Dave Ross
Ross: A 737 MAX crash comes down to an ‘off switch’
Flight data has been released from that doomed 737-MAX which crashed a month ago. Pilots are debating the details online. But it seems the main issue comes down to an off switch.8 years ago
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Ross: Why we’re all excited about the Mars landing
I still find a successful NASA landing fascinating – and I am not alone. I think we’re excited because the InSight lander on Mars is a reminder that complicated things can actually turn out right.8 years ago
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Ross: Easy money and the rise of ‘neo banking’
Neo-banking is quickly becoming a new form of banking that nixes the physical branch and replaces it with a smartphone app and other technology.8 years ago
MyNorthwest Staff
McKenna: Climate change lawsuit in Oregon ‘a pretty big leap’
Is a clean environment a Constitutional right? A lawsuit filed a group of 21 young people in Oregon says it is, but former Washington state Attorney General Rob McKenna says it might be an uphill battle to the Supreme Court.8 years ago
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Ross: How to be helpful in the kitchen over the holidays
At some point the coming holidays, you will be asked by the "Person In Charge" to help in the kitchen. Here are some things I‘ve learned about that.8 years ago
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In pain? Doc says maybe you’re just lonely
For some people, the holiday season only seems to make their loneliness worse. Fortunately the prescription is usually inexpensive.8 years ago
MyNorthwest Staff
From Thanksgiving to giving: Time to help the less fortunate
Thanksgiving is an especially important to consider those who are less fortunate, when the weather gets colder and organizations depend on donations to sustain them year-round.8 years ago
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Sorting out the myths and history behind Thanksgiving
While Thanksgiving can raise questions about colonialism, it's meant to be a holiday celebrating generosity and unification, says a University of Oregon history professor.8 years ago
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Ross: What about the War on Drivers in Seattle?
You've likely heard of the war on cars around Seattle. But what about the War on Drivers themselves? That war is happening on a national scale.8 years ago
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Dave Ross song: The Great Snow Bowl of 1992
Do you remember the great Snow Bowl of 1992? Dave Ross sure does. Maybe that's because this chilly and sporting day inspired one of his greatest songs.8 years ago
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Ross: Should pardons come along with legal Marijuana?
With marijuana quickly becoming legal in more and more American states, what should be done with people still serving time for being ahead of it. Perhaps it's time to pardon some folks.8 years ago
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Ross: Ending the age of robocalls and robo-answerers
Congress may take action against the annoying plague or robocalls. But can we move beyond that and target robo-answering services that prevent me from talking to an actual person?8 years ago
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Ross: The big fix for voter fraud in America
Another election has come and gone, but the accusations of voter fraud continue to linger. If only there were some ways to mitigate flaws in the system. Oh wait, there are.8 years ago
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Ross: It is the end of ‘wish cycling’ in America
It is the end of an era. No more wish cycling in America -- that moment you convince yourself what you are throwing into the recycling bin is actually able to be recycled. China is forcing us to change.8 years ago
MyNorthwest Staff
Rob McKenna: Does CNN’s Jim Acosta have a case against the White House?
Reporter Jim Acosta controversially had his White House press pass revoked, and now CNN is taking the White House to court. Do Acosta and CNN have a solid case, though?8 years ago
MyNorthwest Staff
Doctors to NRA: Talking gun control is ‘in our lane’
Gun violence isn't just something doctors have an opinion on -- it's something they deal with every day, says many trauma doctors. One Seattle doctor responds to recent criticism from the NRA.8 years ago
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Ross: The difference between good fire and bad fire
Wildfires have grown worse in recent years. We're now learning that our forest practices have not been aligned with history and that not all fire is bad. There is good fire. Sorry Smokey.8 years ago
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Ross: A few things for the East Coast to know about Amazon
Good luck East Coast with your new Amazon HQs. Here's some advice from Seattle. For starters, if you see a parking spot, look both ways, check for cops, and then hide it under your shirt. You’ll thank me later.8 years ago
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Ross: Do caravans or deadly wildfires threaten America more?
What should America's priorities be right now -- protecting the border from some caravan far, far over the horizon. Or battling the flames ripping California apart?8 years ago
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Ross: The last words Marine General Kelley will always remember
Marine General Paul Kelley will always remember the name of John Banchini. It's a story that can stand out when the world seems so bleak and it feels like humanity is done for.8 years ago
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Ross: How, sadly, one side of the gun debate is gaining supporters
Someday, sadly, there will be enough aggrieved families from mass shootings and gun violence to form an impenetrable human chain around the Capitol. Maybe then, politicians will listen.8 years ago
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Ross: An important question about America’s health care system
There was one question at Wednesdays White House press scrimmage that was actually important. It concerned President Trump’s decision to stop forcing Americans to buy health insurance.8 years ago
MyNorthwest Staff
Why do Washington voters keep rejecting a carbon fee?
Former Republican AG Rob McKenna explains why Washington voters keep rejecting the carbon fee, and why he supported it in 2016, but not this time around.8 years ago
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Ross: Ready to chill out, now that the election is over
The midterm election is over. Democrats got the House. Republicans kept the Senate. Maybe now we can all get to work on the stuff we all agree on, and take some time to chill out.8 years ago
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