Crusader for common sense

Dave Ross

Stick shift...
Dave Ross

Ross: Bringing back stick shift the best way to end distracted driving

I see only one solution to increasingly more common distracted driving: Bringing the stick shift back into style in all cars.
7 years ago
President, Democratic debate...
Dave Ross

Ross: Presidential candidates need to go back to basics

I want a presidential candidate who can handle the obvious stuff, and do it without preaching, or scolding, or trolling voters.
7 years ago
Boeing, Renton...
Nick Bowman

Why Washington will weather Boeing’s 737 MAX crisis

Despite the many issues Boeing faces, one economist predicts Washington state is better equipped than ever to deal with the consequences.
7 years ago
Trump, impeachment...
Dave Ross

Ross: Analyzing Trump’s post-impeachment victory lap

President Trump has gotten a lot of criticism for his behavior Thursday, first at the National Prayer Breakfast, and then at his victory party at the White House.
7 years ago
Mitt Romney...
Dave Ross

Ross: Romney impeachment vote rooted in faith, not politics

Mitt Romney was just one vote, but it carries the strong implication that despite support for the President among Christians, God is torn on whether Trump is perfect.
7 years ago
Trump...
Dave Ross

Ross: Trump’s State of the Union had Democrats cornered

Over and over, President Trump cornered the Democrats during his State of the Union address.
7 years ago
Derek Kilmer, pandemic, gun control...
Nick Bowman

WA Rep. Kilmer hopes to ‘find common ground’ ahead of State of the Union

With 2020's State of the Union address taking place Tuesday evening, Washington Rep. Derek Kilmer weighed in on what he hopes to see from the president.
7 years ago
Iowa caucus...
Dave Ross

Ross: Iowa caucus proves to be messier than ever

A long night at the Iowa caucus has only led to confusion and uncertainty, as candidates continue to vie for support across the nation.
7 years ago
Universal basic income, Joe Nguyen King County Executive...
Nick Bowman

WA lawmaker looks to break ground on universal basic income

A lawmaker in Olympia has a proposal on the table that would act as an entryway into universal basic income in Washington state.
7 years ago
Patrick Mahomes, Super Bowl...
Dave Ross

Ross: Some passing observations on the Super Bowl (and commercials)

We'll go back to real life in a moment, but first, I have some observations on the Super Bowl, and this year's commercials.
7 years ago
impeachment...
Dave Ross

Ross: Constitution gets murky as impeachment nears end

Given that Senators took an oath to uphold the Constitution during impeachment proceedings, what does it mean if everybody is swearing to uphold their own version?
7 years ago
washington governor, health care, transit...
Laura Scott

Olympia’s fare free bus system is off to a strong start, but is it sustainable?

On January 2, Olympia's Intercity Transit agency made a radical change -- they eliminated bus fare, a move that's slowly gaining traction nationwide.
7 years ago
Sound Transit Federal Way light rail...
Laura Scott

Seattle’s light rail expansions likely won’t reduce road congestion

Funding for Sound Transit hangs in the balance as Seattle's light rail system continues to expand, prompting the question: Will it reduce road congestion?
7 years ago
robocalls...
Dave Ross

Ross: US finally doing something about rampant robocalls

Instead of just going after call centers in India, is for the first time, the DOJ is suing the U.S. companies that keep patching robocalls through.
7 years ago
Disinformation, fake news...
Dave Ross

Ross: It’s never been easier to spread disinformation

With modern technology, Russia can simply press a button and we’re terrified of our phones, vaccines, our politicians, and our Twitter feed.
7 years ago
Laura Scott

Not very stable, nor a genius: Trump’s allies turn against him

In the midst of impeachment, as many as 200 inside sources admit they seriously doubt President Trump's intentions as president. Among them are some of his closest allies.
7 years ago
Wuhan virus...
Laura Scott

Everett doctor details presence of coronavirus in Washington state

Dave Ross spoke with Dr. Jay Cook, Chief Medical Officer for the hospital, about the local risk of the Wuhan coronavirus recently seen in Washington.
7 years ago
Downtown Seattle...
Nick Bowman

Seattle councilmember envisions new downtown ‘safe for everybody’

Seattle City Councilmember Andrew Lewis may not have a quick fix for downtown violence, but he sees his proposal as at least a first step.
7 years ago
Fancy bathrooms...
Dave Ross

Ross: Defending America’s love of fancy bathrooms

I can hear you Australians and Europeans silently judging America's love of extravagant bathrooms and wondering why? I’ll tell you why.
7 years ago
Climate change...
Dave Ross

Ross: Climate change will eventually make us all believers

When it comes to climate change, it's best to look to the words of a wise investor, who once said that when the water reaches the third floor, everyone’s a believer.
7 years ago
dog, PETA...
Laura Scott

PETA’s president says you’re walking your dog wrong

KIRO Radio's Dave Ross consulted with Ingrid Newkirk, the president of PETA, to find out how to best walk a dog. You're probably doing it wrong.
7 years ago
climate change...
MyNorthwest Staff

Edmonds church looks to bridge gap between climate change and religion

Gayla Shoemake from Edmonds United Methodist Church talks about the interplay between climate change and religion both here in the Northwest and beyond.
7 years ago
Impeachment...
Dave Ross

Ross: Senate adheres to odd traditions during impeachment

From drinking milk to playing with fidget spinners, Senators are sticking to old traditions during impeachment proceedings in Washington, D.C.
7 years ago
Adam Schiff, impeachment...
Dave Ross

Ross: Trump should want to hand over impeachment evidence

If key impeachment evidence doesn’t make it into the Senate trial, what would an acquittal for President Trump really mean?
7 years ago

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