Former KIRO Newsradio Reporter

Brandi Kruse

Brandi Kruse was formerly a reporter for KIRO Newsradio. She occasionally fills in as host from time to time these days.

Drunk driver who killed Google developer sentenced to 48 months

As governor Christine Gregoire prepares to sign a bill which would double the penalty for vehicular homicide, the drunk driver accused of killing a well-liked Google developer was sentenced Friday in King County Superior Court.
15 years ago

‘Missing’ Everett woman may not want to be found

It has been five weeks since anyone has seen or spoken to 33-year-old Meara Nichols. Police have told her family the mother of three simply does not want to be found.
15 years ago

Rapist and UW attacker faces ‘two strikes’

The convicted rapist who tied up a house full of University of Washington students Monday faces life in prison if convicted under the state's "Two Strikes" law for repeat sex offenders.
15 years ago

Man steals $1M from Seattle, Bank of America sits idly by

Prosecutors have charged a former city employee with 70 counts of theft in what they have called the "largest embezzlement of public funds in modern King County history."
15 years ago

State board ‘traumatized’ rapist attacked again

A state review board that freed a convicted rapist is "traumatized" he may have reoffended, but noted a solid record when it comes to the recidivism rate among those who they release.
15 years ago

Convicted rapist breaks into U District home, ties up women

A man was arrested after police say he broke into a U District home and tied up the female occupants, forcing one to remove her clothes.
15 years ago

New documents show Josh Powell planned to take psychosexual exam

Josh Powell had agreed to take a highly intrusive psychosexual evaluation in order to regain custody of his two boys, according to emails released by the Washington State Department of Social and Health Services Friday.
15 years ago

Olympia actress spied on in dressing room

A man has been arrested for taking photos and videos of an Olympia actress in her dressing room without her knowledge.
15 years ago

More homeowners fighting back against intruders

In Washington state, homeowners have the right to use deadly force when they fear for their lives or the lives of their loved ones, and a gun rights expert believes there has been an increase in those willing to do so.
15 years ago

Leap Year: Would you want to give birth today?

Between 20 and 30 babies are expected to be born at the Swedish Medical Center in Seattle Wednesday, joining the roughly 200,000 Americans who will celebrate their birthday just once every four years.
15 years ago

Seattle police declare ‘public safety emergency’

The Seattle Police Department declared a 'public safety emergency' Wednesday, amid a drastic increase in the number of homicides and violent crimes.
15 years ago

Police have ‘person of interest’ in 3 Bremerton stabbings

Police in Bremerton say they have identified a person of interest in two murders and an attack there that have put the small town on edge and had residents fearing that a serial killer is among them.
15 years ago

Charity starts ‘The Charlie and Braden Project’

A local charity has started a new project, named after Braden and Charlie Powell, who were murdered by their father on Feb. 5.
15 years ago

Josh Powell cremated, according to death certificate

After public outrage over where Josh Powell would be buried, his family had him cremated last Friday.
15 years ago

Pizza guy thwarts carjacker, still delivers

A very dedicated pizza man thwarted a would-be carjacker in Burien Saturday night, and finished his deliveries before calling 911.
15 years ago

Proposed bill would auction off state art collection

A Washington state senator has proposed selling off the state's art collection in favor of raising funds to help low-income students attend college.
15 years ago

Soldier arrested for theft that prompted JBLM lockdown

Joint Base Lewis-McChord has credited a prompt lockdown of 100 soldiers last month with the recovery of more than $600,000 in sensitive equipment and the arrest of the person they believe is responsible.
15 years ago

Federal Way cop on History channel’s ‘Top Shot’

After hiding his whereabouts from fellow officers, a local police commander has surfaced as a contestant on History's popular competition show, Top Shot.
15 years ago

Study: Most girls don’t see future in math, science

While a majority of teen girls believe they excel in the areas of science, technology, engineering and math, very few would prefer to pursue a career in those fields, according to a new study.
15 years ago

Washington state becomes popular among politicians

With less than three weeks until Washington's GOP caucus, our state has become very popular among the candidates.
15 years ago

Accused spree killer demands ‘Cocoa Puffs’

The attorney for an accused serial killer argued Monday that his client should have access to sugary treats while she awaits her aggravated murder trial inside the Snohomish County Jail.
15 years ago

Seattle Police sergeant arrested for DUI

A 22-year veteran of the Seattle Police Department was arrested early Saturday morning for driving under the influence, the department said Monday.
15 years ago

Search of landfill in Powell case turns up books, map

A search and rescue team has finished combing through 20,000 pounds of paper at a landfill near Graham, Wash., where Josh Powell was seen the day before he killed his two sons and himself.
15 years ago

Mercer Island man gets 18 years for Ponzi scheme

A Mercer Island man has been sentenced to 18 years in prison for a massive Ponzi scheme and bankruptcy fraud that fed "his unadulterated greed."
15 years ago