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

On Seattle's Morning News Friday, Travis Mayfield and Colleen O'Brien were joined by Democrat U.S. Representative Adam Smith, who wouldn't go as far as saying he's frustrated at his colleagues who are threatening Johnson's job, but did state the delays in this aid package have gone on long enough.

Margaret Brennan on the chaos between Israel and Iran // Feliks Banel with "All Over The Map" – a look back at the last time a passenger train was in use on the Eastside // Paul Holden with all of the best events happening around the Sound this weekend // Washington Representative Adam Smith on the upcoming push in Congress to provide foreign aid to Ukraine, Israel, and Taiwan // Daily Dose of Kindness: A dedicated fast food employee gets some much needed help // Jill Schlesinger on issues with students applying for FAFSA tuition support // Rick Rizzs speaks with Producer David Burbank about the Mariners slow start and recent success // Gee Scott on the new Taylor Swift album

Scott MacFarlane on the continuing search for jurors in the hush money trial of Donald Trump // Daily Dose of Kindness: A military vet donates blood for a good cause // Gee Scott on why he doesn't understand the appeal of bikini barista stands // Sam Campbell on the arraignment of the UW football player being charged with raping 2 women // Heather Bosch on the Boeing whistleblower testimonies in the Senate yesterday // Kate Stone on the Washington school teacher being disciplined after anti-Israel comments

Feliks Banel on the beauty of trees in Seattle // Linda Gradstein with an update on the chaos happening in Gaza // Nat Henry on his walkability map of neighborhoods in Seattle // Daily Dose of Kindness: A young boy in Utah spreads joy and generosity // Gee Scott on the mystery of the NFL Draft and who the Seahawks could potentially select // Nat Henry on his walkability map of neighborhoods in Seattle and how it can help to shrink the city's carbon footprint

David Fahrenthold on the jury selection process in the hush money trial of Donald Trump // Chris Sullivan with a Chokepoint: Construction on 405 north of Bothell // Amy Donaldson on Season 2 of "The Letter" from KSL // Daily Dose of Kindness: A young girl makes an unlikely friendship // Gee Scott on the WNBA Draft and what it means for the future of the sport // Micki Gamez on the uptick of cars being broken into at SeaTac airport

Casey McNerthney with "Crime and Punishment" – a look at the local crime report // Matt Pieper on Donald Trump's hush money trial in New York // Daily Dose of Kindness: A life lesson unlocked by fixing up a Mustang // Gee Scott on why Seattle schools enrollment is in such decline

Margaret Brennan on the escalating violence between Iran and Israel // Feliks Banel's "All Over The Map" – An update on Wednesday's story about a Cold War air raid siren taken down // Paul Holden on everything happening around the Sound this weekend // Bill Kaczaraba on his experience working for CNN during the OJ Simpson trial // Daily Dose of Kindness: A $20 bill goes a long way // Gee Scott on why the WNBA is about to take off // Kevin Brasler on how to make sure you are not taken advantage of by auto repair shops // Micki Gamez on the hidden gem of Washington state

Chris Sullivan's Chokepoint: The eastside light rail starter line will begin at the end of this month // Paul Holden on Seattle's Restaurant Week beginning on Sunday // Daily Dose of Kindness: The women who kept the US together during WW2 finally get recognition // Gee Scott with his immediate reaction to the death of OJ Simpson // Micki Gamez on "bed-rot"

Feliks Banel attempts to solve a mystery surrounding a historic artifact that disappeared // Clayton Page Aldern on how the government should respond to climate change // Clayton Page Aldern on the impacts of climate change on our body and brain // Gee Scott on the latest update with the Belltown Hellcat driver // Clayton Page Aldern on the impacts of toxic algae on our body and brain // Micki Gamez on companies valuing AI knowledge over college education

David Fahrenthold on the latest push from President Biden to forgive student loan debt and former President Trump's views on abortion // Chris Sullivan with a Chokepoint: The lower West Seattle Bridge will be shut down for over a week // Daily Dose of Kindness: the recent eclipse has reunited a teacher with his students when they all decided to make seeing the event a tradition even after graduation // Gee Scott on why he was so much more invested in Women's College Basketball than Men's // Micki Gamez on how our pets react to allergy season

