Former KIRO Newsradio Anchor/Reporter

Kim Shepard

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

Washington superintendent reimagines student testing

How the head of Washington State schools hopes to change student testing and keep better tabs on your kid's learning.
15 years ago

Find Geek Love at Emerald City Comicon

Proud geeks from all over are heading to the Washington State Convention Center this weekend, but it's not just their favorite sci-fi characters they're hoping to hook up with, a lot of them will be looking for love.
15 years ago

Extended ski season could make for another record breaking year

This late blooming spring has its advantages, especially for skiers.
15 years ago

UW’s cherry trees about ready to bloom

With sunshine in the weekend forecast, you might be wondering when all of the gorgeous cherry trees at the University of Washington will bloom.
15 years ago

Stranger rapes, robs Shoreline woman in her garage

Investigators need your help finding a man accused of raping a woman in her own garage in Shoreline.
15 years ago

University of Washington student wins Facebook Fellowship

Have you ever wanted to pick the brain of a young Bill Gates or an even younger Mark Zuckerberg? 97.3 KIRO FM's Kim Shepard got to sit down with a UW student Facebook has singled out as one of the computer industry's rising stars.
15 years ago

Power restored to container ship adrift off Oregon coast

The U.S. Coast Guard says power has been restored on a 648-foot car container ship that was drifting without power off the Oregon coast southwest of the Columbia River mouth.
15 years ago

No Promises from Commissioner Stern

We are heading in the right direction, but NBA Commissioner David Stern is still not making any commitments about a team moving to Seattle.
15 years ago

State considers tax replacement for electronic vehicles

The Washington State Senate has passed a bill to charge owners $100 each year to compensate for the lack of gas taxes they pay.
15 years ago

Hiker that survived Mount Rainier blizzard shares story

It was a tough week when the snow and ice hit us earlier this month. A lot of folks spent a few days and nights in the dark, some getting pretty cold by the end of it. But, we had it easy compared to at least seven people who got trapped by the blizzard at Mount Rainier. So far, only three of them have made it out alive.
15 years ago