Bill would let Washington cities set different, slower speed limits
There is a push in the legislature to make it easier for cities and towns lower speed limits.14 years ago
Proposed bill would make it easier to fire bad cops
The Spokane County Sheriff is working with a state representative to draft a bill that would make it easier to fire deputies and officers who lie or break the law while on the job.14 years ago
State Sen. Pam Roach blames KIRO Radio’s Dave Ross for ‘inviting hell’
The legislature's muzzle has been removed from State Senator Pam Roach. She is once again allowed to talk with staffers after years of being told to keep quiet.14 years ago
Pre-pay college tuition program GET could be meeting its end
Washington's popular program for parents to pre-pay for college tuition could be coming to an end.14 years ago
Washington gets a ‘green’ light on highway safety
Traffic fatalities in the U.S. were up more than seven percent in 2012. But, a national safety groups find Washington is doing more than most to cut those numbers down.14 years ago
Salaries for staffers going up in the Jay Inslee years
Governor-elect Jay Inslee will be paying his staffers a little more than did the previous governor, but he's hoping in the long run these employees will save the state money.14 years ago
Speeders in Seattle school zones are paying out big
Cameras put in front of just a few Seattle schools to catch speeding drivers are already raking in the dough for the city.14 years ago
State rules to keep the flu out of daycare centers
Daycare facilities are often ground zero for the spread of sickness among kids. So, you might be wondering what to do if an obviously ill child winds up playing alongside your son or daughter there. The state has rules to help.14 years ago
Better ways of grading our teachers, from the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation
They call them MET's, Measures of Effective Teaching. Three years of research funded by the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation has found there are three important pillars for accurately measuring the effectiveness of our teachers.14 years ago
Alleged burglars’ mode of transportation easy to spot in Snoqualmie
A pair of alleged burglars weren't too hard to spot thanks to their conspicuous mode of transportation: an old U-Haul truck.14 years ago
Wanted: Phoenix Jones is taking applicatons for real-life superheroes
Seattle's own self-proclaimed super hero Phoenix Jones is hanging the "help wanted" sign. He says he's looking for a few more people to add to his team.14 years ago
Eyman to launch new initiative targeting initiatives
Veteran initiative backer Tim Eyman says he'll launch his newest effort next week, an initiative making it harder to stop initiatives.14 years ago
Five tips for dealing with grief during the holidays
Dealing with the loss of a loved one can be especially difficult around the holidays. End-of-Life expert Wendy Lustbader has some advice for connecting with your grieving loved one.14 years ago
Trooper charged for failing to report father’s abuse
A Washington State Patrol trooper is facing criminal charges for failing to report allegations of sexual abuse against his father for two weeks.14 years ago
The comeback of the company Christmas party
More companies plan to host year-end holiday parties this year, which just gives some employees another chance to slip up in front of the boss.14 years ago
Catching up with the kids touched by Holiday Magic
Each year with the help of KIRO Radio, Treehouse touches the lives of more than 5,000 foster families in Washington. In our 24th annual Holiday Magic campaign, we want to make sure this holiday season is magical and memorable for all of those children.14 years ago
An angel of hope for murdered Powell boys
A dedication ceremony will be held Thursday night for the Angel of Hope memorial built in honor of Charlie and Braden Powell.14 years ago
What the sunset of the Twilight series could mean for Forks
The tiny town of Forks on Washington's far western coast has seen tourism skyrocket since the Twilight Series began. But, being the setting of a wildly popular vampire love story will only keep them coming back for so long.14 years ago
Boeing calls for mediation in engineering contract dispute
Negotiators for Boeing reportedly walked out of contract talks and called for mediation in the ongoing dispute with engineers and technical workers.14 years ago
Mercer Island police officer shoots self in the butt
A Mercer Island police officer accidentally shot himself in the rear after serving a search warrant in Shoreline Thursday morning.14 years ago
A scientific way to approach Black Friday
KIRO Radio shopping expert Kim Shepard offers tips for finding the joy in the Black Friday bargain hunt.14 years ago
Customer sues Microsoft over Surface tablet storage
A California man was suing Microsoft, claiming the Surface tablet he bought doesn't have all the storage space the company advertised.14 years ago
