happy retirement after 4-decade career
Dori wishes longtime broadcaster Steve Raible well on the announcement of his retirement, and looks back at their sports broadcast experiences fondly.7 years ago
Bicycle stolen from teen with autism while he searched for lost phone
A teenager with autism went out on his bicycle to search for his lost phone on 100th Street in Lakewood -- only to then have his bike stolen.7 years ago
Sec. of State Wyman won’t participate in primary because of not-so-private ballots
Washington Secretary of State Kim Wyman has chosen not to vote in the primary election because of the public declaration of party on primary ballots.7 years ago
Superintendent Reykdal addresses concerns over sex ed curriculum
Washington State Superintendent Chris Reykdal explains what the sex ed curriculum proposed for Washington public schools would look like.7 years ago
Les Schwab employee tells how he saved woman shoved into burning tent
The Good Samaritan who stepped in to save a young woman from being pushed into a burning tent discusses the incident with the Dori Monson Show.7 years ago
