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O’Neil: Richard Sherman’s rant on Roger Goodell isn’t off base

Seahawks cornerback Richard Sherman had some critical things to say about his boss, NFL commissioner Roger Goodell. While talking to ESPN’s Jim Trotter about rule changes, including Goodell’s proposed “yellow card rule,” where two unsportsmanlike conduct penalties in a game would result in an ejection, Sherman called Goodell “just a face … just a suit” […]
11 years ago

As state makes adjustments to I-405, Dave Ross wonders if this experiment should be tried

Eastside drivers experienced faster times over the weekend when tolling on I-405 was turned off. Dave Ross wonders why the state hasn't tried turning tolling off during the work week.
11 years ago

‘Mayor’ of Melrose trying a different tactic with Seattle’s homeless problem

While some Seattle leaders are calling for placing the homeless in encampments or giving them the boot altogether, the “Mayor” of Melrose has a different approach: Try respect. Patrick Jones has a whale of a life story, but it can boil down to this: he was adopted, is a former Marine and drug addict. In […]
11 years ago

Rantz: Timing and explanations of Seattle police staffing report is fishy

There’s usually a pointed reason for a government agency or politician to release potentially controversial information on Friday afternoon and that’s what KIRO Radio’s Jason Rantz believes happened with the Seattle Police Department staffing study. Rantz says it’s awfully convenient that he and other media members received the 136-page “Berkshire Report” at 4:59 p.m. Friday. […]
11 years ago

Expansion joint repairs cause long backups in Snohomish County

Drivers in Snohomish County faced major backups Sunday from lane closures on I-5.
11 years ago

1 dead, 1 injured in Renton shooting

Police say a man showed up at a Renton apartment, banged on the door and then attempted shooting the lock off the door.
11 years ago

Crowds ring in new University Link light rail extension

Groups of people crowded together Saturday morning, celebrating the opening of Sound Transit's University Light rail extension.
11 years ago

Risk of catastrophic landslide forces evacuations near Wenatchee

The Chelan County Sheriff's Office is warning residents in the Wenatchee Heights area about the risk of a massive landslide.
11 years ago

Seattle Mayor: Staffing study confirms city needs more officers on the street

A highly-anticipated Seattle police staffing study recommends more officers on city streets.
11 years ago

Sea-Tac to UW in 45 minutes: Seattle’s new light rail line opens

Two new light rail stations have opened in Seattle, extending the rail line to the University of Washington.
11 years ago

5.2 earthquake reported off coast of Vancouver Island

A 5.2 magnitude earthquake was recorded off the coast of Vancouver Island on Friday afternoon.
11 years ago

When and where Bernie Sanders will tour Washington this weekend

Bernie Sanders is touring Washington state over the weekend, including stops in Seattle, Vancouver, and Spokane. Will John Curley actually end up going?
11 years ago

911 recordings released of tragic Seward Park death

A Seattle man died during a heavy windstorm, leaving behind his wife and two children. This is how you can contribute and help the family in the wake of the tragedy.
11 years ago

City of Seattle responds to $7,000 water bill controversy

A Seattle resident is in a dispute with the City of Seattle over a water bill that is more than $7,000.
11 years ago

Someone should call The Ghostbusters to explain the twists in the Republican presidential race

Well, ladies and gentlemen, we've come to the point as a country where Hell has frozen over and elephants can fly.
11 years ago

This Wallingford sign will make you look twice

Wallingford's simple but iconic gas station sign has been featured in this online video and has gone viral.
11 years ago

Tangney: Hopefully latest photos put Kurt Cobain conspiracy theories to rest

The Seattle Police Department released photos of the shotgun the Nirvana frontman used to kill himself in 1994.
11 years ago

Rantz: Majority of Ride the Ducks violations wouldn’t scare me away

Of the 463 safety violations a famous Seattle tour company admitted to, the majority of those violations aren't substantial enough to cause alarm, KIRO Radio's Jason Rantz says.
11 years ago

100-mph chase ends with a crash in Seattle

Police say a car crashed and landed on top of a parked car in North Seattle after a high-speed chase.
11 years ago

Additional changes coming to I-405 could slow your weekend drive

More changes are coming to I-405 this weekend. This is where, and why.
11 years ago

What ruined the morning commute on the 520 bridge?

The morning commute on State Route 520 has become increasingly congested but the exact cause remains somewhat of a mystery.
11 years ago

Redmond is rearranging its roads: What will happen to parking?

Redmond is converting one-way roads to two-way streets. A KIRO Radio listener wrote in worried about the effect on parking.
11 years ago

SeaWorld announced the stop of its orca shows, but is it enough?

SeaWorld announced it will halt its orca breeding program and stop its shows. Ron and Don, along with PETA, say there's more work to do.
11 years ago

On the brink: Washington State Parks bouncing back after ‘being on the edge’

Washington has one of the biggest state parks systems in the country, and one of the oldest. But for years, the parks struggled to survive financially.
11 years ago