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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A foster family in Los Angeles had their 6-year-old removed from the family because of her native American blood. A similar situation occured this month in Seattle. (AP)

Laws shouldn’t be taking kids from their families

Eric Mandel | March 23, 2016 12:44 pm

Los Angeles County authorities removed a 6-year-old girl from her longtime foster family earlier this week.

O’Neil: Richard Sherman’s rant on Roger Goodell isn’t off base

Eric Mandel | March 21, 2016 10:17 am

Seahawks cornerback Richard Sherman had some critical things to say about his boss, NFL commissioner Roger Goodell. While talking to ESPN’s Jim Trotter about rule…

Patrick Jones says he's made a more concerted effort to treat homeless individuals with respect leading up to a music series this summer (Eric Mandel/MyNorthwest)

‘Mayor’ of Melrose trying a different tactic with Seattle’s homeless problem

Eric Mandel | March 21, 2016 7:02 am

While some Seattle leaders are calling for placing the homeless in encampments or giving them the boot altogether, the “Mayor” of Melrose has a different…

Jason Rantz called the release of the SPD staffing study a "Friday Document Dump." (AP)

Rantz: Timing and explanations of Seattle police staffing report is fishy

Eric Mandel | March 21, 2016 6:57 am

There’s usually a pointed reason for a government agency or politician to release potentially controversial information on Friday afternoon and that’s what KIRO Radio’s Jason…

Washington gubernatorial candidate Bill Bryant has harsh words about Jay Inslee's leadership skills. (AP)

Not your average Republican: Can Bill Bryant sway voters with his stance on social issues?

Eric Mandel | March 10, 2016 9:15 am

There are many areas that Bill Bryant believes Gov. Jay Inslee has failed the state — education, the prison system, and the budget, to name…

Seattle City Council member Sally Bagshaw has pitched the idea of building 1,000 tiny houses for homeless people around Seattle. (KIRO 7)

Skepticism over Seattle council member’s ‘tiny house’ for homeless idea

Eric Mandel | February 17, 2016 4:36 pm

City Council member Sally Bagshaw believes that if the Seattle homeless crisis truly warrants a state of emergency, than the city needs to start acting…

Dori: King County offering too much money to hand out clean needles

Eric Mandel | February 15, 2016 11:56 am

Some people are still finding this to be a challenging job market even though economy is doing better. “Well do I have a job option…

King County's Needle Exchange Program is looking for an Education Specialist with duties that include daily operation of needle exchange services at two storefront sites. (AP)

Dori: King Country offering too much money to hand out clean needles

Eric Mandel | February 15, 2016 11:09 am

If you're interested in King County's growing heroin epidemic and are having a tough job finding a strong-paying job, Dori Monson says he's found a…

Following the surprise vote by the Washington State Senate not to confirm Lynn Peterson's re-appointment as head of WSDOT, Gov. Jay Inslee must find a replacement. (AP)

Mark Harmsworth doesn’t want another ‘political hack’ running WSDOT

Eric Mandel | February 15, 2016 11:03 am

State Rep. Mark Harmsworth has a few hopes for the next Secretary of the Washington State Department of Transportation: That he or she comes from…

Dori believes the criticisms directed at Lynn Peterson are just as apt for Seattle Department of Transportation Director Scott Kubly. (City of Seattle)

Dori: Mayor Murray should follow the State Senate’s lead; fire transportation director

Eric Mandel | February 8, 2016 4:07 pm

The Washington State Senate made a surprising, drastic move, and KIRO Radio’s Dori Monson believes the City of Seattle should be taking notes. Related: Does…

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