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Washington hillsides bursting into flames as wildfires continue to spread

Authorities issued a mandatory evacuation order for the north-central Washington town of Tonasket as wildfires fanned by high winds raged out of control.
11 years ago

Hawking, Musk, and scientists trying to ban killer drones

After imagining them, creating them, and developing them, scientists now are trying to stop them.
11 years ago

Boxing rings and wedding rings: Seahawks enjoy free time before training camp

While fans count down the minutes, the Seahawks are spending the last few days before training camp by enjoying a little free time.
11 years ago

Best places around Seattle to see Blue Angels perform

The Blue Angels are back for Seafair 2015 and fans are thrilled, but what if you don't want to battle the crowds at Genesee Park?
11 years ago

If Tom had only one month to live…

In this edition of Ask Tom and Curley Anything, Tom talks about what he'd do if he had only one month to live. Curley reveals his favorite interview.
11 years ago

Update: Son tries to find his mom love

Alex is sifting through countless letters and emails after the two posted a video looking for a prospective suitor for his 69-year-old mom, Eva.
12 years ago

Body recovered from Big Four Ice Caves after deadly collapse

The body of a 34-year-old woman was recovered from the Big Four Ice Caves on Tuesday afternoon. The woman died after a collapse in the caves the day before.
12 years ago

Marshawn Lynch talks about Super Bowl ending, dives into end zone of Skittles and more on ‘Conan’

Marshawn Lynch's return visit to "Conan" included some comments about the Seahawks' final play of the Super Bowl and a backwards dive into an end zone full of Skittles.
12 years ago

KIRO Radio’s Live Heat Wavepocolypsemageddon 2015 coverage

Jason Rantz is joined by KIRO Radio reporters who are on the streets of Western Washington reporting on Heat Wavepocolypsemageddon 2015.
12 years ago

Warm, dry weather predicted in latest summer outlook

Warmer than average temperatures and below normal precipitation continue to be the trend this summer, according to the latest seasonal weather outlook from the National Weather Service's Climate Prediction Center.
12 years ago

Peaceful protest winds through Seattle, ends at waterfront

About three dozen protesters marched through downtown Seattle Friday evening as part of the United Hood March.
12 years ago

Follow 710 ESPN Seattle at U.S. Open

Thousands of golf fans are flocking to University Place to take in all that is the U.S. Open. Follow 710 ESPN Seattle and KIRO Radio during the U.S. Open at Chambers Bay.
12 years ago

Around Seattle, women learn coding for free

It takes courage to start your career over, and that's exactly what a couple dozen local women are doing as they become computer programmers at the Ada Developers Academy.
12 years ago

You can thank eclectic Irishman for Chambers Bay Golf Course

If a local settler hadn't chased off some Brits with a rifle in 1849, the U.S. Open might be taking place at Chudley Bay Golf Course.
12 years ago

Richard Sherman featured in ‘Jurassic World’ parody

If you're going to try to survive a resurgence of toothy dinosaurs roaming Earth, Richard Sherman is a handy alliance.
12 years ago

We need a robot that can work with social cues

People deal with robots every day. One researchers says it's time for robots to be more emotionally available to us.
12 years ago

Photos: Seattle celebrates sunny June weekend

It's not officially summer yet, but it sure feels like it across the Pacific Northwest. Check out the photos from around Seattle.
12 years ago

Ciara tours Seattle with Russell Wilson

From his weekly visit at Children's Hospital to a stop at Starbucks, Russell Wilson is hosting pop star Ciara for a proper Seattle visit.
12 years ago

Nominate a kid for the Great Bike Giveaway

Thanks to the generosity of the Tacoma/Pierce County Crime Stoppers, 100 local children will receive a bicycle and bike helmet, just in time for summer.
12 years ago

University of Washington solves gender gap in computer science degrees

Last year, there was a big uproar in Silicon Valley over Google's diversity breakdown. Theories were thrown around, but it's actually quite simple and it seems the University of Washington has figured it out.
12 years ago

The real problems with biking in Seattle

At least one avid cyclist isn't surprised Seattle is no longer considered one of the top 10 places to ride a bike.
12 years ago

Witnesses recount devastation after Mount St. Helens eruption

It was a quiet Sunday morning, at 8:32 a.m., 35 years ago when Mount St. Helens blew its top, sending tons of ash into the sky.
12 years ago

Pet of the week: Arya

Arya is a gorgeous, energetic diamond-in-the-ruff. This 1-year-old Shepherd mix has silky black fur with tan and white markings.
12 years ago

Oklahoma City Zoo welcomes Seattle elephants

Two Asian elephants from Seattle have finally arrived in Oklahoma City after political opposition, legal challenges and stormy weather.
12 years ago