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Dave Ross

gas prices...
Dave Ross

Ross: Try slowing down to mitigate the pain at the gas station

There's a way to mitigate the pain at the gas pump. Most of you won’t like it, but it works. I’m talking about slowing down.
3 years ago
war, Ukraine...
Dave Ross

Ross: War in Ukraine is officially real — Tucker Carlson said so himself

The war in Ukraine is officially real. I can say that with confidence because on Fox last night, I heard Tucker Carlson himself say so.
3 years ago
Dave Ross

Ross: Once again, the whole world is watching

The whole world is watching – and hoping all of this becomes evidence in the future. But I think these pictures are what Putin wants the world to see.
3 years ago
hospital, Ukraine, Kyiv...
MyNorthwest Staff

Kyiv doctor describes early days of Russian invasion, living inside his clinic

Dr. Gleb Yemetz is a cardiac surgeon in Ukraine. He has been living at his clinic in Kyiv since the invasion began, performing emergency surgeries.
3 years ago
Biden, state of the union...
Dave Ross

Ross: Only one major boo in State of the Union Address

When Russian leadership watches the State of the Union, they'll see two parties that normally butt heads in agreement on supporting Ukraine.
3 years ago
Dave Ross

Ross: The problem with trying to apply the rule of law to war

As the Ukraine invasion continues, we hear talk of war crimes. But the International Criminal Court isn’t officially recognized by Ukraine, Russia, or us.
3 years ago
Ukraine, Putin...
Dave Ross

Ross: US politicians can’t give Putin excuses to broaden the conflict

The government can’t censor us, and that’s as it should be. But you would think that there’d be at least a little self-regulation among politicians.
3 years ago
Ukraine...
Dave Ross

Ross: UW experts show how ‘everyone can participate’ in spreading truth about Ukraine

Based on what I’ve read, Ukraine has a tough fight on its hands -- maybe impossible. But there could be another pressure point.
3 years ago
Fuel tax...
MyNorthwest Staff

Former state AG: Washington fuel export tax not likely to survive court challenge

Former Washington Attorney General Rob McKenna explains why a proposed fuel export tax isn't likely to survive a court challenge.
3 years ago
Ukraine, Putin...
Dave Ross

Ross: The lesson from Putin’s invasion of Ukraine is clear

The lesson we can take from Russia's invasion of Ukraine is clear – public shaming only works with leaders who care about their image.
3 years ago
Russians, freedom...
Dave Ross

Ross: Looking back on a time when Russians chose freedom over force

What’s happening to Ukraine is sad. But there’s something else just as sad, because there was a time when Russians chose freedom over force.
3 years ago
CDC withholding data...
Dave Ross

Ross: CDC’s withholding of vaccine data sends the wrong message

The New York Times revealed over the weekend that the CDC was withholding some COVID vaccine data from its national reports.
3 years ago
MyNorthwest Staff

If there’s a time to remove masks, ‘it’s now’ says Mercer Island MD

Dr. Gordon Cohen, MD, explains why now is probably a good time to remove masks, and how worried we should be about long COVID symptoms.
3 years ago
Spokane, housing crisis...
Dave Ross

Ross: Finding a fix for Washington’s ever-expanding housing crisis

If we really believe in a free market economy, we’ll just have to accept that as an area becomes more prosperous, housing prices go up.
3 years ago
Graffiti...
Dave Ross

Ross: Seattle freeways need better graffiti, not less

Why not hire actual artists not to paint out the graffiti, but to cover it with better graffiti, with messages that drivers need to hear?
3 years ago
Biden, Ukraine conflict...
Dave Ross

Ross: Why we’re not getting the full truth about Ukraine conflict

The Ukraine conflict proves that for any government in time of war, there is always one thing that has a higher priority than the truth: winning.
3 years ago
Mainstream media, Trump...
Dave Ross

Ross: Media isn’t ignoring latest Trump/Hillary ‘revelation,’ it’s just not that interesting

The real problem with the latest Trump/Hillary "revelation" is not that it’s being ignored, but that it’s just not very interesting.
3 years ago
broadband...
MyNorthwest Staff

Rural broadband access ‘going to change’ as Washington avails new funds

Billions of dollars are coming into Washington state to improve rural broadband as nearly one in 10 Washingtonians do not have access to reliable internet.
3 years ago
Coupons, inflation...
Dave Ross

Ross: Fighting inflation with the power of coupons

What do we do when inflation is running at 7%? Our duty is not to get lazy, but to shop harder by using all the coupons you can.
3 years ago
MyNorthwest Staff

California garage owner designs catalytic converter theft deterrent

Catalytic converter thefts in Washington are out of control lately, but a California garage owner may have come up with a deterrent. 
3 years ago
Electric cars...
Dave Ross

Ross: Electric cars are getting better, but aren’t quite there yet

Anybody looking for an instant fill-up for their electric car will just have to make friends with Zeus for the foreseeable future.
3 years ago
Pantastico, Pacific Northwest Ballet...
MyNorthwest Staff

Pacific Northwest Ballet’s Noelani Pantastico takes final bow of 25-year career

Noelani Pantastico, a principal dancer with the Pacific Northwest Ballet, will retire after this weekend's performances of "Roméo et Juliette."
3 years ago
housing market...
MyNorthwest Staff

Concrete worker strike could have ‘substantial’ impact on Puget Sound housing market

With a concrete worker strike now having persisted for over 80 days, concerns have mounted as construction projects have ground to a halt.
3 years ago
Truckers...
Dave Ross

Ross: It shouldn’t surprise us that truckers are blocking bridges

A message to our global elites: Before ticking off the truckers, at least get your Hyperloop built first so we can get our car parts.
3 years ago

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