Conundrum stalling Seattle’s body-cam policy
Seattle's body cam phase-in could be stalled because of this contentious issue. A policy expert says the city could be on the wrong side of the argument.9 years ago
Babies of Homelessness: The mission to help kids in Seattle
Inspired by a story on the Ron and Don Show, a local woman is making it her mission to help homeless babies caught amid the crisis.9 years ago
Northwest Planned Parenthood CEO talks health care changes
Planned Parenthood's CEO for the Northwest region talks about the changes facing health care in the United States and the Affordable Care Act.9 years ago
Seattle U. student president Rodriguez steps down
Carlos Rodriguez worked hard in life, managing a job, school and becoming student president at Seattle University. But he came to the US illegally.10 years ago
Homeless kids: Big city problem, small town solutions
North Bend, Snoqualmie and Fall City are small towns nestled in the Snoqualmie Valley that are separated by several miles and none of them offer much in the way of social services for homeless kids.10 years ago
Families celebrate National Adoption Day
Parents all over the country are celebrating the addition of a new child. Coni and John Bergmann, of King County, now have three adult biological children and four adopted children.10 years ago
How Seattle plans to get rid of houses with squatters
Got a squatter house problem? Seattle is drafting new legislation to target properties with squatters after a series of complaints.10 years ago
The Ron and Don Show crew talk about their favorite Holloween memories, #KIROween photo contest
Post your favorite throwback costume pics on Instagram, tag @KIRORadio973, include our hashtag #KIROween, and you could win tickets to The Mystery of Sleepy Hallow at Town Hall on October 28. The Ron and Don Show will pick our favorite listener submission Tuesday at noon! Click here to view full contest rules.10 years ago
Microsoft, Facebook discuss how to create ethical robots
Artificial Intelligence, AI, was a hot topic among Microsoft, Uber, Facebook and other tech companies who spoke with The White House recently.10 years ago
What these candidates have to say about science
Scientists quizzed four presidential candidates, including Trump and Clinton. This is what they have to say about not-often covered issues.10 years ago
Military custody battle and the dad fighting to see his daughter
A fight for parental rights takes a special twist when it's a military custody battle. This JBLM soldier hopes that he can get his daughter back.10 years ago
Goat across America: How this man is raising money for charity
A Seattle man is walking with a goat from the Space Needle to Times Square in New York. That's right -- with a goat. His name is Miles. This is why.10 years ago
Whooping cough outbreak closes Washington YMCA camp
An outbreak of whooping cough has closed down a popular YMCA summer camp in Washington state.10 years ago
Blame history for all the complaints over Hillary Clinton’s voice
When you talk to critics of presumptive Democratic presidential nominee Hillary Clinton her voice is often one of their top complaints.10 years ago
Seattle’s legendary Temple of the Dog to tour after 25 years
Temple of the Dog is headed out on tour and Seattle is one of the cities included in the band's stops.10 years ago
Embedded social worker helps Everett police deal with homeless
Social worker Kaitlyn Dowd is the perfect fit to help the Everett Police Department deal with the homeless.10 years ago
License Plates for Cancer Research
State universities can make $500,000 a year through Washington’s vanity license plates. Soon, some of that money could benefit cancer research in Seattle. Justin Marquart, Deputy Director of Development at the Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center, said he got the idea while sitting in traffic. “You have an opportunity to see lot of different license […]10 years ago
Education or indoctrination: When should schools teach gender expression?
For the first time, the Office of the Superintendent of Public Instruction is adding a topic about self-identity and gender expression with a grade-level progression that starts in kindergarten.10 years ago
You don’t have to be a girl to be a Girl Scout
The Girl Scouts isn't just for girls anymore -- at least that's the way it is for this Seattle troop which has more fathers involved than moms.10 years ago
Seattle suburbs not spared from homeless crisis
It's obvious when you drive through Seattle that the city's homeless population is exploding. Although the growing problem is a little harder to spot in the suburbs, it's there just the same.10 years ago
Ballard battles Seattle to save neighborhood trees
Another fight is brewing in Ballard. Neighbors are asking the city not to sell off a vacant lot and ultimately save three ornamental trees.11 years ago
Ballard battles Seattle to save neighborhood trees
Another fight is brewing in Ballard. Neighbors are asking the city not to sell off a vacant lot and ultimately save three ornamental trees.11 years ago
Ballard battles Seattle to save neighborhood trees
Another fight is brewing in Ballard. Neighbors are asking the city not to sell off a vacant lot and ultimately save three ornamental trees.11 years ago