Dave Ross Has Been on 710 KIRO for 30 Years!!!!
And it's time to celebrate.
Help News Talk 710 KIRO celebrate this remarkable milestone in Dave Ross's career at 710 KIRO on July 30 at the Regal Meridian 16 Theatre by joining Dave and 100 of his closest friends and listeners to a private screening of "Mamma Mia!"
"Mamma Mia" is the feature-film adaptation of the musical, set to the timeless genius of ABBA - Dave's favorite band. "Mamma Mia" stars Meryl Streep, Pierce Brosnan, and Colin Firth and is the comedic love story of one wedding and three possible fathers' of the bride. Attendees will be able to enter to win outstanding raffle prizes including ABBA paraphernalia and Dave Ross souvenirs.
To win tickets, listen to News Talk 710 KIRO. We'll be giving away five pairs of tickets every weekday July 14th-25th. Tickets will be given away during the morning news with Gregg and Jane, "The Dave Ross Show," "The Dori Monson Show," "The Ron and Don Show" and "TBTL with Luke Burbank." When you hear "Mamma Mia" play, be the 7th caller to call 1-866-816-5877 and win! Or you can click here to enter to win one of five pairs of tickets. The online winners will be contacted on July 25th.
About Dave Ross:
Dave Ross grew up in Yorktown, NY, graduated with an English degree from Cornell University in 1973 and began his career at WSB in Atlanta as a police reporter. He joined KIRO Radio in 1978 as a news anchor. His talk show debuted in 1987, and in 1992 he began doing a daily commentary on CBS Radio. He's also Charles Osgood's vacation replacement on The Osgood File.
Among Dave's reporting assignments: the anti-Vietnam war movement, the Jimmy Carter campaign, Elvis's death, Pope John Paul's trips to Britain and Argentina, the opening of China, Rajneeshpuram, Glasnost in Russia, the fall of the Berlin Wall, the Czech Revolution, the fall of Communism in the USSR, the Rodney King riots, and Ground Zero after 9/11. He taken his show to Jerusalem (2002), Central command in Qatar (2003), Baghdad (2004), New Hampshire (2004, 2008), and two Presidential Inaugurations.
During his time hosting "The Dave Ross Show," Dave has interviewed prominent individuals such as; Madeleine Albright, Dick Cheney, Barack Obama, Desmond Tutu and Colin Powell. Regular segments with Mayor Nickels and strong relationships the Governors Office, Congressmen Adam Smith and Congressmen Jim McDermott have made his show a touchstone for local news, election coverage, balanced debate and social conscience.
Dave's resolution to provide "drive-by wisdom to the masses one listener at a time," in-turn creating "Crusaders for Common Sense" reflect his commitment to using his show as a vehicle for improving the KIRO and Seattle community. His dedication to supporting local theatre through promotion and personal participation illustrates his hands-on approach to nurturing the things he values.
In 2004, Dave took a leave of absence to run for the open seat in the 8th Congressional District, winning a three-way Democratic primary, but losing 52%-48% in the general election. He remains active on the boards of the Transportation Choices Coalition, and the Economic Opportunity Institute.
During his time at KIRO, Dave has also been recognized with an Emmy for writing and the 2001, 2005 and 2008 Edward R. Murrow Awards for local and network commentary.
Dave's other loves are music and the outdoors. Dave can be found most summers playing the comic baritone in the Seattle Gilbert & Sullivan Society's summer productions at Seattle Center or hiking in the Cascades. He and his wife Patti were married in 1973 and have two grown daughters, Emilie and Caitlin.
