Dave Ross
Dave Ross learns an important lesson from former Speaker
John Boehner, the former Speaker of the House who left last October, loved his job. That is until Senator Ted Cruz came along and convinced Republicans in the House that shutting down the government would get rid of Obamacare.10 years ago
Kipp Robertson
Rob McKenna told there was ‘no scope’ to Bellevue football investigation
The thing that might trouble former Attorney General Rob McKenna the most regarding the allegations against the Bellevue Wolverine Football Club is that students might not be receiving the education that should be available to them.10 years ago
Dave Ross
Donald Trump’s past antics are being compiled for an ‘avalanche’ of negative ads
Do you recognize this man? “I’d like to talk today about how to develop a new foreign policy direction for our country, one that replaces randomness with purpose, an ideology with strategy, and chaos with peace,” Republican candidate Donald Trump said. He promised he could be boring and he delivered. “America first will be the […]10 years ago
Dave Ross
Americans fed up with elites might cringe at their choices for president
Donald Trump and Hillary Clinton now consider themselves the nominees for president.10 years ago
Kipp Robertson
A ‘very unfortunate string’ of events sets Seattle’s tunnel project apart from others
There are hundreds of tunneling projects around the world but few have garnered as much attention as Seattle's.10 years ago
Dave Ross
It’s only a matter of time before those living in ‘fearful insecurity’ brandish pitchforks
On June 5, voters in Switzerland will vote on amending the Swiss constitution so that every citizen would get $2,500 a month just for being there.10 years ago
Kipp Robertson
Superintendent candidate says teachers should make a minimum of $48K
Finding a way to fully fund basic education may not be the job of the superintendent of public instruction, but it's certainly a topic weighing on the minds of those hoping to replace Washington's outgoing superintendent Randy Dorn.10 years ago
Kipp Robertson
State says goodbye to the old 520 floating bridge
There won't be much time for a farewell of the old 520 floating bridge once the new one opens Monday. But should we let nature do the job for us?10 years ago
Dave Ross
Tough childhood helped Prince become a ‘musical prodigy’
More than with any other artist, the question about Prince was always where does that music come from?10 years ago
Dave Ross
Anyone pining for the ‘good old days’ can just check their wallet
The Treasury Secretary has finally ended the speculation. The first woman since 1896 to get a starring role on US paper currency will be on the $20 dollar bill.10 years ago
Dyer Oxley
Washington lawmakers form yet another task force to fund education
Lawmakers in Olympia are under pressure to find funding for education. A task force is the latest chapter in effort to get the job done after Washinton's supreme court found the Legislature in contempt for failing to act quick enough.10 years ago
Dave Ross
New York tells Sanders and Cruz to ‘fugheddaboutit’
Trump may have had a big win in New York, but he faces steep challenges at the upcoming Republican convention where the rules may not favor him. He may have to start acting more presidential to garner favor with the party. But will that work?10 years ago
Dave Ross
The war on drugs seems to have failed … so now what?
A state representative wants to follow Portugal's example and stop the war on drugs to combat drug use.10 years ago
MyNorthwest Staff
Who is more hated in Seattle: Howard Schultz or A-Rod?
In the battle of Seattle sports villains, few match the animosity directed at the former Supersonics owner and Mariners' star.10 years ago
Dave Ross
How to fill those movie theater seats
Movie theaters have a lot of empty seats these days. Which is why last week the head of AMC Cinemas said he was considering allowing texting during movies.10 years ago
MyNorthwest Staff
Debate: Are the parents to blame in the Bellevue football scandal?
Jason Rantz and Danny O'Neil have very different perspectives on Bellevue High School's alleged violations.10 years ago
Dave Ross
Do Bernie Sanders supporters really support him that much?
Bernie Sanders wants to push healthcare reform further, but will his fervent supporters stay with him when they see the price tag?10 years ago
Dave Ross
Could ridicule and laughter be the real weapon to defeat ISIS?
U2's Bono has suggested the US use comedy to fight ISIS. Actually, it's not the first time America has used ridicule to fight an enemy.10 years ago
Dave Ross
Should we allow natural selection to take care of red light violators?
Long Island’s red light Robin Hood has been arrested again in New York’s Suffolk County. Stephen Ruth was tired of getting dinged by the red light cameras in his area, so he began protesting them in front of his local legislators. “Enough!” he screamed at a public meeting. “It is time to end this program […]10 years ago
Dave Ross
Why poor people are living longer in rich cities
Stanford researchers have just wrapped up the world’s biggest study into the link between income and life span. They analyzed US income tax and death records - over a billion of them. And guess what? The more you make, the longer you live.10 years ago
Dave Ross
Donald Trump embracing America’s Insomniocracy
Everybody telling us to sleep more, and the latest is Arianna Huffington, who wrote a book about her own sleep deprivation – and uses Donald Trump as her poster boy.10 years ago
MyNorthwest Staff
Baseball memories: A backyard diamond made of pillowcases; a ball full of autographs
In honor of the Mariners' home opener, KIRO Radio's Dave Ross describes his favorite baseball memories.10 years ago
Dave Ross
Bernie Sanders finally surrenders to Charlie Rose
Bernie Sanders and Hillary Clinton had a squabble of their own amid a Republican civil war. But in the end, we know who will support who.10 years ago
Dave Ross
It’s true: If you don’t vote, then you don’t exist
Turns out there is evidence to prove something that Bernie Sanders has been arguing all along.10 years ago
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