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Travis Mayfield
Mayfield: Love always has a place to go, even in grief
It has been eight years and several days since our son Tommy died. He was just 2 1/2 years old when he passed away.2 months ago
Greg Tomlin, KIRO Newsradio
Greg Tomlin: Maybe aging rock stars keep performing for reasons outside of money
Life on the road seems par for the course rather than anomalous for these aging rock stars who continue to tour late in their lives.2 months ago
Angela Poe Russell
Angela Poe Russell: You never know where your next big life lesson will come from
You never know where your next big life lesson will come from.2 months ago
MyNorthwest Video
Video: Sharing photos of your kids on social media đź‘Ť or đź‘Ž
Technology is advancing so quickly, and now, with AI, things are moving even faster. The SMN crew talked with Ursula Reutin about how this affects parents sharing photos of their kids on social media. Listen to the Seattle’s Morning News w/ Dave Ross & Colleen O’Brien Show every weekday at 5am on KIRO Newsraio 97.3 […]2 months ago
Paul Holden
Weekend revelry roundup: Dance battles and rummage sales
The end of the work week means it's time for weekend fun, and there's plenty going on, so if you need plans, read on.2 months ago
Dave Ross
Ross: Tracking employees’ vital signs at work via privacy pods, what could go wrong?
I saw a Bloomberg story about the latest innovation to reduce your stress level at work: Privacy pods.2 months ago
Paul Holden
Sunshine and butterflies: Baseball’s Opening Day
It's Opening Day of the Major League Baseball Season and hope springs eternal.2 months ago
Travis Mayfield
Mayfield: Despite what you’ve heard, the new Seattle city council isn’t failing…yet
The left-wing activists and chattering classes have already decided the new Seattle City Council is a failure.2 months ago
Angela Poe Russell
Angela Poe Russell: Diddy’s sex trafficking allegations bring up complex issue
The raid on Sean "Diddy" Combs' home related to trafficking happened four months after his ex Cassie Ventura, filed a lawsuit against him.2 months ago
MyNorthwest Video
Video: Are We Surprised that Boeing CEO David Calhoun is Retiring?
Boeing CEO David Calhoun is retiring, effective at the end of the year, alongside commercial airplanes President and CEO Stan Deal, effective today. The Seattle Morning News show discussed and concluded that this had to happen. Boeing has to show the world they’re making changes and returning to their roots… airplanes. Listen to the Seattle’s […]2 months ago
Dave Ross
Ross: Are we killing car culture? Or is car culture killing the US?
I don’t think the question is whether we're going to "kill" our car culture. The real question is can we stop our car culture from killing the U.S.?2 months ago
MyNorthwest Video
Video: Why Are So Many People Leaving UW?
Troy Dannen is headed to Nebraska, and can you be mad at him? Gee joins SMN to discuss what is really going on with UW and tells us we should not be that mad at Dannen. Listen to the Seattle’s Morning News w/ Dave Ross & Colleen O’Brien Show every weekday at 5am on KIRO […]2 months ago
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 months ago
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 months ago
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 months ago
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 months ago
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 months ago
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 months ago
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 months ago
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 […]3 months ago
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.3 months ago
Colleen O'Brien
Colleen O’Brien: 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 the hosts on consumer protection knowledge.3 months ago
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.3 months ago
