The news through Ross-colored glasses. Dave Ross breaks down the day’s most important stories weekdays 6 to 9am on KIRO Radio 97.3 FM. Smart, savvy, and sometimes a little sassy, nobody looks at the news quite like Dave.
Chris Sullivan with a Chokepoint: Highlighting the 8 day closure of Highway 18 at I-90 // Brian Evans on how to make the most of low interest rates // David Fahrenthold on the VA misreporting cut contracts to DOGE // Scott MacFarlane on a SCOTUS decision allowing the Trump administration to axe the Department of Education // Gee Scott on Cal Raleigh winning the Home Run Derby
Casey McNerthney with "Crime and Punishment" // Jill Schlesinger on economic independence // Jeff McCausland on the US pledging to send weapons to Ukraine // Ryan Bass on the Senate report on last year's assassination attempt on Donald Trump // Gee Scott on the new Superman movie
Leland Vittert on the controversy surrounding files associated with Jeffery Epstein // The Hill's Brett Samuels on President Trump's new tariff threat on Canada // The Rick Rizzs Show: Lamenting the almost no-hitter for Bryan Woo and looking ahead to All Star festivities // Gee Scott on King County Assessor John Wilson dropping out of the race for County Executive // Herb Weisbaum on new credit score implications for "buy now, pay later // Scott Carty with what the KIRO Radio newsdesk is following // Paul Holden with a weekend planner
Chris Sullivan with a Chokepoint: 4 highways will have closures this weekend // Luke Duecy with "Tech Talk" -- looking at SPD's inability to own drones to use for suspect surveillance // Jeremy Piven on his comedy career and being recognized for his role in "Entourage" // Karen Hua in Kerrville on the devastating floods in Central Texas // Gee Scott on the blocking of "click to cancel" rule
Jeff McCausland on the potential of US weapons being sent to Ukraine // Ian Kahn joins the John Curly Show to discuss AI advancements // Rob McKenna on a new SCOTUS decision surrounding federal agency cuts // Chris Fox in Kerrville on the devastating floods in Central Texas // Congressman Adam Smith on the big budget bill and US foreign policy // Gee Scott on Washington state's age problem
David Fahrenthold on churches preaching certain political candidates to their congregations // Brian Evans with a personal finance update from Madrona Financial Services // Aaron Navarro on the meeting between President Trump and Benjamin Netanyahu // Chris Fox in Kerrville on the devastating floods in Central Texas // Scott MacFarlane with an update on the case of Kilmar Abrego Garcia // Gee Scott on the rapid growth of population in Seattle
Jill Schlesinger on the economic impact of the "Big Beautiful Bill" being passed // Natalie Brand on the reaction in Washington D.C. to President Trump's big budget bill // Casey McNerthney with "Crime and Punishment" // Jeff McCausland on the US halting weapons to Ukraine // Linda Gradstein in Jerusalem on the meeting between President Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu // Gee Scott on his 4th of July festivities
Tom Dempsey on the Trump tax bill being voted on in the House today // Jeff McCausland on potential ceasefire between Israel and Hamas // Motown Legend Otis Williams on the Temptations and his legacy in music // Rob McKenna on the acquittal of serious charges against Sean "Diddy" Combs and a big settlement between Paramount Global and President Trump // Representative Suzan DelBene (WA-D) on House voting on President Trump's big tax bill // Gee Scott on massive layoffs coming for Microsoft
Chris Sullivan with a Chokepoint: Preparing beach drivers for the 4th of July // Brian Evans with Madrona Financial Services // David Fahrenthold on the big tax bill being discussed on the Senate floor // Gee Scott on the hike in the gas tax taking effect
Rob McKenna on the Supreme Court opinions from Friday // Jill Schlesinger on the midway point of 2025 in the economy // Casey McNerthney with "Crime and Punishment" // Nancy Loo in Coeur d'Alene on the shooting that killed two firefighters yesterday // Gee Scott on the "Big Beautiful Bill"
