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Image: The icon for the video sharing TikTok app is seen on a smartphone, Feb. 28, 2023, in Marple ...
Travis Mayfield

Mayfield: Cantwell must not obstruct full Senate from debating TikTok’s future

About 350 Democrats and Republicans in the U.S. House of Representatives passed a bill that could lead to a ban on TikTok in the U.S.
2 years ago
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Angela Poe Russell

Angela Poe Russell: The bold policy every school should adopt now

What’s most infuriating? Schools themselves, and the systems around them, perpetuating these cliquey silos on students.
2 years ago
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MyNorthwest Video

Video: SMN 32 Hour work week YT

Bernie Sanders wants to implement a 32-hour work week, and the SMN crew is all for it. Gee Scott asks a great question: How much better would employees be if they had 3 days off? What do you think? Listen to the Seattle’s Morning News w/ Dave Ross & Colleen O’Brien Show every weekday at […]
2 years ago
Recall products...
Bill Kaczaraba

What you should do when you own a product that has been recalled

The Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) announced 323 product recalls in 2023. That's the most in seven years.
2 years ago
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MyNorthwest Video

Video: Are Big Changes Coming to the World of Real Estate?

Buying a house, condo, or townhome can be really stressful. It can also be VERY expensive, but some changes are coming to the world of real estate. Gee Scott joins SMN and shares his thoughts. Listen to the Seattle’s Morning News w/ Dave Ross & Colleen O’Brien Show every weekday at 5am on KIRO Newsraio […]
2 years ago
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Dave Ross

Ross: As cars release driving data to insurance, is your driving my business?

Every move you make, every swerve you take, every lane change you fake – someone’s watching you. Do drivers have a right to keep driving data private?
2 years ago
Image: Megan Rapinoe, right, holds hands with Sue Bird after OL Reign, now the Seattle Reign, lost ...
Travis Mayfield

Mayfield: Including LGBTQ+ people in curriculum benefits all students

Washington lawmakers have moved to include LGBTQ+ histories, perspectives and contributions to teaching requirements in our state.
2 years ago
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MyNorthwest Video

Video: Are John Schneider & Mike Macdonald hurting the Seahawks?

GM John Schneider and Coach Mike Macdonald are receiving some heat for their moves (or lack thereof) with the Seahawks this off-season. Gee Scott discusses the Seahawk’s free agency moves and tells us everything will be fine and to not believe the internet. Do you think they are screwing up free agency? Let us know […]
2 years ago
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Dave Ross

Dave Ross: Dueling accusations swirl around The State of the Union. Who’s right?

Senator Britt then described the woman's horrible ordeal and falsely drew a direct line to Joe Biden's decision to allow asylum seekers into the country.
2 years ago
Image: Smoked Turkey Leg: Hot off the smoker, the meat has a smokiness that permeates every bite. I...
Colleen O'Brien

Colleen O’Brien: Doctor says we ‘need meat’ for mental health to thrive

Dr. Georgia Ede is a Harvard-trained psychiatrist who has written a book on changing a diet to better one's mental health.
2 years ago
Image: Washington state Sen. Karen Keiser, who is also the Senate president pro tempore, announced ...
Colleen O'Brien

Colleen O’Brien: Sen. Karen Keiser explains why this is the time to retire

Another long-serving Washington lawmaker, Democratic state Sen. Karen Keiser, announced this week she will not run for re-election.
2 years ago
Travis Mayfield

Mayfield: Do you like democracy or not? The choice couldn’t be more stark.

Our democracy in America is facing a 5-alarm inferno and we don't seem to know what to do about it.
2 years ago
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MyNorthwest Video

Video: Flying Just Got More Expensive!

Remember when you check a bag at the airport for free? Oh, the good old days. The SMN crew talks about Delta increasing their prices for check bags by 17%. They also share some travel hacks. Listen to the Seattle’s Morning News w/ Dave Ross & Colleen O’Brien Show every weekday at 5am on KIRO […]
2 years ago
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Angela Poe Russell

Angela Poe Russell: DEI’s secret weapon is Generation Z

Diversity Equity and Inclusion (DEI) made headlines earlier this week after the University of Florida shut down its office.
2 years ago
Puget Sound, Seattle single family zoning, homebuyers...
Colleen O'Brien

Seattle-area homebuyers now have climate to consider

Redfin has added climate factors to its menu of items for homebuyers to consider when shopping for real estate.
2 years ago
Image: Washington's 2nd District Representative J.T. Wilcox is resigning....
Colleen O'Brien

Colleen O’Brien: Rep. Wilcox explains why he’s leaving the legislature

After 14 years in the state legislature, Rep. J.T. Wilcox is resigning. He stated that younger leadership needs to take over.
2 years ago
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MyNorthwest Video

Video: What is Offensive Driving? WRECKLESS

When Dave Ross went to driving school, he was taught defensive driving. Now, people are doing what is called “offensive driving.’ It is called the “Fake left go straight move.” Chris Sullivan breaks it down. Listen to the Seattle’s Morning News w/ Dave Ross & Colleen O’Brien Show every weekday at 5am on KIRO Newsraio […]
2 years ago
Seattle home sales...
Bill Kaczaraba

Redfin: Seattle-area home sales impacted by climate, environmental factors

Seattle-area home buyers are becoming more interested in factors beyond the home itself. Redfin has added a 'Climate' tab to its website.
2 years ago
Flying First Class can be a special experience. (Photo credit should read KARIM SAHIB/AFP via Getty...
Jack Stine, KIRO Newsradio

Jack Stine: We all deserve to be First Class

Regardless of where you are on the plane, you deserve to be treated like you are in First Class.
2 years ago
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MyNorthwest Video

Video: Sleeping Through Your Alarm Is The Worst

When was the last time you slept through your alarm? For Dave Ross, it was the other day (the first time since 1992, maybe). The Seattle Morning News crew discusses what Gen Z calls “Time Blindness.” Listen to the Seattle’s Morning News w/ Dave Ross & Colleen O’Brien Show every weekday at 5am on KIRO […]
2 years ago
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MyNorthwest Video

Video: Do You Talk on the Phone?

Here’s a fun fact: East Coast people like to talk on the phone, but West Coast people don’t. Okay, that might not be a fact, but 26% of the people in the Seattle Metro area talk on the phone less than once a week with friends or family. Do you talk on the phone? Let […]
2 years ago
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MyNorthwest Video

Video: Parents Are Losing Their Minds!!

It’s time to throw the flag on parents. Especially parents who have children who play sports. Referees will now be wearing body cams to capture the parents who scream at them. Seattle Morning News breaks it down. Tell us what you think about the body cams? Listen to the Seattle’s Morning News w/ Dave Ross […]
2 years ago
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MyNorthwest Video

Video: What’s going on with the Washington State?

Gee Scott joins the Seattle Morning News team to discuss what is happening with Washington State University and the Pac-12. Listen to the Seattle’s Morning News w/ Dave Ross & Colleen O’Brien Show every weekday at 5am on KIRO Newsraio 97.3 FM Listen to KIRO Newsradio 97.3 FM or go to MyNorthwest.com to learn more!
2 years ago
Older man...
Bill Kaczaraba

UW Study: Overcoming depression in older adults ‘a little bit at a time’

The program is based on giving people over the age of 60 the tools to help them talk through and process their feelings of depression.
2 years ago