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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
MyNorthwest Video
Video: Learning About The Rugby Community
Kayla Mazurkiewicz and Katy Daly, members of the Emerald City Mudhens rugby team, share with SMN why they love the rugby community so much. They also respond to Team United States Women’s Rugby Seven’s winning the bronze medals. Listen to Seattle’s Morning News w/ Dave Ross & Colleen O’Brien Show every weekday at 5am on […]2 years ago
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Video: Are the Fights at the Seahawks Training Camp A Big Deal?
Things got a little chippy at the Seahawks training camp, and there were some fights. Gee drops by Seattle Morning News and shares his thoughts. 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 […]2 years ago
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Video: Reacting to the Washington State Primary Election
Gee Scott joined Seattle Morning News to talk about the Washington state primary election and the introduction of Tim Walz. 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
Dave Ross
Ross: King County bested by Wahkiakum for voter turnout, what is wrong with you people?
I would like to gin up a little excitement for a different race. A turnout race. A race to be the county that has the most voter turnout.2 years ago
Bill Kaczaraba
Dotzauer: ‘Don’t read too much into primary election results’
As the November pairings become apparent, political analyst Ron Dotzauer says "Don't read too much into the primary results."2 years ago
Dave Ross
Ross: Blue Angels, and their noise, a good reminder of America’s war machine
I’ve come to see the Blue Angels as a necessary dose of reality. Like it or not, this is part of America's war machine.2 years ago
MyNorthwest Video
Video: Everett Drivers Are Being Less Selfish
The City of Everett, the Washington Department of Transportation, and Chris Sullivan spent last week blasting a message to drivers on Broadway. Was it received? 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!2 years ago
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Video: The Top 5 Places to Retire in 2024
The SMN crew talks about the ‘R” word. RETIREMENT. Gee Scott shares a list of the top 5 places to retire and the bottom 5 of where not to. 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 […]2 years ago
Dave Ross
Ross: How AI’s heavy-energy usage kills any climate progress
The marquee feature in Sunday’s Seattle Times documented the enormous energy requirements of the data centers in this state being used by AI services.2 years ago
MyNorthwest Video
Video: Republicans Attacking Kamala Harris Might Backfire
Gee looks at some of the verbal attacks that Kamala Harris has been receiving from Republicans and how they may end up helping her in her campaign. 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! […]2 years ago
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Video: President Biden Is Out… Now What?
Gee gives his initial thoughts on the dropping out of President Joe Biden and the presumptive nomination of Kamala Harris. 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
Dave Ross
Ross: Biden is out of the presidential race, just as Farenthold predicted. What can he predict next?
I found Joe Biden had removed himself from the race and thought of Farenthold, my favorite NYT reporter who predicted that very thing three weeks ago.2 years ago
MyNorthwest Video
Video: Netflix Decides to Change Their Subscription Options
What is Netflix up to this time? They’re just changing the plans they offer for the hundredth time. Gee Scott joins the SMN crew to talk about all things Netflix. 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 […]2 years ago
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Video: Tipping Culture’s NEW Incognito Way of Getting $$$
Toulouse Petit in Lower Queen Anne started charging a 5% “Living-wage” surcharge on all checks. The SMN crew and Gee Scott have some thoughts on this. What do you think? Let us know in the comments. Listen to Seattle’s Morning News w/ Dave Ross & Colleen O’Brien Show every weekday at 5am on KIRO Newsradio […]2 years ago
