KIRO Newsradio Commentaries

Angela Poe Russell: We have a 'weird' relationship with Russell Wilson

In just two weeks, we’ll start seeing the first wave of election results roll in, giving us a pretty good idea of who our next group of elected leaders will be. It’s a big moment after months of campaigning, debates and all the talk. But honestly, I’m feeling a bit worn out. The presidential race has been draining, to say the least.

Dave Ross commentary 

KIRO's Matt Markovich asks the question - is a RINO - (republican in name only) a libertarian without knowing it. 

Angela Poe Russell: Helping lonely people doesn't take much effort

With Election Day rapidly approaching, the pace in newsrooms across the country is shifting into high gear. That sure is the case in the KIRO Newsradio/MyNorthwest newsroom. In just three weeks, Americans will cast their votes, ballot boxes will be locked and the fate of the nation will be sealed.

This commentary is from KIRO Newsradio listener Scott Scowcroft regarding his proposal to get the presidential candidates and their policies on full display one final time. I guess a second presidential debate won't happen again this year, and that’s too bad. The American public deserves to see Harris and Trump one more time, side-by-side on one stage, answering tough questions and describin...

Seattle’s double standard: Adding surveillance cameras while cutting public transparency. 

I have used my computer for years, and Microsoft and Outlook have never failed me, at least not to any horribly scary extent. And I rely on the computer for my broadcast work, for my website, for scripts I write for galas that I am emceeing, for serving my clients. It’s a significant communication tool, right? So I’m sitting there working, and the whole system starts blinking. Then, th...

As Hurricane Milton barrels through Florida, many can’t help but wonder if storms like these will become more regular.    In today’s commentary brought to you by WaFed bank, Angela Poe Russell shares her perspective as a native of Florida and offers important historical context.   

Vice Presidential nominee Tim Walz visits Washington today and unfortunately, that means traffic 

IS the mainstream media playing a gotcha game when asking who won the 2020 Presidential Election? 

It’s been a rough week to be a parent. I mean every week as a parent is a rough week in some way. But this week leaders across the spectrum made it just a little tougher ensuring our kids know right from wrong and good from bad.

Can voting act as a source of therapy for folks with a bleek outlook on life?

Shopping malls are increasingly becoming a hot spot for violence.  You’ll recall there was a shooting in southcenter mall parking lot last friday and young teenager was killed inside alderwood mall - over the summer   So what do we do about this?   In today’s commentary brought to you by Wafed bank, Angela Poe Russell shares what malls in other parts of the country are d...

Violent crime  is down across the nation . It’s a rare bit of good news these days. But here in Washington, it seems we’re not getting the memo. Instead, we’re charting our own course — and it’s not a good one.

Dave Ross is hopeful that those who are taking over gas stations to protest gas prices take over his next 

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 University (GU) should join the newly rebuilding Pac...

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 business influence. Are we, as a society, so...