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Dave Ross

The Washington Supreme Court’s threat to fine the legislature $100,000 per day turns out to b...
Dave Ross

It’s time for Supreme Court to issue real threat

The Washington Supreme Court's threat to fine the Legislature $100,000 per day turns out to be less of a threat than I originally thought.
11 years ago
Responses and commentary have exploded in the wake of a New York Times article describing Amazon as...
Dave Ross

Amazon may be ruthless, but in a different way than you expect

Responses and commentary have exploded in the wake of a New York Times article describing Amazon as a company with ruthless working conditions.
11 years ago
KIRO Radio’s Dave Ross is becoming self-conscious over what he purchases from Amazon because ...
Kipp Robertson

Dave Ross may spend more at thought of crying Amazon workers

Deciding to cancel a purchase through Amazon could be costing people their jobs and is creating a dilemma for KIRO Radio's Dave Ross.
11 years ago
Johnson, left, took over the mic at the rally and refused to let Sanders or event organizers to spe...
Richard D. Oxley

Woman who disrupted Bernie Sanders rally stands by white supremacy remarks

Marissa Johnson has remained mostly a mystery following her stunt that halted a Bernie Sanders presidential rally in Seattle. Until now.
11 years ago
Another week in the presidential campaign gone by, and none of the candidates could upstage _____. ...
Dave Ross

Maybe if we don’t say his name, he will go away

Another week in the presidential campaign gone by, and none of the candidates could upstage _____. Now, some press are refusing to cover his antics.
11 years ago
The US once again has an official embassy in Cuba. But that doesn’t mean all is forgiven. Not...
Dave Ross

US now has relations with Cuba, but some still want payback

The US once again has an official embassy in Cuba. But that doesn't mean all is forgiven. Not even close.
11 years ago
What’s going on after a major spill into the Animas River, is that Colorado is being haunted ...
Dave Ross

Colorado has been haunted by its toxic past

What's going on after a major spill into the Animas River, is that Colorado is being haunted by its past.
11 years ago
You think those new 200-square foot apartments are small? How about 60 square feet? (Nicholas Boull...
Dave Ross

Could micro-homes be a solution to homelessness?

You think those new 200-square foot apartments are small? How about 60 square feet?
11 years ago
Hackers have been getting into the emails of top US officials and reading important information&#82...
Dave Ross

Hackers are getting into top US officials’ emails and reading them

Hackers have been getting into the emails of top US officials and reading important information...or is that what we want them to believe?
11 years ago
It’s a study the government decided to keep secret for three years. Probably because it would...
Dave Ross

The government flight study that will scare you

It's a study the government decided to keep secret for three years. Probably because it would have scared too many people.
11 years ago
In this April 2, 1962, file photo, New York Giants halfback Frank Gifford cocks his passing arm as ...
Dave Ross

A look back at football and TV legend Frank Gifford

Frank Gifford has died at the age of 84. He was a personality even before joining the New York Giants, and carried that personality through the years, over a range of mediums.
11 years ago
Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump gestures during the first Republican presidential de...
Dave Ross

Somebody’s bluff was called at the Republican debate

The bad news for Donald Trump started with the first question. After that, he was on display.
11 years ago
President Barack Obama speaks about the nuclear deal with Iran, Wednesday, Aug. 5, 2015, at America...
Dave Ross

The Iran deal sounds like war no matter what

President Obama defended his deal with Iran and it seems if you listen to him or his critics, the options are between war and war.
11 years ago
GiveDirectly is an organization tackling Third World poverty in a novel way. A cell phone and $1,00...
Dave Ross

Could it be that helping poor countries is simpler than we think?

GiveDirectly is an organization tackling Third World poverty in a novel way.
11 years ago
Drones are hovering across headlines and causing quite a concern. (AP)...
Dave Ross

A plague of drones is upon us

Drones are hovering across headlines and causing quite a concern.
11 years ago
A KIRO Radio listener writes in, asking why Muslims can legally refuse to sell liquor, but Christia...
Richard D. Oxley

Why can Muslims refuse to sell liquor, but Christians must serve gay people?

A KIRO Radio listener writes in, asking why Muslims can legally refuse to sell liquor, but Christians can't refuse service to gay couples.
11 years ago
From here on out, there won’t be new Microsoft operating system releases. Windows 10 will qui...
Dave Ross

We’re at the mercy of Microsoft’s Windows 10

From here on out, there won't be new operating system releases. Everything will be in the cloud and Windows 10 will just quietly evolve as we do - until it actually becomes part of your body.
11 years ago
The first Republican debate is now a week away and the man leading in the polls was on The Boston H...
Dave Ross

How Donald Trump is preparing for the big debate

The first Republican debate is now a week away, and the man leading in the polls has warned his fans not to expect too much.
11 years ago
Pastor Benny Holmes, and his pistol, of Baytown Texas is in the headlines again. (AP photo)...
Dave Ross

God sends a clear message

Pastor Benny Holmes, and his pistol, of Baytown Texas is in the headlines again.
11 years ago
Almonds are seen growing in an almond orchard near Atwater, Calif. (AP photo)...
Dave Ross

This is how a nut case goes to court

A lawsuit over almond milk has gone to US District Court in New York. Two people who bought Almond Breeze Almond Milk are suing for $5 million because the product contains only 2 percent almonds.
11 years ago
Critics, like King County’s former sheriff, believe presidential candidate Donald Trump is ca...
Stephanie Klein

Congressman Dave Reichert calls Donald Trump a joke

Regardless of what voters think of presidential candidate Donald Trump, critics, like King County's former sheriff, believe he's causing a distraction.
11 years ago
One thought is that Americans have been consuming less sugary drinks, which has led to slimmer wais...
Dave Ross

Americans have finally stopped getting fatter

Calorie consumption in America peaked 12 years ago and most people are getting thinner. There's a few theories why. But don't celebrate too soon.
11 years ago
Republican presidential hopeful Donald Trump speaks during a brief stop at a campaign event in Lare...
Dave Ross

Ross: What happened in Laredo? And what happend to Trump?

Donald Trump held an event Thursday with the Mayor and city manager of Laredo, Texas. What happened was...unexpected.
11 years ago
A Connecticut teenager has taken his drone hobby to the next level and has armed his drones –...
Dave Ross

A teenager flies a drone armed with a gun, what could go wrong?

A Connecticut teenager has taken his drone hobby to the next level and has armed his drones with a loaded weapon.
11 years ago

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