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Christopher Monfort’s defense team has claimed he is not guilty by reason of insanity. He int...
Libby Denkmann

Jury in Monfort trial sees dramatic patrol car video, hears from first responders

Seattle Police Sgt. George Davisson was in the passenger seat of his patrol car outside Garfield High School when the radio crackled with one of the most serious calls of his career.
12 years ago
More florists are turning to American grown flowers, although 80 percent still come from outside th...
Josh Kerns

Do you know where your Valentine’s flowers are from? Seattle expert pushes American grown

While many of us will buy flowers for our Valentine's this week, few of us have any idea most come from out of the country. But a growing movement aims to change that.
12 years ago
Restrooms are closed at Seattle’s Cowen Park and many others throughout the winter because of...
Josh Kerns

Seattle parks users complain about winter bathroom closures

Some Seattle parks users says the city is being short-sighted by closing outdoor bathrooms during the winter because many parks remain heavily used year-round.
12 years ago
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Kipp Robertson

Sound Transit knocked out again, no sign mudslides will go away

Sound Transit riders will once again be forced to take the bus after a mudslide near Everett shut down the passenger service Tuesday.
12 years ago
Seattle Police officers arrested a car thief after ditching a vehicle and running on foot. (Photo c...
Kipp Robertson

Seattle thief tracked by helicopter, arrested

A known car thief was arrested Tuesday afternoon after fleeing on foot and being tracked by a King County Sheriff's Office helicopter.
12 years ago
If you make less than $60,000 a year, there’s plenty of free, expert tax help out there. (AP)...
Josh Kerns

Need help with your taxes? Seattle library, others offer free assistance

It's tax time, and if you need help keeping the IRS at bay, the best place to turn just might be the Seattle Public Library.
12 years ago
A small plane crashed on a Hood Canal beach Tuesday afternoon. The pilot suffered minor injuries. (...
Josh Kerns

Pilot OK after small plane makes emergency landing along Hood Canal

A small plane made a crash landing on a beach of Hood Canal Tuesday afternoon, but the pilot came out of it OK, according to the Mason County Sheriff's Department.
12 years ago
A Tukwila prostitute allegedly extorted an out-of-town business man for about a month. The man paid...
Kipp Robertson

Three-hours of fun turns into month-long extortion by Tukwila prostitute

A three-hour arrangement with a prostitute turned into a month-long headache for a man.
12 years ago
This image, given to the King County Prosecutor’s Office in December 2013, shows 22-year-old ...
Brandi Kruse

Hospital kept nurse on staff despite disturbing allegations

Evergreen Hospital admits it should have removed a nurse from its staff more than nine months before she was sentenced on charges that she tied up a severely disabled man in her care.
12 years ago
Kipp Robertson

Tacoma hate crime: ‘I don’t think you can live in fear’

The LGBTQ community is tackling the hate crime that left one woman in the hospital Sunday morning head on.
12 years ago
Lawmakers are now starting to go after the billions of dollars worth of tax incentives they gave Bo...
Chris Sullivan

Legislature goes after Boeing tax breaks

Lawmakers are starting to go after the billions of dollars worth of tax incentives they gave Boeing to secure production of the 777X in Washington. They are trying to tie certain job and wage numbers to that incentive package.
12 years ago
A driver crashed on State Route 302 after fleeing a Mason County deputy Tuesday morning. (Photo cou...
Kipp Robertson

Driver flees Mason County deputy, crashes

A driver attempting to flee a Mason County deputy crashed on State Route 302 Tuesday morning.
12 years ago
Local historian Feliks Banel shares some stories of interesting governors in Washington’s pas...
Feliks Banel, Local Historian

A look back at unique Washington governors

As state residents prepare to prod Washington Gov. Jay Inslee with questions on KCTS' "Ask the Governor" Tuesday night, historian Feliks Banel helps us take a look back at a few lesser known governors in Washington's past.
12 years ago
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Chris Sullivan

Video: How to pass school buses safely, legally

With Bethel School buses now taking pictures of drivers who pass illegally when the red lights are flashing, drivers should be reminded when they can and cannot pass.
12 years ago
Having a workforce that all looks the same can negatively impact company culture. According to Todd...
Libby Denkmann

Seattle meetup supports a more diverse tech scene

African Americans are severely underrepresented in the ranks of Seattle's booming tech scene, where jobs are overwhelmingly held by white and Asian employees. That dynamic can sometimes lead to awkward encounters around the water cooler.
12 years ago
A 25-year-old man was charged with assault for shaking his 2-month-old son. (Photo courtesy of the ...
Kipp Robertson

Man charged with assault for shaking 2-month-old son

A man was charged with assault on Monday for violently shaking his 2-month-old son.
12 years ago
Crews have completed the concrete cradle that will hold Bertha the tunneling machine during repairs...
Josh Kerns

Bertha could soon start spinning again beneath Seattle

Bertha could soon start drilling again after more than a year idle beneath the Seattle waterfront. It won't be far, but it's a critical next step in the oft-delayed Seattle tunnel project.
12 years ago
King County Sheriff’s deputies are cracking down on dog owners violating leash laws in county...
Kipp Robertson

Deputies cracking down on leash law violators in King County parks

There's a greater chance people not obeying King County parks and trails off-leash laws will be fined, following an increase in reported violations and dog fights.
12 years ago
Contract negotiations at the Port of Seattle are causing truck drivers to lose money as they wait t...
Kipp Robertson

Truck drivers losing money, despite ports reopening

The ongoing contract dispute between port operators and union workers is impacting truck drivers' wallets.
12 years ago
While we don’t know what causes autism, early detection can make a world of difference for to...
Colleen O

UW to fund early detection program for autism

The University of Washington was given a $3.9 million grant to come up with an innovative way to increase the likelihood of early detection in local children. You'll be seeing it very soon at your pediatrician's office.
12 years ago
KIRO Radio Staff

Woman’s body discovered in vacant Bellevue apartment building

Police say maintenance workers discovered a woman's body in an empty apartment of a vacant building, Saturday in Bellevue.
12 years ago
The Agate Pass Bridge, which connects the north end of the island to the Kitsap Peninsula, is under...
Chris Sullivan

Closure on Bainbridge bridge will slow traffic getting on, off the island

Construction will mess with drives through Bainbridge Island for the next three weeks. The one and only bridge on or off the island will go down to a single lane of traffic.
12 years ago
Bellevue prostitution sting...
Josh Kerns

Sex workers speak out against proposed anti-prostitution bills in Olympia

While the Washington state legislature considers several bills aimed at curbing prostitution by targeting people who patronize prostitutes, local sex workers have come together to combat the effort.
12 years ago

Missing Snohomish teens found safe in Tacoma

Two missing 16-year-old Snohomish girls have been found safe.
12 years ago