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KIRO Radio’s Dave Ross says what happened at Western Washington University could lead to more...
Kipp Robertson

Dave Ross: WWU scare could lead to hollow threats

The alleged threats made toward Western Washington University students could set a frustrating precedent for schools around the country.
11 years ago
Someone allegedly stole Anthony Mish’s flatbed truck from his “Hawkhouse.” (KIRO ...
Kipp Robertson

Thieves allegedly steal truck from Kirkland’s ‘Hawkhouse’

The man who spends hundreds of hours every year to celebrate the holidays Seahawks style got ripped off.
11 years ago
Seahawks running back Marshawn Lynch reportedly had a custom jersey made in honor of a high school ...
Kipp Robertson

Reports: Beast Mode sends his condolences with customized Seahawks jersey

Seahawks running back Marshawn Lynch reportedly had a custom jersey made in honor of a high school football player killed in November.
11 years ago
Pronto, bike share, vandalism...
Richard D. Oxley

Pronto! data proves Seattle bike share users prefer sunshine, downhill rides

One year's worth of Pronto! bike share data is out, and it tells more than one would expect about Seattle cyclists.
11 years ago
In this digital age, a slew of apps make it easy to give, including Hopela, made by a Seattle start...
Sara Lerner

Seattle startup makes it easy to donate on #GivingTuesday

A slew of apps make it easy to give this holiday season, including Hopela, made by a Seattle startup.
11 years ago
The National Weather Service issued a Winter Weather Advisory for snow that will last from 4 p.m. T...
Kipp Robertson

Heavy mid-week snow likely in Cascades

Western Washington drivers should expect quite a bit of snow in mountain passes Tuesday afternoon through Wednesday morning.
11 years ago
A letter from Chris Hansen indicates that he and his investment group are wiling to pay for a new S...
MyNorthwest.com

Brock Huard calls SoDo arena recommendations ‘life support’

The Seattle Department of Transportation seems willing to sacrifice at least a portion of a street for a new arena in Sodo.
11 years ago
Students gather on the Western Washington University campus in Bellingham, Wash., after classes wer...
Richard D. Oxley

Police arrest teen in connection with WWU threats

Police have arrested a 19-year-old student in relation to online threats against students of color at Western Washington University.
11 years ago
A 3.0 earthquake struck near Stanwood, Wash. on Nov. 30. (MyNorthwest Earthquake Tracker)...
Richard D. Oxley

3.0 earthquake shakes Stanwood

A 3.0 earthquake struck near Stanwood, Wash. Monday, after a string of similar quakes in the region last week.
11 years ago
The FAA is concerned that without an anti-corrosive finish a critical part on Boeing 737s could fai...
KIRO Radio Staff

Report: Defective parts on thousands of Boeing planes need repairs

The Federal Aviation Administration is expected to announce mandatory inspections and the potential mandatory replacement of defective parts on nearly 1,400 Boeing 737s on Monday.
11 years ago
Kipp Robertson

Seattle shooting prompts QFC to change store hours

Management of the Harvard Market QFC has reacted to the unsolved shooting in Seattle's Capitol Hill neighborhood.
11 years ago
Seattle’s is home to a growing number of Little Free Libraries, such as this one in Ballard. ...
Richard D. Oxley

Other cities can’t keep pace with Seattle’s Little Free Libraries

Seattle's is home to a growing number of Little Free Libraries. Perhaps the most in the country.
11 years ago
Amazon revealed a new prototype for its Amazon Prime Air drone on Sunday, with the company saying t...
Eric Mandel

Sorry, no Amazon Prime drones for Cyber Monday – yet

Amazon revealed a new prototype for its Amazon Prime Air drone on Sunday.
11 years ago
Bruce Shepard said there was an online post calling for the lynching of the Western Washington Univ...
Eric Mandel

WWU president explains ‘frightening’ threats made to students

In an email Friday to university faculty and staff, Bruce Shepard took responsibility for any "incomplete and even seemingly contradictory messages" that received.
11 years ago
Black Friday protest, black lives matter...
MyNorthwest.com

Four people arrested at Black Lives Matter protest in Seattle

The giant Christmas tree at Seattle's Westlake Center was lit on Friday evening, along with the Macy's star, but not without prior disruptions from Black Lives Matter protesters.
11 years ago
Seahawks Russell Wilson and Richard Sherman celebrate Thanksgiving after a 2014 game against San Fr...
Josh Kerns

How the Seahawks are spending Thanksgiving

Thanksgiving falls in the middle of a work week for the Seahawks, but the team is carving out a little time for the holiday.
11 years ago
South Sound 911 received a phone call from a concerned resident who needed turkey cooking tips. Loc...
Richard D. Oxley

Police advice: Don’t call 911 for turkey cooking tips

Don't call 9-1-1 for turkey cooking tips like these Puget Sound residents have done. Area law enforcement agencies are reminding folks that 911 is for emergencies.
11 years ago
A seat covered in Nazi-themed imagery on the New York City subway. New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo order...
Richard D. Oxley

Amazon responds to New York Nazi criticism

Amazon has released a statement in response to strong criticism over Nazi-styled advertising in New York in promotion of its new web series.
11 years ago
Two earthquakes – magnitude 3.1 and 3.5 – struck Wednesday afternoon near Glacier Peak ...
Stephanie Klein

Seismologists watching Glacier Peak after four earthquakes

Four earthquakes struck within hours of each other Wednesday afternoon near Glacier Peak.
11 years ago
The Western Washington University Police Department is being called out for not doing enough in the...
Kipp Robertson

Students speak out against ‘malicious comments’ made at Western Washington University

The Western Washington University Police Department is being called out for not doing enough in the wake of threats made to minority students.
11 years ago
The above graphic shows the original plan for the bike path. The bike lane will now be 8 feet wide,...
Richard D. Oxley

City of Seattle, yacht club compromise on bike path

Cyclists may feel the squeeze after the City of Seattle negotiated a compromise with boaters.
11 years ago
Kipp Robertson

‘Serious’ multi-vehicle crash blocking Highway 99 in Fife

Highway 99 is closed due to a multi-vehicle crash between Fife and Federal way.
11 years ago
The Lacey V. Murrow floating bridge sank to the bottom of Lake Washington on Nov. 25, 1990. (Video ...
Feliks Banel

Bizarre Lake Washington disaster struck Thanksgiving Weekend 1990

It was 27 years ago that a bizarre disaster struck, sending major portions of the old Lacey V. Murrow floating bridge to the bottom of Lake Washington.
11 years ago
But most travelers likely won’t notice much change at Sea-Tac this Thanksgiving, KIRO Radio&#...
Josh Kerns

Sea-Tac Airport says stepped up security won’t snarl holiday travel

Sea-Tac Airport has increased security along with the rest of the nation's airports and train stations in the wake of the Paris terrorist attacks. But most travelers likely won't notice much change.
11 years ago