Seattle’s Morning News w/ Dave Ross & Colleen O’Brien

Seattle’s Morning News w/ Dave Ross & Colleen O’Brien

Dave Ross and Colleen O’Brien bring you the day’s most important news stories every weekday. Along with Chris Sullivan on traffic and KIRO 7 TV’s Nick Allard, it’s everything you need to get your day started right. 

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Seattle’s Morning News w/ Dave Ross & Colleen O’Brien
Illegal License Plate Covers & Big Show Announcements
Rob McKenna on trans bathrooms on capitol hill // Dave Ross announces that he will be retiring from radio // Colleen announces that she will be leaving KIRO Radio // David Yaffe Bellany on how crypto influenced the election // Matt Markovich Commentary on facts vs.. opinions in politics // Chris Sullivan's Chokepoint on license plate covers // Claudia Balducci on her campaign for King County Executive-LIVE // Gee Scott on his 10 year anniversary at KIRO radio station and Dave and Colleen's eventual departure 
00:40:36
Nov 21, 2024 9:30 AM
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Seattle’s Morning News w/ Dave Ross & Colleen O’Brien
The Bomb Cyclone

Feliks Banel LIVE at the Seattle Waterfront with the tale of Kalakala Ferry // Kellie Stickney PUD about outages-LIVE // Callers talk about scary stories from bomb cyclone // David Yaffe-Bellany on how cryptocurrency impacted this year's election // Meteorologist Scott Sistek on weather-LIVE // Andrew Padula from PSE about outage-LIVE // Daily Dose of Kindness: Architecture students at Tulane University make a difference in their community // Paul Holden reports on a trombone player who is keeping the jazz scene alive in Seattle // Gee Scott on the power outages and how lucky he feels to be in Tacoma

00:45:19
Nov 20, 2024 9:30 AM
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Seattle’s Morning News w/ Dave Ross & Colleen O’Brien
The U.S. Missiles Fired in Russia

David Fahrenthold on the latest controversial cabinet appointees for Donald Trump // Jeff McCausland on the implications of US missiles being fired in Russia-LIVE // Zack Almquist on new research from the UW to better count the number of homeless people in Seattle // Daily Dose of Kindness: A young person makes a big difference to those struggling with physical and mental illness // Gee Scott on the Tik Tok influencer who pushed two FOB Sushi restaurants to temporarily close

00:24:44
Nov 19, 2024 9:30 AM
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Seattle’s Morning News w/ Dave Ross & Colleen O’Brien
The Incoming "Bomb Cyclone"

Crime and Punishment with Casey McNearthney: 2024 gun shot report review // Charlie Harger speaks to Cliff Mass about the incoming "bomb cyclone" // Jill Schlesinger with her year end economic to-do list // Dr. Gordon Cohen on cancer diagnoses getting younger and younger // King County Assessor John Wilson announces his run for KC Executive-LIVE // Gee Scott on the big Seahawks victory yesterday

00:34:03
Nov 18, 2024 9:30 AM
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Seattle’s Morning News w/ Dave Ross & Colleen O’Brien
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00:25:16
Nov 15, 2024 9:30 AM
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Seattle’s Morning News w/ Dave Ross & Colleen O’Brien
The Latest Israeli Strikes

Linda Gradstein on the latest Israeli strikes in Gaza and Lebanon // Chris Sullivan with a Chokepoint: Repair work happening on State Route 7 // Daily Dose of Kindness: A New York woman mourning the loss of her child finds ways to bring joy to strangers // Herb Weisbaum on the danger of "Gift Card Draining" scam // Gee Scott on Seattle students' push for more mental health resources

00:27:28
Nov 14, 2024 9:30 AM
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Seattle’s Morning News w/ Dave Ross & Colleen O’Brien
The New Members of Trump's Cabinet

Feliks Banel LIVE at Alki Beach, with Ken Workman for the 173rd anniversary of when settlers landed in Seattle // Scott MacFarlane on the new members of Donald Trump's cabinet and a new session for Congress // Paul Holden on the new "Tomb Raider Experience" at the Seattle Waterfront // Willie James Inman on President-elect Trump's visit with President Biden today // Daily Dose of Kindness: A Chicago man is reunited with his mother after 35 years apart // Gee Scott on Seattle's big tech salaries

00:33:36
Nov 13, 2024 9:30 AM
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Seattle’s Morning News w/ Dave Ross & Colleen O’Brien
The Bias Built Into Artificial Intelligence

David Fahrenthold on the Trump administration's cabinet selections // Feliks Banel LIVE in West Seattle where Camp Long caught on fire overnight // Kyra Wilson on the bias built into articifical intelligence // Daily Dose of Kindness: A young man looks to interview a variety of WWII veterans // Gee Scott on shakeups on the Seahawks defense // Dr. Jatali Bellanton and Atoya Burleson on navigating being a woman in the world of sports-LIVE // Rachel Belle on her new book "Open Sesame"