Feliks Banel on the anniversary of Kurt Cobain's death // Jill Schlesinger on some last minute tips for filing your taxes // Daily Dose of Kindness: Kids experience a state of wonder thanks to the solar eclipse // Ursula Reutin on keeping your kids photos off of social media // Casey McNerthney with "Crime and Punishment" – a look at the local crime report

Since leaving KIRO Newsradio about a year and a half ago to pursue other adventures, Rachel Belle has found a home at Cascade PBS. She's still THE local voice for local food - including her James Beard Award nominated podcast Your Last Meal - and just launched her brand new TV series The Nosh.

Israel is responding to President Joe Biden's demand that more humanitarian aid be allowed into Gaza and the demand was coupled with a warning that failure to do so will lead to a change in U.S. policy toward Israel. CBS Cheif Foreign Affairs Correspondent and Moderator of Face the Nation Margaret Brennan joined us to discuss what Mr. Biden can do as pressure builds for Israel to back off.

Margaret Brennan on the war in Gaza and President Biden's feud with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu // Feliks Banel with "All Over The Map" – Looking at the former Seattle baseball team // Paul Holden with all the best events happening around the Sound this weekend // Scott MacFarlane on the debates happening within Congress and the latest in Donald Trump's legal battles // Daily Dose of Kindness: A Spokane woman helps out her community // Ursula Reutin on the new technology looking to crack down on distracted driving in King County // Rachel Belle on her new PBS television show, "The Nosh" // Micki Gamez on where to see the solar eclipse on Monday

Chris Sullivan with a Chokepoint: Advising safety in workzones // Jeff McCausland on finger-pointing after an attack on food workers in Gaza // Niraj Chokshi on the continuing questions surrounding Boeing's safety protocols // Daily Dose of Kindness: A group of pool cleaners in California is helping out the community // Gee Scott on the slow start to the Mariners' season

Feliks Banel on the attempts to conserve the historic Parkland School building // Kenneth Williams with a tax update: Is more funding for the IRS leading to better tax services? // Daily Dose of Kindness: An Easter mistake becomes an Easter opportunity to give back // Gee Scott on the raise of wages for Seattle Police Officers // Kenneth Williams Pt. II // Micki Gamez on the UW women's basketball player who has is making the most of her opportunities on the team

David Fahrenthold on the latest in the court cases against former President Donald Trump // Chris Sullivan with a Chokepoint: Explaining how to make your way through roundabouts // Sam Campbell with an in-depth look into the non-profit organization "We Heart Seattle" - part 2 // Daily Dose of Kindness: An internet post sparks a movement of kindness // Gee Scott on the excitement of women's college basketball // Micki Gamez on the danger of tax-season scams

Jill Schlesinger with tips on how to use your tax refund // Dr Gordon Cohen on the good and bad fats // Sam Campbell looks into We Heart Seattle Part 1 // Daily Dose of Kindness: basketball making dreams happen // Gee Scott on why Women's College basketball is taking over // Casey McNerthney brings us the Crime and Punishment report

Bill Kazarba on fancy tiny homes // Ed O'Kefe on the star studded fundraiser for Biden // Feliks Banel on Boeing slogan that is being revisited // Paul Holden's Weekend Update // Daily Dose of Kindness: Trauma Doctor helping others with Trauma // Gee Scott details his Opening Day experience

Chris Sullivan with a Chokepoint: Longterm closure on 145th in North Seattle // Scott MacFarlane on discussions in Congress and Donald Trump's criminal case involving hush money // Daily Dose of Kindness: Firefighters in Montana go above and beyond // Mike Salk on what to expect from the 2024 Mariners squad heading into the season // Herb Weisbaum on "Sticker Shock", "Shrinkflation", and how to still find good prices at the grocery store // Herb Weisbaum on "Sticker Shock", "Shrinkflation", and how to still find good prices at the grocery store