Missing Sky’s dad ‘hanging in there’ for daughter
As police continue their investigation, Solomon Metalwala and Terry have continued to pound the pavement. A few weeks ago they reached out to medical professionals on the Eastside to discover if either of the children had received medical care within the last year. The attorney for Sky Metalwala’s father says they want to make sure […]15 years ago
Social worker says Josh Powell told sons he had a surprise for them
Just moments before Josh Powell ignited two five gallon gas cans, blowing up his house, himself, and his two boys, be told his sons he had a "big surprise" for them.15 years ago
Worldview: What’s a better capture, human eye or cell phone cam?
After Gawker reported on a video that showed bystanders at the Giant's victory parade capturing a fight on their cell phones rather than breaking it up, 97.3 KIRO FM's Ross and Burbank Show discussed whether we're losing something viewing the world through a shaky cell phone screen.15 years ago
New video released in Lindsey Baum disappearance
A new video released contradicts a story from a person of interest in the disappearance of Lindsey Baum from McCleary.15 years ago
Washington foreclosure victims will get $24 million in settlement
Washington's share of a $25 billion national settlement with the nation's biggest mortgage lenders will be about $648 million.15 years ago
Initiative filed to clarify definition of marriage in Washington
As Gov. Chris Gregoire is expected to sign a bill passed by Olympia lawmakers allowing gay and lesbian couples to marry in the state of Washington opponents have promised to fight back.15 years ago
DSHS defends its handling of Josh Powell case
Did police in Utah warn authorities in Washington that Josh Powell's children were in danger? State Senator Pam Roach, R-Auburn, wants to know specifically what information police in West Valley City, Utah provided to Washington's Department of Social and Health Services.15 years ago
Lower-hassle security screening lanes coming to Sea-Tac
Frequent fliers who are willing to give up some personal information will soon be able to use a quicker screening process at Sea-Tac Airport.15 years ago
State fines tow company that charged $800 for one impound
A tow company that made headlines when it charged $800 for a single impound, is now facing hefty fines themselves.15 years ago
Officers fatally shoot man outside tire store
A Kitsap County sheriff's spokesman says law enforcement officers fatally shot a man outside a tire store in Poulsbo.15 years ago
911 dispatch listed Powell incident as “routine” instead of “emergency”
Nearly eight minutes elapsed between when a social worker called 911 to report that Josh Powell's children were in danger and when sheriff's deputies were dispatched, emergency call logs show. The home was a gas-fueled inferno - with Powell and his two young boys inside - by the time officers were on their way.15 years ago
Rep. Hargrove uses commercial to back gay marriage argument
Imagine being able to state your case for something you really believe in. You can take a few minutes and try to convince your peers to think like you do. That's what our state representatives did Wednesday afternoon.15 years ago
Lakewood cop arrested for stealing money from slain officer’s fund
A Lakewood police treasurer has been arrested and accused of embezzling more than $120,000 from a fund set up for families of four officers killed in the line of duty in Nov. 2009.15 years ago
Without benefit of hindsight, could we expect 911 operator to grasp gravity of Powell situation?
After a six minute 911 call from the social worker that dropped off Josh Powell's two sons was released, many people were frustrated with the dispatcher, but 97.3 KIRO FM host Dori Monson asked his listeners if it was fair for us to expect the dispatcher to understand the gravity of the situation without knowing all we know now about what was to occur.
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Seattle ranked fourth for ‘eligible bachelorettes’
Men's Health magazine thinks they know "where the babes are," and they're in Seattle.15 years ago
911 call from Powell home explosion “most frustrating conversation”
This is probably six minutes and 46 seconds of the most frustrating conversation you can imagine.15 years ago
Paul Allen was most charitable living American in 2011
Microsoft co-founder Paul Allen is a giver, in fact, he was the most charitable living person in the U.S. last year.15 years ago
What impact will Prop 8 decision have on gay marriage in Washington?
With the State House expected to vote on legalizing gay marriage in Washington state Wednesday, many are now curious what impact a federal judge's ruling will have on Washington.15 years ago
Many report illness after Everett cheerleading event
Washington state health officials said Tuesday they are investigating reports of intestinal illness affecting at least 19 squads that participated in a weekend state cheerleading tournament in Everett.15 years ago
Funeral for Charlie, Braden Powell planned for Saturday
A funeral service has been planned for Charlie and Braden Powell for Saturday afternoon.15 years ago
No self-edits on Wikipedia profiles: Fair or bummer?
After word came out that Newt Gingrich's communications director has been changing (and trying to change) his candidate's Wikipedia entries, 97.3 KIRO FM's Ross and Burbank Show had a conversation debating the merit of Wikipedia rules that prevent you from editing pages about you.15 years ago
Sean’s Night out: Doomtree rocked Crocodile
After a silent rejoice about the fact that I was on the appropriate list I made my way into the main stage area of the Crocodile mere moments before Doomtree were to take the stage.15 years ago
Kevin Calabro is cautiously optimistic about NBA’s return to Seattle
Reports that the city of Seattle has been working behind the scenes for the past eight months with a wealthy hedge-fund manager to bring an NBA team back to town was welcome news for Seattle fans still mourning the loss of the Super Sonics, but Kevin Calabro, former voice of the Sonics, says there's a lot of things that need to come together to make this happen.15 years ago
