Thieves steal thousands of precious gems in Pierce County robbery
The search is on in Pierce County for thousands of gemstones stolen during a car break in.13 years ago
App of the week: ‘Drawnimal’ helps kids learn drawing and alphabet
Most kids don't need much help when it comes to drawing, but if you want to give them a head start on expanding their skills or learning the alphabet, this week's app of the week is here to help.13 years ago
Never leave the couch again: Order Pizza Hut over Xbox
Hungry video gamers don't even have to take their eyes off the screen anymore, let alone get off the couch, thanks to a new app that lets you order pizza directly from Microsoft's Xbox.13 years ago
Are gender-neutral laws really necessary?
Don't look for any sign of freshmen, dairymen, or even penmanship in any Washington state laws, after Gov. Jay Inslee signed off on the last phase of a six-year effort to make sure they're all gender neutral.13 years ago
Pearl Jam’s Stone Gossard finally gets around to finishing sophomore solo album
Playing in Pearl Jam and Brad, owning a recording studio and producing other acts while also raising a five-year-old daughter doesn't leave a lot of extra free time, so Stone Gossard can be forgiven if it took him over a decade to finish his second solo album.13 years ago
Marvel Comics tabs JBLM for Iron Man 3 premiere
Hundreds of lucky service members at Joint Base Lewis McChord and their families will be getting the first look at the highly anticipated blockbuster Iron Man 3.13 years ago
Defense attorney: Saving Boston Marathon bomber’s life is goal
A top defense attorney tells KIRO's Luke Burbank show the goal of any lawyer representing the Boston Marathon bombing suspect won't be to get him off, but simply to save his life.13 years ago
Musicians bring gigs, healing to hospitalized kids in Seattle
It was an especially difficult December night in 2011 for then 11-year-old Braydon Hutchison. The young leukemia patient, quarantined at Seattle Children's Hospital, couldn't stop vomiting. It continued into the next day. But for two brief hours, his nausea magically subsided, thanks in large part to some musician he'd never met.13 years ago
Weekend 520 Bridge closure to slow Seattle area traffic
Getting across Lake Washington could be a little tougher this weekend as the Washington State Department of Transportation closes the SR 520 floating bridge for a weekend of construction.13 years ago
Terrorism expert says Boston bombing, investigation ‘stinks to high heaven’
There are plenty of questions about the two Chechen brothers believed responsible for the Boston Marathon bombing, and a top national security expert says much of the way things have played out "stink to high heaven.13 years ago
NBA Sacramento vote won’t happen until early May; Stern insists he’s not trying to influence outcome
NBA Commissioner David Stern insisted he's not trying to influence the outcome of the Sacramento Kings sale, and told reporters at the end of owner meetings the only certainty is they'll meet again next week.13 years ago
FAA reportedly set to allow Boeing 787 to fly again
The Federal Aviation Administration is set to approve Boeing's proposed fixes for the 787 Dreamliner and allow the troubled jetliner to resume flights, The Wall Street Journal reported late Thursday.13 years ago
Tacoma zoo tiger won’t care for newborn
The Point Defiance Zoo says a newborn baby tiger they didn't know was coming is a girl, and zookeepers will have to care for it because the mother isn't interested.13 years ago
Twitter launches its own music service
Twitter is getting into the music business, launching its own music service Thursday the company promises will change the way people find music.13 years ago
A father’s tearful plea to pass tough new DUI laws
New proposals to toughen Washington state's DUI laws hit home for Frank Blair. The Tacoma father has been working tirelessly ever since a drunk driver killed his daughter Sheena and another friend in 2010.13 years ago
NBA Commissioner: No decision on Sacramento likely for weeks
NBA Commissioner David Stern told reporters Wednesday a decision on the Sacramento Kings is still weeks away, while reports say Sacramento's bid to keep the Kings reportedly falls far short of Chris Hansen's bid, is non-binding and calls for the Maloof family to drop their deal with Hansen without an NBA vote.14 years ago
New timeline signals potential delay in legal marijuana sales
Legal marijuana sales in Washington state could be delayed until spring of next year after the Liquor Control Board announced Wednesday the timeline for pot licenses for growers and sellers.14 years ago
Ex-CIA investigator expects Boston Marathon bomber to be found quickly
Amidst conflicting reports that a suspect in the Boston Marathon bombing had been identified, a former CIA officer tells KIRO Radio he's not surprised if investigators have found a suspect.14 years ago
Task force to begin probe of Woodland Park Zoo elephants
A diverse panel of noted community and business leaders and animal experts will come together this week in Seattle for the first time to begin examining the future of elephants at Woodland Park Zoo.14 years ago
Decibel Fest teases, Capitol Hill Block Party beefs up
Seattle's Decibel Fest and Capitol Hill Block Party are making waves heading into the summer concert season.14 years ago
Ozzy, Black Sabbath reunion tour coming to Gorge
After years of rumors and false starts, Ozzy Osbourne and British metal pioneers Black Sabbath have confirmed they are getting back together for a limited tour this summer.14 years ago
NBA Sacramento decision not coming this week
Seattle Mayor Mike McGinn says NBA commissioner David Stern is reiterating a vote on the sale of the Sacramento Kings likely won't come until at least next week, as he announced a deal with investor Chris Hansen to run and improve KeyArena.14 years ago
Seattle runner’s Boston Marathon shattered by blasts, blood
Seattle runner Trish Keaton says she'll never forget the blasts, or comforting a young man covered in blood with his clothes virtually blown off.14 years ago