Leland Vittert on the US airstrikes on Iran and the media coverage surrounding it // Katrina Guischard with parenting guidance: Raising kids in the smart phone era // Executive Chef James Huffman on his culinary vision for Seattle's "Canlis" // The Rick Rizzs Show: Cal Raleigh continues his MVP campaign // Gee Scott on controversy stirred up at the wedding of Amazon CEO Jeff Bezos // ConsumerMan Herb Weisbaum on prevalent AI scams // Paul Holden with a weekend planner
Chris Sullivan with a Chokepoint: Looking at all the new tolls coming to Washington roads // Luke Duecy with Tech Talk: A look at the innovative technology used by SPD in a standoff with a suspect last week in Madison Park // Eleanor Watson on Defensive Secretary Pete Hegseth's comments on US airstrikes on Iranian nuclear sites // Robert Sherman in Tel Aviv on the ceasefire between Israel and Iran // Gee Scott on the prevalent text scams claiming to be from the DMV
Lt. General Richard Newton on the delicate ceasefire between Israel and Iran // Anna Kooiman on changes to the CDC panel on vaccinations under RFK Jr. // Seattle Mayor Bruce Harrell on his run for re-election // Scott MacFarlane on renewed focus on counterterrorism at the FBI // Rob McKenna on the Supreme Court's decision making it easier for the Trump administration to deport migrants to "third countries" // Jeff McCausland on President Trump's NATO speech and the ceasefire between Israel and Iran
Chris Sullivan on the impending closure of the Vantage Bridge // Brian Evans from Madrona Financial Services // Lt. General Richard Newton on the delicate ceasefire between Israel and Iran // David Fahrenthold on a fragile ceasefire between Israel and Iran // Robert Berger in Jerusalem on the delicate ceasefire between Iran and Israel // Gee Scott on Seattle residents not visiting Seattle attractions
Libbey Dean on President Trump's decision to strike Iran // Jill Schlesinger on "social insecurity" // Lt. General Richard Newton on US strikes on Iran // Casey McNerthney with "Crime and Punishment" // Jeff McCausland on US strikes on Iran
Leland Vittert on President Trump's impending action on the war between Israel and Iran // Katrina Guischard with some parenting guidance on staying present-LIVE // Libbey Dean on the potential for US involvement in the conflict between Israel and Iran-LIVE // Gee Scott on the massive Juneteenth event in Tacoma yesterday // Herb Weisbaum with a College of Consumer Knowledge Quiz for Charlie and Manda-LIVE IN STUDIO // Paul Holden with a weekend roundup
Seattle's mayoral race is in full swing, with candidates campaigning as much as possible before the November 2025 election.
Chris Sullivan with a Chokepoint: Partial closure coming to the Ship Canal Bridge // Luke Duecy with Tech Talk: The cyberbattle happening under the surface of the Israel/ Iran conflict // Jeff McCausland on the potential for US involvement in the conflict between Israel and Iran-LIVE // Ursula Reutin on Washington state's low rate of tipping // Robert Sherman in Tel Aviv on the conflict between Israel and Iran-LIVE
Rob McKenna on a unanimous Supreme Court decision surrounding FBI raids // Ed O'Keefe on National Guard in Los Angeles // Seattle Mayoral Candidate Thaddeus Whalen on his vision for the city // Robert Berger in Jerusalem on the reaction in Israel to conflict with Iran // Tom Dempsey on the US reaction to conflict between Israel and Iran // Gee Scott on Amazon turning from human employees to AI
Chris Sullivan on SR 524 bridge closure in Snohomish County // Madrona Financials' Brian Evans on investing in yourself // CBS’s Jeff McCausland has the latest on the escalating Israel-Iran conflict // CBS' Steve Linde on what an end to the Israel-Iran conflict could look like // Gee Scott on the median living costs in Seattle
Casey McNerthney with "Crime and Punishment" // Jill Schlesinger on financial advisors and fiduciaries // Feeding America's Vince Hall on potential cuts to SNAP and Medicaid under the new national budget // Scott MacFarlane on the uptick of "sextortion" crimes against young men in the US // Xavier Walton on "No Kings" protests in Los Angeles over the weekend // Ruhi Jahanpour and Nava Bastani Sarrasino on "When The Moment Comes" and the plight of Baha'i women in Iran during the 1980s // Gee Scott on the potential ICE raid emphasis in Seattle
