Richard D. Oxley
Gang fears prompt Everett school to ban sports attire
An Everett school has banned all sports attire that is not Seattle-based over concerns of gang affiliations with certain sports teams.11 years ago
Richard D. Oxley
Police shoot naked suspect after woman beaten to death under Magnolia Bridge
Seattle police shot a man after he barricaded himself inside a tent, naked, under the Magnolia Bridge. The man is suspected of beating a woman to death in a nearby tent.11 years ago
Sara Lerner
Five demands Seattle teachers are making of the school district
After months of negotiations, Seattle teachers resume collective bargaining talks Tuesday with Seattle Public Schools, starting with better pay.11 years ago
Kipp Robertson
Seattle climatologist says wildfire deaths could have been avoided
A UW professor said the forecast the day before a wildfire turned deadly showed changing winds that should have been a warning.11 years ago
Kipp Robertson
Bellevue High School’s football program has ‘gone too far’
People are already cynical about prep sports. What Bellevue High School is doing just makes things worse.11 years ago
Richard D. Oxley
NRA aims to shoot down City of Seattle’s gun violence tax
The National Rifle Association says it is suing the city of Seattle over its adoption this month of a "gun violence tax" as well as mandatory reporting of lost or stolen firearms.11 years ago
Richard D. Oxley
Analysts: Stop worrying, stock market fall isn’t as bad as you think
Analyst warn investors not to freak out too much over Monday's stock market decline. Here's why.11 years ago
Richard D. Oxley
Got parking? You can for at least $20,000
Seattleites are now paying as much as $50,000 to ensure they have a place to park in the city.11 years ago
Tom Kelly
Owners who lost homes set for strong return
The market will see an influx of buyers with past credit problems who are looking for mortgages.
11 years ago
Richard D. Oxley
Bertha’s 120-foot drop completed, but it’s not off the hook just yet
After two days, Bertha's 2,000 ton face has made it to the bottom of the 120-foot access pit. But it's not off the hook just yet, as crews prepare to reconnect the machine.11 years ago
Chris Sullivan
Parking woes lead Sound Transit to consider permit program
Transit riders know this all too well: There are not enough spots to be found at park and rides. The problem has become so bad that Sound Transit is considering a permit system.11 years ago
Stephanie Klein
Man shot and killed while sitting in parked car in Seattle
A 24-year-old man was shot and killed inside a parked car in Seattle early Sunday morning.11 years ago
Colleen O
Seattle coffee drinkers may be sipping yak butter tea soon enough
Seattle coffee drinkers may soon be celebrating a new kind of blend, and they can thank yaks for the experience.11 years ago
KIRO Radio Staff
Check out ‘the biggest snake ever known to exist’
Seattle's Burke Museum puts the largest snake ever to have slithered the earth on display.11 years ago
Stephanie Klein
Bomb threat stops traffic on SR 167 in Sumner
A man approached cars on SR 167 in Sumner on Saturday afternoon and claimed to have an explosive device.11 years ago
Stephanie Klein
Smoke from Washington wildfires drifts over Puget Sound
Smoke from the massive wildfires in Central Washington blanketed the Puget Sound this weekend, but the winds are expected to shift and push out the haze by Monday morning.11 years ago
Stephanie Klein
One man killed, two injured in Seattle gas station shooting
One man was killed and two more were injured in a shooting at a gas station in Seattle early Saturday morning.11 years ago
Kipp Robertson
ACLU wants to hear from Amazon employees who feel mistreated
Enough concern has been raised over the well-being of Amazon employees that the American Civil Liberties Union is stepping in.11 years ago
Dave Ross
What was hovering above Lakewood last night?
Last night on George Noury's Coast-to-Coast, airing on KIRO Radio 97.3 FM, a local UFO sighting made the national UFO roundup.11 years ago
Stephanie Klein
Former KIRO Radio anchor Jane Shannon passes away
Former KIRO Radio news anchor Jane Shannon passed away unexpectedly this week.11 years ago
Richard D. Oxley
Washington wildfires grow in size; Obama signs emergency declaration
President Barack Obama has signed an emergency declaration authorizing federal help for the massive wildfires burning out of control in Washington state.11 years ago
Kipp Robertson
Injured firefighter in critical condition after surgery
Daniel Lyon, injured in the Central Washington wildfires, has gone through surgery, but remains in critical condition.11 years ago
Stephanie Klein
WSDOT sets launch date for new I-405 Express Toll Lanes
The new Express Toll Lanes on I-405 will open on September 27, according to the Washington State Department of Transportation.11 years ago
Tom Kelly
Buy a vacation rental with a self-directed IRA
Some banks are discovering the real estate IRA niche and granting a "non-recourse loan" to the trustee for specific properties.