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.

Seattle mayor considered announcing second gun buyback at Café Racer

Seattle Mayor Mike McGinn hoped to announce a second gun buyback at Café Racer Thursday, the one-year anniversary of a shooting there that claimed the lives of four people.
13 years ago

Assault at Safeco Field raises safety concerns at The ‘Pen

An assault that left a man with a fractured face raises questions about safety inside The 'Pen at Safeco Field, which has grown in both size and popularity.
13 years ago

Full restoration for Columbus statue after years of vandalism

A statue of Christopher Columbus that sat on Seattle's waterfront for decades has a new home: a city-owned warehouse on West Marginal Way.
13 years ago

Changes at Seattle PD during interim chief’s first day on job

During his first day on the job, interim Seattle Police Chief Jim Pugel has eliminated the rank of deputy chief and restructured the department's command staff, KIRO Radio has learned.
13 years ago

Two arrested in deadly fight at Lakewood poolroom

Police in Lakewood have arrested a couple in connection with a deadly assault at a poolroom last week.
13 years ago

Exclusive: High school students suspended over sexually explicit photo posted on Twitter

Three high school students have been suspended for a sexually explicit photo sent out over social media last week that depicts two of the students having sex with a freshman girl.
13 years ago

Prom, graduation parties targets for ‘Party Patrol’

The Pierce County "Party Patrol" was out in full force over the weekend, hoping to bust post-prom parties. KIRO Radio was along for the ride.
13 years ago

Guns collected at Seattle buyback were destroyed, cannot be made into ‘Peace Bricks’

Guns collected at Seattle buyback were accidently destroyed and cannot be made into "Peace Bricks," KIRO Radio has learned.
13 years ago

Son of slain North Bend woman reminds us to ‘cherish’ Mother’s Day

Mother's Day was not gift-based for 32-year-old Erik Pieczatkowski and his mom, Lucy, who was killed on New Year's Eve. It was about spending time together.
13 years ago

911 calls released from deadly Sound Transit bus crash

The driver of an SUV struck by a Sound Transit bus Monday evening told dispatchers his father was dead in the back seat and his mother was in "pretty bad shape."
13 years ago

State seeking elderly residents to apply for food stamps

Allan Blackman, 77, owns his own home and makes $50,000 a year, which is why he disregarded a phone call and a letter telling him he may qualify for food stamps.
13 years ago

Report: Anarchists want to raise money for small businesses targeted on May Day

A group of anarchists have started a fundraising effort to pay for windows broken at small businesses on Seattle's Capitol Hill during a May Day riot, according to The Stranger.
13 years ago

Police: ‘A lot of chatter’ ahead of May Day 2013

In two days, the Seattle Police Department will put five weeks of preparation into action as demonstrators take to the streets on May Day.
13 years ago

At anarchist gathering, talk of May Day at the forefront

During a gathering at an anarchist coffee shop on Capitol Hill Friday night, the conversation quickly turned to May Day.
13 years ago

Head of Seattle police mocks homeless in 1986 video

Interim Seattle Police Chief Jim Pugel apologized Thursday for his role in a 1986 video that mocked the city's homeless population.
13 years ago

Five charged in 1988 murder that led to ‘gang wars’

Nearly 25 years after a member of the Hilltop Crips was shot to death in the streets of Tacoma, five rival gang members have been charged with his murder.
13 years ago

No charge for dad accused of giving kids meth-laced cookies

Prosecutors say there is no evidence at this time that Chad Holm put meth in the pink frosted cookies he made for his children, then ages 5 and 7.
13 years ago

Police say robbery, rape suspect used app to target men

A man suspected of using a phone app to find his victims has been charged with multiple felonies, including robbery and rape.
13 years ago

Steven Powell to be released from prison next month

The father-in-law of missing Puyallup mom Susan Cox-Powell is scheduled to be released from a Washington state prison one month from Tuesday.
14 years ago

Mentally ill drug addict suspected of stabbing mother in the face

Kevin D. Ross, 34, is homeless and known to frequent parks in the Central District. He is considered armed and dangerous.
14 years ago

Seattle ‘changing tactics’ to prevent destruction on May Day

While downtown Seattle businesses are warned to be at the ready should another May Day protest go awry, officials are confident the city is prepared to handle those bent on destruction.
14 years ago

Olympia anarchist workshop shut down after photographer has equipment destroyed, stolen

A meeting of anarchists was shut down Saturday at The Evergreen State College in Olympia after a photographer had his camera stolen and his video equipment thrown off a balcony.
14 years ago

‘Party Patrol’ snags 24 underage drinkers at birthday bash

Prom season is upon us and the Pierce County "Party Patrol" is once again on the lookout for underage drinkers.
14 years ago

Seattle City Council presses police on May Day melee

The Seattle Police Department was grilled Tuesday by members of the Seattle City Council, who want to know what went wrong on May Day 2012 and how police plan to prevent similar chaos this time around.
14 years ago