Robert Berger in Jerusalem on Israeli strikes on Iran // Leland Vittert on anti-ICE protests around the country // The Rick Rizzs Show: Finding a bright spot in a rough Mariners stretch // Ursula Reutin on corporate sponsors pulling out of Pride festivities // Herb Weisbaum on the deceptive advertising of Uhaul trucks // Paul Holden with a weekend roundup
Jeremy Piven on his acting and comedic career // Chris Sullivan with a Chokepoint: I-405 N closure from Renton to Bellevue // Bryan Danielson on his professional wrestling career and the All Elite Wrestling league // Xavier Walton on President Trump's plans to dissolve FEMA // Kris Van Cleave on the crash of an Air India Boeing 787 Dreamliner flight
Rob McKenna on changes from the Washington State Supreme Court to how many cases public defenders are required to take on // Robert Berger on the latest chaos in Gaza // Tom Dempsey on a military parade in D.C. this weekend at the same time as large scale protests planned for "No Kings Day" // Dr. Clinton Bliss on his run for Seattle mayor and his vision for the city // Gee Scott weighs in on a bizarre thing that just happened to Manda
Camilo Montoya-Galvez on the clash of protestors and law enforcement in Los Angeles // Brian Evans with a personal finance moment // Paul Holden on the music ventures of a local video game legend // David Fahrenthold on RFK Jr's cutting of a vaccine committee // Chris Sullivan with a Chokepoint: the drive from Issaquah to Bellevue along I-90 is getting easier // Gee Scott on Seattle as a male dominated city
Casey McNerthney with "Crime and Punishment" — weekly crime check in // Nikole Killion on President Trump's travel ban taking effect today // Jill Schlesinger on the deficit-busting bill // Kellie Meyer on chaotic protests in Los Angeles around immigration raids // Gee Scott on Seattle as a sports viewing city
Herb Weisbaum on the new FTC rule cracking down on surprise fees // Jill Ellis from FIFA on the World Cup preparations in Seattle // Rick Rizzs Show: The Mariners look to bounce back this weekend against the LA Angels // Seattle Mayoral Candidate Ry Armstrong on their vision for Seattle // Angela Poe Russell on the feud between President Trump and Elon Musk // Paul Holden with a weekend roundup
Chris Sullivan with a Chokepoint: Preparing for the big closure on I-5 N over the Ship Canal Bridge // Seattle Mayoral Candidate Katie Wilson on her vision for Seattle // Angela Poe Russell on why Gen-Z is moving out of Seattle
Luke Duecy and Scott Carty with team coverage on the ongoing manhunt to find the suspect in a murder of three young girls outside of Leavenworth // Rob McKenna on a Supreme Court case which could change the way that mail in votes in Washington State are counted // Michael Wallace on the 50% steel and aluminum tariff taking effect today // Paul Holden on how Mary's Place helped one family find a new home // Ashleigh Fields on the GOP backed megabill heading to the Senate next week
David Fahrenthold on progress in the Senate of Republican's megabill // Brian Evans from Madrona Financial with a personal finance tip // Seattle Mayoral candidate Joe Mallahan on why he waited nearly 15 years to run for mayor again // Chris Sullivan with a Chokepoint: Addressing dangerous left turn moves on MLK Jr. Way // Gee Scott on TSA warning against using phone charging stations in US airports
Casey McNerthney with "Crime and Punishment" // Jill Schlesinger on tariff turmoil // Jeff McCausland on the latest peace talks between Russia and Urkaine // Gee Scott on the high cost of childcare in Seattle
Leland Vittert comments on the big news from the week // Katrina Guischard with a parenting feature: dealing with mental health as a mom // Alexander Bolton on the tariff back and forth // The Rick Rizzs Show: Mariners looking to bounce back after a couple of rough series // Gee Scott on the amount of time that Seattle students spend on their phones during the school day // Herb Weisbaum on door-to-door scams and how to protect yourself // Paul Holden with a weekend roundup
