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

Who’s most likely to catch the flu in Washington?

If you think health care workers and teachers are at the highest risk of getting the flu in Washington, you'd be wrong. The first ever research into who gets the flu in this state is out.
14 years ago

Lesbian mom starts petition to keep politics out of classroom

A lesbian mom in Port Angeles has started an online petition to prevent teachers from wearing political buttons in class after her daughter's middle school teacher wore a "No on 74" button before the election.
14 years ago

Lots of likes for Seattle police’s how-to pot guide

Marijuana users and police agencies around the state are scrambling to figure out what happens now that voters have decriminalized possession. SPD has come up with an interesting idea.
14 years ago

Protesters expected at Federal Way Walmart

Puget Sound Walmart employees are going to be protesting their working conditions outside the Federal Way store on Thursday.
14 years ago

Washington UFO hunters not ready to throw in the towel

The truth is out there, or is it? UFO researchers in England are meeting this weekend to see if they've all been wasting their time chasing sightings and strange flying objects. Some of them are ready to call it quits.
14 years ago

Tacoma Narrows tolls likely to increase

The tolls are likely going up on the Tacoma Narrows Bridge again. The only question is how much.
14 years ago

Robbers targeting gamblers leaving casinos

Casino patrons in South Seattle and Tukwila need to be careful on their rides home. Robbers are following them and stealing their winnings.
14 years ago

Speed zone cameras up and running near Seattle schools

Seattle Police are moving the speed van out of several school zones, opting instead for new dedicated cameras to catch speeders.
14 years ago

Bill Boeing Jr. celebrates 90, recalls infancy of flight

Carrying the Boeing name isn't easy, but Bill Boeing Jr. does it with ease as he celebrates his 90th birthday.
14 years ago

It’s not a real Space Shuttle, but you can touch this exhibit

The Museum of Flight didn't get a real Space Shuttle. It received the shuttle trainer. Now that the disappointment is over. The museum thinks it might have gotten a better deal.
14 years ago

Testimony against JBLM soldier cites bloody clothing, confessions

Steroid use, confessions, and bloody clothing, were all part of the first three days of testimony in the pre-trial hearing of Joint Base Lewis-McChord soldier Robert Bales.
14 years ago

Why does it take so long to count ballots?

With the governor's race and charter schools still up for grabs in Washington, a lot of people are wondering why it takes so long to count all of the ballots and declare winners.
14 years ago

Suzan DelBene wins in newly drawn 1st District

Democrat Suzan DelBene is leading Republican John Koster in Washington's newly drawn 1st District Congressional race.
14 years ago

Vandals break into Jay Inslee headquarters

Someone broke into Jay Inslee's campaign headquarters on Rainier Avenue Monday night.
14 years ago

Bothell Mayor Mark Lamb sued for discrimination after alleged affair

Bothell's mayor is being sued by a woman who says she was fired from his law firm after calling off their affair.
14 years ago

Marysville cop goes on trial in daughter’s death

The manslaughter trial of a Marysville police officer charged in the accidental shooting death of his young daughter begins Monday in Everett.
14 years ago

Barefoot Bandit’s mom says author stiffed her

The Barefoot Bandit's mom accuses an author of stiffing her out of up to $300,000 for interviews about her son.
14 years ago

Seattle Police make major liquor theft bust

Seattle Police detectives have just completed a month and a half long investigating into a liquor theft, making a series of arrests and recovering hundreds of stolen bottles.
14 years ago

Stores making changes to combat liquor theft

KIRO Radio first broke the story a few weeks ago that stores were losing thousands of dollars to liquor thieves. Now, KIRO Radio is reporting stores are finally making some changes.
14 years ago

Seattle 80’s metal band revived by European popularity

A long forgotten Seattle band is enjoying a second life after learning of widespread popularity in Europe.
14 years ago

Edmonds police officer charged with sex crime

An Edmonds police officer has been charged with having sex with a woman he had in custody.
14 years ago

Liquor boosting much worse than first reported

Mynorthwest.com reported earlier this month that liquor theft is a major problem across the state, but it turns out the issue is much worse than we believed.
14 years ago

Mukilteo man charged with beating, starving 10-year-old sister

Prosecutors have charged a Mukilteo man with beating and starving his 10-year-old adopted sister.
14 years ago

Sandy causes more delays at Sea-Tac

Flying to the Northeast from Seattle is going to be a challenge again Tuesday.
14 years ago