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

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. 
May 28, 2024

Avoiding the Purchase of Stolen Merchandise

Casey McNerthney with "Crime and Punishment" – how to steer clear of buying stolen merchandise // Chris Sullivan with a Chokepoint: Trestle talk // Scott MacFarlane on the l...   (31:21)
May 24, 2024

The Latest Happening in Gaza

Margaret Brennan on the latest happening in Gaza and around the world // Feliks Banel with "All Over The Map" – Highlighting the disappearing history of Junior High School F...   (48:20)
May 23, 2024

The Presence of "Forever Chemicals" in Human Blood

Chris Sullivan with a Chokepoint: Safety is a big concern for Sound Transit's interim CEO // Matt Markovich on the in-fighting between Washington Republicans over the GOP Governor...   (26:50)
May 22, 2024

The Arraignment of Republicans in Arizona

Feliks Banel on the 40th anniversary of an iconic Northwest album // Stephan Kaufman on the arraignment of prominent Republicans in a case of election interference in Arizona // A...   (34:03)
May 21, 2024

Donald Trump's Hush Money Trial

Matt Markovich on criticism over SPD's aptitude test // Silke Johnston on the fundraiser concert this weekend at Benroya Hall for children in Ukraine // Chris Sullivan with a Chok...   (40:02)
May 20, 2024

The Slow Progress of Inflation

Jill Schlesinger on a great week in stocks, and the slow progress of inflation // Feliks Banel with an update on the attempts to save the "Ryan House" in Sumner // Casey McNerthne...   (39:49)
May 17, 2024

The Latest on U.S. Aid to Gaza

Margaret Brennan with the latest on US aid to Gaza // Feliks Banel on location at the Kirkland Cemetary for "All Over The Map" // Paul Holden with a weekend roundup // Sam Campbel...   (39:19)
May 16, 2024

Scheduled Debates Between President Biden and Trump

Chris Sullivan with a Chokepoint: The difference between roundabouts and traffic circles //  Linda Kenyon on the nailing down of two presidential debates between President Bi...   (22:27)
May 15, 2024

The Israeli Army's Invasion of Rafah

Feliks Banel on the anniversary of Mt. St. Helens' eruption and forecasting more potential eruptions // Matt Markovich on the police license plate readers that officers want in mo...   (32:09)
May 14, 2024

The Trials of Donald Trump and Senator Bob Menendez

David Fahrenthold on the hush money trial of Donald Trump and the trial of Senator Bob Menendez // Gwen Bergen on the CDC's advice for keeping mentally and physically healthy in o...   (37:13)
May 13, 2024

How College Grads Can Prepare for Work

Casey McNerthney on the prosecution process of fentanyl dealers // Lisa Brooks on the success of "Tony Delivers" // Dr. Gordon Cohen on health benefits of olive oil // Jill Schles...   (31:26)
May 10, 2024

The Ongoing War in Gaza

Margaret Brennan with the latest on the war in Gaza // Feliks Banel with "All Over The Map" – LIVE from Parkland School in Pierce County with some great news // Chris Sulliv...   (38:13)
May 9, 2024

Nearly $1 Billion Unclaimed I.R.S. Funds

Chris Sullivan with a Chokepoint: Construction projects at SEA airport could cause pains for summer travelers // Kenneth Williams on the nearly $1 billion in unclaimed funds at th...   (29:30)
May 8, 2024

The TikTok Lawsuit Against the U.S. Government

Feliks Banel with a look at the life and death of Captain Vancouver // Ian Sherr on the lawsuit from TikTok against the US Government // Daily Dose of Kindness: A small town Fire ...   (20:27)
May 7, 2024

The Israeli Assault of Rafah

Chris Sullivan with a Chokepoint: Graffiti Drones are coming to state highways // Peter King with the latest on the Boeing Starliner's launch delay // Jeff McCausland on the Israe...   (35:45)
May 6, 2024

