Recently, Walmart announced that they will be closing all 51 healthcare and telehealth facilities across multiple states. This after promises to expand these community enriching programs just a year ago.  They cite not being able to operate these facilities at a profit. Walmart, one of the most profitable corporations on earth, owned by the wealthiest family in America, can’t afford to take a loss to provide affordable health care options for their customers, or their employees

A surprising number of people checked out the grand opening of the new "2" light rail line. And while that brings promise, are the areas around the line ready for the change the line might bring? 

App companies have figured out how to offload the costs of maintenance, insurance, and the ever-variable and rising cost of gas, onto the employee. Which is smart business. But also puts more burden on the workers to maintain the equipment needed to do the job. Big tech develops and maintain the app and provide customer service, but the actual work gets done by those on the ground - the people PayUp was intended to help.

Dave Ross reflects on the protests he experienced during his time at Cornell and the impacts they had on his college experience and how he views the protests happening on today's college campuses. 

It’s the event where journalists, who usually report on the White House, instead wine-and-dine with the president, political leaders, lobbyists and a who’s who of D.C. power. There’s a comedian, the president cracks jokes and it’s all live on CNN — what’s not to love? Well, everything

Recently, Jack Stine had a major philosophic shift in my personal life that has resulted in me being a happier and joyful person. 

It’s the $100,000 question. Why is enrollment declining at Seattle Public Schools? It received a grant of that amount to investigate the matter. But in today’s commentary brought to you by WAFed bank - Angela Poe Russell offers some answers - free of charge.

A pastor friend of mine has a personal policy that whenever a street beggar asks him for money, he gives them whatever he has in his pocket.   He says sometimes it painful when he pulls out a couple of $20 dollar bills – but he gives it away – asking no questions on how it will be used.                                                                                                                                  I’m not that generous – some might even say - I’m not that...

Dave Ross shares his thoughts on being in the path of totality duirng his recent vacation 

Spike O'Neil loves art, but thinks the plans to convert an old Bed Bath and Beyond to an art space, isn't the right move. 

O.J. Simpson death reminds the U.S. of its persistent judicial problem. Angela Poe Russell says. 

“I gave a stranger on the internet money for bras” is a phrase which will usually illicit a series of uncomfortable questions. ‘Was it an onlyfans girl?’ ‘Was it for naked pictures?’ ‘why are you paying people for naked pictures?’ would all be acceptable first reactions to that statement. But Jack gave a stranger on the internet money for nothing in return.  

"It has been eight years and two days since our son Tommy died," Travis Mayfield said on Friday, April 12, 2024. He was 2 1/2 years old when he passed away. 

Life on the road seems par for the course rather than anomalous for these aging rock stars who continue to tour late in their lives. 

At SeaTac airport, while getting on the train that takes you to various gates, I saw something I’ve seen dozens of times before. But never thought much of it. The train doors were about to close and I spotted a guy running as fast he could towards the vehicle in hopes he could squeeze inside before the doors shut. Unfortunately he just missed it. I swear his face smacked into the vehicle.   It was awkward   And some people chuckled.   All I could think at that moment was how I had never...

Spring Break is a time for trips for many, but that isn't always case for some families. This year, Greg Tomlin and his family decided that instead of dealing with the hustle and bustle of traveling, it was time for a staycation, and that can be just as good, if not better. 

48-thousand paper hearts of every color fluttered through the air inside the Idaho State Capitol rotunda this week. Travis Mayfield tells us why this was a a response to hate 

Spike O'Neil reminds us to hang in there, the sunny skies are almost here to stay! 

Florida's governor and the legislature have been on a roll lately with several controversial legislative actions. However, one of them is worth replicating.

Sometimes, it's okay to just do something by yourself. Science even backs it up! 

Less stress through science. 

There's a lot of chatter about the new Seattle City Council, shouldn't part of the conversation be allowing for time so they can do their job? 

There's no day like Opening Day, and in today's commentary brought to you by WA FED Bank, KIRO News Radio's Paul Holden explains why.  

It was confirmed yesterday music mogul Sean P Diddy Combs is indeed the target of a federal investigation by Homeland Security. The accusations center around sex trafficking. In today’s commentary, Angela Poe Russell explores what most of us often misunderstand about the crime.