MyNorthwest Staff
Tacoma listener tells Legislature to ‘let police do their jobs’ after his camper was stolen
A listener in Tacoma had his camper stolen from his yard, but was told by police that he would need to contact the Legislature to sort it out.13 hours ago
MyNorthwest Staff
Former Washington AG: Supreme Court is losing one of its last moderate justices
Former Washington state Attorney General Rob McKenna reflects on the legacy of departing Supreme Court Justice Stephen Breyer.14 hours ago
Dave Ross
Ross: Is enforcing the bus fare unconstitutional?
The state Supreme Court is taking up a case of a bus passenger who didn’t pay his fare. But what got him arrested was that he had outstanding warrants.19 hours ago
MyNorthwest Staff
UW Virologist: ‘Every chance’ omicron sub-variant precipitates ‘endemic state’ of COVID
The UW virology department's Dr. Keith Jerome is optimistic that the emergence of a sub-variant of omicron indicates a trend out of the pandemic.19 hours ago
Dave Ross
Ross: Everybody thinks they have to be a commentator 24/7
Everybody now thinks they have to be a commentator 24/7. And as a professional commentator, I’m here to say, “No, you don’t!”2 days ago
Dave Ross
Ross: How to baffle Google
Our state attorney general is suing Google for secretly tracking us. It turns out that after you think you’ve turned off tracking, it can still follow you.3 days ago
MyNorthwest Staff
Seattle Children’s pediatrician knows it’s ‘challenging’ to get young kids to mask up
A number of parents of young kids are feeling left behind at this point in the COVID-19 pandemic as the nation tries to return to normal.4 days ago
Dave Ross
Ross: Seattle may get to see ‘approval voting’ in action
There is some real money behind the latest attempt to reform primary elections in Seattle, with a system called "approval voting."4 days ago
MyNorthwest Staff
New study details ‘startling’ effect large tsunami would have on Western Washington
A new study from the state Department of Natural Resources details the devastating effect a large tsunami would have on Washington's coastal areas.6 days ago
Dave Ross
Ross: Beat the vote suppressors at their own game
Democrats have promised to keep fighting for voting rights, and that includes Rep. Derek Kilmer. So, I tried to sell him my idea of radical compliance.7 days ago
MyNorthwest Staff
McKenna: ‘Real chance’ Bremerton coach could prevail in SCOTUS case over praying at games
Could former Bremerton High School football Coach Joe Kennedy finally score a legal victory in front of the Supreme Court?8 days ago
MyNorthwest Staff
Washington Rep. Kilmer says voting rules must pass the ‘grandma’ test
Congressman Derek Kilmer believes certain voting rights need to be enshrined nationwide, and it has to do with his grandma8 days ago
Dave Ross
Ross: The snow is gone, but the storm continues
One of the essential functions of snow storms in Washington state is to give us one more reason to get angry at the government.8 days ago
Dave Ross
Ross: It’s time to start working on a plan B to protect voting rights
Everyone who is passionate about protecting voting rights, start working on plan B now. Use that anger to show voters how to comply with repressive laws.9 days ago
Dave Ross
Ross: Let them swear they will tell nothing but the truth
My daughter heard yesterday’s commentary about Inslee’s proposed law to discourage candidates from lying about elections, and came up with an alternative.10 days ago
MyNorthwest Staff
Mercer Island MD: New guidelines for health workers could expose ‘vulnerable people’
Dr. Gordon Cohen, Mercer Island MD, comments on the new guidelines from the CDC that allow COVID-positive health care workers to return to work.11 days ago
Dave Ross
Ross: Gov. Inslee’s bill to punish lying politicians may be asking for trouble
A growing number of reasonable people are questioning Governor Inslee’s bill (Senate Bill 5843) to punish lying politicians.11 days ago
MyNorthwest Staff
UW Virology head: Not yet to the peak of omicron in Washington state
In Washington state, at least in the local population that UW Medicine is caring for, it's not yet safe to say that omicron has peaked.13 days ago
MyNorthwest Staff
Former state AG: OSHA’s COVID vaccine mandate was too broad
Former state Attorney General Rob McKenna provides insight into the U.S. Supreme Court's ruling on President Joe Biden's vaccine mandates.14 days ago
Dave Ross
Ross: It looks like the ‘tourists’ were up to something after all
Every American should read the Justice Department indictment of the Oath Keepers who participated in the Jan. 6 attack on the Capitol.14 days ago
Dave Ross
Ross: Use inflation as motivation for a little portion control
If millions of people suddenly don’t need to buy so much food, by the law of supply and demand, food prices would have to go down.15 days ago
Dave Ross
Ross: Trust your legislature
If the day comes when a state legislature picks the president, at least we'll get to vote for the representatives who we trust to make the choice for us.16 days ago
Dave Ross
Ross: The best gift you can give to any child is to teach them to chill
I was grocery shopping and noticed a new sign in the window: “We are short staffed. PLEASE be kind to those who showed up. We are doing our very best.”17 days ago
MyNorthwest Staff
Economist: Gov. Inslee’s proposal to rework single-family zoning ‘a good start’
Economist Matthew Gardner speaks with KIRO Radio's Dave Ross to explain a new proposal to rework the state's single-family zoning rules.17 days ago
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