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Seattle’s Morning News with Dave Ross and 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.

Location:

Tacoma, WA

Description:

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.

Language:

English


Episodes

Cyber Security Concerns for School Kids

9/21/2023
Chris Sullivan's Chokepoint: Another reminder for left lane campers // Chris Martin with why health insurance rates will go up next year // Elizabeth Laird on cyber security concerns for school kids // Dose of Kindness -- Sweet treats offered to kids for doing acts of kindness // Gee Scott on the new drug possession ordinance in Seattle // Micki Gamez on expiring COVID tests See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Duration:00:28:54

A Government Shutdown on the Horizon

9/20/2023
Feliks Banel with the 10 year anniversary of the Seahawks Super Bowl victory // Jeff Gilbert with the latest on the UAW strike in the Motor City // Scott MacFarlane on the possibility of a government shutdown looming on the horizon // Dose of Kindness -- A little boy shares his love of vacuums // Ursula Reutin on a controversial interview with a renowned Seattle restauranteur // Heather Bosch with the story of 3 children in Pierce County falling victim to the fentanyl crisis See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Duration:00:42:35

The Iran Prisoner Swap

9/19/2023
Bo Erickson on the Iran prisoner swap and Biden addressing the UN // Chokepoints: Aggressive Driving // Dose of Kindness -- Service dogs for vets // Gee Scott says nerds make the best partner // David Farenthold on the support for McCarthey // Micki Gamez's nightmare bus scenario See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Duration:00:33:04

The Latest Fentanyl Data in King County

9/18/2023
Jill Schlesinger with the latest on inflation and the economy // Heather Bosch on beating the crowds and beginning holiday shopping early // Casey McNerthney with the latest fentanyl data in King County // Dose of Kindness -- A man sends letters to his former school bullies // Gee Scott on the Seahawks' victory yesterday // Casey McNerthney with the latest retail theft data in King County, part 2 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Duration:00:31:05

The Possible Government Shutdown

9/15/2023
Margaret Brennan on the possible government shutdown // Feliks Banel with All Over The Map - the history of the Ship Canal Bridge // Paul Holden on the Seattle Symphony's newest special concerts on iconic video game music // Dose of Kindness -- A member of the New Orleans Saints makes the day of kids in Louisiana // Ursula Reutin on the death of Jaahnavi Kandula, and the need for police accountability See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Duration:00:25:46

The Potential for a Strike of Auto Workers

9/14/2023
Chris Sullivan with a Chokepoint: More construction on I-5 at JBLM // Ian Sherr on yesterday's AI summit in D.C. // Jeff Gilbert on the potential for a strike of auto workers // Dose of Kindness -- A young boy thanks a group of firefighters who saved his community in Louisiana // Gee Scott on car companies listening to drivers // Jazmin Albarran on the need for green careers in the US // Micki Gamez on how Beyonce and Taylor Swift have their own designated reporters at USA Today See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Duration:00:32:41

The Impeachment Inquiry Against President Biden

9/13/2023
Feliks Banel with the Northwest's Aviation history // Pamela Falk with details on the meeting between Kim Jong-un and Vladimir Putin // Scott MacFarlane on the impeachment inquiry against President Biden // Dose of Kindness -- Free haircuts from a barber in Tennessee // Gee Scott on the lawsuit being filed against the NFL by a former reporter // Kate Stone on how the carbon tax is inflating gas prices in the state // Mike Salk on where the Mariners currently stand in the MLB playoff race // Micki Gamez on vehicles listening to drivers and selling the information to companies See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Duration:00:47:10

Using Social Marketing to Combat Gun Violence

9/12/2023
Thane Rosenbaum on the antitrust lawsuit against Google // Jeff McCausland on the meeting between Kim Jong-un and Vladimir Putin // Nancy Lee on how to use social marketing to combat gun violence Pt. 1 // Dose of Kindness -- You never know when you'll change someone's life // Gee Scott on the potentially season-ending injury of Jets QB Aaron Rodgers // Heather Bosch on the extensive backlog of rape kits in the Washington State crime lab // David Fahrenthold on the looming government shutdown and the potential indictment of President Biden // Nancy Lee on how to use social marketing to combat gun violence Pt. 2 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Duration:00:46:20

The Importance of Securing Life Insurance

9/11/2023
Jill Schlesinger on the importance of securing life insurance // Diane Duthweiler with the shocking results of a Washington littering study // Paging Dr. Gordon Cohen on how to get restful sleep // Casey McNerthney with the latest on how King County is dealing with gun related domestic violence cases // Dose of Kindness -- "Pay it forward 9/11" honors those who lost their lives 22 years ago // Gee Scott on the demoralizing loss by the Seahawks over the weekend // Aaron Granillo on the Mariners' raising money for pups See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Duration:00:34:40

The Tax Implications of Cryptocurrency

9/8/2023
Miles Fuller from TaxBit on the tax implications of cryptocurrency Pt. 1 // Feliks Banel with All Over The Map - The history of S. Royal Brougham Way // Miles Fuller from TaxBit on the tax implications of cryptocurrency Pt. 2 // Matthew Gardner on last month's housing numbers and the economy going into Fall Pt. 1 // Dose of Kindness -- A young boy learns how to fish // Gee Scott on excitement leading into the Seahawks first game // Matthew Gardner on last month's housing numbers and the economy going into Fall Pt. 2 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Duration:00:37:44