Stress of Retirement for Prime Boomers

Senator Mark Mullet on his candidacy for Washington Governor // Casey McNerthney on the Family Support Division // Dr. Gordon Cohen on new treatments for heart pain // Jill Schles...   (42:51)
May 3, 2024

The Ceasefire Deal Proposed to Hamas

Scott MacFarlane on the hush money trial of Donald Trump // Feliks Banel with "All Over The Map" – An update on the mysterious cottage in Kirkland's newest public park // Pa...   (47:07)
May 2, 2024

An Attempt to Ban Abortions in Idaho

Dave Reichert on not getting the Republican endorsement and his thoughts on same sex marriage // Chris Sullivan with a Chokepoint: Repairs needed on the Snohomish River Bridge // ...   (35:20)
May 1, 2024

The War in Gaza and the Hush Money Trial

Feliks Banel on the attempts to save a Catholic Church in Tacoma from demolition // Paul Holden on the STEM Festival happening in Kent this weekend // Linda Gradstein on the lates...   (32:51)
April 30, 2024

The Pro-Palestine College Campus Protests

Chris Sullivan with a Chokepoint: Checking in on the state's rest areas // David Fahrenthold on the Pro-Palestine college campus protests // Chris Fox on the encounter between pol...   (33:58)
April 29, 2024

Duties of a Fiduciary Professional

Jill Schlesinger on the duties of a fiduciary professional // Casey McNerthney with "Crime and Punishment" – a look at shots fired report for 2024 // Dr. Gordon Cohen on the...   (37:03)
April 26, 2024

Turmoil in Congress From the Foreign Aid Package

Margaret Brennan on the passing of a foreign aid package and the turmoil it is causing in Congress // Feliks Banel with "All Over The Map" – Nicknames for famous Seattle bui...   (47:19)
April 25, 2024

The U.S. Supreme Court and Presidential Immunity

Chris Sullivan with a Chokepoint: Bellevue is taking light rail safety very seriously // Linda Kenyon on the arguments being heard by the US Supreme Court as to whether Donald Tru...   (24:10)
April 24, 2024

A Bill to Ban TikTok in the U.S.

Feliks Banel on the historic book highlighting Washington's lakes // Robert Berger with an update on the current chaos in Gaza // Ian Sherr on the bill making its way to President...   (37:15)
April 23, 2024

Breakthroughs in Synthetic Biology

David Fahrenthold on day two of the Donald Trump hush money trial in Manhattan // Chris Sullivan with a Chokepoint: Helping with confusing parking signs in Seattle // Troy McDiarm...   (32:15)
April 22, 2024

The Foreign Aid Package Passed Through Congress

Casey McNerthney with "Crime and Punishment" – a look at the local crime report // Scott MacFarlane on the foreign aid package that passed through Congress // Dr. Gordon Coh...   (34:32)
April 19, 2024

Rep. Adam Smith: WA's House of Representatives voted for key foreign aid package

On Seattle's Morning News Friday, Travis Mayfield and Colleen O'Brien were joined by Democrat U.S. Representative Adam Smith, who wouldn't go as far as saying he's frustrated at h...   (08:35)
April 19, 2024

Providing Foreign Aid to Ukraine, Israel, and Taiwan

Margaret Brennan on the chaos between Israel and Iran // Feliks Banel with "All Over The Map" – a look back at the last time a passenger train was in use on the Eastside // ...   (51:05)
April 18, 2024

The Ongoing Search for Hush Money Trial Jurors

Scott MacFarlane on the continuing search for jurors in the hush money trial of Donald Trump // Daily Dose of Kindness: A military vet donates blood for a good cause // Gee Scott ...   (26:38)
April 17, 2024

A Walkability Map of Neighborhoods in Seattle

Feliks Banel on the beauty of trees in Seattle // Linda Gradstein with an update on the chaos happening in Gaza // Nat Henry on his walkability map of neighborhoods in Seattle // ...   (33:59)
April 16, 2024

