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Micki Gamez
Gamez: Weight loss content creators say they are being banned from TikTok
"I opened up TikTok and tried to log back into my account, and it said that I was permanently banned," Doe told KIRO Newsradio.3 years ago
Bill Kaczaraba
Spike & Jack: Give to charities because it feels good
It seems some people have stopped giving to charities even though they are in a position to do so, and the reason why may surprise you.3 years ago
Angela Poe Russell
Russell: Threads gives us the opportunity to reshape social media
I have to admit I'm a sucker for new beginnings. When I first heard about Meta's new app, Threads, which is supposed to be an alternative to Twitter3 years ago
Travis Mayfield
Mayfield: My Dad was shot and our relationship changed forever
Travis Mayfield: My relationship with my Dad is no longer tumultuous, after he was shot during his police officer job.3 years ago
MyNorthwest Staff
Why are boomers spending more than other generations?
Micki Gomez joins Seattle's Morning News to discuss why the Boomer generation spends so much more than any other generation.3 years ago
Micki Gamez
Survey: Americans soothe themselves by watching old TV re-runs
CableTV.com said it's normal to have a comfort TV show and that watching re-runs can offer emotional support.3 years ago
Micki Gamez
Don’t ignore recall notices, your car may be too dangerous to drive
If you receive a recall notice for your car, don't ignore it - it may be too dangerous to drive, according to experts.4 years ago
Bill Kaczaraba
Kent Mayor wants to keep tougher drug use laws, with legislation stalling
Kent Mayor Dana Ralph is concerned about dueling drug use bills. She says open drug use in her city is a "huge problem, but doing nothing isn't ok."4 years ago
L.B. Gilbert
Feliks, Dave debate the future of Seattle’s Memorial Stadium
Dave Ross and Feliks Banel debated how far the city should go in preserving the memorial, what its purpose in the community should be.4 years ago
Bill Kaczaraba
Big ideas for the city from the head of the Downtown Seattle Association
Jon Scholes, President and CEO of the Downtown Seattle Association (DSA), has some big ideas on how to bring downtown back to its former glory.4 years ago
Gee Scott and Ursula Reutin Show
Kent Mayor: ‘Our police department is fully staffed,’ but needs more officers
Kent Mayor Dana Ralph says its police department is fully staffed in budgeted positions but needs more officers.4 years ago
Frank Sumrall
Kruse challenges Seattle mayor’s plan: How is it going to be different?
"A lot of buzzwords," Brandi Kruse said in response to Harrell's speech earlier today. "I swear to God, they need to ban the word 'bold.' "4 years ago
Micki Gamez
Nearly 70% of fatal crashes on US 101 in WA involved DUI, speeding
Half the fatal crashes investigated on Washington roads involved someone driving under the influence, according to Washington State Patrol.4 years ago
Micki Gamez
So you’ve been laid off, time to be patient and stay vigilant
"More than 46,000 workers in U.S.-based tech companies have been laid off in mass job cuts so far in 2023."4 years ago
Dave Ross
Ross: Remembering Dori Monson, who touched a lot of lives
One of the stories I hadn't heard -- a clip for a talk show Dori did many years ago - was a call from 9-year-old Casey.4 years ago
MyNorthwest Staff
Revisiting KIRO Newsradio’s top blogs of 2022
It has been an interesting year so far at MyNorthwest, and to round out the rest of the year, we are bringing you a recap of some of KIRO Newsradio's top blogs of 2022.4 years ago
Micki Gamez
Gamez: How I got back to Seattle after flight was canceled in Vegas
Micki Gamez describes her journey back to Seattle with two strangers and their families after their flight was canceled in Las Vegas.4 years ago
Nicole Jennings
Ice storm brings power outage, flooding risk to Western Washington
The snow will be gone soon, but the ice storm is likely to bring a mess to the region, including power outages and flooding.4 years ago
Travis Mayfield
Mayfield: Cooperation and communication is what got rid of Murder Hornets
Congratulations are in order for the folks at our state's Department of Agriculture. Why? They didn't catch a single Murder Hornet in Washington all year.4 years ago
Micki Gamez
Gamez: It might be Thanksgiving week, but it’s also tamale season
When I think about Thanksgiving and all the smells that fill the air, I remember the aroma of turkey, dressing, and tamales.4 years ago
Rachel Belle
Belle: This isn’t goodbye, it’s see you later
After 20 years in news radio, I'm leaving my post at KIRO Newsradio to focus on making my podcast "Your Last Meal" full-time!4 years ago
Rachel Belle
Emily Post’s “Etiquette” goes modern: Advice on pronouns, hugging
In 1922, Emily Post published her very first etiquette book. Since then, 18 editions have been published by five generations of Posts.4 years ago
Rachel Belle
Combat winter blues with friluftsliv, the Nordic tradition of being outside
Friluftsliv is part of the culture in Sweden, Norway, Finland, Iceland and Denmark, places that are darker and colder than Seattle in winter.4 years ago
