Dori Monson Show
Dori: What’s behind Seattle schools big enrollment drop?
If 2022-23 school year projections hold true, the Seattle Public Schools District could see an 8% drop in enrollment.2 years ago
Councilmember Dunn speaks out as lone vote against $1 million pledge to help women seeking out-of-state abortions
$500,000 of the emergency fund is for the Northwest Abortion Access Fund, and the other $500,000 will go to Public Health for Seattle and King County.2 years ago
Dori: With ongoing emergency powers, Gov. Inslee imposes permanent vaccine mandate for state workers
A June 30 memo issued by Gov. Jay Inslee says you’re going to need to be vaccinated – and continue to get boosted against COVID-19 before July 2023.2 years ago
Dori: Will KC health director appointee push for mask mandate return after St. Louis finger-flip fray?
Local eyes will be on Khan, who comes from Missouri where he was acting director of the St. Louis County Department of Public Health since February 2021.2 years ago
Dori: Local crimes spike due to more repeat offenders
In the past three days, there have been 14 shootings in Tacoma alone. In King County: 29 shootings in the first 28 days of this month.2 years ago
Dori: Google engineer explains how AI chatbot shows sentient side, might have a soul
Cognitive and computer science expert Blake Lemoine boldly told his employer that the machine showed a sentient side and might have a soul.2 years ago
Dori: `Somebody tried to burn our building down,’ Olympia lawmaker says
Barkis said that “whoever did this had clear intent, clear motive ... these people had the intent of burning my building down.”2 years ago
Dori: After CHOP lawsuits are over, ‘city will end up paying millions,’ says attorney
Another legal wave against the city of Seattle and its taxpayers believes it is gaining momentum.2 years ago
King County prosecuting attorney candidates gear up for November election
Voters will elect the newest King County prosecuting attorney, a race between Jim Ferrell and Leesa Manion.2 years ago
Leaders debate new gun laws while 14-time felon was free during Blaine drive-by, frustrated sheriff tells Dori
After racking up more than 14 felony convictions in 18 years, Shawn Noisey, 38, was back on the streets Tuesday night.2 years ago
Dori: Kent, Tahoma parents found certain school reading material sexually ‘graphic’ and ‘inappropriate’
Parents described their frustration with school reading materials they call “graphic” and “inappropriate” sexual content aimed at 11- to 14-year-olds.2 years ago
Dori: Eastside octogenarian free throw shooter nears one-millionth milestone
Steury shoots at least 100 free throws every day. In fact, he’s been shooting dozens of buckets daily – and tracking them since he was 66.2 years ago
Dori: Seattle homelessness reporter Choe lands new gig
Choe has been named a senior fellow at the Discovery Institute’s Center on Wealth & Poverty, a Seattle-based think tank.2 years ago
Woman attacked by pit bulls near homeless camp: ‘These dogs have more rights than me’
With more than 12 vicious dog bites on her legs and “way too many” stitches to count, Amy Craven was released from the hospital this week following an 11-day stay to recover from an attack by two pit bull terriers near North Lake Union.2 years ago
Dori: Former prison cellmate believes triple murderer is `not evil,’ should be freed
The 42-year-old case is back in the news after the Washington state Indeterminate Sentencing Review Board approved a summer release for Pauley.2 years ago
Dori: Triple killer to be released unless Gov. Inslee overrules parole board
After 42 years behind bars, convicted killer Timothy Pauley, 63, has been approved for release by the Washington Indeterminate Sentencing Review Board.2 years ago
Dori: Parent permission for Marysville school clubs becomes `hot button’ over LGTBQ issue
The intent to the proposed policy change, Atchley said, is to assure that parents “have the ability to know where their children are at all times.”2 years ago
Dori: Olympia Toy-Restorer ordered by County to kick disabled friend off his property
Wolph told Dori’s listeners, Thurston County officials have told him he and his wife of 47 years must evict their friend because “she cannot live on my property for more than 30 days.”2 years ago
Dori: The Sound Transit rolling drug den
Onboard: a series of apparently homeless drug addicts, riding the train while smoking various drugs or passed out across the seats.2 years ago
Dori: Internal ferry system memos show PR image more important than service
The Washington State Ferry System preemptively slashed sailings rather than face ongoing negative publicity for possible service disruptions.2 years ago
Dori: Metro driver worries about bus passengers’ exposure to secondhand drug smoke
How much secondhand smoke from drug users riding Metro Transit buses is too much? It’s something 22-year driver worries about for his passengers.2 years ago
Dori: Mother of slain son believes justice system for teens ‘doesn’t make much sense’
The mother of a 22-year-old man shot and killed in Renton said she is nervously anticipating a court ruling involving the 14-year-old accused shooter.2 years ago
Dori: Pot shop victim’s dad says judge’s decision ‘set in motion’ the killing
The father of a slain cannabis store worker said the hours leading up to his son’s killing were an otherwise “wonderful” day with a stroll down memory lane.2 years ago