The Jury Selection Process for Trump's Trial

David Fahrenthold on the jury selection process in the hush money trial of Donald Trump // Chris Sullivan with a Chokepoint: Construction on 405 north of Bothell // Amy Donaldson ...   (37:04)
April 15, 2024

Trump's Hush Money Trial in New York

Casey McNerthney with "Crime and Punishment" – a look at the local crime report // Matt Pieper on Donald Trump's hush money trial in New York // Daily Dose of Kindness: A li...   (25:01)
April 12, 2024

The Escalating Violence Between Iran and Israel

Margaret Brennan on the escalating violence between Iran and Israel // Feliks Banel's "All Over The Map" – An update on Wednesday's story about a Cold War air raid siren tak...   (45:24)
April 11, 2024

The Death of O.J. Simpson

Chris Sullivan's Chokepoint: The eastside light rail starter line will begin at the end of this month // Paul Holden on Seattle's Restaurant Week beginning on Sunday // Daily Dose...   (18:58)
April 10, 2024

Climate Change's Effect on the Brain

Feliks Banel attempts to solve a mystery surrounding a historic artifact that disappeared // Clayton Page Aldern on how the government should respond to climate change //&nbs...   (36:02)
April 9, 2024

Biden's Student Debt Relief Plan

David Fahrenthold on the latest push from President Biden to forgive student loan debt and former President Trump's views on abortion //  Chris Sullivan with a Chokepoint: Th...   (27:04)
April 8, 2024

Last Minute Tips for Filing Your Taxes

Feliks Banel on the anniversary of Kurt Cobain's death // Jill Schlesinger on some last minute tips for filing your taxes // Daily Dose of Kindness: Kids experience a state of won...   (32:52)
April 5, 2024

Rachel Belle tells SMN about her new TV show

Since leaving KIRO Newsradio about a year and a half ago to pursue other adventures, Rachel Belle has found a home at Cascade PBS. She's still THE local voice for local food - inc...   (03:47)
April 5, 2024

President Biden's policy options for Israel

Israel is responding to President Joe Biden's demand that more humanitarian aid be allowed into Gaza and the demand was coupled with a warning that failure to do so will lead to a...   (03:28)
April 5, 2024

President Biden’s Feud With the Israeli Prime Minister

Margaret Brennan on the war in Gaza and President Biden's feud with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu // Feliks Banel with "All Over The Map" – Looking at the former...   (45:42)
April 4, 2024

Questions Surrounding Boeing's Safety Protocols

Chris Sullivan with a Chokepoint: Advising safety in workzones // Jeff McCausland on finger-pointing after an attack on food workers in Gaza // Niraj Chokshi on the continuing que...   (25:08)
April 3, 2024

Tax Services and Funding the IRS

Feliks Banel on the attempts to conserve the historic Parkland School building // Kenneth Williams with a tax update: Is more funding for the IRS leading to better tax services? /...   (43:10)
April 2, 2024

The Latest on Trump's Court Cases

David Fahrenthold on the latest in the court cases against former President Donald Trump // Chris Sullivan with a Chokepoint: Explaining how to make your way through roundabouts /...   (36:20)
April 1, 2024

Tips on Using Your Tax Refund

Jill Schlesinger with tips on how to use your tax refund // Dr Gordon Cohen on the good and bad fats // Sam Campbell looks into We Heart Seattle Part 1 // Daily Dose of Kindness: ...   (36:51)
March 29, 2024

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 // ...   (33:55)
March 28, 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 /...   (34:42)
March 27, 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...   (37:10)
March 26, 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...   (28:40)
March 22, 2024

Diapers drive

Diapers drive    (06:36)
March 22, 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...   (04:00)
March 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 ...   (48:17)
March 21, 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...   (03:19)
March 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 thos...   (27:49)
March 20, 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 ...   (30:01)
March 19, 2024

