Seattle’s Morning News w/ Dave Ross & Colleen O’Brien

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Dave Ross and Colleen O’Brien bring you the day’s most important news stories every weekday. Along with Chris Sullivan on traffic and KIRO 7 TV’s Nick Allard, it’s everything you need to get your day started right. 

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824 episodes

Revisiting the Famous Boeing Catchphrase

Bill Kazarba on fancy tiny homes // Ed O'Kefe on the star studded fundraiser for Biden // Feliks Banel on Boeing slogan that is being revisited // Paul Holden's Weekend Update // Daily Dose of Kindness: Trauma Doctor helping others with Trauma // Gee Scott details his Opening Day experience

33m
Mar 29, 2024
Trump's Criminal Case Involving Hush Money

Chris Sullivan with a Chokepoint: Longterm closure on 145th in North Seattle // Scott MacFarlane on discussions in Congress and Donald Trump's criminal case involving hush money // Daily Dose of Kindness: Firefighters in Montana go above and beyond // Mike Salk on what to expect from the 2024 Mariners squad heading into the season // Herb Weisbaum on "Sticker Shock", "Shrinkflation", and how to still find good prices at the grocery store // Herb Weisbaum on "Sticker Shock", "Shrinkflation", and how to still find good prices at the grocery store  

34m
Mar 28, 2024
The War in Gaza and Terror Attacks in Russia

Feliks Banel with an update on the debate over a gazebo in Everett and an attempted cyber attack on a Facebook page geared towards vintage memorabilia // Paul Holden on what makes baseball season so special // Jeff McCausland on the war in Gaza and the terror attack in Russia // Daily Dose of Kindness // Ursula Reutin on the Shelton High School coach who stepped down amidst controversy around a PE drill // Micki Gamez on "micro-apartments" in Seattle

37m
Mar 27, 2024
A Resolution for Immediate Ceasefire in Gaza

Peter Greenberg on the public's loss of trust in Boeing // Chris Sullivan with a Chokepoint: Can you wear headphones while driving? // Linda Gradstein on the UN Security Council's resolution for an immediate ceasefire in Gaza // Daily Dose of Kindness: Some teens in Spokane save their teacher // Gee Scott on Costco cracking down on member access at the food court // Micki Gamez on how to combat stinkiness on airplanes

28m
Mar 26, 2024
The Leadership Shakeup at Boeing

Chris Sullivan on the leadership shakeup at Boeing // Casey McNerthney with an update on the death of a 15 boy in West Seattle and the suspect in a quadruple vehicular homicide // Dr. Cohen on the health implications of aspirin and drugs like it // Jill Schlesinger on financial Spring cleaning and the current state of the economy // Daily Dose of Kindness: A young girl in Utah helps orphans find their forever families // Gee Scott on the real estate market changing drastically

32m
Mar 25, 2024
Your Medical Issues Aren't "All in your Head"

March is Women's History Month and that comes with a lot of celebration for the achievements and advancements made by women. However, society has a long way to go when it comes to treating females as equally important as their male counterparts. Medicine, for example, has long been a place where women's pain has been mishandled or downright not believed. 

4m
Mar 22, 2024
Getting Diapers for Families in Need

Margaret Brennan on the Gaza ceasefire proposal from the US and Congress' newest spending bill // Paul Holden on the best events happening around the Sound this weekend // Cheryl Hurst on the "March of Diapers Drive" to get diapers for families in need // Jeff McCausland on chaos in Haiti, Gaza, and Ukraine // Daily Dose of Kindness: An older woman gives back to those in service jobs // Gee Scott on the departure of UW athletic director Troy Dannen // Kate Stone speaks to the families of victims of the 2014 Oso deadly landslide // Micki Gamez on the uptick of pregnancies for people who take GLP-1 drugs

48m
Mar 22, 2024
March of Diapers Drive sets lofty goal

Throughout the month of March, the local non-profit Do the Right Thing hosts a March of Diapers Drive. The diapers collected go to dozens of local non-profits that then distribute them to families in need. This year, founder Cheryl Hurst has set a lofty goal.

3m
Mar 21, 2024
Chaos in Haiti, Gaza, and Ukraine

Chris Sullivan with a Chokepoint: the problem with 4 way stops // Jeff McCausland on chaos in Haiti, Gaza, and Ukraine // Daily Dose of Kindness: An older woman gives back to those in service jobs // Gee Scott on the departure of UW athletic director Troy Dannen // Micki Gamez on the breakthrough of cows producing insulin to be used by humans

27m
Mar 21, 2024
Efforts to Help the Mount Vernon P.D.

