KIRO Newsradio Commentaries

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. 

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:

"It breaks my heart to read that this week about a public library in Idaho officially banning kids from entering," Travis Mayfield said. The library said it's being forced to make the change due to a new state law.

As many Americans get ready to celebrate the fourth of July - it usually means a trip to the grocery store. And right now, many of the large chains could use our support. (Warning: Satire ahead ...) 

As President Biden and former President Trump continue campaigning following the debate, Dave Ross is ready to give his thoughts on last week's war of words. 

Travis Mayfield: Get out of the way and let Seattle's CARE team work

As more schools grapple with how to regulate students and their cell phones, a Seattle summer program officially took the leap this week. Already, they’re noticing a difference.

KIRO Newsradio's Charlie Harger ponders the importance of Thursday's upcoming debate. Are there really any undecided voters?

The State of Louisiana has passed a law requiring the Ten Commandments to be posted in every school in the state.  The idea is to lob a softball to the Supreme Court which seems to be looking for a way to get church and state to embrace each other. Dave Ross looks at what the precedent could mean for religious beliefs in government.

Mayfield: Democracy needs your help

With June being Pride month, there’s been a lot of discourse and debate over flags and proclamations and what should the government's role be in all this. 

KIRO Newsradio's Angela Poe Russell says Juneteenth is the perfect time to talk about it.  

With June being Pride month, there’s been a lot of discourse and debate over flags and proclamations and what should the government's role be in all this.

KIRO Radio’s Angela Poe Russell says Juneteenth is the perfect time to talk about it. Here she is with today’s commentary.