00:46:00
Nov 12, 2024 9:30 AM
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Seattle’s Morning News w/ Dave Ross & Colleen O’Brien
The War in Gaza and Ukraine

Crime and Punishment with Casey McNearthney: several cases awaiting sentences // Dr. Gordon Cohen on newly revealed benefits of Ozempic // Jeff McCausland with an update on the war in Gaza and Ukraine // Daily Dose of Kindness: A WWII Veteran is honored // Sam Campbell talks to former Washington Secretary of State Kim Wyman on election misinformation // Gee Scott on tips for traveling during the holidays

00:33:37
Nov 11, 2024 9:30 AM
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Seattle’s Morning News w/ Dave Ross & Colleen O’Brien
The Trump Administration Expectations

Margaret Brennan with reaction to Donald Trump's victory and what to expect from the administration // Feliks Banel with "All Over The Map" -- looking at the mysterious history behind local brand "Jansport" // "Photog Steve" Hickey with a crime report // Jason Rantz commentary on the mistakes make by left wing media this election cycle // Gee Scott on disconcerting racist texts being sent to people of color around the nation // Daily Dose of Kindness: A woman helps breast cancer survivors thrive // Matt Markovich with a look at the results of all of Washington's races // Paul Holden with a roundup of all the best events happening around the Sound this weekend

00:45:53
Nov 8, 2024 9:30 AM
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Seattle’s Morning News w/ Dave Ross & Colleen O’Brien
The Housing Report

Chris Sullivan with a Chokepoint: Road construction on I-90 is finished for the season // Jeff Tucker with a housing report for Washington state // Daily Dose of Kindness: A dog abandoned during Hurrican Milton is given a second chance with a new family // Herb Weisbaum with some holiday shopping advice // Gee Scott on the Seattle housing market

00:32:01
Nov 7, 2024 9:30 AM
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Seattle’s Morning News w/ Dave Ross & Colleen O’Brien
The Next President Elect

Wendy Gillette LIVE in West Palm Beach with how Donald Trump was able to win the Presidential Election // Matt Markovich breaks down the Washington State races // Feliks Banel with some historical perspective on the election results // Jeff Tucker with a housing report for Washington state // Daily Dose of Kindness: A couple in California is looking to keep their city's history alive // Gee Scott on his election night experience

00:37:48
Nov 6, 2024 11:0 AM
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Seattle’s Morning News w/ Dave Ross & Colleen O’Brien
The Final Preparations for Election Night

David Fahrenthold on the final preparations for election night // Robert Berger on how people in Israel see the US election // Scott MacFarlane on the close Congressional races at stake tonight // Daily Dose of Kindness: People meet across the aisle to help a stranger in need // Carter Evans on the newly accepted Boeing Machinist contract // Matt Markovich with the big Washington races at stake tonight // Gee Scott on his anxieties heading into election night

00:36:30
Nov 5, 2024 9:30 AM
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Seattle’s Morning News w/ Dave Ross & Colleen O’Brien
The Look Into Ballot Security

Crime and Punishment with Casey McNearthney: looking at ballot security // Jill Schlesinger breaks down the recent GDP report // Dr. Gordon Cohen on technology that helps diagnose heart issues // Daily Dose of Kindness: A golden retriever reminds us all of the simple joys of autumn // Matt Markovich with how Washington voter turnout is so far // Gee Scott on yesterday's tough Seahawks loss

00:28:55
Nov 4, 2024 9:30 AM
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Seattle’s Morning News w/ Dave Ross & Colleen O’Brien
The Latest on the Election

Aaron Navarro with the latest on the election // Matt Markovich on election betting // Felix Banel with "All Over The Map" — Pronouncing "Umpqua" correctly // Alexis Mercedes Rinck on her campaign for the at large position in Seattle City Council // Gee Scott on what the Seahawks need to do in order to win on Sunday // Paul Holden with a weekend feature

00:30:46
Nov 1, 2024 9:30 AM
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Seattle’s Morning News w/ Dave Ross & Colleen O’Brien
The Misunderstood "Garbage" Comment

Chris Sullivan with a Chokepoint: Washington State Patrol already planning for election day demonstrations // Scott MacFarlane on President Biden's misunderstood "garbage" comment // Daily Dose of Kindness: A young boy catches a monumental home run ball during the World Series // Herb Weisbaum on the advantages and dangers of "Buy Now, Pay Later" services // Gee Scott ranks his favorite Halloween candies

00:26:18
Oct 31, 2024 9:30 AM
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Seattle’s Morning News w/ Dave Ross & Colleen O’Brien
The Latest Attacks in Gaza and Lebanon

