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Deputies have identified a 13-year-old girl as the source of on-line threats that delayed the start...
Tim Haeck

13-year-old Issaquah girl identified as source of threat that delayed start of school

Deputies have identified a 13-year-old girl as the source of on-line threats that delayed the start of school at Pacific Cascade Middle School in Issaquah.
12 years ago
The Seattle Police Department has launched an official review of how cops respond to car break-ins ...
Josh Kerns

Seattle Police Department launches review of how cops respond to property crimes

With car break ins, burglaries and other property crimes soaring in Seattle, the Seattle Police Department has launched a new review of the way it responds.
12 years ago
Voters started receiving their ballots in the middle of October and have until Tuesday night to get...
Stephanie Klein

Spend Election Night with MyNorthwest, KIRO Radio

Follow the live Election Day results on MyNorthwest.com. Find out if Washington's gun laws will change, whether Dave Reichert will keep his position in Congress, if Seattleites want to pay for preschool, and whether Republicans gain control of the Senate.
12 years ago
The University of Washington Police Department has sent a warning and stepped up security after an ...
Josh Kerns

Man arrested after threat against UW posted to Craigslist

A threat to shoot University of Washington students in a Craigslist post has prompted the UW Police Department to send a campus wide warning and step up security.
12 years ago
A man and his 11-year-old son had to be rescued near Mount St. Helens Monday morning. (Photo: NAS W...
Stephanie Klein

Father, son rescued by helicopter near Mount St. Helens

A man and his 11-year-old son had to be rescued off of steep terrain near Mount St. Helens Monday morning.
12 years ago
Seattle Tunnel Partners have resumed digging a repair pit to access the stalled tunnel drilling mac...
Stephanie Klein

Digging resumes on Bertha repair pit

Seattle Tunnel Partners have resumed digging a repair pit to access the stalled tunnel drilling machine sitting idle under the waterfront.
12 years ago
Rick Sheridan with SDOT said that a major construction project is set to begin on 23rd Avenue next ...
Chris Sullivan

Left turn relief comes to 23rd Ave in Seattle, but at a steep price

I reported last week that major improvements are coming to 23rd Avenue in Seattle, but it turns out the improvements might not be what drivers want.
12 years ago
ZA003, which flew to 23 countries around the world to promote the launch of the airplane, has found...
Chris Sullivan

Boeing’s Dreamliner lands at Museum of Flight

Boeing's third Dreamliner will go on permanent display at the Museum of Flight at the end of the month.
12 years ago
Classes are canceled Monday at Redmond’s Emily Dickinson Elementary School and Explorer Commu...
Stephanie Klein

Classes canceled at Redmond school after explosion

Classes are canceled Monday at Redmond's Emily Dickinson Elementary School and Explorer Community School, following an explosion in the parking lot.
12 years ago
Despite an improving job market and low interest rates, the share of first-time buyers fell to its ...
Tom Kelly

Realtor survey reveals huge drop in first-time buyers

The survey additionally found that an overwhelming majority of buyers search for homes online and then purchase their home through a real estate agent.

12 years ago
The Everett Clinic is the first large medical group in the state to post the prices for all of its ...
Josh Kerns

How much would you pay? Everett Clinic among first to post all prices online

You wouldn't buy a car without knowing the actual price, so why should you have to receive medical care without a clue about how much it'll cost?
12 years ago
Former Seahawks’ and WSU standout Marcus Trufant (kneeling) poses with members of the Seahawk...
Josh Kerns

Former Seahawk Marcus Trufant making big plays for kids off field

For a guy that's supposedly retired, former Seahawks' and WSU Cougar standout Marcus Trufant doesn't have much free time, devoting countless hours to making the community a better place.
12 years ago
14-year-old Shaylee Chuckulnaskit died Friday afternoon, one week after she was shot in the head at...
Josh Kerns

14-year-old Marysville shooting victim dies; death toll now 4

A 14-year-old girl critically injured in last Friday's Marysville high school shooting has died, Providence Medical Center announced Friday evening.
12 years ago
Josh Kerns

Massive crash injures 10, over 12 cars damaged in Seattle’s Rainier Valley

Ten people were hurt after a serious car crash in south Seattle involving over one dozen cars scattered over three and a half blocks.
12 years ago
The Seahawks will wear decals with the “MP” logo on their helmets Sunday to honor Marys...
Josh Kerns

Seahawks to honor Marysville-Pilchuck High School Sunday

Marysville-Pilchuck High School will be on the minds and the helmets of the Seahawks Sunday when they take on the Oakland Raiders at CenturyLink Field.
12 years ago
Seattle-based megachurch Mars Hill will dissolve, leaders announced Friday. (MyNorthwest file)...
Josh Kerns

Seattle-based megachurch Mars Hill to disband

Two weeks after controversial founding pastor Mark Driscoll resigned, leaders of Seattle-based Mars Hill announced Friday the megachurch has begun the process of dissolving.
12 years ago
Seattle Pacific University, the site of a shooting in June, was locked down Friday after police say...
Stephanie Klein

Threat against student prompts lockdown at Seattle Pacific University

A threat to a student prompted a brief lockdown on Seattle Pacific University's campus Friday afternoon.
12 years ago
There are a lot of judges on this fall’s ballot. KIRO Radio’s Colleen O’Brien get...
Colleen O

How to figure out which judge to vote for this election

There are a lot of judges on this fall's ballot. KIRO Radio's Colleen O'Brien gets some advice on figuring out who to vote for.
12 years ago
Seattle City Councilmember Sally Bagshaw joined KIRO Radio’s Jason Rantz for a conversation a...
Jamie Skorheim

Seattle City Councilmember wants millions more to fight homelessness

Will an additional $5 million on top of the $35 million in Seattle Mayor Ed Murray's for homeless services help make a bigger dent in the number of people on the streets?
12 years ago
A teal pumpkin means you’re at a house that has non-food treat for trick-or-treaters with foo...
Stephanie Klein

Why you might see teal pumpkins Friday night

While out trick-or-treating Friday night, you might stumble upon a teal pumpkin.
12 years ago
Tim Haeck

Ten arrests in Lewis County domestic violence sweep

More than 30 law enforcement officers fanned out across Lewis County Thursday to arrest people wanted for domestic violence during a morning-to-midnight sweep.
12 years ago
Police responded to reports of a man carrying a rifle at the Boeing factory in Everett late Thursda...
Stephanie Klein

No gunman found at Boeing Everett; police say employees not at risk

Police responded to reports of a man carrying a rifle at the Boeing factory in Everett late Thursday.
12 years ago
The City of Bellevue has interviewed five finalists in the search for a new police chief and a deci...
Brandi Kruse

Bellevue police chief finalists talk diversity, officer accountability

The City of Bellevue has interviewed five finalists in the search for a new police chief and a decision could be made as early as next week.
12 years ago
November is historically the wettest month of the year in the Seattle area and that means flooding ...
Tim Haeck

Flood control sometimes a dam difficult decision

November is historically the wettest month of the year in the Seattle area and that means flooding could be just days or weeks away. We can't control the weather but we do control one factor that could be the difference between a bad flood and a disaster.
12 years ago