Site of illegal skate bowl in Seattle was already a dump
The skate bowl that was built on Duck Island in Green Lake cost a Seattle skate shop thousands of dollars. Dori can't believe it.9 years ago
Making $100K a year and still struggling to support a family
Nick's story is like many others. He works hard, earns a decent salary, but his family still struggles to stay ahead of local taxes.9 years ago
Fraud case uncovers holes in local services
We want to know how Deka Hirsi was able to repeatedly defraud taxpayers and get away with murder.9 years ago
Man trapped in sinkhole: ‘My kids probably aren’t going to see me again’
Bill Berkey fell into a sinkhole while on a timber job site near Montesano. He was trapped there until his friend, Jim Stennett, saved his life.9 years ago
Brewery still confused as to why it was shut down
One brewery owner claims that King County is trying to take back her approval to operate, over two years after she says it was granted.9 years ago
Proposed tax transparency website is just ‘common sense’
A proposed bill would create a tax transparency website to let people to see who is taxing them and how much. Sounds like a no-brainer to one tax expert.9 years ago
Senate passes carbon tax, polls indicate opposition
A carbon tax passed a Washington Senate committee, but some lawmakers are worried the tax won't help climate change at all.9 years ago
Attorney who sued Ed Murray says council members ’embrace pedophiles’
It's likely the City of Seattle settled a lawsuit that accused former Mayor Ed Murray of sexual abuse to try and limit the revelations that would come out.9 years ago
Investigator: ‘They were going to run this train come hell or high water’
What's to blame for the deadly Amtrak train crash? Was it the engineer's lack of situational awareness, or Amtrak's alleged rush to finish the project?9 years ago
Dori vs Rep. Pollet: Why Washington property taxes are higher
Democrat Representative Gerry Pollet and Dori heatedly debate the facts surrounding the recent property tax hike in Washington, to fund K-12 education.9 years ago
Dori: Let’s train crows to pick up dirty needles
Dutch researchers have invented a device that encourages crows to pick up cigarette butts and throw them away. Why not have them pick up needles?9 years ago
Arrested father speaks out about Granite Falls bullying issue
A dad, recently arrested for allegedly threatening a middle school, argues he never did so and that a bullying issue continues in Granite Falls.9 years ago
Dori: Everyone has to see rent control is the wrong option
Why would lawmakers in Olympia consider lifting a ban on rent control when it's clearly not working in other cities, Dori asks.9 years ago
Local comedian making a comeback after brutal on-stage attack
Seattle-area comedian Dylan Avila is making his comedy comeback after he was attacked on stage by an open-mic night audience member in 2015.9 years ago
Former WSU QB Ryan Leaf explains emotional response to Hilinski’s death
Former WSU quarterback Ryan Leaf says he wishes he could have stopped WSU quarterback Tyler Hilinski from taking his own life.9 years ago
Everett mom confronts crowbar-wielding burglar
An Everett mom happened upon a man with a crowbar stealing from her home. He swung at her as he made his escape. This is what she did.9 years ago
Bill decriminalizes driving with suspended license in Washington
A proposed Senate bill would downgrade driving with a suspended license to a traffic infraction. Instead of jail time, offenders would get a $250 fine.9 years ago
Why David Spade doesn’t joke about Trump
David Spade talked to Dori Monson about his comedy career, his upcoming Seattle show, and why he doesn't crack jokes about Trump.9 years ago
Hundreds of hypodermic needles dumped outside Seattle coffee shop
Hundreds of hypodermic needles were dumped outside a downtown Seattle coffee shop on Tuesday. A city pilot program collected 40,000 sharps just last year.9 years ago
Edmonds jogger tells frightening tale after being attacked
An early morning jog turned into a terrify assault for this Edmonds woman. She details the incident, and her response to it, for KIRO Radio's Dori Monson9 years ago
Seattle activist: Mayor Durkan’s response to fight proves she’s ‘unprepared’
The leader of watchdog group Safe Seattle says a recent, tragic incident shows that Mayor Jenny Durkan is not up to the challenge of leading the city.9 years ago
Government for hire: Washington contracted to green nonprofit
Through public emails, The Wall Street Journal revealed that a Washington government employee is paid for by the World Resources Institute.9 years ago
SoDo business details shooting caught on camera
A Seattle business owner points to RVs behind his business as gunfire and other incidents continue. He is told by police that their "hands are tied."9 years ago