An Important Statue Stolen in Bonney Lake

9/7/2023
Chris Sullivan's Chokepoint: I-405 will be closed again this weekend // Lisa Brooks on an important statue stolen in Bonney Lake // Jeffrey Solochek on education vouchers in Florida being used for non-educational expenses // Dose of Kindness -- An Orange County teacher finds a kidney donor // Gee Scott on why a $19 minimum wage should be approved in unincorporated King County // Colleen shares an update on her story of a wellness center in Aberdeen See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Duration:00:35:01

An SPD Officer and a Deceased Woman

9/6/2023
Sam Campbell with an exclusive report on a problematic SPD officer commenting on a deceased woman // Feliks Banel laments the upcoming closing of Mutual Fish // Thane Rosenbaum on the sentencing of Proud Boys leader Enrique Tarrio // Aaron Mason on his past experiences at Burning Man Pt. 1 // Dose of Kindness -- A Maryland man offers biking help // Gee Scott on what to expect from the Seahawks in Game 1 of the NFL season // Aaron Mason on his past experiences at Burning Man Pt. 2 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Duration:00:39:57

The Sentencing of a Proud Boys Ringleader

9/5/2023
Scott MacFarlane on the sentencing of Proud Boys ringleader Enrique Tarrio // Jeff McCausland on the meeting between Vladimir Putin and King Jong-un // Chris Fox on the impeachment trial of suspended Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton // David Fahrenthold on the sentencing of a Proud Boys leader and a possible government shutdown // Dose of Kindness -- Two for one on kindness today // Ursula Reutin on whether you should bring your pets on the airplane or not // Paul Holden with a report from PAX West over the weekend See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Duration:00:41:13

The Upcoming LID I-5 Vote

9/4/2023
Casey McNearthney with the weekly crime and punishment report // Dose of Kindness -- a couple helping Ukrainian refugees // Kate Stone on the upcoming LID I5 vote See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Duration:00:16:27

Nikki Hayley, Bernie Sanders and More

9/1/2023
Robert Costa on Nikki Hayley, Bernie Sanders and more // Dose of Kindness -- Late Night Hosts want to help the strike // Ursula Reutin and Jake Skorheim weigh in on the shoes on or off debate // Feliks Banel with some old Huskies songs // Micki Gamez on the power of positive thinking See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Duration:00:27:29

The Giuluani Verdict

8/31/2023
Chris Sullivan's Chokepoint "defishing" the Hyelbos Creek in Fife // Thane Rosenbaum on the Giuliani verdict // Dose of Kindness -- Starpower helps Hawaii // Ursula Reutin on the coverage of Mitch McConnell // Micki Gamez on healthy alcohol See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Duration:00:29:26

Steve Dresner, live in Tampa with a report on Hurricane Idalia

8/30/2023
Feliks Banel on civil rights preservation in the PNW // Steve Dresner, live in Tampa with a report on Hurricane Idalia // Michelle Study-Campbell on why you should join the key club // Dave's Commentary on supporting your local theater // Dose of Kindness -- using a cancer experience to help others // Gee Scott on comments made from Amazon's CEO // Micki Gamez on beating the burnout blues See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Duration:00:38:27

Getting Out of Debt

8/29/2023
Chloe Elise on getting out of debt from her book, "Deeper Than Money" Pt. 1 // Thane Rosenbaum on the trial date set for former President Trump's indictment // Chris Sullivan's Chokepoint: No camping in the left lane with your trailer // Chloe Elise on getting out of debt from her book, "Deeper Than Money" Pt. 2 // Dose of Kindness -- A Seattle kid does what he can to help people in Maui // Gee Scott on roster cut day for the Seahawks // David Fahrenthold on the trial date set for former President Trump See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Duration:00:38:50

The Newest Strain of COVID-19

8/28/2023
Scott MacFarlane on the hearing today for former White House Chief of Staff Mark Meadows // Paging Dr. Cohen on the newest strain of COVID-19 // Casey McNerthney with the most recent crime data for King County // Dose of Kindness -- A school bus driver who loves his job // Gee Scott on his complicated relationship with the Seattle Mariners // Heather Bosch with the latest research on American workers // Mike Salk on the Mariners' rise to 1st place in their division // Diane Duthweiler on a local company at the forefront of Carbon Capture technology See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Duration:00:41:49

The Booking of Former President Trump

8/25/2023
Dr. Scott Haas helps us tackle the idea of gaining acceptance in a post-pandemic world // Feliks Banel stops by for "All Over The Map" - an iconic piece of roadside art // Nancy Cordes has insight into the booking of former President Trump yesterday // Heather Bosch on the death and upcoming memorial for orca whale, Tokitae // Dose of Kindness -- A former drug kingpin is now coaching kids to defend themselves // Gee Scott has advice for producer David about his wedding, and has prop's for the former President // Saul Austerlitz on the legacy of the film "Anchorman" // Micki Gamez on why you need to look out for foodborne illnesses See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Duration:00:39:51