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Photo: Democratic presidential nominee Vice President Kamala Harris speaks at a campaign rally....
Bill Kaczaraba

Angela Poe Russell: VP Harris interview on FOX ‘both exciting and terrifying’

Harris has agreed to do an interview on FOX News and KIRO Newsradio contributor Angela Poe Russell calls it “both exciting and terrifying.”
2 years ago
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Charlie Harger

Harger: Three weeks until Election Day and 2016’s lessons still matter

With Election Day rapidly approaching, the pace in newsrooms across the country is shifting into high gear.
2 years ago
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Scott Scowcroft

From the audience: One final chance for a Harris v. Trump debate

The American public deserves to see Harris and Trump one more time answering tough questions and debating the future of the country.
2 years ago
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Travis Mayfield

Seattle’s double standard: Adding surveillance cameras while cutting public transparency

I find it ironic that this week, the Seattle City Council voted 7-1 to add live video surveillance cameras to three city neighborhoods.
2 years ago
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MyNorthwest Video

Video: Kamala Harris Drinking Beer Makes Her More Relatable Than Ever!

Gee explains why Kamala Harris’ recent media appearances have solidified his thoughts that she is the right candidate for President. Listen to Seattle’s Morning News w/ Dave Ross & Colleen O’Brien Show every weekday at 5am on KIRO Newsradio 97.3 FM or go to MyNorthwest.com to learn more! Listen to the Gee and Ursula Show […]
2 years ago
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MyNorthwest Video

Video: My Girlfriend’s Best Friend is a Guy. What Do I Do?

The Gee & Ursula Show talks about a listener who is slightly concerned about their girlfriend, who hangs out with her guy best friend a lot. This brings up the question, do platonic relationships exist? Listen to the Gee and Ursula Show every weekday at 9am on KIRO Newsradio 97.3 FM. Listen to KIRO Newsradio […]
2 years ago
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Angela Poe Russell

Angela Poe Russell: Hurricane Helene latest warning how climate change is affecting weather, storms

But what is different is hurricanes like Hurricane Helene are more devastating, with science pointing to climate change as the culprit.
2 years ago
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MyNorthwest Video

Video: Seahawks Lose to Blocked Field Goal

The loss for the Seahawks on Sunday was… let’s just say… brutal. But what does this mean for the Hawks moving forward? Gee Scott joined Seattle Morning News and shared his perspective on the team and looks ahead to Thursday Night Football against the 49ers. #GoHawks Listen to Seattle’s Morning News w/ Dave Ross & […]
2 years ago
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MyNorthwest Video

Video: Deadly Rabbit Virus Hits Washington Islands

A highly contagious and deadly rabbit disease, hemorrhagic fever, has been confirmed in Washington on Orcas and Lopez Islands. The Gee & Ursula Show discusses whether they should spend the time and money to vaccinate all the rabbits? Listen to the Gee and Ursula Show every weekday at 9am on KIRO Newsradio 97.3 FM. Listen […]
2 years ago
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MyNorthwest Video

Video: Is this Volcano Going to Erupt?

Feliks Banel once again joins the John Curley Show… this time to discuss the potential eruption of Mount Adams. The guys quickly devolved into a conversation about a bad salad that Feliks ate earlier this week. Listen to The John Curley Show every weekday at 3pm on KIRO Newsradio 97.3 FM. Listen to KIRO Newsradio […]
2 years ago
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Charlie Harger

Harger: Walz visit a reminder WA is a mere ‘ATM’ for politicians visiting during gridlock

Tim Walz is swinging through the Emerald City for a fundraiser, potentially turning rush hour into a parking lot.
2 years ago
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MyNorthwest Video

Video: Luggage Rage EXPLODES as Airlines Hike Bag Fees

Gee Scott joined the SMN crew with some “luggage rage” over the way people handle their bags on planes. This led to a conversation about the ridiculous packing methods of Dave Ross, including washing his clothes in the sink of the hotel room he stayed in. Listen to Seattle’s Morning News w/ Dave Ross & […]
2 years ago
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Dave Ross

Ross: Denial is still in style when it comes to election results

I think we all have to accept that many of our neighbors, at this time in our history, have election denial regarding Donald Trump.
2 years ago
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MyNorthwest Video

Video: Seattle Cop BUSTED in Shocking Sex Toy Scandal?

