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We didn’t know we caught Macklemore on camera

KIRO Radio reporter Tim Haeck had no idea he captured a decent photo of internationally acclaimed rapper Macklemore while covering a march through downtown Seattle Tuesday.
12 years ago

Dori Monson: Are Metro drivers peeing in seats a real problem or fabrication by union?

Metro was issued a citation by the Department of Labor and Industries last week following complaints of drivers having to relieve themselves in coffee cups, wearing diapers or even losing control of their bladders in their seats. But after hearing about drivers' break schedules, not everyone understands how this can be a real problem.
12 years ago

GeekWire: Which gadgets should you buy the geeks on your list?

What do you buy for that person in your life who always has the latest tech gadget? The guys from GeekWire have some ideas.
12 years ago

Police looking for man who redecorated bikes from Seattle bike share

Seattle police are searching for someone who rented two bright green bicycles from the Pronto bike share program and redecorated them.
12 years ago

Attorneys: School violated student preacher’s first amendment rights

Michael Leal, an Everett high school student who is suing the district after he was suspended for preaching and handing out Christian pamphlets, says his free speech rights were violated.
12 years ago

‘Star Wars: The Force Awakens’ trailer to debut in Seattle this weekend

"Star Wars: The Force Awakens", one of the most anticipated films of 2015, is expected to debut its first trailer this weekend - and Seattle is slated to get an exclusive look.
12 years ago

Family: 3-year-old shot in mouth in Snohomish County expected to survive

The family of a 3-year-old boy shot in the mouth in Snohomish County says the boy is expected to survive.
12 years ago

Man who saved horse racing in Washington stepping away from sport

The man many credit with keeping horse racing alive in Washington is stepping away from the track after 20 years, handing the reins of Emerald Downs over to the Muckleshoot Tribe. Emerald Downs owner Ron Crockett joins The Dori Monson Show for a chat about his experience.
12 years ago

Father wants public’s help in keeping drunk driver who killed his son behind bars

A father whose son's life was cut short by a drunk driver wants the public's help to make sure the man responsible serves his full time in prison.
12 years ago

Seahawks Coach Pete Carroll not ruling out using Richard Sherman at wide receiver

Richard Sherman proclaims himself the best corner in the game, but how would he fare at wide receiver?
12 years ago

History of Thanksgiving weather in Seattle

Here is a look at some statistics and memorable weather for the last 50 years on Thanksgiving weekend.
12 years ago

Don: Queen Anne parents should stop stigmatizing kids in drug and alcohol recovery

After some parents in Seattle's Queen Anne neighborhood started a movement to stop a plan to open a high school for students recovering from drugs and alcohol across from an elementary school, other people in the neighborhood are speaking up for the kids in recovery saying they should have the space.
12 years ago

Violent robbery involving 12 to 16-year-olds raising new questions about downtown Seattle safety

A recent violent robbery in downtown Seattle resulted in the arrest of four suspects, boys and girls, between the ages of 12 and 16.
12 years ago

Good Samaritan Marshawn Lynch returns wallet to rightful owner

Before visiting Marysville-Pilchuck High School Tuesday with his fellow teammates, Seahawk Marshawn Lynch did another good deed.
12 years ago

Former exotic dancer: Pierce County needs to do more for women in adult entertainment industry

The Pierce County Council is considering a measure that would require adult erotic dancers to go through a training program before they would be allowed to be employed in the industry. While that's a good step, a former exotic dancer in the community says she'd like to see the county do even more.
12 years ago

Seattle fire chief finally speaks on firefighters driving department vehicles after DUI convictions

The Seattle Fire Department says it's reviewing its policies after a Dori Monson Show investigation and follow-up by KIRO TV determined members of staff were driving department vehicles despite the fact that DUI convictions required they blow into an ignition interlock device on their personal vehicles.
12 years ago

Seattle exploring millionaires tax; why don’t they just take our paychecks and give us allowance?

The Seattle City Council is asking the city's legal department to look into the possibility of enacting a millionaires tax in the city.
12 years ago

Washington’s poster-child health exchange has glitch-filled opening weekend

It was a bumpy opening weekend for the Washington state health insurance exchange where people buy insurance under the Affordable Care Act.
12 years ago

Some free advice for youth coaches from Seahawks coach Pete Carroll

Tons of parents head out the sidelines with a clipboard and a little knowledge about the game. But what kind of principles should really be driving youth coaches to get the most out of athletes and make sure athletes get the most out of the experience?
12 years ago

24-year-old former Daffodil Queen happy to flabbergast Democrats with win

A 24-year-old Republican and former Daffodil Queen surprised the Democratic Party this past election when she defeated five-term Democratic incumbent Dawn Morrell in the 25th District.
12 years ago

Exclusive: Man who served as landing pad for Taima the Seahawk says talons didn’t hurt

His face has been everywhere, but so far it's only been guesses from the likes of David Letterman and others as to what was going through a Seahawks' fans mind when Taima the Seahawk landed on his head Sunday.
12 years ago

Watch: Seahawks’ Marshawn Lynch parks behind velvet ropes on ‘The League’

It's not often that Marshawn Lynch gets called out for talking too much, but that's what Taco said he did on Wednesday's episode of "The League" on FXX.
12 years ago

Thousands still without power after windstorm

Winds died down Wednesday, but cold temperatures persist while utility crews rush to restore power to thousands.
12 years ago

Tom & Curley demonstrate proper etiquette when crossing Seattle streets

Amazon is expanding again and there are new fears about what all those pedestrians will do to traffic in Seattle's South Lake Union neighborhood.
12 years ago