Remembering D-Day on radio
Thursday marks the anniversary of allied forces launching the D-Day invasion and the start of the turning point in World War II. Imagine if CNN and the Internet had been around then. But most Americans learned about it from a radio station like KIRO.13 years ago
Where’s the beef? Local guy pushes Stanwood male strip club
There are plenty of strip clubs for guys around the Puget Sound, but when it comes to the ladies, suffice it to say they come up short. But a Stanwood entrepreneur hopes to change that with plans to open the area's first male strip club.13 years ago
Feds wrap up I-5 bridge collapse probe, replacement work speeding up
Federal investigators have wrapped up their probe at the scene of the I-5 Skagit River bridge crash, and work is well underway on a temporary fix.13 years ago
Troopers seek passing truck in I-5 Skagit River bridge collapse
The Washington State Patrol is trying to track down a truck that passed the oversized truck that crashed into the I-5 bridge over the Skagit River, causing it to collapse.13 years ago
New report card finds Seattle-area traffic getting worse
If it seems like you're spending a lot more time in traffic, a new analysis says you're right.13 years ago
New poll says majority don’t care about failed return of NBA to Seattle
Despite all the attention given investor Chris Hansen's failed effort to buy the Sacramento Kings and bring the NBA back to Seattle, a new poll finds a vast majority of those surveyed don't really care or were glad the deal fell through.13 years ago
Researchers: Vaccination exemptions linked to increase in whooping cough cases
With more parents opting out of vaccinations for their kids, a new study suggests that could be leading to increased whooping cough cases. And other parents aren't happy about the news.13 years ago
Point Defiance welcomes new seal pup to family
Eight-year-old Pacific harbor seal Shila gave birth at Point Defiance Zoo & Aquarium on Sunday to a 23-pound pup. The pup, a male, is doing well and nursing.13 years ago
Why Tom and Thierry refuse to use Groupon or other deal sites
Do you use Groupon or LivingSocial for local restaurants? Record-setting Jeopardy champ and resident Seattle genius Ken Jennings does, but not for the reason you might think.13 years ago
Calorie counters could soon learn truth about booze
How many calories and carbs are actually in that bourbon or beer? Until now, there's been little way of actually knowing since companies don't put nutritional labels on beer, wine and spirits. But that could soon be changing.13 years ago
Heroic mother thwarts kidnapping attempt
A White Center mother is being called a hero for fighting off a would-be kidnapper who tried to carry off her 3-year-old son.13 years ago
Seattle mayor proposes new downtown streetcar line
Seattle Mayor Mike McGinn is pushing a new streetcar line to connect First Hill and South Lake Union through downtown, he announced Monday.13 years ago
UW softball team forced into shelter by Oklahoma tornados
The University of Washington softball team was forced to evacuate to a shelter Friday as several funnel clouds touched down west of Oklahoma City on Friday evening, with TV video capturing one violent tornado on the ground.13 years ago
Sunny weather poised for return to Seattle area
It seems like ages since our record setting stretch of sunny skies and warm weather. But the sun is set to make an extended appearance in our area over the next week.13 years ago
Bertha heads underground for Seattle tunnel project
Work continues on the massive drilling machine that will begin digging the new tunnel beneath downtown Seattle, as crews lowered the 838-ton cutterhead into the SR 99 tunneling machine's launch pit Friday.13 years ago
Unconscious student pulled from bottom of Lake Stevens High School pool
Rescuers pulled a student from the bottom of the swimming pool at Lake Stevens High School Friday morning unconscious, but still alive.13 years ago
Lawyer: Army plied JBLM soldier behind Afghan massacre with booze, steroids
The lawyer for the JBLM soldier accused of massacring 16 villagers during a bloody rampage in Afghanistan says special forces troops plied his client with alcohol and steroids.13 years ago
Apps, websites help drivers find downtown Seattle parking
Finding a place to park in downtown Seattle can be a big pain, but some new apps and websites are making it a little easier.13 years ago
Public urination, trespassing source of Seahawk John Moffitt’s legal troubles
Seahawks lineman John Moffitt is a standout both on the field and off, so it's little wonder he was quickly spotted when he allegedly broke a year-long ban from Bellevue Square and all the surrounding Kemper Freeman properties.13 years ago
Doe Bay Festival unveils another stellar lineup
Indie rock legends Built to Spill, Seattle hip-hop standouts Shabazz Palaces and former Posies and REM singer/guitarist Ken Stringfellow headline a stellar lineup for the 2013 Doe Bay Festival.13 years ago
Why is Seattle so crazy about country?
We might be famous for grunge, rock or hip hop, but it turns out country music is far more popular in the Seattle area.13 years ago
Bellevue space company turns to Kickstarter for interstellar telescope
A Bellevue company that wants to mine precious metals from asteroids is hoping a new crowdfunding campaign will help pay for an ambitious new space telescope.13 years ago
Study: Gun deaths outpace motor vehicle deaths in Washington state
A new report says gun deaths killed more people than motor vehicle crashes in Washington state in 2010, according to a national anti-gun violence advocacy group.13 years ago