Feliks Banel with listener stories of local spooky locations // Linda Gradstein on the latest attacks in Gaza and Lebanon // Scott MacFarlane on Steve Bannon's release from prison and how it may impact the final stretch of the election // Gee Scott on why Starbucks employees are being asked to return to the office

00:28:45
Oct 30, 2024 9:30 AM
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Seattle’s Morning News w/ Dave Ross & Colleen O’Brien
The Questions Surrounding Election Integrity

David Fahrenthold on questions surrounding election integrity and how each candidate is preparing for election day // Chris Sullivan with a Chokepoint: Preparing for winter driving conditions // Tanya Woo on her eight months on Seattle City Council and her platform for re-election // Gee Scott on Jeff Bezos' statement on why the Washington Post will not endorse a presidential candidate

00:27:00
Oct 29, 2024 9:30 AM
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Seattle’s Morning News w/ Dave Ross & Colleen O’Brien
The Dangers of Working out Too Hard

Crime and Punishment with Casey McNearthney: an update on the murder in Fall City and several other felony charges in court // Dr. Gordon Cohen on the dangers of working out too hard // Jill Schlesinger on signing up for healthcare benefits // Gee Scott on yesterday's tough Seahawks loss

00:23:31
Oct 28, 2024 9:30 AM
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Seattle’s Morning News w/ Dave Ross & Colleen O’Brien
The State of the Election

Margaret Brennan on the current state of the Presidential election // Felix Banel with "All Over The Map" — Spooky stories around the Northwest // Paul Holden with a weekend feature // Photog Steve Hickey with a local crime report // Gee Scott on what the Seahawks need to do in order to win on Sunday // Matt Markovich with a report on Washington's elections

00:31:10
Oct 25, 2024 9:30 AM
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Seattle’s Morning News w/ Dave Ross & Colleen O’Brien
The North Korean Involvement With Russia

Chris Sullivan with a Chokepoint: A hidden renewal fee on your flex pass // Jeff McCausland on North Korean involvement in the war in Ukraine // Daily Dose of Kindness: A volunteer at a cemetery in Tennessee finds a chunk of history while cleaning headstones // Herb Weisbaum on why tech companies want users to move from passwords to "passkeys" // Gee Scott on the Seahawks trade for linebacker Ernest Jones IV

00:29:26
Oct 24, 2024 9:30 AM
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Seattle’s Morning News w/ Dave Ross & Colleen O’Brien
The Claims of Trump’s Envy for Nazis

Feliks Banel on the 100th anniversary of the flight of mighty Navy Shenandoah Airship // Scott MacFarlane on John Kelly's claims that Donald Trump is envious of Nazi generals // Kris Van Cleave on the Boeing strike // Dave Reichert LIVE on his campaign for governor and his thoughts on Donald Trump // Gee Scott on Dave Reichert's Trump comments 

00:37:05
Oct 23, 2024 9:30 AM
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Seattle’s Morning News w/ Dave Ross & Colleen O’Brien
The Mass Shooting in Fall City

David Fahrenthold on initially ballot totals and the final two weeks of the Presidential campaigns // Chris Sullivan with a Chokepoint: Why the Edgewater Bridge in Mukilteo is closing for construction // James Lynch with a look at yesterday's tragic alleged mass shooting in Fall City // Robert Berger in Jerusalem with an update on the war in Gaza // Gee Scott on Seattle's pricey transportation levy proposal

00:21:28
Oct 22, 2024 9:30 AM
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Seattle’s Morning News w/ Dave Ross & Colleen O’Brien
The Addictive Qualities of Melatonin

Crime and Punishment with Casey McNearthney: looking at a felony robbery that spans from Washington to Texas // Feliks Banel helps remember the career of the late Tony Ventrella // Jill Schlesinger on why you should be planning ahead your estate // Dr. Gordon Cohen on the addictive qualities of melatonin // Gee Scott on yesterday's big Seahawks victory

00:28:46
Oct 21, 2024 9:30 AM
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Seattle’s Morning News w/ Dave Ross & Colleen O’Brien
The Reaction to Local Election Campaigns

Cathy Allen with Democratic reaction to local election campaigns // Jason Rantz with Republican reaction to local election campaigns // Feliks Banel with "All Over The Map" — on location in Downtown Seattle, where a historic pathway is being unveiled // Margaret Brennan with an update on the Presidential election // "Photog Steve" Hickey with the local crime stories that he has been covering // Daily Dose of Kindness: Two New Jersey high schoolers are breaking language barriers in their community // Gee Scott with what to expect in the Seahawks' matchup against the Falcons // Herb Weisbaum on the FTC's ruling that helps cancel unwanted subscriptions and services // Paul Holden with a roundup of all the best events happening around the Sound this weekend

00:37:51
Oct 18, 2024 9:30 AM
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