Herb Weisbaum, the Consumer Man, on recalls

Herb Weisbaum, the Consumer Man, on recalls    (07:55)
March 19, 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 a...   (42:42)
March 18, 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 settle...   (28:55)
March 15, 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 /...   (39:24)
March 14, 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 H...   (31:58)
March 13, 2024

The House Bill to Ban TikTok 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 ...   (35:11)
March 12, 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...   (45:46)
March 11, 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 is a Harvard-trained nutritional...   (04:11)
March 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.   (05:32)
March 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.   (04:08)
March 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 ransomw...   (40:39)
March 8, 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 P...   (53:17)
March 7, 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 St...   (38:46)
March 6, 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 Gr...   (41:18)
March 5, 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 sta...   (40:18)
March 4, 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...   (30:45)
March 1, 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 collea...   (04:01)
March 1, 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...   (50:03)
February 29, 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 w...   (03:36)
February 29, 2024

A New Climate Change Classification for House Listings

Chris Sullivan with a Chokepoint - One hyper-danger and illegal way that drivers are skirting around traffic // Paul Holden on this weekend's Emerald City Comic Con // Daryl Fairw...   (33:32)
February 28, 2024

How Parents Talk to Their Children About Race

Feliks Banel with an update on the historic Everett park gazebo // Scott MacFarlane on discussions in Congress to avoid a government shutdown // Psychologist Dr. Onnie Rodgers on ...   (46:45)
February 27, 2024

Nikki Haley and the Legal Woes of Trump

David Fahrenthold on another loss at the ballot box for Nikki Haley and the legal woes of former President Trump // Chris Sullivan with a Grab-bag Chokepoint - An update on the I-...   (38:30)
February 26, 2024

The Booming Stock Market and Funds to Keep Up With

Jill Schlesinger on the booming stock market and which funds to keep up with // Casey McNerthney on the charges against home invaders preying on older Asian Americans // Daily Dos...   (38:37)
February 23, 2024

The Upcoming GOP South Carolina Primary

Margaret Brennan on the wars in Gaza, Ukraine, and the upcoming 2024 GOP South Carolina Primary // Feliks Banel with "All Over The Map" - A gazebo in Everett is causing some contr...   (37:00)
February 22, 2024

How to Address Depression in Older Adults

Chris Sullivan with a Chokepoint: An inside look at the 520 Montlake lid project // Dr. Patrick Raue, from the UW Department of Psychology and Behavioral Sciences on how to addres...   (40:38)
February 21, 2024

Latest Attempts for a Hostage Release in Gaza

Feliks Banel on the far-back origins of the name "Washington" // Linda Gradstein on the latest in attempts for a hostage release in Gaza // Daily Dose of Kindness: One university ...   (42:17)
February 20, 2024

The Inflated Cost of Childcare

David Fahrenthold with the latest on former President Trump's legal cases and the 2024 Presidential race // Chris Sullivan with a Chokepoint: Expansion joints on I-90 are taking l...   (43:12)
February 19, 2024

The Death of Alexei Navalny

Casey McNerthney with "Crime and Punishment" - a look at retail thefts in the area and a voyeur prosecution // Dr. Cohen on the stigma of "fat-shaming" within drug advertising // ...   (28:56)
February 16, 2024

Chaos in Congress: A Captain-Less Vessel

Robert Costa on all of Donald Trump's legal issues and how they could affect the 2024 Presidential Election // Feliks Banel with "All Over The Map" - Two classic drive-in theaters...   (31:45)
February 15, 2024

Seafood fraud: What is it and how to avoid it

Did you know seafood frauid can be as widepread as 75% of all seafood sold in the country? Whether through mislabeling it or tipping the scales, the Washington Post's Allyson Chiu...   (03:19)
February 15, 2024

