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Frank Sumrall
Are there legal consequences for politicians who lie even after they’ve been caught lying?
Are any legal consequences for politicians who continue to lie even after they've been caught lying? Former WA AG Rob McKenna explains.2 years ago
MyNorthwest Video
Video: Freedom of Speech vs Consequences What Happened to Macklemore?
The Palestine Will Live Forever Festival caused controversy when Seattle-born rapper Macklemore, real name Ben Haggerty, stated his strong distaste for America. Macklemore said, “Yeah, f*** America,” to which the crowd cheered. 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 […]2 years ago
MyNorthwest Video
Video: Boeing’s “Best and Final” Offer to Striking Machinists
Boeing announced its “best and final” offer to its 33,000 striking machinists Monday morning, including a wage increase of 30%, up from the previous offer of 25%. The union says Boeing didn’t negotiate the latest offer with them. The company “took it upon itself to disrespect our entire Union by sending this offer directly to […]2 years ago
Dave Ross
Ross: Enough of the broken muffler noise from motorcycles
Drivers are already white-knuckling it because of street racing, road rage, carjackings, shootings and the confusing lane markings this area provides.2 years ago
Bill Kaczaraba
Seattle City Council president: Stay out zones are ‘better than nothing’
The more you hear public officials talk about Seattle's proposed 'Stay Out' zones, the more you seem to hear, "It's better than nothing."2 years ago
MyNorthwest Video
Video: Do Washington state’s hit-and-run reader boards actually work?
It’s been just over a year since the state launched hit-and-run alerts on freeway message boards. Is the program having much success? Chris Sullivan explained during his latest appearance on Seattle’s Morning News w/ Dave Ross & Colleen O’Brien. Listen to Seattle’s Morning News weekdays from 5 a.m. – 9 a.m. on KIRO Newsradio 97.3 […]2 years ago
MyNorthwest Video
Video: Why Seattle’s new ‘Stay Out’ zones are performative, and won’t solve homelesness crisis
Gee Scott explains why the Seattle City Council’s measure to create ‘Stay Out’ zones is just performative and won’t actually solve the city’s homelessness problem. Listen to Seattle’s Morning News w/ Dave Ross & Colleen O’Brien weekdays from 5 a.m. – 9 a.m. on KIRO Newsradio 97.3 FM and the KIRO Newsradio App, or on-demand […]2 years ago
Dave Ross
Ross: With claims that Haitian migrants eat pets, fact-checking remains vital to debates
Once fact-checking was done here, the story fell apart and became boring, based on fourth-hand information.2 years ago
Dave Ross
Ross: The rollout of the Climate Commitment Act was flawed, now it can be voted out
In November, we'll get a chance to repeal the Climate Commitment Act, better known as the law that broke my gas budget.2 years ago
MyNorthwest Video
Video: Who Won the Debate Last Night?
Donald Trump and Kamala Harris faced off last night in the ABC News Presidential Debate. Gee Scott joined the SMN crew to talk about it. They also talked about Dave Ross’ response time when it comes to texting. Listen to Seattle’s Morning News w/ Dave Ross & Colleen O’Brien Show every weekday at 5am on […]2 years ago
Sam Campbell
Truck in Edmonds home crash was over road’s weight limit; residents say story is familiar
Some Edmonds residents are pleading with the city: stop letting heavy machinery come down our hill after a truck crashed that damaged a home.2 years ago
Charlie Harger
Harger: 8,555 tags and counting: The unchecked graffiti problem on the Seattle freeways
Over 8,000 graffiti tags were found to be scrawled across the Seattle roadways during a recent count KIRO Newsradio completed.2 years ago
MyNorthwest Video
Video: What Can We Expect From the Seattle Seahawks Game One?
The NFL regular season is upon us, and the Seattle Seahawks face off with the Broncos in week 1. Gee Scott stopped by SMN to talk about expectations from the team, the new coach, Mike Macdonald, and more. Listen to Seattle’s Morning News w/ Dave Ross & Colleen O’Brien Show every weekday at 5am on […]2 years ago
MyNorthwest Video
Video: Do You Think It’s Weird When People Eat Alone?
Is eating alone weird? Gee Scott and the SMN crew share their thoughts on the idea. Then, somewhere along the way, they wind up talking about wearing hotel robes naked. Either way, let us know in the comments if you like to go to a restaurant and eat alone. Listen to Seattle’s Morning News w/ […]2 years ago
Charlie Harger
Charlie Harger: The melting pot that is the Washington State Fair, and how it came at the perfect time
What struck me as I wandered through the Washington State Fair was the sheer diversity of people, all mingling together, seemingly getting along just fine.2 years ago
Travis Mayfield
Travis Mayfield: Marysville schools could be a harbinger of things to come
While the Marysville situation is one of the worst spots in the state, nearly every school in Washington is facing its own deep budget hole right now.2 years ago
MyNorthwest Video
Video: Hope For Saving Holy Rosary Church in Tacoma?
Jon Carp of Save Tacoma’s Landmark Church joined Seattle’s Morning News to share details about his group’s proposal to the Seattle Archdiocese to purchase and preserve Holy Rosary Church.2 years ago
Patti Payne
A Patti Payne poem: How the weather illuminates the greatness of this place we call home
I’ve been thinking about the weather throughout the Puget Sound region, and why this is the best place to call home.2 years ago
Angela Poe Russell
Angela Poe Russell: One of our most important jobs is endangered — journalism
Journalism has a vital role in our communities, but it’s endangered. How do we hold people in power accountable without journalists?2 years ago
MyNorthwest Video
Video: Let’s Talk About The DNC 2024
The DNC kicks off today in Chicago. Gee Scott joined Seattle Morning News to discuss it with Dave Ross. 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 every […]2 years ago
Dave Ross
Ross: Liberal protests outside DNC challenge Democrats’ message of unity
While Democrats want to state that Trump equals chaos and Harris equals stability, protests at this year's DNC could flip that message.2 years ago
MyNorthwest Video
Video: 96-year-old WSU Press Will Not Close
Feliks Banel stopped by Seattle Morning News to talk about how operations of WSU Press are no longer slated to cease and will continue for the foreseeable future. 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 […]2 years ago
Dave Ross
Ross: Political rallies’ crowd size, who’s faking it and who’s complaining about it
But the Olympics is entertainment, so it doesn’t bother me. Faking crowd size for political gain, however, would be election tampering and it needs to stop.2 years ago
