KIRO Newsradio traffic reporter

Chris Sullivan

Chris Sullivan is a traffic reporter for KIRO Newsradio 97.3 FM. He cares deeply about the amount of time you spend sitting in Seattle traffic. Email Chris at csullivan@kiroradio.com

Amanda Knox once again proclaims innocence, denies fight with Kercher

Days after an Italian court released a 337-page document saying evidence "inevitably leads to the upholding of the criminal responsibility" of Seattle's Amanda Knox in the murder of Meredith Kercher, Knox went on the offensive, once again proclaiming her innocence in the death of her British roommate.
12 years ago

How Russia’s involvement in Ukraine affects Boeing’s bottom line

The sanctions against a 61-year-old Russian man in Vladimir Putin's inner circle could have an impact on Boeing's ability to keep up with its airplane manufacturing.
12 years ago

Legislature blows off Supreme Court demand

The state Supreme Court gave the legislature until today to come up with a detailed timeline on how to fund your child's basic education.
12 years ago

Redmond Police talk woman out of home after husband stabbed in neck

Redmond Police had to talk a woman out of her home Monday morning as they investigated a stabbing.
12 years ago

Woman’s fight against City of Seattle will continue, even in death

A listener send us a note yesterday and asked us whatever happened to that private parking lot near the Seattle Waterfront that the city wanted to condemn so it could turn it into a public parking lot. Here's what we found out.
12 years ago

More to the ‘Master Plan’ as Seattle City Council approves taking away parking for bike lanes

Your drive through Seattle could become a lot more congested and your chances of finding street parking could evaporate as the city installs a series of protected lanes to accommodate bike commuters.
13 years ago

Legislature faces contempt of court if not enough progress on education funding

Remember the dread you had when the teacher told you to go to the principal's office, to explain why you didn't do what you were supposed to?
13 years ago

Over 100 earthquakes reported in last two weeks in Washington, Oregon

The ground is moving under your feet. You probably won't notice a thing, but a series of earthquakes has been hitting the Pacific Northwest in the last few weeks.
13 years ago

Man hides out on ferry after third run-in with cops in 1 month

A low-speed chase, a standoff, and resisting arrest. It's been quite a few weeks with the police for one local man.
13 years ago

Don’t get sentimental: End of Windows XP era could put personal information at risk

It's not exactly Y2K, but Windows X-P users have a huge computer decision to make today: stay with the system they love and face a greater risk of security attacks or upgrade their operating system.
13 years ago

Boeing to ban headphones on factory floor; Machinists call it morale killer

A little music can be a good way to keep the mind occupied during a job with a lot of repetitive motion. A desk job. Landscaping. Even putting-together the world's most technically-advanced airplane can get monotonous. Many Boeing employees like to listen to music as they work, but the company is about to take that privilege away.
13 years ago

3-year-old boy dies in Bellevue duplex fire

A fatal fire in Bellevue early Monday morning took the life of a child.
13 years ago

28 killed in Oso mudslide; search taking toll on first responders

Three more victims were identified Tuesday, and 20 more people are still missing.
13 years ago

End of shift the hardest part of the day for many mudslide rescuers

Four more bodies were pulled from the debris field near Oso on Sunday. They have not been included in the death toll, which stands at 21. The number of missing is 30.
13 years ago

Governor Inslee on mudslide search effort: Mother Nature has the final card

Governor Jay Inslee toured the debris field again late Monday and attended a community meeting in Darrington as a race against time and the elements continued in the mud of Snohomish County.
13 years ago

Teens celebrate community service with celebrities & more in Seattle

Some say a good deed is its own reward, but it's never a bad idea to throw-in a day-long celebration full of celebrities and musicians to help sweeten the deal.
13 years ago

Data-mining disguised as NCAA bracket challenge

Is your bracket filled-out yet? Still can't decide that 5-12 matchup? While you're agonizing over points in the paint or fast-break points, be careful which NCAA bracket you're filling out. Brackets are being used today for a lot of reasons that don't have anything to do with basketball.
13 years ago

Bestiality suspect implicated in dog-napping

A man already awaiting trial for allegedly running a bestiality farm has been implicated in the stealing of a neighbor's dog.
13 years ago

Washington Legislature adjourns; punts on big issues

When lawmakers say the biggest accomplishment of a legislative session is that it ended on time, you know they probably didn't get a lot done. They did pass some important legislation, but the main issues facing this state were left untouched.
13 years ago

One woman’s adventure to every secret park in Seattle

What to do on a beautiful day like this? Don't just hit the obvious spots like Green Lake or Seattle Center or the Arboretum. There are hundreds of parks in this city, and I can guarantee you that you have no idea where they are or what they offer.
13 years ago

Seattle Mariners make history by winning game with instant replay

The Mariners got their first look at expanded instant replay on Tuesday, and manager Lloyd McClendon used it to make history.
13 years ago

Marijuana users blowing up their homes while trying to make hash oil

Call it an unintended consequence of legalizing recreational marijuana. People are blowing-up their homes as they try to extract the hash oil from marijuana.
13 years ago

Washington Congressman says Ukraine should matter to you

The violence has calmed down in Ukraine and Crimea, but tensions are still running high as Russian troops continue to exert themselves and residents prepare for a vote on Sunday. But does any of this mean anything to you?
13 years ago

Tacoma furniture store pays up for Percy Harvin’s Super Bowl kick return

It was the signature play in Super Bowl 48 that put the nail in the Denver Broncos. Percy Harvin's 87 yard kickoff return ignited a celebration across the Northwest. It also cost a Tacoma furniture store about $72,000.
13 years ago