Find out if your doctor has been disciplined
Every month the Washington State Department of Health suspends or revokes the license of health care providers, many for drug related offenses. In July and August alone, nearly two dozen lost their licenses. But State Health officials insist there isn't an epidemic.14 years ago
Paul Allen yacht fails in bid to retrieve historic bell
A mission to recover the bell from a sunken World War II British warship with the help of Paul Allen's super-yacht has been called off.14 years ago
New website showcases old presidential ads
With the presidential campaign in full swing, the airwaves will soon be inundated with candidate commercials. How do they stack up with spots from campaigns past? Tom spent much of the Labor Day weekend watching hundreds of old presidential campaign commercials, thanks to a great new website called The Living Room Candidate. History buffs will […]14 years ago
John Curley: Memories mean more than wins
When it comes to kids sports , it seems many coaches go for the wins over the experience. But even if the kids on John Curley's Eastlake black rookie football team never win a game, the coach and KIRO co-host insists what matters most is the memories.14 years ago
Students face sleep deprivation as they head back to school
With kids heading back to school, the biggest challenge won't be reading, writing or arithmetic. It'll be staying awake.14 years ago
Seattle’s El Centro de la Raza standing up for Latinos
Latinos are the fastest growing ethnic group in Seattle and across the country. And a local organization is striving to make sure they someone is looking out for them. Whether it's speaking out against police brutality or helping a homeless family find a place to live, Seattle's El Centro de la Raza has been there for 40 years to help.14 years ago
Maple Leaf fatal drive-by shooting may be related to road rage
Seattle police say road rage is believed to be the cause of a fatal shooting in the Roosevelt neighborhood.14 years ago
Former Seahawk goes from giving hits to making them
Former Seahawks standout Craig Terrill gave out plenty of hits in his NFL career. Now with guitar in hand he hopes to make a few in an aspiring music career that continues picking up steam.14 years ago
Shoes found with ‘meat-like’ substance part of hoax
Police confirm that three children's shoes with containing a "meat-like" substance were a part of a hoax.14 years ago
Clint Eastwood’s bizarre GOP appearance
Clint Eastwood’s bizarre appearance at the GOP convention is sparking plenty of conversation and head scratching. Eastwood spoke to an empty chair, having an imaginary conversation with invisible Barack Obama. “The speech/interview was so rambling and halting, it just became embarrassing,” said KIRO co-host Tom Tangney. “I think it may be time for somebody else […]14 years ago
Bumbershoot planning like juggling and doing jigsaw puzzle at same time
Seattle's biggest music festival kicks off Saturday as Bumbershoot takes over Seattle Center. The guy in charge says there's still plenty of last minute scrambling to pull it off.14 years ago
Dori for Governor: Green lights for all!
Say so long to all the red lights if Dori’s non-existent bid for governor gets the green light. (AP image) Tax cuts, environmental regulations, health care, blah, blah, blah. If Dori Monson runs for governor, he says his platform is short and sweet: Get us all going. In the past, his biggest issue was cracking […]14 years ago
Bank worker gets the boot for 50-year-old petty crime
Banks are supposed to be under strict rules to prevent another meltdown like the crash of 2008, but the regulators probably didn’t have a guy like Richard Eggers in mind when they passed some of the new provisions. Eggers lost his job in July as a customer service representative with Wells Fargo in Des Moines, […]14 years ago
Investor reportedly rebuffed in NBA franchise bid
A noted Sacramento radio personality says investor Chris Hansen offered upwards of $400 million to buy that city's NBA team, but the offer was rejected.14 years ago
Skinny monkeys don’t lead to longer lives
After keeping monkeys on an extremely low calorie diet for several decades, researchers are disappointed to find it did nothing to help them live longer lives.
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Bellevue police hunt for massage clinic rapist
Bellevue police are searching for a man who attacked a therapist at a local clinic after she rebuffed his sexual advances.14 years ago
Amazon’s Kindle Fire sells out
Amazon says its Kindle Fire has officially sold out, paving the way for the launch of a new, yet-to-be announced tablet ahead of the holidays.14 years ago
Dave Mathews Band violinist turns grief into film
When LeRoi Moore died unexpectedly four years ago, it hit his fellow Dave Matthews Band mate Boyd Tinsley especially hard. Now, the violinist is channeling his grief through an experimental, unconventional new film he produced and scored.(AP image) When LeRoi Moore died unexpectedly four years ago, it hit his fellow Dave Mathews Band mate Boyd […]14 years ago
Kittitas County cops make huge pot bust
Kittitas County officials says they've made the biggest single marijuana bust in county history.14 years ago
Katrina memories echo strong with KIRO reporter
Hurricane Isaac's assault on the Gulf Coast comes seven years to the day Hurricane Katrina battered the region, ravaging New Orleans and surrounding cities and towns, bringing back strong memories for KIRO's Chris Sullivan, who covered the devastation in the difficult days that followed.14 years ago
Romney, Christie offer sharp contrasts at GOP convention
Ann Romney delivers a speech at the Republican National Convention in Tampa (AP photo) Tuesday night at the Republican Convention offered sharp contrasts in approach and two shining stars as Ann Romney and New Jersey Governor Chris Christie delivered powerful speeches. “Boy, you couldn’t get more polish on that stage than those two,” said KIRO […]14 years ago
Utah panel refuses to release Powell police files
The attorney for Susan Powell's family says she'll sue to get police records released14 years ago
Michael Medved: Plenty of confidence at GOP convention
Delegates from Texas pray during an abbreviated session of the Republican National Convention in Tampa, Fla., on Monday. (AP image) There’s plenty of confidence coming out of Tampa and the Republican National Convention Tuesday, according to our colleague Michael Medved. The author and host on AM 770 The Truth reports from Florida it’s a huge […]14 years ago
