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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.3 months 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.3 months ago
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 […]3 months ago
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.3 months ago
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.3 months ago
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.3 months ago
Paul Holden
Weekend revelry roundup: Comic Con and the Seattle Sounders return
ECCC is underway and tickets are still on sale for Friday and Sunday. It's also the home opener for the Seattle Sounders this weekend.3 months ago
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 […]3 months ago
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.3 months ago
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.3 months ago
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 […]3 months ago
Angela Poe Russell
Angela Poe Russell: Beyoncé’s controversial country hit is glossing over the bigger issue
Dolly Parton, Reba McEntire and Carrie Underwood haven’t had a No. 1 single on their own. It just feels like something is off. And, it is.3 months ago
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 […]3 months ago
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 […]3 months ago
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!3 months ago
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.3 months ago
Angela Poe Russell
Russell: Stanley is experiencing the double edged sword of success
Stanley is on the defensive as more people have filed lawsuits accusing them of failing to disclose the presence of lead in their products.3 months ago
MyNorthwest Video
Video: Door Dash vs. The Washington Law
Mega companies Door Dash and Uber Eats are increasing their prices. They have added a $5 because of Seattle’s new minimum wage. The result: Washington business have lost ONE MILLION dollars.3 months ago
MyNorthwest Video
Video: One Step Forward, Two Steps Back
Travis Mayfield joined the Seattle Morning today! He talks about how Greece now recognizes same-sex marriage (the first orthodox nation to do so). On the flip side, here in the U.S., Tennesse passed a bill that allows officiants to refuse to marry people of the same sex if they’re morally opposed to same-sex marriage. Listen […]3 months ago
Travis Mayfield
Mayfield: What has Seattle elementary students embracing such weighty fiction?
Each year since 1995 the library in our city has been organizing something called the Global Reading Challenge.3 months ago
Colleen O'Brien
Colleen O’Brien: Seafood fraud, what is it and how to avoid it
For example, one of the most common kinds of seafood misrepresented is white fish. Red snapper, a higher-priced fish, is often just tilapia.3 months ago
MyNorthwest Video
Video: Why Are Millennials Moving to Seattle?
Generation X is leaving Seattle, but Millennials are moving in. Micki Gamez and David Burbank join Seattle Morning News and break down why this is happening.4 months ago
MyNorthwest Video
Video: What Not To Do On Valentines Day!
Gee Scott has a PhD in romance and gives us tips on what not to do for Valentine’s Day. Listen to KIRO Newsradio 97.3fm or go to MyNorthwest.com to learn more!4 months ago