Feliks Banel gives us a Seattle Pilots history lesson // Diane Duthweiler on the fundraising efforts to help the Mount Vernon PD // Chris Fox on the immigration law that is being blocked in Texas // Daily Dose of Kindness: Hospital DJ // Gee Scott on why America is losing happiness // Micki Gamez on Beyonce coming for the country music industry

30m
Mar 20, 2024
The Immigration Law Being Blocked in Texas

David Fahrenthold on whether Trump will be able to pay his $500 thousand bond // Chris Sullivan with a Chokepoint: an update on last week's lane sweeping story // James Lynch on an officer involved shooting in Pierce County // Chris Fox on the immigration law that is being blocked in Texas // Daily Dose of Kindness: A beloved college security guard is sent on the trip of a lifetime // Gee Scott on why we should have a 32 hour work week // Herb Weisbaum on how to argue for greater refunds // Micki Gamez on Oprah's opening up about her weight loss journey with the help of GLP-1 drugs

42m
Mar 19, 2024
A Landmark Settlement Between Realtors and Homebuyers

Casey McNerthney on the case of a Mercer Island man who was murdered // Dr. Cohen on "resistance-training" as a means of a healthier heart // Jill Schlesinger on a landmark settlement between realtors and homebuyers // Daily Dose of Kindness: A smartly dressed young boy changes his school // Gee Scott on the real estate market changing drastically

28m
Mar 18, 2024
The TikTok Ban and Chaos in Gaza and Ukraine

Mike Salk with an update on Seahawks free agency and gearing up for the Mariners' season // Feliks Banel with "All Over The Map" - Exploring songs from Spokane's 1974 World Fair // Paul Holden with everything happening around the Sound this weekend // Margaret Brennan on the TikTok ban and chaos in Gaza and Ukraine // Daily Dose of Kindness: A teacher who lost her young son gets a warm surprise from her students // Gee Scott on the Seahawks' acquisition of Sam Howell // Micki Gamez on the Hyundai software update that will hopefully make it harder for thieves to steal them

39m
Mar 15, 2024
"Illiberalism" in Higher Education

Chris Sullivan with a Chokepoint: No more sweeping lanes // Feliks Banel with Breaking History News - A cyber attack on a Seattle-based historical page and an update on the Ryan House in Sumner // Richard Kahlenberg on "illiberalism" in higher education and how it is working to further divide our country // Daily Dose of Kindness: an inspirational doctor who overcame a serious injury // Gee Scott on the potential ban on Tik Tok // Micki Gamez on the spike in unmarried couples living together in Seattle

31m
Mar 14, 2024
The House Bill to Ban Tik Tok in the U.S.

Feliks Banel with an update on the Pacific Science Center's plans for their leaking reflective pools // Scott MacFarlane on the House bill to ban Tik Tok in the US // Jim Link on how to promote civility within your workplace // Daily Dose of Kindness:  A barber in the bay area finds a unique way to combat graffiti // Gee Scott on the minimal moves by the Seahawks in free agency // Micki Gamez on how to book the cheapest flights for your summer vacation

35m
Mar 13, 2024
Elon Musk's Shady Charitable Practices

David Fahrenthold on Elon Musk's shady charitable practices // Chris Sullivan on the latest in the FAA's investigation into Boeing // Jeff McCausland on the chaos happening within Haiti // Wes Bricker on the relationship between employers and employees who do work remotely // Daily Dose of Kindness:  A dog in Texas gets the help it needs // Gee Scott on the ending of Washington State's "lewd conduct" law // Sam Campbell on the changes to Burien's camping ban // Kate Stone on the state's "lewd conduct" law coming to an end

45m
Mar 12, 2024
Doctor says we ‘need meat’ for mental health to thrive

We talk a lot about how food choices, such as whether to eat meat, affect physical health, but what about mental health? Dr. Georgia Ede https://www.diagnosisdiet.com/ is a Harvard-trained nutritional and metabolic psychiatrist who has written a book called “Change Your Diet, Change Your Mind” https://www.diagnosisdiet.com/full-article/all-about-my-new-book-change-your-diet-change-your-mind and she means that literally.

4m
Mar 11, 2024
Sen. Karen Keiser explains why this is the time to retire

Another long-serving Washington lawmaker announced this week she will not run for re-election. Democratic state Sen. Karen Keiser, who represents the 33rd District and is the longest tenured Senate member, is retiring later this year.

5m
Mar 11, 2024
Can you ace this quiz on consumer protection knowledge?

We had a bit of fun on Friday with ConsumerMan Herb Weisbaum, who brought out the props to quiz Seattle’s Morning News on their consumer protection knowledge.

