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Kenneth “Scott” Carroll is shown in a booking photo from Clackamas County, Ore. where h...
Josh Kerns

Puyallup youth coach jailed on child molestation, porn charges

A former Puyallup youth sports coach is jailed in Oregon for allegedly molesting at least 10 children and producing child pornography. And the Washington State Patrol says it's likely there are far more victims.
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Jamie Skorheim

Seattle police release video of sex assault suspect

The Seattle Police Department has just released video of a suspect they are looking for in a sexual assault that took place September 8.
12 years ago
The legislature slashed funding for parks during the recession. A governor’s task force has a...
Tim Haeck

Gov. Jay Inslee to consider $100 million plan to fund state parks

A governor's task force has a new plan to raise $100 million for Washington state parks and outdoor recreation.
12 years ago
Seattle City Councilmember Kshama Sawant spoke to KIRO Radio’s Jason Rantz on Wednesday about...
Jamie Skorheim

Kshama Sawant: The way City of Seattle runs is often not in the interest of the majority

Seattle City Councilmember Kshama Sawant says she doesn't find it that unusual that no other councilmembers supporter her proposal to review Seattle City Light's rate structure, which she says unfairly charges residents more than big business.
12 years ago
Now, White River Amphitheater has plans to expand its concert and events schedule. (File Photo)...
Chris Sullivan

White River Amphitheater’s new schedule could make traffic worse

Imagine leaving your home for a quick trip to the store, only to be stuck in a five hour back-up just to get home. It happens to people in Auburn any time the White River Amphitheater hosts a big-name performer.
12 years ago
Richard Sherman models a personalized T-shirt for sale on his website. Sherman is among a number of...
Josh Kerns

Seahawks players taking business into own hands with online stores

If you go to Richard Sherman's Twitter feed this week, you won't see any of the usually colorful posts and bombast from the Seahawks star about Sunday's dramatic overtime win over the Denver Broncos. But you will see a few promoting his website and online store.
12 years ago
U.S. Geological Survey scientist Rick LaHusen surveys a potential site for a seismic station to mon...
Josh Kerns

Scientists seek better monitoring for potentially devastating Cascade volcano

Scientists have begun a long overdue study of Glacier Peak in Snohomish County - the second most explosive volcano in the Cascades after Mount St. Helens - in what they hope will lead to badly needed monitoring on the remote mountain.
12 years ago
An Amber Alert was issued Wednesday for a 2-year-old Skagit County boy abducted by his father. Poli...
Josh Kerns

Amber Alert ends as police find 2-year-old, arrest father

An Amber Alert has been issued for a 2-year-old Skagit County boy abducted by his father.
12 years ago
The Seattle Police Department says staffing issues are not preventing burglary investigations in th...
Josh Kerns

Seattle police dispute reports staffing limiting north-end burglary investigations

The Seattle Police Department insists it's not turning a blind eye to burglaries in the north end, despite reports the north precinct is too short staffed to investigate most incidents.
12 years ago
A proposal to study possible changes in the way Seattle City Light bills its customers was shot dow...
Tim Haeck

Kshama Sawant’s resolution on Seattle power rates fails to get a vote

A proposal to study possible changes in the way Seattle City Light bills its customers was shot down during a city council committee hearing.
12 years ago
As a nurse for the last 30 years, Suzanne Gwynn has helped many families cope with a child dying. &...
Colleen O

Nurse plans to ease pain of saying goodbye with ‘Ladybug House’

After 30 years holding the hands of parents and children as they say "I love you" one last time, a local nurse wants to make saying goodbye a little easier.
12 years ago
The Microsoft Surface has replaced clipboards on the sidelines in the National Football League, but...
Jamie Skorheim

Report: NFL veterans having trouble with Microsoft Surface technology

While Microsoft's Surface certainly is looking cool on the NFL sidelines, it might not be all positive exposure for the company as a recent report says a number of veteran players are having trouble transitioning to the new technology.
12 years ago
Josh Kerns

Man shot in Seattle’s Pioneer Square, police seek gunman

One man has been shot and Seattle police are seeking a gunman who opened fire in Pioneer Square Wednesday morning.
12 years ago
Alyssa Kleven

Victim’s college essay prompts search for molestation suspect

Tacoma Police have issued a nationwide arrest warrant for a Pierce County man after a young woman wrote her college essay about an assault that allegedly occurred over 10 years ago.
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KIRO Radio Staff

Bracelet created by UW students alerts drinkers of their intoxicated state

A bracelet created by University of Washington students can monitor how drunk you are, and then tells you - and your friends - when it's time for you to be cut off.
12 years ago
A new study by the Seattle Department of Transportation finds 36 percent of the city’s arteri...
Josh Kerns

New report says 36 percent of Seattle streets in lousy shape

If it seems like your drive around Seattle is a lot bumpier at times these days, you're probably right. The city says more streets than ever are in bad shape.
12 years ago
A newly energized group of residents is fighting plans for a 40,000 square foot marijuana manufactu...
Tim Haeck

Neighbors challenge plans for Maple Valley pot growing plant

A newly energized group of residents is fighting plans for a 40,000 square foot marijuana manufacturing plant right in their Maple Valley neighborhood.
12 years ago
Seattle Mariners starting pitcher James Paxton is pulled from the game by manager Lloyd McClendon d...
Josh Kerns

Has the Mariners ‘Dare to Dream Express’ officially derailed?

With just six games to go heading into Tuesday's critical matchup with Toronto, the Mariners were still mathematically alive in the hunt for a wild card playoff spot. Sure, there's hope. But boy is it hard to keep riding the "Dare to Dream Express."
12 years ago
Stephanie Klein

Man arrested for child luring, shots fired in Seattle

A man who tried to lure children into his car in Seattle's Brighton neighborhood was arrested after shooting off a gun Tuesday afternoon.
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Josh Kerns

Video: Pete Carroll, Russell Wilson fight Ebola

As the Ebola epidemic spreads across Africa, the fight is gaining some unlikely allies: Pete Carroll and Russell Wilson.
12 years ago
It took three spike strips for authorities to stop a vehicle that led them on a high-speed chase Tu...
Stephanie Klein

Woman leads troopers in high-speed chase through Snohomish County

A 26-year-old woman led state troopers on a high-speed chase on southbound I-5 in Snohomish County Tuesday morning.
12 years ago
Jillian Raftery

3 stolen semi trucks are ‘unusual’ theft say Auburn police

Three semis were stolen from a warehouse lot in Auburn Saturday and police said the theft is unusual.
12 years ago
Seattle City Attorney Pete Holmes waves his bag of marijuana to waiting photographers after making ...
Tim Haeck

Seattle officials ‘hit the reset button’ on marijuana tickets; suggest those fined get refunds

Seattle Police and prosecutors are starting over and planning a new strategy to enforce the law against using marijuana in public. This time it will be a plan that doesn't involve writing tickets.
12 years ago
homeless students, students...
Josh Kerns

Washington state schools enrolling record number of homeless students

A record number of public school students in our state are homeless, according to new data released Monday by the U.S. Department of Education.
12 years ago