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Veterans get civilianized at job fair in Seattle

U.S. military veterans who are looking for a civilian job will get their chance a job fair in Seattle.
14 years ago

Investigators: Cause of Renton community center fire ‘suspicious’

Investigators are calling a fire at the Ukrainian Community Center in Renton suspicious.
14 years ago

Woman accusing Federal Way officers of police brutality reportedly suffers from PTSD

A 36-year-old woman facing a potential felony charge of assaulting an officer has been dealing with mental illness and suffers from Post Traumatic Stress Disorder according to her sister.
14 years ago

Take those hands off the wheel: The future of cars

Jay Loney is a car guy. He's also a tech guy - a principal program manager with Microsoft's Automotive team. This week he joined Todd Bishop, and the owner of a 21-year-old Honda John Cook on KIRO Radio's GeekWire to talk about the future of automobiles.
14 years ago

Gov. Inslee threatens legislators with another special session

Gov. Jay Inslee said he is concerned about the lack of progress in budget negotiations, and if lawmakers in Olympia can't agree on a budget before the end of the current special session, he will call for another.
14 years ago

Accident blocks multiple lanes of I-5 in SeaTac

"If you're in Federal Way, get off the freeway," says KIRO Radio traffic reporter Kimi Kline.
14 years ago

Restructure on the way for Microsoft, but should Ballmer reconfigure himself?

A plan to restructure at Microsoft has been in the works since CEO Steve Ballmer wrote in an annual shareholder letter that the company would focus on devices and services in the consumer and electronic space.
14 years ago

ACLU calls for moratorium on religious, secular hospital mergers

The American Civil Liberties Union and 10 other organizations are calling on Governor Jay Inslee to impose a six-month moratorium on religious and secular hospital mergers.
14 years ago

New city ordinance lets authorities fine parents of bullies

Should parents be held responsible for their kid's bad behavior?
14 years ago

Woman attempts to citizen’s arrest her arresting officer, calls 911

A Federal Way woman called 911 during her own arrest, claiming police brutality. But officers say she assaulted them.
14 years ago

Utopian dreams crumble as REI kills unlimited return policy

"It's happened again, another utopian business plan has succumbed to the harsh realities of human nature," said KIRO Radio's Dave Ross at the news that REI decided to change its unlimited satisfaction guaranteed return policy.
14 years ago

Seattle pizza-maker approved by Italian pizza authority

The executive chef of Seattle's Tutta Bella's has been approved as a registered pizza maker by the Naples, Italy pizza authority.
14 years ago

It’s only a matter of time before killer bees overrun the Northwest

A hive of an estimated 40,000 Africanized bees killed a man and seriously injured a woman who came to his assistance in Moody, Texas, Saturday.
14 years ago

Sarah Palin gets Washington students off their butts in graduation ceremony

The class president credited with getting Sarah Palin to speak at his small town graduation ceremony said meeting his idol made him appreciate her even more.
14 years ago

Warm weather in the forecast for Western Washington

The National Weather Service says Washington is in for a week of warm, summer-like weather.
14 years ago

Driveways

Driveways can be an important aspect to your home, particularly if you're trying to sell. They can add curb appeal, but can often be neglected. Pete and Rob offer some advice for replacing or putting in a new driveway, and good driveway maintenance.
14 years ago

Dogs wear ‘pet me’ vests at airport hoping to relieve your stress

As someone who never own a dog - Andrew Walsh thinks a new program being implemented at airports is a great idea.
14 years ago

How a Seattle venture capitalist decides what to fund

As a venture capitalist, you're on the forefront of what's coming next. It's your job to decide which new business ideas to support.
14 years ago

Ezell’s Famous Chicken goes mobile with new food truck

Ezell's Famous Chicken has gone mobile as the founders' owners expand the business to food trucks.
14 years ago

GeekWire app of the week: Shatoetry

Still searching for your creative outlet? Perhaps you're a Shatoet. This week's app of the week uses the voice of William Shatner to create Shatoetry.
14 years ago

‘Straight Flush’ tells story of billion dollar online poker site born in Seattle

The writer whose work spawned films like "The Social Network" and "21" has a new book out and the story's central character is from Seattle.
14 years ago

Sarah Palin speaking at small Washington high school’s graduation ceremony

A very well-known public figure will be speaking at the commencement for Republic High School's 26 graduating seniors.
14 years ago

Seattle mayor explains why he endorsed fast food workers strike

A fast food strike this week in Seattle closed a number of area restaurants. The workers were calling for a wage increase to $15 an hour, and Seattle Mayor Mike McGinn voiced his approval for their cause.
14 years ago

Camera, materials ready for work on Skagit River bridge to begin

Nearly all the materials for a temporary Interstate 5 bridge over the Skagit River have arrived at the site and the Washington Transportation Department hopes to meet the governor's goal of spanning a collapsed section by mid-June, officials said.
14 years ago