Dave Ross
Ross: The early days of American politics make today seem tame
It’s tempting to think that the nation’s capital has never been so chaotic, but tech entrepreneur and historian Jared Cohen would like to offer some perspective on that.7 years ago
Dave Ross
Ross: Are President Trump’s policies intentionally incoherent?
I was prepared to talk today about the president’s threat of a complete border shutdown and epic tariffs. But then, he decided not to do either.7 years ago
MyNorthwest Staff
Puget Sound housing market roars back to life in March
After a winter lull, the housing market in the Puget Sound area rebounded in a big way in March, narrowing the options for potential buyers across the region.7 years ago
Dave Ross
Ross: The NRA should compile its own no-buy list
If the NRA won't support a bill that takes guns away from stalkers and abusers, then it should put together its own no-buy list if it's truly interested in keeping Americans safe.7 years ago
MyNorthwest Staff
Is ‘blackout drunk’ a defense for the Lake City shooting?
The suspect charged in Seattle's Lake City shooting claimed he was blackout drunk and could not remember the incident. Could that be a defense in court.7 years ago
Dave Ross
Ross: China is out to create capitalism without freedom
China has had a plan for its brand of capitalism: Start assembling stuff for the West, and steal every idea you can, to buy enough time to educate a new generation of entrepreneurs and tech geniuses, with fewer inhibitions.7 years ago
MyNorthwest Staff
Northwest region is currently in an ‘earthquake drought’
Everyone once in a while it's good to check in on earthquake conditions and see if we need to add a few more cans of beans to emergency supplies.7 years ago
Dave Ross
Ross: Biden should have us reevaluating ground rules for affection
The evidence is mounting that Joe Biden is a space invader. Who not only gets into your space, but can pull you into his. The question is – should this be disqualifying for a politician?7 years ago
Laura Scott
UW, Microsoft researchers learning to store data in DNA
A team at the University of Washington has automatized the entire DNA storage process, they can save a full gigabyte of information, and they are able to extract that information back out from the DNA in just a few hours.7 years ago
Dave Ross
Ross: Let’s make a deal on health care and immigration
It's time for Republicans and Democrats to both admit their shortcomings for the respective stances on health care and immigration. That said, how about we make a deal.7 years ago
Dave Ross
Ross: Latest from Alex Jones feels like episode of ‘The Twilight Zone’
A three-hour deposition from Alex Jones has many of us baffled, and even more of us wondering if his claims of "psychosis" actually hold water.7 years ago
MyNorthwest Staff
New species of killer whale discovered off coast of Chile
A new species of killer whale -- now known as Type D -- has been discovered and even sighted off the coast of Chile. Dr. Bob Pitman of NOAA joined Seattle's Morning News to discuss.7 years ago
Dave Ross
Ross: How not to be a traitor to the United States of America
Russian interference in US elections heavily depends on a few factors, perhaps most importantly, Americans. But there's one thing we can do to counter the effort.7 years ago
MyNorthwest Staff
Supporters optimistic for ‘pie-in-the-sky’ idea to lid I-5 in Seattle
A project that would lid I-5 between Madison and Denny is still very much in its infancy, but its proponents remain hopeful that it could provide a host of benefits to Seattle.7 years ago
Laura Scott
‘Tacoma FD’ looks to show lighter side of Pacific Northwest
A new comedy series about a fire station in the wettest city in America is coming to Tacoma, Washington, and co-creators Kevin Heffernan and Steve Lemme stopped by Seattle's Morning News to chat about the show.7 years ago
Dave Ross
Ross: This law was constitutional until Congress stepped in
The Affordable Care Act, aka Obamacare, is threatened in the courts. It's a bizarre legal limbo that the Supreme Court has to figure out. Here we go again.7 years ago
MyNorthwest Staff
How China’s ban on plastic, paper waste impacts Seattle recycling
You've likely read that China has stopped accepting America's recycled plastic, and so the question becomes: Is recycling dead? Not in Seattle.7 years ago
Dave Ross
Ross: I have no clever comeback for Pramila Jayapal
The Mueller investigation may have taken 22 months, but for Democrat Pramila Jayapal, who represents the Seattle area and is co-chair of the progressive caucus in the House, the investigation is just beginning.7 years ago
Dave Ross
Ross: Trump’s magical, wonderful, not bad, very good day
Attorney Michael Avenatti forgot the first rule of politics – you need to win an election before the charges are filed. He was arrested Monday.7 years ago
Dave Ross
Ross: No collusion; now can we fix our roads and bridges?
With the first peak at the Mueller report, it seems there is nothing there to prove the president colluded with Russia or that he obstructed justice. Perhaps it's time to put energy elsewhere.7 years ago
Dave Ross
Ross: Ban guns now, but is enslavement next?!
As New Zealand responds to a mass shooting with a gun ban, it will be interesting to see how that works in contrast to America's general response of having more guns.7 years ago
MyNorthwest Staff
Plenty of blame to go around for 737 MAX’s lack of safety features
As the controversy surrounding Boeing's 737 MAX airplane continues, Seattle's Morning News spoke with aviation expert Richard Aboulafia to go over why key safety features were skimped on.7 years ago
Dave Ross
Ross: A musical tribute to Mariners Ichiro Suzuki
As it became evident that Ichiro Suzuki was retiring while playing in Tokyo March 21, 2019, Ross resurrected his musical tribute to the great Mariners player.7 years ago
Dave Ross
Ross: Trump, McCain, and the Patton Principle
It has the news media baffled! Why has President Trump gone after the late Senator John McCain twice this week -- seven months after he passed away?7 years ago
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