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KIRO Radio’s Libby Denkmann and her sister, Jillian Denkmann, are members of the UW Twin Regi...
Libby Denkmann

Twins, including KIRO reporter, help UW solve genetic riddles

Twin NASA astronauts are serving as guinea pigs in an experiment to test the effects of zero-gravity on the human body. But there's another twin study happening much closer to home.
12 years ago
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MyNorthwest.com

Mariners fans flock to Safeco Field for Opening Day

Mariners fans excited for a promising season made their way to Safeco Field for Opening Day.
12 years ago
John Roderick has announced his candidacy for position 8 on the Seattle City Council. (Photo from w...
Kipp Robertson

Seattle musician vies for city council position

The founding member of "The Long Winters" will be touring Seattle for a different reason. John Roderick announced his candidacy for position 8 on the Seattle City Council.
12 years ago
Tom Kelly

Beyond basic wear and tear: 5 inspection red flags

What repairs should buyers especially be alarmed about that could possibly send them back to the negotiation table?

12 years ago
If a Mariner would not want a relative to see the content of a tweet or post, it’s probably b...
Kipp Robertson

Spring tweeting: Mariners receive social media training

Ball players are asked to think about the potential impacts of what they post on social media.
12 years ago
Song Wang, 30, was arrested in northern California late Monday. (Photo: Crime Stoppers)...
MyNorthwest.com

Bellevue murder suspect caught in California

The man suspected of killing a woman at the Avalon Apartments in Bellevue was arrested in northern California on Monday night.
12 years ago
Kein Carpenter, 12, of Denton, Mont., is first in line outside one of the home-plate gates at Safec...
MyNorthwest.com

What you may not have known about Safeco Field

There's nothing quite like Opening Night at Safeco Field - Mariners fans soak in the promise of a potentially bright future. Here are some facts you may not have known about Safeco Field.
12 years ago
Russell Wilson is the basis of the Seahawks’ budget, just like a mortgage is the basis of a h...
Brent Stecker

How do Seahawks balance under a salary cap? Like your home budget

If you've ever had trouble understanding how the Seahawks balance contracts under the salary cap, 710 ESPN Seattle's "Justin and Gee" figured out the perfect guide by comparing it to a home budget.
12 years ago
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Stephanie Klein

Man arrested after chase, standoff in Kent

Police arrested a suspected gunman who led officers on a chase that ended in a crash and standoff along SR 167 in Kent Saturday.
12 years ago
A 15-vehicle crash is blocking all lanes of northbound I-5 in Mount Vernon. (WSDOT)...
MyNorthwest.com

At least 15 vehicles involved in collision near Mount Vernon, snarls I-5 commute

A 15-vehicle crash blocked all lanes of northbound I-5 in Mount Vernon.
12 years ago
A King County Superior Court judge denied a motion for a preliminary injunction that would have del...
Kipp Robertson

Woodland Park Zoo elephants one step closer to Oklahoma after court rejects lawsuit

The decision allows the zoo to move forward with plans to place Chai and Bamboo with a new family in the Oklahoma City Zoo.
12 years ago
Kipp Robertson

Man arrested for alleged assault, hate crime in downtown Seattle

A 57-year-old man was arrested Thursday for allegedly assaulting a man while yelling racial slurs.
12 years ago
Deputies have patrolled several parks and trails, including Cougar Mountain Wildland Park, Big Finn...
Kipp Robertson

Patrols cause ‘dramatic reduction’ in off-leash violations in King County

The number of dogs running around off-leash in King County parks and trails is decreasing.
12 years ago
Stephanie Klein

Lockdown lifted at two Edmonds schools

Police in Edmonds say a lockdown is lifted at Madrona Middle School and the former Woodway Elementary School.
12 years ago
You may still notice an increase in your bill, but Seattle restaurateur Tom Douglas is doing away w...
MyNorthwest.com

Update: Seattle restaurateur Tom Douglas scraps ‘wage equality surcharge’

You may still notice an increase in your bill, but Seattle restaurateur Tom Douglas is doing away with a 2 percent surcharge.
12 years ago
Four violent robbery suspects on the run in Seattle’s Northgate neighborhood were no match fo...
Stephanie Klein

Four suspects arrested in violent robbery at Northgate Transit Center

Four violent robbery suspects on the run in Seattle's Northgate neighborhood were no match for King County's Guardian One helicopter team, tracking them down from the sky with infrared cameras.
12 years ago
North Charleston Mayor Keith Summey reportedly spoke out against the International Association of M...
Stephanie Klein

South Carolina mayor sounds off on Machinists union

North Charleston Mayor Keith Summey reportedly spoke out against the International Association of Machinists Thursday over efforts to unionize the Boeing 787 assembly plant in his city.
12 years ago
Tom Kelly says Snohomish County is slated to be the fastest growing county in the state in the next...
Dave Ross

Traffic a big factor in recovery of Seattle suburbs

Dave Ross asks Tom Kelly, host of Real Estate Today on KIRO Radio, when houses in Seattle's suburbs will finally bounce back.
12 years ago
Joseph McEnroe was convicted last week of murdering six members of the Anderson family on Christmas...
Libby Denkmann

‘I did do this awful thing,’ McEnroe pleads for his life after murdering six

Over seven years after Joseph McEnroe walked into his girlfriend's parents' house in Carnation and helped kill six members of the Anderson family, the convicted murderer pleaded for his life before a King County jury.
12 years ago
Expedia executives vow to do all they can to minimize the impact on congestion when the company mov...
Josh Kerns

Expedia’s Seattle move prompts concerns about congestion, commuting

Thursday's announcement that Expedia would move its headquarters from Bellevue to Seattle is raising plenty of questions about the impact on traffic and commuting.
12 years ago
Pet owners can face up to a $250 fine for an unlicensed pet. (AP)...
Kipp Robertson

Bellevue, Kirkland pet police will be out in force this summer

King County staff will go door-to-door to two cities this summer to make sure pets are properly licensed.
12 years ago
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Stephanie Klein

Video: Ludacris teaser featuring Marshawn Lynch

Seahawks' Marshawn Lynch is featured in one of Ludacris' new music videos and the teaser is out.
12 years ago
Joseph McEnroe recounted his upbringing Thursday as he took the stand in King County Superior Court...
Stephanie Klein

Carnation killer testifies in sentencing trial

A man convicted of killing six members of a Carnation family is testifying in a trial to determine whether he is to be sentenced to death or life in prison without parole.
12 years ago
A man who pulled a gun on a woman after accusing Muslims of being violent. (Image courtesy of King ...
Kipp Robertson

Man sought for pulling gun on woman in SeaTac hate crime

King County and SeaTac law enforcement are searching for a man who pulled a gun on a woman after accusing Muslims of being violent.
12 years ago