Chris Sullivan with a Chokepoint: AI is being used for security cameras on a road project in Bothell/ Woodinville // Luke Duecy with Tech Talk: A look at how the physical treatment center Pushing Boundaries is using innovative technology to help patients recover // Rebecca Grant on the roofers who scammed her father out of over $400,000 // Joshua Rofe on his new docuseries "The Mortician" // Scott MacFarlane on President Trump's clemency grants // Gee Scott on the begin of Seahawks OTAs
Casey McNerthney with "Crime and Punishment" a weekly check on crime in the county // Rob McKenna on the legal battle between Harvard University and the Trump administration // Bill Harwood on the latest SpaceX rocket launch // Robert Sherman on President Trump's displeasure with Russia's Vladimir Putin // Alexander Tin on RFK Jr. removing COVID vaccines from the CDC immunization list // Gee Scott on Turkish Airlines new policy charging passengers for standing up during flights
David Fahrenthold on President Trump's diminishing relationship with Russia's Vladimir Putin // Brian Evans from Madrona Financial with a personal finance tip // Chris Sullivan with a Chokepoint: the Carbon River Fairfax Bridge in Mount Rainier National Park will be closed for the next 6 years // Representative Andrew Barkis on House Bill 1096 and finding a solution to the state's housing crisis // Gee Scott on United Airlines new domestic flight rules
Leland Vittert on a potential cover-up of Biden's declining health // Katrina feature on gentle parenting // NewsNation's Robert Sherman on Trump revoking Harvard's ability to enroll exchange students // The Rick Rizzs Show! // Gee Scott on firing of Microsoft engineer // Consumerman Herb Weisbaum on using AI to book travel plans // Heather Bosch on how blue crabs are threatening the oyster population // Paul Holden's Weekend Events Feature
I-5 Commuters on drivers not knowing how to zipper merge // Ian Sherr on Microsoft's new breakthrough AI weather forecasting technology // Libbey Dean on the new Republican led spending bill // Luke Duecy with Tech Talk: Goodwill is beginning to use AI to innovate their sales and training // Scott MacFarlane on the fatal shooting of two people outside the Jewish embassy // Kevin Brasler on items that you don't need to spend money on // Gee Scott on Shawn Kemp's assault trial
Chas Henry with his harrowing tale of the Fuji Fire // Joe Mantegna on his acting career and the National Memorial Day Concert this year // Rob McKenna on religious rights under examination in the US Supreme Court // Jeff McCausland on the "Golden Dome" Defense System from the Trump Administration // Gee Scott on the rapidly rising rent costs in Seattle
Jim Cooper on the ALICE program with United Ways of the Pacific Northwest // Brian Evans from Madrona Financial with a personal finance tip // David Fahrenthold on the Middle East tour of President Trump // Chris Sullivan with a Chokepoint: Update on the lane closures on I-5 South near Tukwila // Dave Cawley on his new KSL podcast, "Uinta Triangle" // Gee Scott on the release of the Seahawks preseason schedule
According to a post on the SPD Blotter, just after 1 a.m., officers near First Avenue and South Washington Street heard a disturbance. They found four adults with gunshot wounds.
Attorney Gary Ernsdorff with "Crime and Punishment" — a look at the latest crime stories in King County // Libbey Dean on the cancer diagnosis for former President Joe Biden // Jill Schlesinger on college grads preparing financially and the economic response to Moody's downgrade // Nikole Killion on the passing of the "Big Beautiful Bill" through Congress // Chris Sullivan with a Chokepoint: Preparing for a big closure on I-5 South this week // Gee Scott on the big Mariners sweep in San Diego
Nathan Vaas on what he has learned about Seattle in nearly 20 years as a bus driver // Chris Daniels on the potential return of the Seattle Sonics // Leland Vittert on President Trump's trip around the Middle East // The Rick Rizzs Show: Mariners looking to bounce back after a rough homestand // Gee Scott on Seattle's diverse food scene // Paul Holden with a roundup of all the best events happening around the Sound this weekend