Former KIRO Newsradio Anchor/Reporter

Kim Shepard

Kim Shepard was formerly a news anchor and reporter for KIRO Newsradio.

Remembering a friend while searching for his killer

Seattle homicide detectives are still working to catch the killer of Yancy Noll, while his neighbors are honoring the memory of their beloved friend. The Alaska native was gunned down Friday afternoon in the Roosevelt neighborhood by someone in a silver BMW.
14 years ago

Convicted sex offender returns kidnapped boy to mom

When his mother went to take a shower, her ex allegedly kidnapped the 7-year-old boy and eventually left him in the hands of his brother, a convicted sex offender.
14 years ago

A little left in the tank: What happens to extra campaign cash?

With too little guidance and too little oversight, a local leader says Washington politicians are doing some funny things with their leftover campaign donations.
14 years ago

Whatcom County school missing septic drainage field

A high school septic tank may have been pouring out into a Whatcom County ditch for more than 50 years, until the health department discovered the problem just recently.
14 years ago

Seattle company trying to make vaccinations more pleasant

A Seattle company has just received approval from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration to start clinical trials of a micro-needle technology for delivery of vaccines.
14 years ago

Schools trying to confirm parent-reported immunization records

With the state in the midst of a whooping cough epidemic, the health department says it is more important than ever for kids to get their required immunizations. But, how do they know if parents are really following through?
14 years ago

Selling “Callie’s Coffee” to find a cure for cancer

An 8-year-old Medina girl who lost a friend to cancer is now hoping to help a foundation created in his name find a cure for cancer.
14 years ago

Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation hosting toilet fair in Seattle

On Tuesday, the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation will be hosting its "Reinvent the Toilet Fair" and this isn't just about getting a better working toilet or even water conservation, they're hoping the next generation of toilets will help save millions of lives.
14 years ago

The economics of legalizing marijuana

The Washington State Office of Financial Management has just released its report on the economic impact of Initiative 502 which would legalize and tax marijuana.
14 years ago

Does National Night Out really help fight crime?

Tens of thousands of people in Western Washington took part in Tuesday's National Night Out against crime.
14 years ago

Less ‘Sponge Bob’ could lead to more sleep for your preschooler

If you've got a preschooler who's having trouble sleeping, you might want to give "Sponge Bob" the ax.
14 years ago

Stolen motorcycle returned to owner nearly 37 years later

A 62 year old man from the Spokane area finally has his motorcycle back. It was stolen from him when he was just 25.
14 years ago

Breakthrough in the battle with cancer at Fred Hutch

If you have ever been close to someone going through chemotherapy, you've probably seen how tough it can be on the body. Even after all that, it is not always successful. Some local researchers think they may have figured out why.
14 years ago

Seattle man steals back his stolen bike

Matt Goyer’s custom bike was stolen last year, but just recently was posted for sale on Craigslist. (Photo courtesy Matt Goyer) A Seattle man thought he had seen the last of his $2,000 custom bike when it was stolen from his condo garage last year. But now he is reveling in revenge. Matt Goyer told […]
14 years ago

FBI searching for ‘Tour de Bikes’ bank robber

The FBI has come up with another catchy name to try and catch a serial bank robber.
14 years ago

UW scientists find evidence of critically endangered whales

It's music to her ears! A University of Washington scientist says two recording devices that spent a year deep underwater in the arctic are coming home with the amazing sounds of a critically endangered whale.
14 years ago

WSDOT won’t waive 520 tolls for Blue Angels flights

When I-90 is closed for the Blue Angels' Seafair appearances this weekend, drivers who reroute onto the 520 floating bridge will still have to pay the toll.
14 years ago

Some of the Olympics best athletes will never get a medal

When the U.S. Equestrian Team takes to the ring this week, a lot of local folks will be rooting for a young rider from Washington. But her first trainer says we should also be rooting for the horses.
14 years ago

Military families find relief at Fisher House

Having a loved one so hurt they have to be hospitalized is more than enough stress without having to worry about being able to hold their hand and wipe away their tears. That's where the Fisher House comes in for members of our military.
14 years ago

Seattle may be missing out on cash for workforce training

On the same day the state released jobs numbers that show Washington unemployment rate is flat at 8.3 percent, another report shows we are missing out on millions of dollars that could help train people for in demand jobs in the technology sector.
14 years ago

Toddler escapes Kitsap County daycare, hurt in parking lot

A toddler in Kitsap County is in the hospital after escaping from daycare and making her way to the parking lot.
14 years ago

‘Intentionally rustic’ summer camp experiences shape children’s independence

Parents have more choices than ever when it comes to keeping the kids occupied over the summer. There are soccer camps, computer camps, skateboarding camps and just about anything else you can imagine.
14 years ago

‘Internet Doomsday’ malware could still affect computer if not completely removed

Monday, July 9 is being called "Internet Doomsday." Hundreds of thousands of computer users got up this morning unable to connect to the Internet.
14 years ago

Kicking wildfire season off with a blaze near Lake Chelan

Washington is kicking off the summer fire season with a 600 acre blaze north of Wenatchee, near Lake Chelan.
14 years ago