Seattle is America’s most ‘chill city’
While much of the nation has been sweltering in the summer heat, our weather continues to be nothing short of delightful. So it's little wonder Seattle tops a new list of the the country's most "chill cities."13 years ago
What’s the big deal about the royal baby?
The frenzy over the royal baby reached a fever pitch Monday morning as word surfaced Princess Kate Middleton had gone into labor. And it was worldwide pandemonium as word surfaced the royal baby made its way into the world Monday afternoon. But count KIRO Radio's Luke Burbank and Dori Monson among those who aren't dancing in the streets.13 years ago
If school zone cams are really just for safety, then why not a separate fund for ticket revenues?
If school zone cameras are supposed to be solely for safety, then why does Seattle Mayor Mike McGinn want the money to stay in the general fund, where it can be spent on anything?13 years ago
For rent: Mariner Moose doing a lot of moonlighting
If you're looking for something special for your next birthday party or wedding reception, forget the usual clown or piano player. Why not rent the Mariner Moose instead?13 years ago
Tired of dealing with Seattle’s parking stations? Now there’s an app for that
Tired of dealing with those pay machines and stickers to park in downtown Seattle? Now you don't have to, thanks to a new pay by phone parking initiative that officially launched Thursday.13 years ago
Japan Airlines 787 Dreamliner forced to return to Boston
A Japan Airlines 787 heading for Tokyo has turned around over Canada and returned to Boston "as a precautionary measure," The Boston Globe reports.13 years ago
Pat O’Day recounts falling for epic Paul McCartney marriage hoax
Paul McCartney's return to Seattle Friday for his highly anticipated Safeco Field show is stirring some embarrassing memories for iconic Seattle DJ and concert promoter Pat O'Day.13 years ago
Safeco Field undergoes overhaul for Paul McCartney
When Paul McCartney takes the stage Friday night at Safeco Field, it'll be the first concert there since the stadium opened in 1999. And Mariners officials have worked tirelessly and traveled the country to make sure they get it right.13 years ago
Pat O’Day returns to Seafair hydro broadcast after outcry
The outcry was as loud as an old turbine engine, after KIRO TV decided to drop iconic Seattle DJ Pat O'Day from this year's Seafair hydroplane race coverage. But now the station has reversed course and decided to include him in the broadcast.13 years ago
Snohomish County sheriff’s sergeant busted for tipping off bikini baristas resigns
The Snohomish County sheriff's sergeant facing prosecution for his connection to an alleged bikini-barista prostitution ring has resigned, The Snohomish County sheriff's office announced Tuesday.13 years ago
Pentagon spending millions to protect JBLM gophers while workers take pay cuts
With thousands of civilian workers at JBLM facing painful furloughs because of federal budget cuts, you'd figure the government would look for any way to ease the pain and try to cut other areas instead. You'd be wrong, at least when it comes to protecting gophers.13 years ago
Kansas City fans trying to top Seattle’s world record stadium noise attempt
A group of Seahawks fans who want to break the record for the loudest stadium in the world are getting some serious competition from a rival group in Kansas City seeking the ear-splitting title themselves.13 years ago
Seahawks-49ers CenturyLink Field clash among NFL’s most expensive tickets
It's tough enough to score a ticket to a Seahawks game without digging deep. But Seattle's highly anticipated matchup with the 49ers at CenturyLink Field is shaping up to be one of the upcoming season's most expensive across the NFL.13 years ago
Hunt for Miss Cougar America gets declawed in Seattle
What if they threw a 'cougar' contest and no one came? That's exactly what happened last weekend, when the organizers of Miss Cougar America 2013 came to Seattle in search of the hottest older, single woman and had to cancel it because of a lack of entrants.13 years ago
Port Angeles mayor gets apology for Army choppers that terrorized town
Port Angeles Mayor Cherie Kidd says the Army has apologized for the low-flying helicopters she says "terrorized my city."13 years ago
Media using race to sell George Zimmerman case
The outrage isn't subsiding as protests continue from many who vehemently disagree with the not guilty verdict in the George Zimmerman murder trial. And the Monday morning quarterbacking continues as the media try to milk it for all they can.13 years ago
UW’s Austin Seferian-Jenkins pleads guilty to DUI
University of Washington tight end Austin Seferian-Jenkins has changed his plea to guilty for a March, 2013 DUI in a pre-trial hearing Monday in Seattle.13 years ago
Forget George Zimmerman -what about all the other unreported killings?
You'd be hard pressed to find anyone who doesn't know the names Trayvon Martin and George Zimmerman. But have you ever heard of Eddie Doeum? The fact you likely haven't has KIRO Radio's John Curley and Andrew Walsh fired up.13 years ago
‘Sum Ting Wong’?! TV station falls for mother of all hoaxes in Asiana crash
It could be the mother of all TV news screwups. A Bay Area station just reported Friday the pilots of Asiana's flight 214 that crash landed in San Francisco were the crack team of "Sum Ting Wong," "Wi Tu Lo," "Ho Lee Fuk," and "Bang Ding Ow."13 years ago
Brain damaged girl awarded $15.2 million for UW doctor’s mistake at Seattle Children’s
A King County Superior court judge awarded $15.2 million Friday to an 8-year-old Snoqualmie girl after a University of Washington doctor working at Seattle Children's Hospital mistakenly recommended an over-the-counter medication that left her permanently brain damaged.13 years ago
Seattle’s Sub Pop Records celebrates 25 years and counting
Sub Pop Records celebrates its Silver Jubilee with a free all-day festival Saturday from noon until late into the evening in Georgetown. Featured bands scheduled to perform include Mudhoney, Built To Spill, Father John Misty and many others.13 years ago
Luke Burbank would rather fly with guns than babies
Guns and babies. They're two of KIRO Radio's Luke Burbank's pet peeves. But with the recent discovery of several fliers trying to get through security at Sea-Tac airport with loaded weapons, Burbank says he'd rather have the gun owners on his next flight.13 years ago
Why robots could soon replace fast food workers demanding higher minimum wage
If Seattle fast workers demanding a big raise in the minimum wage get their way, they'll soon be replaced by robots says KIRO Radio's John Curley, who points to growing automation as a warning to those who want $15 an hour or more to flip burgers.13 years ago
