KIRO Newsradio Commentaries

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. 

Even in the buisness of news, sometimes you disagree with people in your circles. Charlie Harger explores this in today's commentary.     

Will learning the motive of the man who opened fire on former President Donald Trump lead to any change? 

This week marks 23 years since a massive wildfire burning north of Winthrop Washington killed four firefighters.

KIRO News Radio's Charlie Harger has had enough with some of the drivers he sees on the road. 

Many psychologists argue there are 5 great fears we all share.   In today’s commentary brought to you by WaFed Bank,  why one in particular might be what’s plaguing President Biden and A ngela Poe Russell is learning from it .  

Another KIRO News Radio Listener reached out and wanted to share his bold move for President Biden 

A long time listener sent Dave Ross an email about the state of the democratic party, so Dave said, turn it into the commentary. 

It happened again last month – a commuter was caught in the carpool lane with a very lifelike dummy – although not quite lifelike enough to fool the police.  And so, as a tribute, I dedicate one of my biggest hits to you, sir: