Eric Mandel

Eric Mandel joined MyNorthwest.com and 710 ESPN Seattle in August after almost a decade of reporting at daily and non-daily newspapers in Wisconsin, Iowa, and Washington.

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Cheryl Strange, the new head of Western State Hospital, talks to the media as Washington Gov. Jay Inslee looks on, during a news conference on April 12. Strange replaces former Western State Chief Executive Officer Ron Adler, who was fired after a man charged with murder escaped from the facility last week, the latest in a litany of problems at the 800-bed hospital. (AP)

Western State Hospital CEO fired following recent escapes

Eric Mandel | April 12, 2016 2:00 pm

There is a change in leadership following the escape of multiple dangerous patients at Western State Hospital.

Monthly marijuana sales topped $5 million in March in Spokane County. (AP)

Marijuana selling better than milk and bread in Spokane County

Eric Mandel | April 12, 2016 11:25 am

Marijuana sales have outpaced many kitchen staples in Spokane County, but Ron Upshaw isn't buying the comparisons.

The man who caught the nation's attention for spending more than a day in a tree was charged with third-degree assault and first-degree malicious mischief. (AP)

Pennsylvania congressman uses Man in Tree as example of mental health failings

Eric Mandel | April 11, 2016 5:00 pm

Pennsylvania congressman Tim Murphy called the Man in Tree ruling "a sad indictment against an abusive system."

Baseball memories: A backyard diamond made of pillowcases; a ball full of autographs

Eric Mandel | April 10, 2016 3:33 pm

In honor of the Mariners' home opener, KIRO Radio's Dave Ross describes his favorite baseball memories.

John Curley enjoys how TSA is a constant reminder of the government's inefficiencies. (AP)

John Curley actually appreciates TSA and its lines

Eric Mandel | April 10, 2016 3:23 pm

There is something about TSA which herds people through airport security lines that KIRO Radio's John Curley actually appreciates.

Seattle officials have started handing out $25,000 mitigation checks to small businesses on 23rd Avenue. (KIRO 7)

Ron Upshaw: $25k to Central District mom-and-pops is ‘cost of doing business’

Eric Mandel | April 10, 2016 3:14 pm

Central District business owners impacted by the ongoing road work are finally seeing their payday from the city. And KIRO Radio's Ron Upshaw says it's…