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.

King County deputy at center of police corruption scandal fired

Darrion Holiwell, 49, was arrested on June 19 and charged with promoting prostitution, felony theft, and a drug crime.
12 years ago

Uber driver cleared in alleged rape of Seattle tourist

Seattle police now say a popular rideshare service has no connection to the alleged rape of a woman visiting Seattle over the weekend.
12 years ago

Seattle’s elected attorney apologizes for bringing pot to City Hall

Seattle City Attorney Peter Holmes has now apologized for stashing two baggies of marijuana in his office at City Hall.
12 years ago

Seattle City Attorney may have violated HR policy with marijuana purchase

While it made for a good photo-op, City Attorney Pete Holmes may have been in direct violation of city policy when he purchased marijuana Tuesday.
12 years ago

New chapter as Bellevue begins search for next police chief

Bellevue's city manager says his police department is in "good shape," despite years of negative press about the behavior of officers on the force.
12 years ago

DNA led prosecutors to charge ex-boyfriend in murder of Kirkland woman

Six months after her death, the King County Prosecutor's Office has charged the ex-boyfriend of a Kirkland woman with her murder.
12 years ago

Head of King County SWAT retires amid ‘corruption’ scandal

Fallout continues following the arrest of a King County Sheriff's deputy last month.
12 years ago

Mayor on City Light scandal: What is this, Watergate?

Seattle City Light CEO Jorge Carrasco will no longer get a raise, but Mayor Ed Murray suggested that things aren't as bad as they seem.
12 years ago

Gorge promoter promises increased safety, security at Paradiso Festival

Promoters of Paradiso, a two-day electronic dance music festival that begins Friday at the Gorge Amphitheater, have promised increased safety and security procedures following the death of a concertgoer last year.
12 years ago

Suspect in murder of Kirkland woman accused of attack on pregnant girlfriend

A man who police suspect strangled his ex-girlfriend to death in Kirkland earlier this year is now behind bars for the alleged assault of his current girlfriend, who is pregnant.
12 years ago

King County deputy’s 69 guns missing; witnesses in corruption case worried

Darrion K. Holiwell, 49, pleaded not guilty Tuesday to promotion of prostitution, second-degree theft and violation of the Uniform Controlled Substances Act.
12 years ago

Bellevue defends decision to pull $2.8M from employee health fund

The city of Bellevue will review a decision to remove $2.8 million from a fund that covers the medical needs of city employees and their families in order to balance its budget.
12 years ago

King County corruption investigation ensnares Seattle Police Department

A Seattle patrol officer has been placed on paid administrative reassignment in connection to a police corruption investigation that has now ensnared two departments.
12 years ago

Eastside couple arrested in massive home appraisal fraud

The massive mortgage fraud scheme may have put hundreds of home loans in jeopardy and affected property values of in the Seattle area.
12 years ago

Seattle cop who posted sex pics of ex-lover wants his job back

Former Seattle police officer David Blackmer would like understanding, forgiveness, and his badge back.
12 years ago

Accused SPU shooter kept journal, wanted to ‘feel the hate’

Prosecutors have charged the man accused of killing one person and wounding two others in a shooting at Seattle Pacific University with first degree murder, two counts of attempted murder, and one count of assault.
12 years ago

Seattle police chief nominee faces first confirmation hearing

Seattle's new police chief nominee faced the first of several confirmation hearings Wednesday on her way to becoming the first female to lead the city's police department.
12 years ago

Letters warn that ‘major disaster’ at the Gorge is imminent

For nearly 15 years, fire officials have pleaded with the Grant County Board of Commissioners to do something before lives are lost at the Gorge.
12 years ago

Parents, friends of WSU grad who died in 2013 Gorge overdose want to warn others

When Tracy Witkowski was told that her only child had been hospitalized for a drug overdose, her first question was, "Who's Molly?"
12 years ago

Seattle job ‘icing on the cake’ for former Boston police commissioner

Kathleen O'Toole was met with a standing ovation as she walked into a crowded room at Seattle City Hall Monday morning. Alongside Mayor Ed Murray, it was her official introduction as the nominee to become the city's first female police chief.
12 years ago

King County refuses to let employee off work to serve on King County jury

King County says it will review its collective bargaining agreements after an employee was denied time off work to serve on a King County jury.
12 years ago

Seattle police detective fired for posting revenge porn of ex-lover

A Seattle police detective who posted sexually explicit photos of his ex-lover online in an attempt to "ruin her life" has now been fired by the department, KIRO Radio has learned.
12 years ago

‘Courage prevails’ as Seattle attorney pleads guilty to massage parlor rapes

Prosecutors say Danford Grant was a man of "power and privilege," who terrorized women who had neither.
12 years ago

Danford Grant defense ‘very happy’ as serial rape trial begins

"Good morning," said Danford Grant, as he turned and faced a packed gallery at the King County courthouse Monday.
12 years ago