A Mercer Island police officer, Todd Roggenkamp, is under investigation for two incidents, one involving a prank with a sex toy and another an apparent abuse of power. Despite these incidents, Roggenkamp wasn’t fired, he was just demoted from sergeant to officer. Listen to the Gee and Ursula Show every weekday at 9am on KIRO […]
2 years ago
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MyNorthwest Video

Video: Can You Handle a Spouse with Opposite Political Views?

The Wall Street Journal released an article about a married couple where the wife gives out cards apologizing for her husband, who gets heated with his political views at social events. So John brings up the question, can you be happily married to somebody who has a different political opinion than you? Bottom line: please […]
2 years ago
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Travis Mayfield

Mayfield: Teaching kids about hypocrisy was way too easy this week

This week, I found myself explaining to our second and fifth graders what hypocrisy -- and what being a hypocrite -- is. First, I had to spell it for them.
2 years ago
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MyNorthwest Video

Video: Jimmy Carter Had His 100th Birthday

In honor of Jimmy Carter’s 100th birthday, John tells the story of the time he interviewed the former President… and a production assistant was nearly killed by the Secret Service (about halfway through). Listen to The John Curley Show every weekday at 3pm on KIRO Newsradio 97.3 FM. Listen to KIRO Newsradio 97.3 FM, or […]
2 years ago
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MyNorthwest Video

Video: 7 Ways to Help Prevent Identity Theft

Americans lost $12.5 billion to online scams last year, according to the FBI. That’s a record amount, up 22% from 2022. But there are ways you can protect yourself. The SMN crew talks about 7 different ways that you can help better protect yourself from identity theft. Listen to Seattle’s Morning News w/ Dave Ross […]
2 years ago
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MyNorthwest Video

Video: What Happened with The Seahawks Game on MNF?

Gee Scott joined the SMN crew to talk about the Seahawk’s loss to the Detroit Lions on Monday Night Football. The overall consensus: It’s gonna be okay. The Hawks are a great team, are 3-1, and lost to another great team. The season is bright. #gohawks Listen to Seattle’s Morning News w/ Dave Ross & […]
2 years ago
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Angela Poe Russell

Angela Poe Russell: Shopping malls are taking a stand against unruly teens

The signs are out there and they point to a problem: it appears teenagers are a big part of the issues at shopping malls.
2 years ago
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MyNorthwest Video

Video: The Mystery Behind Flight 293

An airliner carrying 101 passengers took off from Seattle and was never heard from again. With no survivors and minimal debris, investigators were left baffled. What happened to Flight 293? Discover the mystery, the theories, and the emotional aftermath in Unsolved Histories. Join host Feliks Banel as he digs deep into one of aviation’s greatest […]
2 years ago
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Charlie Harger

Harger: As violent crime drops nationally, Washington takes a wrong turn

Violent crime is down across the nation. It's a rare bit of good news these days. But here in Washington, it seems we're not getting the memo.
2 years ago
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Dave Ross

Dave Ross: Don’t criticize the man who’s giving you cheaper gas… if only for an hour

It seems to me if someone with a lot of money wants to spend it giving cheaper gas for an hour, don’t CRITICIZE the guy!
2 years ago
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MyNorthwest Video

Video: Could the Mariners Do Better For Their Fans?

The Seattle Mariners are not making the playoffs again. Fans are frustrated, and so is Andrew Lanier. Today, on the Gee & Ursula show, he told us how he really felt. Listen to the Gee and Ursula Show every weekday at 9am on KIRO Newsradio 97.3 FM. Listen to KIRO Newsradio 97.3 FM or go […]
2 years ago