Colleen: Sen. Randall wants federal funding for Washington ferries
The Kitsap and Olympic Peninsulas, Washington’s 6th Congressional District, is up for grabs as current Democratic Representative Derek Kilmer is not running for re-election. Three candidates are...
View ArticleColleen: Lawmakers plan how to spend excess Climate Commitment Act funds
The 2024 Legislative Session begins on Monday, January 8th. One of the tasks lawmakers will tackle is figuring out how to spend the excess revenue from the Climate Commitment Act. The tax on polluters...
View ArticleThe SMN Interviews: ‘Human jukebox’ Nikhil Bagga, Rep. Monica Stonier, Rob...
The following is our weekly series highlighting the best interviews from Seattle’s Morning News on KIRO Newsradio. State Rep. Monica Stonier Following up on our conversation with Washington Gov. Jay...
View ArticleThe SMN Interviews: Jancee Dunn, Matt Markovich, Herb Weisbaum
The following is our weekly series highlighting the best interviews from Seattle’s Morning News on KIRO Newsradio. Jancee Dunn, The New York Times I’m always looking for unique ways to stay on top of...
View ArticleKissing booths, ‘creative wayfinding’ lures tourists back to Seattle
Seattle tourism is recovering but not back to pre-pandemic levels, however the folks at Visit Seattle feel good about 2023 and their plans to keep the numbers growing. We were joined Thursday by Senior...
View Article‘Childcare reaching a crisis point,’ State House tries to come up with answers
Two competing childcare bills in the state House claim to have a solution to the childcare crisis. This week, we spoke to each of the bill’s sponsors, starting with Rep. Alicia Rule (D-Blaine). Rule’s...
View ArticleThe SMN Interviews: How the ‘Clean Plate Club’ ruined us all
In an effort to keep your health-related New Year resolutions in focus, we’ve been interviewing experts on health topics throughout the month of January. So far this month, we’ve learned that reducing...
View ArticleThe SMN Interviews: Latest COVID-19 variant escapes natural immunity
Seattle’s Morning News recently checked in with virologist Dr. Keith Jerome, who has helped us understand COVID-19 and other viral illnesses since the start of the pandemic. This winter, it seems...
View ArticleColleen O’Brien: Good news for jobs amid massive layoffs — AI engineers
Layoffs happening in the tech world is a topic I report on a fair amount for Seattle’s Morning News. During the opening bell at 6:35 a.m. each morning, it’s not unusual to hear me talk about a spike in...
View ArticleColleen O’Brien: Seafood fraud, what is it and how to avoid it
Seafood fraud — the mislabeling of seafood in order to boost profits — has become rampant nationally, with anywhere between 16 to 75% of seafood sold in the country being mislabeled, according to the...
View ArticleColleen O’Brien: Rep. Wilcox explains why he’s leaving the legislature
After 14 years in the Washington State Legislature, 2nd District Republican Rep. J.T. Wilcox, recently announced he won’t be running for another term. He said younger leadership needs to take over and...
View ArticleSeattle-area homebuyers now have climate to consider
Curb appeal, a walk-in closet, and proximity to local schools are no longer alone in the list of reasons for homebuyers. Redfin has added climate factors to its menu of items to consider when shopping...
View ArticleColleen O’Brien: Sen. Karen Keiser explains why this is the time to retire
Another long-serving Washington lawmaker announced this week she will not run for re-election. Democratic state Sen. Karen Keiser, who represents the 33rd District and is the longest tenured Senate...
View ArticleColleen O’Brien: Doctor says we ‘need meat’ for mental health to thrive
We talk a lot about how food choices, such as whether to eat meat, affect physical health, but what about mental health? Dr. Georgia Ede is a Harvard-trained nutritional and metabolic psychiatrist who...
View ArticleColleen O’Brien: Can you ace this quiz on consumer protection knowledge?
We had a bit of fun on Friday with ConsumerMan Herb Weisbaum, who brought out the props to quiz Seattle’s Morning News on their consumer protection knowledge. Weisbaum is also a contributing editor at...
View ArticleColleen O’Brien: A lofty goal of 500,000 diapers
Throughout March, the local non-profit Do the Right Thing hosts a March of Diapers Drive. The diapers collected go to dozens of local non-profits, which then distribute them to families in need. This...
View ArticleColleen O’Brien: Female oncologist gives advice for women choosing a doctor
March is Women’s History Month which comes with a lot of celebration for the achievements and advancements made by women. However, society has a long way to go when it comes to treating females as...
View ArticleRep. Adam Smith: Ukraine, Israel, Taiwan ‘have waited way too long’ for U.S. aid
In a bipartisan vote, the U.S. House of Representatives advanced a key foreign aid package affecting funding for Ukraine, Israel and Taiwan on Friday. This sets the legislation up for a final vote as...
View ArticleColleen O’Brien: Seattle’s new walkability maps
If you’ve ever vacationed in a city where you are within a 15-minute walk of whatever you may need, then you know how awesome it can feel. Instead of starting up your car, driving through traffic,...
View ArticleColleen O’Brien: Is the FAFSA loan worth the degree?
There have been a lot of mishaps happening in the student loan arena, so we called up CBS Business Analyst Jill Schlesinger to help clarify how families can navigate the complicated system. The federal...
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