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Police have lead in funeral burglaries thanks to inmate’s tip

Police in Snohomish County think they know who has been burglarizing homes when the homeowners are away attending funerals.

15 years ago

Woman, 23, held on $1 million bail in fatal stabbing outside Krispy Kreme

Police say a man stabbed to death outside a north Seattle doughnut shop was trying to help a panhandler when he was attacked.

15 years ago

Mariners question new arena in SoDo neighborhood

The Seattle Mariners say they aren't just fans of Seattle baseball -- they're fans of all sports and are in favor of bringing the NBA back to the Emerald City. But, the arena that would house a new NBA or NHL team seems to be a point of contention for the residents of Safeco Field.

15 years ago

Parents guilty of pushing, shoving at Easter egg hunts

Parents have been acting more like children at Easter egg hunts locally and across the country. (AP Photo/File) Pushing and shoving: It’s something we tell our children not to do. So why are parents stepping over kids at Easter egg hunts, tearing plastic, treat-filled eggs from the hands of other children? That’s what 97.3 KIRO […]

15 years ago

Survey says people happiest at age 33; does it go downhill from there?

TIME reports respondents to a survey conducted by a British social-networking site say they weren't at their happiest until age 33. But what happens after that? 97.3 KIRO FM's Dori Monson Show debated where they think things start going south.

15 years ago

Construction starts on Ferris wheel at Seattle waterfront

Crews began work Tuesday on a 175-foot Ferris wheel on Pier 57 in Seattle.

15 years ago

City of Seattle considers breastfeeding ordinance, KIRO hosts debate

If a mother breastfeeds in Washington state, regardless of where she does it, she can't be fined for indecent exposure. In fact, the state has made it a civil right of a woman to breast feed her child in "in any place of public resort, accommodation, assemblage, or amusement."

15 years ago

Two Kent teens arrested for ‘showing off’ gun at school

Police arrested two teens at Kentlake High School after they showed off a gun to some classmates.

15 years ago

Whooping cough at epidemic levels in WA

Washington state's top health official says whooping cough disease has reached epidemic levels in the state.

15 years ago

Attorney: Parents of Susan Cox Powell want change

Josh Powell was never charged in the disappearance of his wife in 2009 and just two months ago killed his two sons. Evidence recently unsealed has many saying those events could have been prevented had the West Valley City Police Department acted on evidence they'd collected that could have kept Powell behind bars.

15 years ago

Seattle coach Lou Tice inspired many greats

Seattle native Lou Tice spent much of his life challenging others to make this a better world. He continued that mission until his death last Sunday at age 76.

15 years ago

Man stabbed outside of North Seattle Krispy Kreme

A man was stabbed in North Seattle on Monday afternoon outside of a Krispy Kreme.

15 years ago

Man pleads guilty to groping West Seattle joggers

A man that claimed he only "ran into a few people" plead guilty to assault with sexual motivation on Monday.

15 years ago

520 bridge drawspan to open for sailboat Monday evening

Your travels plans could experience a delay if you were planning to cross the 520 bridge on Monday evening.

15 years ago

Sugar is toxic?

In a special report for "60 Minutes," Dr. Sanjay Gupta presented information from recent studies that suggest sugar is a toxin. This has 97.3 KIRO FM host Dave Ross quite alarmed.

15 years ago

Seattle sex columnist Dan Savage stars in new MTV show

Seattle sex columnist Dan Savage will star in a new MTV show starting Tuesday.

15 years ago

Renton residents rally to keep library over Cedar River

Renton residents will rally Monday night to try to save their iconic city library, which straddles the Cedar River.

15 years ago

Missing woman’s family questions why Josh Powell wasn’t arrested

After Friday's release of court documents linking Josh Powell to the 2009 disappearance of his wife, Susan Powell, her family and prosecutors in Washington are questioning why he wasn't arrested for her murder before he killed himself and their two young children two months ago.

15 years ago

Gregoire suspends plan to limit emergency room visits

A plan by the state Medicaid program that would stop paying for any so-called "non-emergency" ER visits that was slated to go into effect on Sunday has been delayed by governor Christine Gregoire, pending the outcome of ongoing budget negotiations in the state legislature.