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Woman jailed after SUV plows into home, killing 1

A King County Sheriff's spokesman say one man is dead and two others are seriously injured after a SUV plowed through a waterfront home and crashed into Lake Sammamish Friday evening.
13 years ago

How to defeat Godzilla if it attacked the Puget Sound

Godzilla is getting yet another reboot this weekend. The movie that pitted giant dinosaur-type lizards against cities got us thinking: what if Godzilla was real and what if it was headed to the Puget Sound? It turns out a retired Army sergeant has thought this over.
13 years ago

What would happen if the world stopped turning?

Have you ever wondered what would happen if the world stopped turning? KIRO Radio's Dave Ross did and wasn't afraid to ask Astrophysicist Neil deGrasse Tyson when he had the "Cosmos" host on the latest episode of his ROSSFIRE podcast.
13 years ago

‘Entourage’ star blames Seahawk Russell Wilson for his broken leg

Actor Kevin Connolly is blaming Russell Wilson's "bad pass" for his broken leg.
13 years ago

Why the Marysville City Council decided to ban legal marijuana

We're getting closer to the first pot shops opening up as the Liquor Control Board expects the first to open sometime in July. But where you live will dictate the access you have to marijuana.
13 years ago

Do you like Echo, Seattle’s new Sculpture Park art?

A 46-foot-tall face, Echo, is nearly complete at the Olympic Sculpture Park on Seattle's waterfront.
13 years ago

Pet tips: Flea prevention

Fleas are always present in the Northwest because of our temperate climate. They can cause a variety of ailments to our pets and great discomfort to humans, not to mention time, stress and money! Year-round protection is essential in preventing a flea infestation.
13 years ago

Poll: Why don’t you bike to work?

This Friday is bike to work day. Will you be biking to work? If not, tell us why.
13 years ago

Ingredient of the Week: Peas

"This is the time of the year when everyone should be getting their peas in the ground," says chef Tom Douglas, and if you have gotten them in early enough you can harvest pea vines.
13 years ago

Is Gov. Jay Inslee hiding plan that would hike gas prices $1 a gallon?

A new website writing about the goings on in Olympia says Washington Governor Jay Inslee has an extreme environmental agenda that he is hiding from Washington residents.
13 years ago

Jetway collapses at Sea-Tac Airport

A jetway to a Southwest Airlines flight has collapsed at Seattle-Tacoma International airport.
13 years ago

5 reasons you should honk your horn more

Seattle drivers are the second least-likely in the nation to say they honk their horn at other drivers. But we also rank fourth-worst for cutting across lanes of traffic without any notice. These are some of the reasons why Seattleites need to honk more.
13 years ago

Handling chicks, ducklings could spread salmonella infection

Backyard chicken coops and hens that roam the yard are popular around the Seattle area, but the Centers for Disease Control issued a warning to those who have handle live chicks, ducklings or other baby poultry.
13 years ago

Poll: Do you play on if someone dies on the golf course?

It's happened in our club at home. When it happens it shakes the other three guys up so badly no matter what they would say ahead of time, that'd they'd keep on playing, they usually come trotting in looking as pale as the guy who has passed on.
13 years ago

Marcus Trufant hanging out at The Barbershop

Sports, music, and getting the latest news is all part of the barbershop and that's what it's about for Marcus Trufant, Gaylane Scott and Terry Hollimon.
13 years ago

Your 3 days, 3 ways needs to include 4-legged friends

Seattle has become well known for having more dogs than kids, but according to a quick poll of the office, many people might not be looking out for their animal's best interests.
13 years ago

Video: A view of the Seahawks you don’t normally see

Doug Baldwin released a video that shows a behind the scenes view of players you don't normally get to see.
13 years ago

New boot-like skyscraper planned for downtown Seattle

The design for a new skyscraper planned to grace the Seattle skyline has been released.
13 years ago

Poll: Should men be going to baby showers?

A casual chat about weekend plans with his producer has KIRO Radio host Dori Monson very concerned about a new trend that's apparently developed: men attending baby showers.
13 years ago

One twin brother will be kicked out of Boy Scouts because he’s gay

Twin brothers who've been Boy Scouts together since age 11 and were just recognized as Eagle Scouts, the highest scout rank attainable, are looking at very different futures with the organization as one of the brothers will soon be kicked out.
13 years ago

Richard Sherman’s dad will keep driving garbage truck even after son’s $57M payday

Richard Sherman is now the highest paid cornerback in the NFL following the signing of his four-year contract extension with the Seattle Seahawks, but his dad who is a garbage truck driver in Compton is determined to stay behind the wheel despite his son's willingness to make things easier for him.
13 years ago

Seahawks sign Richard Sherman to 4-year contract extension, lock in Legion of Boom

Seattle cornerback Richard Sherman announced via his blog Wednesday that he has reached an agreement with the Seahawks.
13 years ago

Woman who sparked Amber Alert held on $250,000 bail

The Bremerton woman who triggered an Amber Alert Monday after taking her 6-year-old son from his grandmother at knifepoint, has been ordered held on $250,000 bail.
13 years ago

Are you falling out of love with Russell Wilson?

No doubt, Russell Wilson and the 2013 Seahawks are the greatest thing that's happened to Seattle sports in what seems like forever.
13 years ago