Admittedly, I am not a huge sports fan, but I am a fan of being a fan. I like excitement, fun and school spirit. I enjoy a game when I go. I root for the home team. I ride the wave of excitement when tournaments and playoffs are underway. I also value local tradition and civic pride. And honestly, those are the two most important reasons Gonzaga Un…

Patti Payne looks back on the life of Dan Evans

While The United States is known for being a world superpower, perhaps we still have a lot to learn. In today’s commentary brought to you by WaFed bank, Angela Poe Russell shares 3 things we should adopt from a country she visited 5,000 miles away

In today's commentary, Charlie Harger describes the important role SPD's Public Affairs Office serves and how important it is to get the information to the public

We get it – we know your muffler’s broken!

Nuclear waste at Hanford has been a disaster waiting to happen for generations.

Patti Payne tells us the story of Rob Angel and the power of Pictionary

While I blame him for his alleged actions, I’m also reserving some anger for something else that stood out while reading the indictment -- the people who knew about his behavior and did nothing about it. The indictment against Diddy even said that physical abuse was quote "recurrent and widely known" and that he relied on associates, employees and …

Charlie Harger has a bold idea for how to handle the traffic in Seattle

Over the weekend, after some fact-checking, the news shows did a deep analysis into why J.D. Vance and Donald Trump would spread a rumor about Haitian immigrants in Springfield, Ohio, eating pets and hunting geese. It’s a little concerning because they’re running for a job where the decisions involve trillions of dollars and the world’s most powerf…

It’s so simple. Treat people well and they will treat you well in return.

We all want to save the Earth, but none of us wants to pay for it. And in November, we’ll get a chance to say so — by repealing the Climate Commitment Act, better known as the law that broke my gas budget. How did it come to this?

We all have our own stories to tell, here's one from Patti Payne.

It’s getting harder to deny what’s happening in Auburn. Less than a week ago, I reported on the growing wave of shootings and stabbings in the city, the kind of violence that keeps you up at night — if not from worry, then from the sounds of actual gunfire. Brittany Reid, who helps run the Auburn Washington Community Facebook page, didn’t sugarcoat…

Feliks Banel discusses the important role radio still plays in his life

Sometimes you just need to look outside, take a deep breathe and head to the beach

I’ve been thinking a lot about leadership lately. I know leadership is not just spewing empty political talk and platitudes on both sides of the aisle. I wish for people in positions of power to stop rattling on in jibber-jabber and put some integrity — oh my gosh — even honesty in their words. And that takes listening to the people who voted for t…

Before the Supreme Court ruling in June, many West Coast cities faced legal landmines if they forced homeless people off the streets without offering an alternative. But with the nation’s highest court weighing in, cities have options again.

The annual Harger family trip to the Washington State Fair has Charlie Harger feeling reflective

A poetic salute to the forecasters from Patti Payne

There are times when J.D. Vance says one thing, then does another.

This is it. The last week before things start to ramp up and get even more uncomfortable.

Dave Ross discusses censorship of RFK, Jr.'s views on vaccines.

A new COVID-19 booster was just approved by the FDA Thursday for everyone six months of age and older. But despite mountains of evidence that the vaccines save lives, many of you reading right now won’t bother getting one. Even within the most at-risk population -- seniors 75 years old and older -- just 40% of that age group received last year’s up…

Are there some words that just drive you nuts?

With all the excitement and attention surrounding the Democratic National convention, one very important story seemed to fly under the radar. In today’s commentary brought to you by wa- fed bank - Angela Poe Russell highlights the issue and a larger one that could impact all of us.

KIRO News Radio's Charlie Harger reacts to the damaged street car and the shockingly low ridership of it. He doesn't like to give up, but it might be time to for the Southlake Union Street Car

With the Democratic National Convention starting this week, it will be inportant for democrats to get their message out, but with protests planned and fierce campagin rhetoric, will it be heard?

In today's guest commentary, Nicole Brodeur explores the phenomenom that is known as "The Swift Lift" and how it may help the Harris campagin

PAtti Payne recently went to an event that reminded her just how giving folks can be

The Olympics may have ended, but there was one moment that really stuck with Angela Poe Russell. She tells us about that in today's commentary

Jim Walsh, chairman of the Washington State Republican Party, discusses the importance of transparency in the political process.

We are back to talking about crowd sizes and Dave Ross asks... why?

It’s so often in life that we don’t always think about an issue until it impacts us. And that’s the case for the topic in today’s commentary

This morning's traffic problem in Everett is a reminder that driving can be dangerous even when everyone is following the rules. All the more reason crack down on the people who make a habit out of FLOUTING the rules. Here's Patti Payne with today's guest commentary

It's the day after election day -- and all the focus is on which candidates won and which candidates lost. But Dave Ross would like to gin up a little excitement for a different race.

KIRO News Radio's Charlie Harger admits Kamala Harris was put into a unique situation, but that doesn't mean she shouldn't be prepared to face the press

Can anyone hear this morning?

Sometimes you gotta get out there and do something new, you never know where life might take you. Travis Mayfield discusses that and more in today's commentary

Patti Payne has been following the Olympics and has some takeaways for our politicians

Just this week in the presidential race, we’ve witnessed a lot of name calling. Words like ding dong, weird, bum just to name a few. Here’s the question - do you want news outlets to continue reporting them? Should we? In today’s commentary brought to you by WAFed Bank, Angela Poe Russell makes a case.…

The OVERKLOOKED generation demands its day in the spotlights says Charlie Harger

The marquee feature in Sunday’s Seattle Times documented the enormous power requirements of the data centers in this state being used by Artificial Intelligence services. The story implied that, at some point, we could be asked to turn off our air conditioners so that AI doesn’t go brain-dead.

Ted Buehner recently visited the Snohomish Co Elections office in their new facility where they encourage people to visit and learn more about the elections process as the primary gets underway

Spike O'Neil feels like he need to say something about the growing vilification of D. E. I. or Diversity, equity and inclusion.

In today’s commentary brought to you by Wa-Fed Bank - It’s the #1 problem plaguing American culture right now - at least according to Angela Poe Russell who pinpointed the issue in an unexpected place.

Charlie Harger explains the importance of covering the stories of Aurora Ave in Seattle

Dave thought weekends were supposed to be for relaxing, then he got the news about Biden dropping out of the race

Travis Mayfield has a helpful reminder ahead of election season in today's commentary.

After the shooting of Former President Trump and attendees at his rally, there was one discussion, Angela Poe Russell just didn’t see coming. Here she is with today’s commentary brought to you by WaFed Bank.