In an effort to keep your health-related New Year resolutions in focus, we've been interviewing experts on health topics throughout the month of January. So far this month, we've learned that reducing your salt intake by one teaspoon a day can have the same health-effects as taking a daily high blood pressure medication. We were also taught how to reflect on how foods make you feel after you eat them, especially if we're noticing the positive effects of those foods, can help us reset our focus on foods that work for our energy levels. This week, Dave and I interviewed Dr. Judson Brewer, author of The Hunger Habit.

This week on Seattle's Morning News, we checked in with University of Washington Virologist Dr. Keith Jerome, who has helped us understand COVID and other viral illnesses since the start of the Pandemic. This winter, it seems viruses are plentiful and sticking with us longer. Dr. Jerome answers why that is - and why the latest Avian Flu varient is concerning for mammals. 

Margaret Brennan on the war in Gaza and the US Presidential Race // Feliks Banel with "All Over The Map" - The history of Washington town Ilwaco // Paul Holden with all of the best events happening this weekend // Dr. Keith Jerome with the latest on all the viruses circulating around the state // Daily Dose of Kindness: A music teacher in Virginia is getting honored for her service at this year's Grammy awards // Gee Scott on the uptick of Seattle-ites planning vacations // Matt Markovich on the reconsideration of the state's lewd laws and a new bottle return deposit proposal

Chris Sullivan with a Chokepoint: Would fake ivy work to repel spray paint from graffiti artists // Washington Representative Tana Senn on House Bill 2322 to provide child care assistance for families // Daily Dose of Kindness: A young Swifty's dreams come true // Gee Scott on the Seahawks new head coach, Mike MacDonald // Matt Markovich on the 6 initiatives presented to lawmakers and the latest on lewd behavior laws in our state // Paul Holden on the Kid's Film Festival happening this week and next week

Feliks Banel on the historic UW crew boat that has been restored for display at the Seattle Boat Show // Scott MacFarlane on the impeachment of US Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas // Washington Representative Alicia Rule on House Bill 1716 to provide child care assistance for families // Gee Scott on the proposal for highway speeding cameras // Matt Markovich on the bill that would provide 2 years worth of free rent to qualified Washington residents // Micki Gamez on the best day to try to book your next trip

David Fahrenthold on debates in Congress over border protection and Donald Trump's legal woes // Jeff McCausland on the drone strike that killed three Americans in Jordan // Chris Sullivan with a Chokepoint: A proposed bill in the legislature could result in expensive tires // Chris Stockwell on his journey through homelessness and addiction to being a Seattle City Assistant Prosecutor // Daily Dose of Kindness: Young kids in Chicago are learning the real meaning of empathy // Gee Scott on the raise of tolls on I-405 and 167 // Matt Markovich on the gun liability insurance bill being proposed in the state legislature

Jill Schlesinger with the ways to optimize your tax season // Casey McNerthney with the recent homicide rates // Kenneth Williams on the child tax credit being offered this tax season // Daily Dose of Kindness: An Oregon kiddo gets the chance of a lifetime in the state government // Gee Scott on the exciting NFL Conference Championship Weekend

Margaret Brennan on the latest discussions in Congress about funding for Ukraine and border security // Feliks Banel with "All Over The Map" - Forgotten and unknown neighborhood names // Paul Holden on the fun things to do around Seattle this weekend and Nate Connors on the traffic projects happening this weekend // Herb Weisbaum on the push for consumers' "Right to Repair" products // Travis' commentary about the danger of explicit "deepfake" images // Gee Scott on why the Seahawks still haven't hired a head coach // Matt Markovich on proposals to add more penalties for antagonizing referees and lowering the legal blood alcohol limit // Micki Gamez on how most people can no longer afford rent

NYT Real Estate Reporter Ronda Kaysen on why the housing market is so terrible in the US // Michael Woody from Visit Seattle on Seattle's bounceback // Daily Dose of Kindness: A formerly incarcerated chef gives back // Gee Scott on his issue with Pierce County Sheriff Ed Troyer // Matt Markovich on a proposal to ban cities from installing "hostile architecture" // Micki Gamez on the bill proposed to make ticket purchases more transparent

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