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School donor: Mayor won’t answer my questions

Frustrated by the lack of progress in funding Seattle schools, Brian Jones donated more than $70,000 to SPS. Now he'd like to video record a talk about the issues with the mayor.
11 years ago

Fans rush online ticket sales two months ahead of Star Wars release

If you haven't seen it yet, the latest Star Wars trailer was released Monday night.
11 years ago

Brock: There’s no apathy in Seahawks locker room

As rough as the start to the season has been for the Seattle Seahawks, Brock Huard told KIRO Radio's Dori Monson that a lack of passion is not one of Seattle's concerns.
11 years ago

Lake Sammamish Parkway drivers will rejoice with this news

Drivers who have been stuck on Lake Sammamish Parkway can rejoice.
11 years ago

Should a recent discovery change the way you read the Bible?

Dave Ross speaks with Jeffrey Alan Miller, an assistant professor of English that uncovered a notebook that is believed to be the oldest known draft of King James Bible.
11 years ago

Expect heavy traffic for Seahawks-Panthers game

The Seahawks are at home in Seattle on Sunday Oct. 18, so expect traffic downtown before and after the game.
11 years ago

Architect agrees to add parking spaces in West Seattle

The community of West Seattle has seen a construction boom in the last few years and now even architects are considering parking a necessity rather than a luxury.
11 years ago

Brock: Coleman arrest is an anomaly for the Seahawks

Brock Huard notes that Derrick Coleman's arrest is an off-the-field outlier for the Seahawks.
11 years ago

Tom Tangney: Lack of communication from Seattle Schools is ‘unforgivable’

Parents are on the attack about the lack of transparency with teacher reassignments and class sizes in Seattle Public Schools.
11 years ago

What to do if you’re in your car during an earthquake

The Great Washington ShakeOut on Thursday is is aimed at reminding you what you should do during an earthquake. So what do you do if you're in your car?
11 years ago

Hotel manager teams with FBI to crack down on sexual slavery in Snohomish County

If you live in Snohomish County then chances are you've probably seen this hotel. It's not the stereotypical rundown motel you'd normally associate with prostitution.
11 years ago

WSDOT sets record straight on toll reimbursements

A WSDOT spokesperson says 139 toll bills were sent out with duplicate transactions and more than 3,000 automatically went to customers' Good-to-Go accounts. She said all reimbursements should be made within the next week and a half.
11 years ago

Could Seattle make fuel out of thin air?

A Canadian company is pulling fuel out of thin air. Northwest investors could bring such a plant to the area.
11 years ago

FBI, local law enforcement carry out prostitution sting in Everett

The FBI and Snohomish County law enforcement carried out a special operation from an Everett hotel last week in order to gain intelligence on the sex trade there. While no arrests were made the FBI still considers the operation a success.
11 years ago

How red-light cameras catch drivers in intersections

Kim in Ballard recently received a $124 red-light ticket. She wanted to know about how it actually catches drivers.
11 years ago

How should we fix traffic in West Seattle?

Seattle City Council member Tom Rasmussen is hosting a meeting next week to find out what drivers think should be done to fix traffic in West Seattle.
11 years ago

Curley: No council member wants to be the one who raises property taxes

As November approaches and Seattleites must again decide how much they are willing to tax homeowners, Tom and Curley discussed whether residents are gouging themselves with property taxes.
11 years ago

New SDOT tool lets you become an expert on road projects

When there is a big construction project in your neighborhood, everyone suddenly becomes an expert, even though they are sorely under-qualified.
11 years ago

Great ShakeOut preparing Pacific Northwest for the inevitable

One million people have committed to preparing for what experts are saying is the inevitable.
11 years ago

Owner of studio offering ‘yoga for people of color’ apologizes, cancels classes

The owner of a yoga studio that offered a class specifically for "people of color" has apologized for the "discriminatory language" she used in advertising for her class.
11 years ago

Ron Upshaw: If they want support, Seahawks need to give fans something to root for

Ron said cities like Denver, Oakland and Green Bay have fans that give "blind devotion" to their teams, but Seattle fans need more.
11 years ago

Seattle, Olympia celebrate Indigenous Peoples Day

More cities are recognizing Native Americans on Columbus Day this year as they revive a movement to change the name of the holiday to celebrate the history and contributions of indigenous cultures around the country.
11 years ago

Windstorm knocks out power across Puget Sound

Strong winds brought down trees and knocked out power for some people across the Puget Sound on Saturday.
11 years ago

The Pete Carroll Show: Marshawn Lynch ‘really close’ but availability for Sunday’s game still unknown

Comments from Seahawks coach Pete Carroll on KIRO Radio 97.3 FM Friday pointed to another questionable designation and game-time decision for running back Marshawn Lynch.
11 years ago