Dave Ross
Ross: May we live long and prosper with our vaccine choices
Talk show host Dennis Praeger decided to put it all on the line to prove he’s right about vaccines.2 hours ago
MyNorthwest Staff
A new ‘universal’ flu-COVID shot on the horizon, says local MD
Mercer Island’s Dr. Gordon Cohen discusses how future iterations of the COVID mRNA vaccine could also treat seasonal flu.19 hours ago
Dave Ross
Ross: The troubling downside behind megawatts of crypto-power
Power plants feeding Bitcoin miners will create jobs, but they’ll do it by pumping CO2 into the air in service of creating more of the currency.1 day ago
Dave Ross
Ross: The real reason people don’t want to return to work
The extra unemployment benefits were cut off in September and most states elected not to continue them. Yet, millions of workers are still holding out.4 days ago
Dave Ross
Ross: Shatner’s emotional response over trip to space exactly what we needed to hear
Space travel is a trip that every billionaire who thinks he’s a master of the universe needs to take as soon as possible.5 days ago
Dave Ross
Ross: Choosing the fully-vaccinated airline that makes you feel safest
Two airlines – Southwest and American –both based in Texas, have decided to stick with their plans to require employees to get vaccinated.6 days ago
MyNorthwest Staff
Committee investigating Jan. 6 pushes for details from White House aides
Washington Post's David Fahrenthold discusses the investigation into Jan. 6, with subpoenas now sent to some of former President Trump's closest aides.7 days ago
Dave Ross
Ross: Down the rabbit hole as TikTok challenges take on life of their own
Just remember kids, you’re responsible for your conduct no matter what website put you up to it, whether it's TikTok or somewhere else.7 days ago
MyNorthwest Staff
Mercer Island MD: New accessible COVID treatment is ‘necessary step’
A new COVID-19 treatment is on the horizon. Merck’s new COVID treatment — available in pill form — has been submitted to the FDA.8 days ago
Dave Ross
Ross: The Facebook algorithm is your friend
Facebook’s vice president of Global Affairs, Nick Clegg, was on the Sunday shows – promising that Facebook has gotten the message.8 days ago
Dave Ross
Ross: Ex-NBA fraudsters demonstrate the only thing more painful than a root canal
It was just a footnote on the evening news -- the arrests of several ex-NBA players for cheating on their health insurance.11 days ago
MyNorthwest Staff
Windermere economist believes upzoning is ‘unlikely’ to lower Seattle property values
Windermere Economist Matthew Gardner talks about the latest Puget Sound housing report and how zoning may look in the market today.11 days ago
Dave Ross
Ross: King County race shows what happens when politics get nasty
When I see someone I’ve worked with slimed in a political ad, I have to say something.12 days ago
Dave Ross
Ross: Smother them with niceness on Facebook
Suppose we use the more evolved part of our brains to spread stories that celebrate unity, healing, truth, reassurance, and reconciliation?13 days ago
Dave Ross
Ross: Facebook chose to make more money
We can’t punish Facebook for wanting to make more money, can we? That’s what successful companies are supposed to do.14 days ago
Dave Ross
Ross: Seattle Mariners did something no team has done in 20 years
Congratulations to the Mariners for putting themselves back on the map and achieving something that no baseball team has achieved in at least 20 years.15 days ago
Dave Ross
Ross: Child care is holding up the vote on the Build Back Better Bill
As I’ve said many times, it would save the country a lot of aggravation if people who don’t want programs intended to benefit them would step up and say so.18 days ago
MyNorthwest Staff
Seattle’s Central District community steps up after shooting at Judkins Park
The surge in shootings in King County continued this past weekend, but an incident Judkins Park has pushed the local community to take action.19 days ago
Dave Ross
Ross: Would you live next to poor people?
During last night’s debate between the two candidates for Mayor of Seattle the issue of zoning came up. But neither candidate really touched on why this is a sensitive issue for people who live in single-family neighborhoods.19 days ago
Dave Ross
Ross: Do I dare give my heart to a robot again?
Here comes Amazon with a robot called Astro – named after the Jetsons' dog. Do I get this, or wait until they design one that can hug me and lick my face?20 days ago
MyNorthwest Staff
Fahrenthold predicts government will not shut down over debt ceiling vote
KIRO Radio's Dave Ross asked Washington Post reporter David Fahrenthold: Is the government going to close and is the treasury going to default?21 days ago
Dave Ross
Ross: Beware, politicians, of the lost cause
America is days away from a shutdown, a self-inflicted default, and the last chance to pass bills that will determine whether Joe Biden is relevant or not.21 days ago
MyNorthwest Staff
Persistent ‘long-COVID’: Research suggests the immune system itself might be to blame
Mercer Island’s Dr. Gordon Cohen unpacks new research coming out of the University of Arkansas to better understand “long COVID,” or “COVID long-haulers.”22 days ago
Dave Ross
Ross: Almost back to normal weekends
This weekend had highs, it had lows, and it was almost possible to entertain the thought that things are getting back to normal.22 days ago
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