Dave Ross
Is the punch line finally here?
In Moody, Texas last week, an estimated 40,000 Africanized bees killed a man and seriously injured a woman who tried to help him.13 years ago
Dave Ross
The confession of Robert Bales
A judge has accepted the guilty plea of Staff Sgt. Robert Bales - the soldier who now admits to the one-man nighttime attack on two Afghan villages last year that left 16 people, mostly women and children dead.13 years ago
Dave Ross
How do you punish the IRS?
I apologize for obsessing on the IRS, but the testimony just won't stop - and yesterday testimony from Tea Party organizers was enough to convince anyone that someone needs to be punished.13 years ago
Jamie Skorheim
Utopian dreams crumble as REI kills unlimited return policy
"It's happened again, another utopian business plan has succumbed to the harsh realities of human nature," said KIRO Radio's Dave Ross at the news that REI decided to change its unlimited satisfaction guaranteed return policy.13 years ago
Alyssa Kleven
It’s only a matter of time before killer bees overrun the Northwest
A hive of an estimated 40,000 Africanized bees killed a man and seriously injured a woman who came to his assistance in Moody, Texas, Saturday.13 years ago
Dave Ross
Wheatroversy: Biggest market for NW wheat won’t buy death-defying plant
Wheat farming is a $1 billion industry in Washington state and now farmers across the Northwest are worried because of what happened in a wheat field in northeastern Oregon last month.13 years ago
Dave Ross
Planet No-Tax
You've heard that the IRS is in even more trouble now for spending about $49 million on at least 220 employee conferences over three years.13 years ago
Jamie Skorheim
Seattle mayor explains why he endorsed fast food workers strike
A fast food strike this week in Seattle closed a number of area restaurants. The workers were calling for a wage increase to $15 an hour, and Seattle Mayor Mike McGinn voiced his approval for their cause.13 years ago
Dave Ross
Reaching across party lines was easy
The President has reached across party lines to pick Repubican James Comey, former No 2 man in President Bush's Justice department, to take over the FBI.13 years ago
Dave Ross
If I knew you were pagan I’d have baked a cake
In Oregon, two bakers could be in trouble with the state for refusing to provide wedding cakes to gay couples. Both business owners cited their strong opposition NOT to gay PEOPLE, but to gay MARRIAGE as the reason.13 years ago
Dave Ross
Sorry, Atheists
Last week it appeared that Pope Francis had relaxed the admission standards for Catholic Heaven.13 years ago
Jamie Skorheim
Nice to know even al-Qaida has bureaucratic snafus
After years of trying to discipline him, the leaders of al-Qaida's North African branch sent one final letter to their most difficult employee. In page after scathing page, they described how he didn't answer his phone when they called, failed to turn in his expense reports, ignored meetings and refused time and again to carry out orders.13 years ago
Dave Ross
They’re stealing what?!
I think we're now to the point where before we build a new weapon - we need to consider what we'll do on the day someone we don't like uses it against us.13 years ago
Dave Ross
Arm the rebels?
Is it time to send weapons to the Syrian rebels trying to overthrow Syrian President Bashar al-Assad? The Obama Administration wants al-Assad gone, but the President can't quite bring himself to arm the rebels, since their most effective fighters are members of a radical Islamic faction allied with al-Qaeda.13 years ago
Dave Ross
Atheists in Heaven
In the homily at a morning mass last week, Pope Francis told the story of a Catholic who asked a priest if even atheists had been redeemed by Jesus. The answer? "Even them, everyone," as the Pope told the story, "We ALL have the duty to do good."13 years ago
Dave Ross
Australian says he can fix America’s economy and make us rich again
Steve Keen teaches economics at the University of Western Sydney in Australia, and is so smart, he won the Revere Prize for being the economist who most clearly warned the world - Paul Revere style - of the coming financial collapse.13 years ago
Dave Ross
Will people forgive?
A day after unveiling his campaign for Mayor of NY - with a snazzy You Tube video - former Congressman Anthony Weiner gave his first live interview.13 years ago
Dave Ross
It’s a there-but-for-the-grace-of-God moment
Hannah and Kiralee crossed that bridge ..."Everyday. We both work in Burlington on that side of the bridge."13 years ago
Josh Kerns
Hispanic woman challenges Miss Seafair immigration rules
Should a young woman without legal immigration status be allowed to compete for the title of Miss Seafair? The annual summer festival says yes, despite a policy requiring contestants be either U.S. citizens or legal residents.13 years ago
Alyssa Kleven
How to get ourselves out the great financial crisis
He predicted our last financial crisis, but can he predict the financial crisis?13 years ago
Dave Ross
Minor league baseball team giving out Manti Te’o girlfriend bobblehead dolls
The Manti Te'o story is back, and it's better than ever.13 years ago
Dave Ross
Will Congress fix this?
Here's how Congress could fix the 501(c)(4) scandal. Congress needs to demonstrate how to non-intrusively measure social welfare.13 years ago
Dave Ross
Suppose it was us?
Every state seems to have its own monster under the bed. In New York and New Jersey - hurricanes. In California - earthquakes and wildfires. In Oklahoma - tornadoes. And every time we see one of these disasters, we can't help but think: could I go into a collapsed school and rescue someone?13 years ago
Dave Ross
Rescuing the snapshots of strangers
Every once in a while nature gives us a reality check.13 years ago
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