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First Veterans Day in Seattle: Armistice Day November 11, 1918

The holiday we celebrate today is called Veterans Day, but it's only been known as that since 1954. The original holiday was first celebrated as Armistice Day on November 11, 1918 when the Great War — the War to End All Wars — came to a close in Europe.
12 years ago

Chance of snow follows high winds

Forecasters say there's a chance of snow Wednesday and Thursday as a moist weather system moves into the region from the southwest.
12 years ago

First Satanic Temple chapter coming to Seattle

Seattle might be getting its first Satanic Temple chapter.
12 years ago

First freeze of season forecast in Northwest

Arctic air pushing into the Northwest Tuesday and Wednesday is expected to bring the first freeze of the season in much of Washington and Oregon.
12 years ago

Help this inspirational little girl help others

Amazing 12-year-old Cass Reynolds appeared on The Dori Monson Show on Friday to tell us about a new effort she's launching to help others.
12 years ago

Want to report your rainfall amount?

Have you ever wanted to report your own rain and snow and then compare it with others near you? Join the Community Collaborative Rain Hail and Snow Network.
12 years ago

Love, patience help Bellevue family battle rare skin condition

Adopting a child from Africa had been a life-long dream for a Bellevue family. When they finally got their hands on a baby boy from Ethiopia they learned a devastating diagnosis. It was one that meant simply holding their son could cause him pain.
12 years ago

John Curley: No surprise student athletes suspended for partying; high school kids are dumb

Forty-five student-athletes from Tahoma High School in Covington have been suspended from sports for attending Halloween parties where drugs or alcohol were present.
12 years ago

Fund set up for family of Port Orchard murder victim

A friend is trying to help out the family of murder victim Amber Lynn Coplin. The woman, whose body was found Tuesday, is the mother of five boys.
12 years ago

Cremation, burial or compost? Seattle woman proposing new way to dispose of deceased

A Seattle woman has come up with a new plan to dispose of bodies when people die: compost them.
12 years ago

What kind of website allows people to post murder photos? A look at 4chan

Images appearing to be a Port Orchard murder victim were posted to the website "4chan" this week before police were even alerted to the crime. Libby Denkmann takes a closer look at 4chan.
12 years ago

Coach John Curley gives an ‘epic halftime speech’

When his team made it to halftime with a score of 0-0, John Curley was fired up.
12 years ago

Seattle Seahawk Marshawn Lynch to appear on ‘The League’

Marshawn Lynch might try to avoid the media, but he is no stranger to the camera. Soon you'll get to see him on the FXX show "The League."
12 years ago

Seattle voters overwhelmingly backing Metro Transit funding

Seattle voters are overwhelmingly approving a measure to raise $40 million a year to expand transit service across Seattle.
12 years ago

Even on political sitcoms, entertainment, not politics, comes first

One of the Amazon original shows that's been gaining steam over the past year is "Alpha House." Its second season was released this week.
12 years ago

How to figure out which judge to vote for this election

There are a lot of judges on this fall's ballot. KIRO Radio's Colleen O'Brien gets some advice on figuring out who to vote for.
12 years ago

Pet of the week: Cissy

Cissy is a sweet little 4-year-old Terrier mix.
12 years ago

Seattle City Councilmember wants millions more to fight homelessness

Will an additional $5 million on top of the $35 million in Seattle Mayor Ed Murray's for homeless services help make a bigger dent in the number of people on the streets?
12 years ago

Carroll: Seahawks are ‘banged up’ heading into Raiders game

A few Seahawks injury-related notes from coach Pete Carroll's conversation with KIRO Radio 97.3 FM Friday morning.
12 years ago

Tom & Curley: Terminally ill woman still in control of her own fate

Life will continue at least for a while longer for a terminally ill 29-year-old who moved to Oregon because of the state's death-with-dignity law. Brittany Maynard planned to end her battle with cancer on Nov. 1, but now says she likely won't end her life on that date.
12 years ago

Terminally ill woman who moved to Oregon to end her life, delays assisted suicide

A 29-year-old terminally ill woman who moved to Oregon because of the state's death-with-dignity law, now says she most likely will not take her life on November 1, as she originally planned.
12 years ago

Archaeologist on shells delaying Bertha: ‘It’s not a conspiracy’

A deposit of shells found above stalled boring machine Bertha is the latest cause for delay in Seattle's tunnel-boring project. While some have expressed skepticism about the discovery, a state archaeologist straight from the dig site says the delay is legitimate.
12 years ago

Prosecutor on school threats: Bad jokes that cause people reasonable fear are crimes

Two Tacoma students say they were only joking when they allegedly made threats against their schools, but now those boys are charged with felony harassment.
12 years ago

Threats to school near Marysville-Pilchuck found to be unsubstantiated

A school near Marysville-Pilchuck High School is reportedly on modified lockdown.
12 years ago