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Angela Poe Russell
Angela Poe Russell: Some free answers for Seattle Schools’ $100,000 question
Seattle Public Schools has lost 4,000 students in the last five years as kids poured into private schools and other alternative programs.2 hours ago
Colleen O'Brien
Colleen O’Brien: Is the FAFSA loan worth the degree?
The government revised FAFSA forms to make them less cumbersome. But the rollout of this new form at the start of 2024 was less than ideal.3 days ago
Colleen O'Brien
Colleen O’Brien: Seattle’s new walkability maps
If you've ever vacationed in a city where you are within a 15-minute walk of whatever you may need, then you know how awesome it can feel.4 days ago
Colleen O'Brien
Rep. Adam Smith: Ukraine, Israel, Taiwan ‘have waited way too long’ for U.S. aid
In a bipartisan vote, the U.S. House of Representatives advanced a key foreign aid package affecting funding for Ukraine, Israel and Taiwan on Friday.5 days ago
Paul Holden
Weekend revelry roundup: Record Day, Tay-Tay laser show, riding the bulls
A big weekend is on the way, and there will be a plethora of events to choose from, from laser shows to bull riding.5 days ago
Angela Poe Russell
Angela Poe Russell: O.J.’s death reminds America of its persistent judicial problem
Most people who stand accused, regardless of guilt or innocence, can’t afford O.J.'s dream team of attorneys, much less standard fees.7 days ago
Jack Stine
Stine: ‘I gave a stranger on the internet money for bras’
My point is random acts of kindness, on the internet or not, keep our society functioning, and it can be for anyone, at any time.9 days ago
Travis Mayfield
Mayfield: Love always has a place to go, even in grief
It has been eight years and several days since our son Tommy died. He was just 2 1/2 years old when he passed away.11 days ago
Greg Tomlin, KIRO Newsradio
Greg Tomlin: Maybe aging rock stars keep performing for reasons outside of money
Life on the road seems par for the course rather than anomalous for these aging rock stars who continue to tour late in their lives.13 days ago
Angela Poe Russell
Angela Poe Russell: You never know where your next big life lesson will come from
You never know where your next big life lesson will come from.14 days ago
MyNorthwest Video
Video: Sharing photos of your kids on social media 👍 or 👎
Technology is advancing so quickly, and now, with AI, things are moving even faster. The SMN crew talked with Ursula Reutin about how this affects parents sharing photos of their kids on social media. Listen to the Seattle’s Morning News w/ Dave Ross & Colleen O’Brien Show every weekday at 5am on KIRO Newsraio 97.3 […]16 days ago
Paul Holden
Weekend revelry roundup: Dance battles and rummage sales
The end of the work week means it's time for weekend fun, and there's plenty going on, so if you need plans, read on.19 days ago
Dave Ross
Ross: Tracking employees’ vital signs at work via privacy pods, what could go wrong?
I saw a Bloomberg story about the latest innovation to reduce your stress level at work: Privacy pods.23 days ago
Paul Holden
Sunshine and butterflies: Baseball’s Opening Day
It's Opening Day of the Major League Baseball Season and hope springs eternal.27 days ago
Travis Mayfield
Mayfield: Despite what you’ve heard, the new Seattle city council isn’t failing…yet
The left-wing activists and chattering classes have already decided the new Seattle City Council is a failure.27 days ago
Angela Poe Russell
Angela Poe Russell: Diddy’s sex trafficking allegations bring up complex issue
The raid on Sean "Diddy" Combs' home related to trafficking happened four months after his ex Cassie Ventura, filed a lawsuit against him.28 days ago
MyNorthwest Video
Video: Are We Surprised that Boeing CEO David Calhoun is Retiring?
Boeing CEO David Calhoun is retiring, effective at the end of the year, alongside commercial airplanes President and CEO Stan Deal, effective today. The Seattle Morning News show discussed and concluded that this had to happen. Boeing has to show the world they’re making changes and returning to their roots… airplanes. Listen to the Seattle’s […]30 days ago
Dave Ross
Ross: Are we killing car culture? Or is car culture killing the US?
I don’t think the question is whether we're going to "kill" our car culture. The real question is can we stop our car culture from killing the U.S.?1 month ago
MyNorthwest Video
Video: Why Are So Many People Leaving UW?
Troy Dannen is headed to Nebraska, and can you be mad at him? Gee joins SMN to discuss what is really going on with UW and tells us we should not be that mad at Dannen. Listen to the Seattle’s Morning News w/ Dave Ross & Colleen O’Brien Show every weekday at 5am on KIRO […]1 month ago
Travis Mayfield
Mayfield: Cantwell must not obstruct full Senate from debating TikTok’s future
About 350 Democrats and Republicans in the U.S. House of Representatives passed a bill that could lead to a ban on TikTok in the U.S.1 month ago
Angela Poe Russell
Angela Poe Russell: The bold policy every school should adopt now
What’s most infuriating? Schools themselves, and the systems around them, perpetuating these cliquey silos on students.1 month ago
MyNorthwest Video
Video: SMN 32 Hour work week YT
Bernie Sanders wants to implement a 32-hour work week, and the SMN crew is all for it. Gee Scott asks a great question: How much better would employees be if they had 3 days off? What do you think? Listen to the Seattle’s Morning News w/ Dave Ross & Colleen O’Brien Show every weekday at […]1 month ago
Bill Kaczaraba
What you should do when you own a product that has been recalled
The Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) announced 323 product recalls in 2023. That's the most in seven years.1 month ago
