Kipp Robertson
Should people get away with ‘accidental’ shootings?
"Disgraceful" was the president's word for a verdict this week for an illegal immigrant whose carelessness with a gun left a young woman dead.9 years ago
Dave Ross
You better have a Plan B for when tax reform passes
Tax reform will eventually pass. But whether it works is going to be up to us.9 years ago
KIRO Newsradio Newsdesk
At what point will the harassment pendulum swing too far?
Former “Today” show host Matt Lauer is the latest media icon to fall from accusations of sexual harassment. But how long will this last?9 years ago
Dave Ross
President Trump broke a promise to play less golf
Donald Trump, since taking the oath, had 36 confirmed trips to a golf course to play golf, the most recent game being last Saturday at West Palm Beach.9 years ago
KIRO Newsradio Newsdesk
Hawaii will begin testing nuclear sirens
Hawaii will test a nuclear siren system to warn citizens in case of a North Korean nuclear attack.9 years ago
KIRO Newsradio Newsdesk
‘Complicated strings’ attached to Seattle housing project
If all affordable housing cost this much, it would prove difficult to build enough for everyone who needs it.9 years ago
Dave Ross
Tax reform bill has the ultimate plot twist
The tax reform bill has become like a stew – a giant pot of jambalaya – and every time a member of the Senate walks past the pot, in goes a new ingredient!9 years ago
Dave Ross
Forget smoking, Big Tobacco might bore us to death
Tobacco companies are now required to pay for ads informing customers of the dangers of their products. Problem is they're really boring.9 years ago
Dave Ross
American cities are courting Amazon, except maybe Seattle
One day you might be able to drive through Fresno, shout “Alexa,” and the whole town would do anything you say. That's what happens when Amazon takes over.9 years ago
Dave Ross
Lessons from ‘Hamilton’
Here’s the perfect gift for anyone who is upset about the current state of affairs in American politics. A ticket to see Hamilton – or if you can’t score one of those, get the book it’s based on.9 years ago
KIRO Newsradio Newsdesk
Are physical retail stores still competitive?
We're preparing for another Black Friday and Cyber Monday. But are brick-and-mortar stores still competitive?9 years ago
Dave Ross
Keep Thanksgiving peaceful
I know that, traditionally, Americans define Thanksgiving as a holiday started by Abraham Lincoln to remind us all why we moved away from our relatives. But it doesn’t have to be that way.9 years ago
Dave Ross
Congress can finally take an easy vote
If the president himself believes in releasing the names of lawmakers who have settled sexual harassment cases, why not urge Congress to pass a resolution to that effect?9 years ago
Dave Ross
I understand why politicians say it’s not about them
We’re seeing a pattern now in these sex harassment cases. The timing of the punishment depends on what business you’re in.9 years ago
Dave Ross
Where are our manners?
The president got into it over the weekend with the famous father of one of the three UCLA basketball players caught shoplifting in China two weeks ago.9 years ago
KIRO Newsradio Newsdesk
Would Donald Trump really start a war with North Korea?
I asked David Cay Johnston, author of "The Making of Donald Trump," what he thinks of the anti-Trump dossier.9 years ago
Dave Ross
It’s about to rain money on the wealthy
At least we finally got to see a clear chart showing how Republicans define a middle class tax cut.9 years ago
KIRO Newsradio Newsdesk
Justices aren’t ready to relinquish power over Washington lawmakers
The Washington State Supreme Court ruled 9-0 that the Legislature isn't moving quickly enough to fulfill its constitutional duty of fully funding your children's basic education.9 years ago
Dave Ross
Will the promises be kept?
Will the reality of the tax reform plan match the promises? One promise was that the tax cuts would go to the middle class, not the wealthy.9 years ago
Dave Ross
Are the ads to blame?
For an ad to be effective, you have to know your audience. Gunmakers, it appears, certainly know theirs.9 years ago
Dave Ross
Why the silence suddenly broke
I don’t know if Roy Moore did what he’s accused of or not. I do know there are men who have taken advantage of a child, who think it won’t matter because their victims have grown up.9 years ago
MyNorthwest Staff
Dr. Gordon Cohen: Richard Sherman would be out no matter what
Even if Richard Sherman's Achilles tendon hadn't ruptured, the injury he was dealing with would have taken him out of the game, eventually.9 years ago
Dave Ross
Is there a deeper problem here?
It doesn’t seem likely that the women who decided to speak out about Roy Moore would just make this up. But maybe there's a bigger issue this accusation uncovers.9 years ago
KIRO Newsradio Newsdesk
Do background checks actually matter?
We are once again discussing gun control due to the massacre in a Texas church over the weekend. One of the questions is whether a background check would have prevented the shooting.9 years ago
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