4m
Mar 11, 2024
How Medical Centers React to Ransomware Attacks

Casey McNerthney with an update on murder cases in King County // Micki Gamez on the local pet clinic helping families in need // Dr. Cohen on how medical centers react to ransomware attacks // Jill Schlesinger on an uptick in the job market // Daily Dose of Kindness: It takes a village in Arkansas // Gee Scott on Russell Wilson's new spot in Pittsburgh // Micki Gamez on the best moments from last night's Oscars

40m
Mar 11, 2024
The President's State of the Union Address

Margaret Brennan on the President's State of the Union Address // Feliks Banel with "All Over The Map" - Looking back at one phone company's attempt to bring more tourism to the Pacific Northwest // Paul Holden on all the other events happening around Seattle this weekend and Nate Connors has a report on construction on the Nisqually River Bridge // Senator Karen Keiser on why she will not seek re-election next year, and her legacy after 29 years in office // Daily Dose of Kindness: Obese dogs get the health help that they need // Gee Scott with his reaction to President Biden's comments about equality during the State of the Union // Matt Markovich with a wrap up of this year's state legislative session // Herb Weisbaum on smart shopping, comparing prices and how to complain to companies // Herb Weisbaum quizzes the Seattle's Morning News crew on the best practices for consumers

53m
Mar 08, 2024
The Lawsuit Against WSDOT From a Former Economist

James Lynch on the moving of a treatment center in South Seattle // Chris Sullivan with a Chokepoint: Where will the funding to finish the 520 bridge project come from? // Kate Stone on the lawsuit from a former WSDOT economist around gas prices and the Climate Commitment Act // Daily Dose of Kindness: A woman creates a way to find new homes for well-loved stuffed animals // Gee Scott on the transition in Seattle to counter service restaurants // Matt Markovich on several initiatives and bills that lawmakers are looking to pass before the legislative session ends

38m
Mar 07, 2024
Nikki Haley Ends Her Presidential Campaign

Nikki Haley announces the end of her presidential campaign live // Feliks Banel on the 50th Anniversary of Spokane's Expo-74 // James Lynch on the missing Renton woman // Linda Gradstein on the latest in ceasefire talks in Gaza // Dr. Laina Rashidi on the importance of colorectal cancer screening // Daily Dose of Kindness: A library in Massachusetts comes up with a clever way to engage readers // Gee Scott on the Seahawks releasing 3 key players // Matt Markovich on several initiatives and bills that lawmakers are looking to pass before the legislative session ends

41m
Mar 06, 2024
Keeping Trump on the Primary Ballots

David Fahrenthold on Super Tuesday and the Supreme Court's decision to keep Donald Trump on primary ballots // James Lynch on the man charged in court yesterday with killing a state trooper // Chris Sullivan with a Chokepoint: Carpooling transit riders get first dibs on parking at Angle Lake // Dr. Georgia Ede on the connection between your diet and mental health // Daily Dose of Kindness: A California woman takes care of dogs with disabilities // Gee Scott on Russell Wilson's departure from Denver // Matt Markovich on several initiatives that lawmakers are looking to pass before the legislative session ends // Micki Gamez on the complicated field of rental car insurance

40m
Mar 05, 2024
The Dangers of Hyper-Processed Foods

Casey McNerthney on two bills in the legislature that change the way the Prosecutor's Office handles cases // Dr. Cohen on the dangers of hyper-processed foods // Jill Schlesinger on how to break financial interdependence within your family // Daily Dose of Kindness: A young teen with cancer gets an unexpected message from a coach // Gee Scott on Caitlyn Clark's historic, record-breaking weekend in NCAAW basketball

30m
Mar 04, 2024
Rep. Wilcox: Why he's quitting the legislature

After 14 years in the state legislature, 2nd District Representative J.T. Wilcox is resigning, stating that younger leadership needs to take over and that he's tired of his colleagues, both Democrat and Republican, focusing on theatrics rather than results. Disclaimer: Wilcox Family Farms is an advertiser on KIRO Newsradio.   

4m
Mar 01, 2024
The War in Gaza and Congress' Stop-Gap Spending Bill

Margaret Brennan on the war in Gaza and Congress' stop-gap spending bill // Feliks Banel with "All Over The Map" - NOAA's naming conventions for Washington towns experiencing high winds // Colleen and Chris welcome in the new era of max tolls with a news toll sounder // Kate Stone on everything being discussed in the Washington state legislature // Daily Dose of Kindness: A pilot helps inspire students of color to get into aviation // Ursula Reutin on the need for more progress for women in the workplace // Representative J.T. Wilcox on why he will not seek re-election next year // Paul Holden on all the other events happening around Seattle this weekend

50m
Mar 01, 2024
Climate impacts added to Redfin home listings

Curb appeal, a walk-in closet, proximity to local schools... no longer alone in the list reasons to buy a home. Redfin has added climate factors to its menu of items to consider when shopping for a home. We invited Redfin Chief Economist Daryl Fairweather on the show to explain why they added the new function and how it works. Daryl admits that at first even they weren't sure users would be interested.

3m
Feb 29, 2024