Snohomish, King counties top list of best places for poor kids
The new study considers how well a child from a poor family would fair in relative communities, and how much money they would make by the time they were 26 years old, compared to their low-income counterparts in other counties.11 years ago
Man sues Seattle Police Dept, calls officer ‘rotten apple’
A Seattle man arrested for carrying a golf club has spoken out about his lawsuit against the Seattle Police Department, calling the officer who stopped him "out of control," and a "rotten apple."11 years ago
Mercer Island fire ignites live ammunition
Fire crews have knocked down a fire at a Mercer Island home, which resulted in live ammunition firing from the intense heat.11 years ago
Distracted driving cause of crash on I-5 in Seattle
Distracted driving has been determined to be the cause of the Tuesday morning, 4-car crash on northbound I-5 that caused a 9-mile back up.11 years ago
Cyclist critically injured in collision with Metro bus
Seattle police are investigating a collision between a bus and a cyclist Monday morning.11 years ago
Murray: Seattle port’s plan to host Shell oil drills violates city permit
Seattle Mayor Ed Murray announced that the city has determined its contract with the Port of Seattle won't allow Shell's rigs to stay at the port.11 years ago
Seattle councilman among anti-Shell kayak protesters
A Seattle city councilman is among the crowds preparing to protest in kayaks as Shell oil drills arrive in Elliott Bay.11 years ago
Is the Internet defeating religion?
Of the 10 commandments, which one would you take out?11 years ago
Bellevue tackles Chick-fil-A traffic congestion
Traffic remains so bad around Bellevue's Chick-fil-A, the city has crafted a new traffic plan to accommodate the increased vehicle load.11 years ago
Six Baltimore officers charged, one with murder, for Freddie Gray
The state of Maryland has brought charges against six Baltimore police officers. One officer has been charged with murder.11 years ago
Ron and Don: ‘It’s not learning, it’s memorizing stuff’
Large numbers of Seattle juniors are not taking the state's assessment test, and Don O'Neill supports them.11 years ago
Racism defined four different ways at KTTH Freedom Debate
Racism takes center stage at KTTH debate hosted by David Boze. The panel covered everything from income inequality to white privilege.11 years ago
Gov. Inslee says we owe kids ‘several billion dollars’
KIRO Radio's Dori Monson discusses with Gov. Jay Inslee how to fund education amid a string of teachers' strikes across Washington.11 years ago
Is she really ‘mother of the year?’
KIRO Radio's Don O'Neill questions whether the woman who was caught on camera forcibly removing her son from a Baltimore riot should be praised.11 years ago
Lockdown lifted at Snohomish High School
Snohomish High School was in a brief lockdown Wednesday morning following reports of a gun in the area.11 years ago
Golf pro calls Chambers Bay a farce
Golf pro Ian Poulter caught heat after he tweeted that the Chambers Bay course is a farce. The comment incited a back-and-forth on social media.11 years ago
Nepal earthquake sheds light on the Northwest’s ticking clock
Following the disastrous earthquake in Nepal, many thoughts, including those of emergency responders, turn to the Northwest.11 years ago
Second school lockdown in two days for North Thurston
A North Thurston school went into lockdown after gun shots were heard, one day after the neighboring high school went into lockdown for a student gunman.11 years ago
Seattle police brace for thousands of May Day protesters
Thousands are expected for three events in downtown Seattle. Police brace for possible violence and property damage.11 years ago
SUV nearly strikes children at school bus stop
An SUV drove onto the shoulder and sped inches between children and a school bus door as the young students approached.11 years ago
Lacey teacher who tackled shooter: ‘No one…can prepare for a situation like this’
Brady Olson, the North Thurston High School teacher who tackled a shooter at his school Monday morning has released a statement following the incident.12 years ago
Two people injured in street sweeper, semitrailer collision on SR 167
The Washington State Patrol says two people were injured when a street sweeper and semitrailer collided on State Route 167 in south King County Monday morning.12 years ago
