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Telemedicine services like MeMD have soared in popularity in the past year. (MeMD image)...
Josh Kerns

Got flu? More people connecting with their doctor online for treatment

With flu season kicking into high gear, many people looking to get medical care turn to the internet instead of dragging themselves to their doctor's office, urgent care or local emergency room.
12 years ago
Josh Kerns

Reward offered in death of coyote in Lake Forest Park

The search is on for whoever set an illegal trap in Lake Forest Park that led to the death of a female coyote earlier this month.
12 years ago
Despite running a red light, the King County Prosecutors Office announced Tuesday there is not enou...
Josh Kerns

No charges for Sound Transit driver who killed 2 after running red light

The King County Prosecutors Office has determined there is not sufficient evidence to charge the driver of a Sound Transit bus who ran a red light and crashed into an SUV, killing two people.
12 years ago
Mount Rainier can be seen in the distance Tuesday afternoon on the Puget Sound Clean Air Agency&#82...
Stephanie Klein

Burn ban issued for Snohomish, Pierce counties

Stagnant, cold air has prompted a burn ban for Snohomish and Pierce counties.
12 years ago
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Stephanie Klein

Washington’s recycling rate drops and John Curley is to blame

Washington state's recycling rate dropped in 2013 and KIRO Radio's John Curley is part of the problem.
12 years ago
The city of Bellevue is getting three new red light cameras and a school zone speed camera next mon...
Stephanie Klein

Bellevue getting four new red light, speed cameras

The city of Bellevue is getting three new red light cameras and a school zone speed camera next month.
12 years ago
The Seahawks’ Jon Ryan capped off Seattle’s successful Sunday by getting engaged to pop...
Josh Kerns

Seahawks’ Jon Ryan packs punting, proposal into busy day

Seahawks' punter Jon Ryan will soon have a new way to get his kicks: marriage.
12 years ago
Stephanie Klein

Reports: Plane lands safely at Sea-Tac after emergency landing expected

A plane from San Diego landed safely after a potential emergency landing at Sea-Tac Airport.
12 years ago
Stephanie Klein

3.0 earthquake reported near Chelan

A 3.0 magnitude earthquake shook in Entiat near Chelan Monday afternoon.
12 years ago
The average price for tickets to the NFC Divisional playoff at CenturyLink Field is $388, according...
Josh Kerns

Prices steep, demand high for Seahawks’ playoff game

Tickets sold out to the public in minutes Tuesday morning, so be prepared to pay a pretty penny for the Seahawks NFC Divisional Playoff game.
12 years ago
Deputies responded to a Great Dane stuck in the mud on a beach in Mason County. (Twitter: Mason Cou...
Stephanie Klein

Rescue mission called off for Great Dane stuck in mud

A Great Dane stuck in the mud at a beach at Hammersly Inlet near Shelton was able to pull himself out during a rescue mission.
12 years ago
Stephanie Klein

3 suspects arrested in West Seattle home burglary

Three men were arrested on suspicion of breaking into a West Seattle home and stealing a diamond ring while the homeowner hid in the closet Sunday afternoon.
12 years ago
Clear skies should keep significant snow away until possibly next weekend when precipitation could ...

Arctic air, wind chill moves in for rest of year

Forecasters say Arctic air moving into the Northwest will push temperatures into the 20s and teens in many areas this week.
12 years ago
You these experiments to the well-known ability of crows to recognize human faces, hold grudges and...
Dave Ross

When birds get too smart

Professor Ed Wasserman teaches experimental psychology at the University of Iowa and he designed an experiment using shapes on cards to test the intelligence of crows.
12 years ago
Stephanie Klein

Seahawks announce playoff ticket information

It's not clear who'll they'll play yet, but the Seahawks will host an NFC Divisional Playoff game on Saturday, Jan. 10 at 5:15 p.m.
12 years ago
Tom Kelly

Story of the Year: Rates remained low, bolstering housing

Imagine what the climb would be like if 30-year, fixed-rate mortgages ranged from 6.0 to 6.5 percent rather than 4.0 to 4.5 percent?

12 years ago
Eve Ruff said to let your sober friends know that you want them at your holiday party and then make...
Alyssa Kleven

At holiday parties, how to make room for your sober friends

The holidays are filled with opportunities to see friends and loved ones and often times those get-togethers involve drinking.
12 years ago
Seattle’s Ravenna neighborhood ranked No. 9 in the nation as the most competitive place to bu...
Tom Kelly

Ravenna neighborhood among nation’s most competitive for buyers

Seattle-based Redfin pulled data from its real estate professionals across the country as well as 2014 sales transactions from multiple listing services to rank the most competitive neighborhoods.

12 years ago
Tom Kelly

FAA takes another shot at real estate drone use

The FAA lists "professional real estate or wedding photography" as examples of what constitutes commercial or business drone use that is not permitted.

12 years ago
Eight out of the 12 months were in the top 10 warmest. Ainsley MacDonald, right, and Will Walker, 1...
Ted Buehner, NWS Meteorologist

Western Washington weather year in review

The year 2014 will go down as a wet and record warm year as well as a tragic year. There were 50 weather-related fatalities capped by the 43 involved with the SR-530 slide on March 22nd. There were also three avalanche and wind-related fatalities each, as well as a rip current fatality. Nineteen people were injured during the year and weather-related damage totals through October were in excess of $64 million.
12 years ago
“It’s a Wonderful Life” starring Dave Ross, John Curley and other KIRO personalit...

KIRO Radio voices star in ‘It’s a Wonderful Life’

Do you think Dave Ross would be a good spirit guide for John Curley? You can hear what that might sound like in a presentation of the classic story "It's a Wonderful Life," featuring voices from KIRO Radio.
12 years ago
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Bonneville Seattle wishes you a very merry holiday

The stations of Bonneville Seattle wish you a very Merry Christmas, a Happy Hanukkah, a great Chaka Kahn, and a wonderful New Year.
12 years ago
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MyNorthwest.com

Santa tracker: Follow Santa across the world

Follow Santa Claus on Christmas Eve with the Official NORAD Santa Tracker and spot him as he makes his way to Washington state.
12 years ago
KIRO Radio personalities perform in a live on-air presentation of “The Bishop’s Wife&#8...

KIRO Radio voices perform in ‘The Bishop’s Wife’

This holiday season, Seattle Radio Theatre offers its 15th annual live radio production featuring music, old-timey sound effects, and local radio personalities in a performance of "The Bishop's Wife."
12 years ago