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Dave Ross

Ross: Donald Trump is giving us a free master class from Trump University

Over the weekend, various reporters asked Donald Trump if he’s a racist for saying he doesn’t trust Judge Gonzalo Curiel.
10 years ago
Kipp Robertson

Seattle Mariners’ comeback was ‘make-believe stuff’

The biggest comeback in Seattle Mariners history is what 710 ESPN's Danny O'Neil calls "absolutely unbelievable."
10 years ago
Dave Ross

‘May the least distrusted person win’ the presidential race

He calls her “crooked,” and she says right back at ya. Donald Trump’s brand is his wealth and his competence as a businessman. And now, with the release of court files on the lawsuit against his now-defunct Trump University – Hillary Clinton thinks she has documents that will make her emails look pretty boring. “This […]
10 years ago
Kipp Robertson

Dave Ross says Jeff Bezos ‘just doesn’t get it’

Donald Trump has had some harsh words for the media as of late, especially after reporters began questioning where money promised to veterans groups went.
10 years ago
Kipp Robertson

Trans activist says supporters of I-1515 are just ‘fear-mongering’

The argument that certain laws allow men with ill-intent to march into women's facilities without repercussion is nothing but a "fear-mongering tactic," according to trans activist Danni Askini.
10 years ago
Lt. Gen. Stephen Lanza of Joint Base Lewis-McChord told KIRO Radio's Dave Ross that the U.S. will b...
Kipp Robertson

JBLM Lt. Gen.: No matter what happens in November, nation will be in ‘good hands’

The nation's next Commander in Chief could very well be shrouded in controversy. But when it comes to safety, Lt. Gen. Stephen Lanza says US citizens can rely on their military, no matter who is elected.
10 years ago
Dave Ross

Dave Ross celebrates Oklahoma City Thunder’s crushing defeat with ‘Chokelahoma’

The Oklahoma City Thunder lost to the Golden State Warriors in the NBA Conference Finals on Monday and those still bitter over Seattle's loss of a professional basketball team couldn't be happier.
10 years ago
Dave Ross

Dave Ross: It might be time for Congress to push for bomb-sniffing dogs

We’ve seen some epic security lines at the airport as the summer travel season revs up. But the TSA thinks it’s found the key to getting the problem under control.
10 years ago
MyNorthwest Staff

School superintendent candidate proposes $14k raise for Washington teachers

State Superintendent of Public Instruction candidate David Spring wants to cut the teeth from a “draconian” test given to Washington students and raise pay for entry-level teachers.
10 years ago
Kipp Robertson

Dave Ross isn’t looking forward to all the emails if overtime is restricted

France is considering a law that would make it illegal to send and respond to emails after work hours.
10 years ago
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Dave Ross remembers vacation season when he was a kid

More than 30 million Americans are on the road this weekend taking family vacations, but unlike when I was growing up – today – there’s all sorts of technology so you never get lost and the kids never get bored.
10 years ago
KIRO Radio's Dave Ross suggests the "Jungle" is divided three ways. The group that figures out a so...
Kipp Robertson

Dave Ross’ solution to Seattle’s ‘Jungle’ because it’s driving him nuts

There are so many people weighing in on what should be done with Seattle's illegal homeless encampment known as the "Jungle" that KIRO Radio's Dave Ross suggests everyone get a piece of it to experiment with.
10 years ago
Dave Ross

Ross: 50,000 years of human evolution and we’re still debating breakfast

According to Dr. Carroll –- and did I mention he’s a doctor –- it’s perfectly healthy. Because if you’re not hungry you shouldn’t force yourself to eat.
10 years ago
Dave Ross

Report expressing ‘considerable concern’ over Hillary Clinton’s emails will not help with honesty issue

At the time that looked like a pretty generous gift to Hillary Clinton. But maybe it wasn’t. Because after that she seemed to blow off the investigation into her private email server and whether she violated her own department’s policy.
10 years ago
Dave Ross

Dave Ross: Who is really in Wall Street’s pocket?

A big issue in the presidential campaign has been which candidate is in Wall Street’s pocket.
10 years ago
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Dave Ross

Tommy Chong’s dream of being a Bernie Sanders speaker goes up in smoke

You remember the 1978 movie “Up In Smoke”? It was the breakthrough movie for comedians Cheech and Chong, who were always smoking marijuana in funny ways, like while driving.
10 years ago
Dave Ross

Ross: Vote for the presidential candidate that causes you the least embarrassment

We now face an election between two of the most disliked candidates in the history of the republic -- at least that's how pollsters tell it -- and it's left a lot of people depressed.
10 years ago
Kipp Robertson

Supreme Court rejection could have a wide-ranging impact

The latest Supreme Court rejection could affect quite a few people hoping to keep the information about them complete and accurate.
10 years ago
Dave Ross

You decide: Is the latest report on modified food reassuring, or a ‘400-page doorstop’

This week the National Academy of Sciences issued a report intended to reassure people who are freaked out about genetically engineered food.
10 years ago
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Dave Ross

The race to become the Democratic nominee is still ‘mortal combat’

Donald Trump was practically holding hands with Megyn Kelly, almost wincing at himself for re-tweeting that she was a "bimbo" – even getting her phone number.
10 years ago
"I always tell people I won't apologize for doing our job well, but I do apologize to the people wh...
Dave Ross

Incredibly long airport security lines are ‘unexplainable contradictions’

Over the weekend, the TSA security lines at Chicago's O'Hare International Airport took up to three hours. It was bad enough that the head of the TSA actually apologized - sort of.
10 years ago
"No candidate is perfect," Washington Sen. Doug Ericksen told Seattle's Morning News. "We're not el...
Kipp Robertson

Washington Senator for Trump says ‘no candidate is perfect’

A state leader for Donald Trump's campaign says this presidential election is not about selecting the perfect candidate.
10 years ago
KIRO Radio's Dave Ross says Donald Trump has a lot to teach us about manipulating people. (AP)...
Dave Ross

Donald Trump’s tax papers hold the secret to beating the system

Donald Trump has a lot to teach us about how to manipulate an audience.
10 years ago
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Kipp Robertson

Dave Ross wonders if debate over women in draft is all for naught

With all combat roles open to females, Major Mike Lyons says it's just a "logical conclusion" that there is at least a discussion about requiring women to register for the draft.
10 years ago

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