Even with accidents, Kirkland company says traffic is predictable
With accidents and imperfect drivers, traffic seems completely unpredictable, but the president of the world's leading provider of traffic information services, which happens to be located in Kirkland, says the flow of traffic can actually be pretty well forecast.14 years ago
City of Detroit considers selling its art to pay the bills
Detroit has found itself in a financial crisis. How will they get out of it? It might come down to selling off some of the city's most prized cultural heritage.14 years ago
Mt. Vernon businesses see downtick amidst bridge collapse
With the Interstate 5 bridge over the Skagit River out of commission, detour routes are seeing extra heavy traffic - including those through Mt. Vernon.14 years ago
Community steps up to help build John’s house
John Norman, 31, a married father with another baby on the way, was working hard to build a new home for his family out in Woodinville.14 years ago
Nice to know even al-Qaida has bureaucratic snafus
After years of trying to discipline him, the leaders of al-Qaida's North African branch sent one final letter to their most difficult employee. In page after scathing page, they described how he didn't answer his phone when they called, failed to turn in his expense reports, ignored meetings and refused time and again to carry out orders.14 years ago
Seattle police investigating shooting involving security guard
Seattle police are investigating a shooting involving an armed man and a security guard in a parking lot.14 years ago
Crash closes southbound I-5 lanes during morning commute in Seattle
All lanes are open on southbound Interstate 5 following a semi-truck accident that blocked traffic for hours during the morning commute.14 years ago
Biologist claims deadly disease found in British Columbia salmon
Biologist Alexandra Morton says she's found evidence of Infectious Salmon Anemia in salmon in British Columbia, which she fears could impact populations of farmed salmon as well as harm native Pacific salmon species.14 years ago
Mass violence in school is easier to stop in a post-Columbine world
Author Dave Cullen spent 10 years studying Columbine. It wasn't the last mass shooting on school grounds, but Cullen said that because of it, we're able to prevent other violent plots before they come to fruition.14 years ago
Crews remove I-5 bridge pieces from Skagit River with investigation in mind
Workers are fighting gusty winds and the fast moving Skagit River Tuesday morning as they remove pieces of the collapsed Interstate 5 bridge over the Skagit River.14 years ago
Hot dog historian scoffs at Seattle-style dog, praises Chicago
Move over scallops and steaks, it's that time of year when the humble hot dog gets to shine.14 years ago
Taste the variety at The Root Beer Store
A store that only sells root beer, the concept seems a little wacky even to its customers says The Root Beer Store owner Corey Anderson.14 years ago
‘Arrested Development’ is back
It premiered in 2003 and was canceled in 2006. Now the cult favorite Arrested Development is getting what's fans want - one more season.14 years ago
Collapsed I-5 bridge characterized as functionally obsolete, fracture critical
After the collapse of the I-5 bridge over the Skagit River, it's come to the public's attention that the design of this particular bridge is described as fracture-critical, which basically means that each part of the bridge is critical to its integrity.14 years ago
Next step: WSDOT planning for Skagit River I-5 bridge repair, replacement
Washington Governor Jay Inslee told KIRO Radio Friday morning the Washington State Department of Transportation began working on plans to repair/replace the I-5 bridge within an hour or two of its collapse over the Skagit River.14 years ago
Truck hitting bridge support blamed for I-5 bridge collapse; 3 injured
A truck carrying an oversize load struck a bridge on the major thoroughfare between Seattle and Canada, sending a section of the span and two vehicles into the Skagit River below, though all three occupants suffered only minor injuries.14 years ago
WSDOT advises avoiding I-5 through Skagit County after bridge collapse
The Friday heading into Memorial Day weekend is a typically heavy-traffic day, meaning congestion and slowdowns. The bridge collapse over the Skagit River on Interstate 5 will amplify these common problems.14 years ago
Sexual harassment rules on college campuses trickle down to freedom of speech
The places where you might find some of the freest thinkers and those that want to protect their right to free speech are now also the target of new policies that will limit that same speech.14 years ago
Dori listener locked in browser battle with King County Housing Authority
After some suspicious online activity sourced back to the King County Housing Authority following a public records request, a local man filed another public records request for staff's web browser histories, and was surprised by what he found.14 years ago
How to get ourselves out the great financial crisis
He predicted our last financial crisis, but can he predict the financial crisis?14 years ago
How to keep an eye out for cancer in your pet
May is National Pet Cancer Prevention Month so KIRO Radio's It's Raining Cats and Dogs had on a couple of veterinarians to talk about how to look out for cancer in your animal.14 years ago
New book features Northwest photographer’s work and lots of puppy love
Are you a fan of cute pet pics, or someone who's looking for a way to show your pet just how much you love them? A Letter to My Dog might be for you.14 years ago
No one wants to host the Oscars; here are some suggestions for the Academy
Year after year, those brave enough to host the Academy Awards are taken out to slaughter the day after. If they're lucky, they'll survive to host another year.14 years ago