A Tragic Mass Shooting in Kansas City

Chris Sullivan with a Chokepoint: FAB lanes are coming to Westlake // Washington Post Climate Reporter Allyson Chiu on the prominence of "seafood fraud" // Daily Dose of Kindness:...   (30:47)
February 14, 2024

Micki Gamez on the deceptive practices of "romance scammers"

 Feliks Banel on the historical significance of photos discovered in Sand Point ​ //  Feliks Banel on the 50th anniversary of "Wheedle on the Needle"// Paul Holden fro...   (42:17)
February 13, 2024

Graffiti drone bill passes House 96 to 1

On a vote of 96 to one - the bill that would one day deploy drones to combat graffiti moves to the Senate. House Bill 1989 is sponsored by Republican Representative Andrew Barkis, who was on Seattle's Morning News.   (03:03)
February 13, 2024

Good news for jobs amid massive layoffs

This week, Dave and I called up our KIRO Newsradio colleague and GeekWire’s own Mike Lewis to help us understand what’s happening and if that can give us a glance into the tech world’s crystal ball.   (03:11)
February 13, 2024

Trump's Appeal and Congress' Foreign Aid Package

David Fahrenthold with the latest on former President Trump's immunity appeal and Congress' foreign aid package // Chris Sullivan with a Chokepoint: Blatant gaps in the HOV expans...   (42:08)
February 12, 2024

Research Into New Heart Monitoring

Jill Schlesinger on the potential economic impact of Travis Kelce and Taylor Swift tying the knot // Dr. Cohen on the research into new heart monitoring // Casey McNerthney with "...   (34:48)
February 9, 2024

AI engineers: Some good news for job markets surrounded by layoffs

Feliks Banel with "All Over The Map" - An update in the attempt to preserve Sumner's historic Ryan House // Margaret Brennan on the bizarre press conference from President Biden l...   (36:12)
February 8, 2024

Trump's SCOTUS Hearings

Dave and Colleen react to SCOTUS // Rep. Barkis // Matt Markovich // Chokepoints // Matt Markovich pt. II   (24:54)
February 7, 2024

Trump's Immunity Ruling

Feliks Banel and Chris Sullivan celebrate big bertha day // Thane Rosenbaum on Trump's immunity ruling // Dr. Keith Jerome on Bird Flu and Measels // Daily Dose of Kindness: A lif...   (35:22)
February 6, 2024

The Senate Border Security Bill

David Fahrenthold on the Senate border security bill and Donald Trump's legal woes // Chris Sullivan with a Chokepoint: An update on the construction of bridges on highway 527 // ...   (34:36)
February 5, 2024

Iranian Backed Houthi Rebels in Syria

Casey McNerthney with Crime and Punishment: Prosecuting a murder from 2021, and two teens charged with running down pedestrians on Aurora Ave // Dr. Cohen on the research into int...   (36:11)
February 2, 2024

State Rep. Alicia Rule on Childcare bills

State Rep. Alicia Rule on Childcare bills    (08:34)
February 2, 2024

Bill Calls on Employers to Provide Childcare

Two competing childcare bills in the state House claim to have a solution to the childcare crisis. This week, we spoke to each of the bill's sponsors. Rep. Alicia Rule's [D-Blaine...   (04:09)
February 2, 2024

How the 'Clean Plate Club' Ruined Us All

In an effort to keep your health-related New Year resolutions in focus, we've been interviewing experts on health topics throughout the month of January. So far this month, we've ...   (04:02)
February 2, 2024

Latest COVID variant escapes natural immunity

This week on Seattle's Morning News, we checked in with University of Washington Virologist Dr. Keith Jerome, who has helped us understand COVID and other viral illnesses since th...   (04:02)
February 2, 2024

The War in Gaza and U.S. Presidential Race

Margaret Brennan on the war in Gaza and the US Presidential Race // Feliks Banel with "All Over The Map" - The history of Washington town Ilwaco // Paul Holden with all of the bes...   (45:01)