Seattle woman cleaning up Puget Sound one battery at a time
Long-time diver Laura James is diving for old batteries. So far, her project has hauled up about 20 batteries from Puget Sound.15 years ago
Suspect in girl’s stabbing death tells police he wanted to ‘hurt someone’
A suspect in the stabbing death of a fellow teen in a Tukwila apartment told his uncle he was high on synthetic marijuana and didn't remember what he did.15 years ago
Woman hit by bus in downtown Seattle
A Metro bus hit a pedestrian on downtown Seattle on Sunday afternoon.15 years ago
Drydock, tugboat sink in Everett
A 200-foot drydock, containing a 140-foot tugboat are both resting on the bottom of the bay at a shipyard in Everett.15 years ago
Boy found dead in Mason Co. lake, father still missing
A search of Lake Limerick will resume Monday morning in Mason County, after the body of a 2- year-old boy was found dead in the water Saturday.15 years ago
Woman gets benefits after convincing bank she wasn’t dead
It took two weeks of navigating government bureaucracies but a 92-year-old Port Angeles woman got thousands of dollars in retirement benefits back after convincing the bank that she wasn't dead.15 years ago
It’s a St. Patrick’s Day weekend in Seattle
Seattle will celebrate St. Patrick's Day with a parade downtown and the annual dash, among other things. But state troopers are warning of extra DUI patrols, so be smart.15 years ago
New details about JBLM soldier accused of killing Afghan civilians
After five days cloaked in military secrecy, the soldier suspected in a massacre of 16 Afghan civilians has finally been identified, adding a critical detail to the still- sketchy portrait just beginning to emerge.15 years ago
DUI driver with infant son on board crashes into parked car
Seattle police arrested a woman in the International District Friday morning after she crashed into a parking car while drinking and driving. Her infant son was in the car.15 years ago
Face of Kony 2012 campaign arrested for masturbating in public
The co-founder of Invisible Children, the organization responsible for the Kony 2012 video that’s gone viral, was reportedly arrested on Thursday afternoon in San Diego for being drunk in public and masturbating. NBC San Diego reports Jason Russell, 33, was allegedly found masturbating and vandalizing cars, possibly under the influence. Police say they received calls […]15 years ago
Indulge in St. Patrick’s Day
In the midst of dry spell known to Catholics as Lent – there is a beer filled haven where Irish Catholics and those that wish they had a little Irish in them gather together for comradery and Guinness stout, wear green, and hope to find a treasure at the end of the rainbow. Silly green […]15 years ago
Lakewood cop pleads guilty to stealing from fund for officer’s families
A Lakewood police officer has pleaded guilty to wire fraud in connection with embezzling more than $112,000 from a fund set up for the families of four officers killed in the line of duty.15 years ago
Top military general defends JBLM culture after Afghanistan killing spree
The head of all Army forces in the US calls the mass murder of 16 Afghan civilians, reportedly at the hands of Joint Base Lewis-McChord Staff Sgt. Robert Bales, a tragedy and said the Army will do the right thing.15 years ago
Seattle Kitchen recommends best breakfast spots
A listener planning an anniversary weekend in Seattle asked the Seattle Kitchen staff where she should take her husband for a great breakfast. Hosts Tom Douglas, Theirry Rautureau and Katie O came through with some traditional and out-of-the-box breakfast options in the city.15 years ago
Olympic gymnastics preview in Everett
What happens inside Everett's Comcast Arena this weekend might be replayed during this summer's Olympic games. Many of the world's top gymnasts will polish their twists and landings, hoping it leads to gold medals in London.15 years ago
Flu season has finally arrived in Washington
Washington health officials say the flu season has finally arrived in the state.15 years ago
JBLM soldier accused of Afghan killing spree signs on John Henry Browne
The Seattle lawyer representing a U.S. soldier accused of killing 16 Afghan civilians has only appeared in military court a handful of times in a career spanning 40-plus years.15 years ago
Boeing project moves to Salt Lake City, Seattle won’t lose jobs
Seattle won't lose jobs following a Boeing announcement that they'll be moving 787-9 tail work to Salt Lake City, but the area won't gain any jobs either.15 years ago
KIRO says goodbye to print Encyclopedia Britannica
Encyclopedia Britannica's announcement that it will stop publishing print editions for the first time in over 200 years inspired strong reactions from many who held fond memories of the collection.15 years ago
Couple in Bremerton school shooting case faces judge
The mother of a boy charged in an elementary school shooting was arrested in a Port Orchard courtroom on Thursday. A judge set bail at $50,000.15 years ago
Bus hits pedestrian in downtown Seattle
Seattle police say a pedestrian was hit by a bus in downtown Seattle Thursday morning.15 years ago
Sammamish City Councilmember John Curley: Let them smoke in parks
The City of Sammamish is considering a ban on smoking in city parks, and 97.3 KIRO FM host John Curley, also a Sammamish City Council member, is speaking out against the idea.15 years ago
Woman charged for letting teens use room in her home for prostitution
A Tacoma woman is being charged for allowing two 15-year-old girls to prostitute themselves in the home she shares with her two young boys.15 years ago
