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Golden Gardens is a popular spot in Seattle for bonfires as the sun sets in summertime. (MyNorthwes...
Bob Larson

5 attacks in a week reported at Golden Gardens in Seattle

One of Seattle's most popular summertime hangouts has been the site of several attacks in the past week.
13 years ago
The connection to Highway 522 from 131st where drivers have to go under the BNSF railroad tracks th...
Chris Sullivan

Some traffic signals operated by city, others by state, at troubled 522 Woodinville on-ramp

Trying to get on or off Highway 522 is a nightmare.
13 years ago
Early summer is when raccoon babies, or kits, are finally mobile enough to move around with their m...
Alyssa Kleven

Why you might see more raccoons out on July 5th

If you feel like you've been seeing raccoons more often in your neighborhood, even out in the daylight recently, you could be at least part of the cause for these mammals on the move.
13 years ago
Supporters of Seattle’s $15 minimum wage say signature gatherers for opponents are using dece...
Josh Kerns

Prosecutor asked to investigate claims against Seattle $15 minimum wage opponents

Backers of a $15 minimum wage in Seattle are asking the King County Prosecutor to investigate claims signature gatherers for a referendum that would put the measure on the November are making fraudulent claims.
13 years ago
An alleged Sasquatch walks through the woods in this iconic shot from 1967. (AP file)...
Josh Kerns

Sorry Bigfoot believers, DNA debunks Sasquatch samples

The search for positive proof of Bigfoot will continue, despite a new debunking by British researchers studying hair samples of supposed Sasquatch.
13 years ago
Tim Haeck

Seattle’s plan to hold down utility rate hikes through 2020

A new, strategic plan for Seattle Public Utilities aims to reduce rate increases for the next six years.
13 years ago
Jamie Skorheim

Detectives investigating death of 100-year-old man in SeaTac as homicide

"There is a story in the news today that just broke my heart," says KIRO Radio's Dori Monson. "A 100-year-old man has been found dead in SeaTac and homicide is expected. This is a guy who lived through World War I, World War II, all the history of the last 100 years and they think that homicide is what ended his 100 years on earth."
13 years ago
Washington cherry growers report one of the biggest, earliest season’s ever. (Scott Pitts pho...
Josh Kerns

Washington cherry crop among biggest, earliest ever

Cherries will be on the menu at plenty of 4th of July celebrations thanks to what's shaping up to be a near record harvest for Washington's cherry growers.
13 years ago
Accused SPU gunman Aaron Ybarra is led into court June 6th, 2014. His defense attorney is seeking t...
Josh Kerns

Lawyer tries to block release of 911 tapes, surveillance videos and journal from SPU shooting

The lawyer for the alleged gunman who opened fire at Seattle Pacific University last month, killing one man and injuring two other people, is trying to block the release of 911 recordings and surveillance videos of June 5 attack.
13 years ago
We could break today’s record high temperature of 89 degrees, but it’s still not hot en...
Stephanie Klein

Seattle breaks heat record; 94 at Sea-Tac Airport

It got hot Tuesday afternoon: 94 degrees at Sea-Tac Airport.
13 years ago
One of the issues before the task force: What is the definition of personal information that the st...
Tim Haeck

Balancing technology and privacy in new drone law

When the owner of a Seattle high-rise condo saw a drone outside her 26th floor window recently, she called 9-1-1. But there really isn't much police can do. The state is trying to craft a law that allows drones for legitimate government use and still protects our privacy. It hasn't been easy.
13 years ago
Alex McConneheh is the owner of “See Jane Fix” which started as a one-woman show of fix...
Colleen O

See Jane Fix: Seattle woman teaches others how to repair iPhones

We can send humans into outer space but we can't have phones that are shatter-proof. If you're like most Americans, you have a smart phone and you've splintered the screen during one unfortunate slip-of-the-hand.
13 years ago
Drivers will have to buy their way into the new HOT lane on I-405. The toll will depend on how cong...
Chris Sullivan

Your ride on I-405 will cost you and your carpool may not save you

It's more expensive to cross the 520 Bridge this morning. A two-and-a-half percent increase in the tolls went into effect at midnight, but tolls on 520 are just the start. Your trip on I-405 is going to start costing you and having two people in your car might not be enough to get a free pass in the HOV lane.
13 years ago
Officers investigate a fatal shooting involving a King County Sheriff’s deputy Monday afterno...
Josh Kerns

Man shot, killed by officer at SoDo Link light rail station after brandishing gun

One man is dead following an officer-involved shooting Monday afternoon at the Link light rail station in SoDo, according to the King County Sheriff's Department.
13 years ago
A judge in Snohomish County has ordered Eric A. Smith, a Seattle police officer, held on $150,000 b...
Stephanie Klein

Seattle police officer accused of molesting ex-girlfriend’s daughter

A judge in Snohomish County has ordered a Seattle police officer held on $150,000 bail for allegedly molesting his former girlfriend's daughter.
13 years ago
Safeco Field fireworks are seen from the Sky View Observatory on the 73rd floor of the Columbia Tow...
Josh Kerns

Columbia Tower to offer unprecedented view of Puget Sound area fireworks

Why settle for one fireworks show when you can see nearly a dozen from high above Seattle?
13 years ago
MyNorthwest.com

Man arrested for DUI after driving 80 mph in downtown Seattle

A man was arrested after driving 80 mph, over sidewalks, and through bushes in downtown Seattle. The suspect turned onto S. Othello St and drove straight in front of an officer's vehicle.
13 years ago
The average price of gas in Washington state has topped $4, the fourth highest in the nation. (AP f...

Dori Monson: Inflation looming as Washington gas prices soar

Great news gang, we're number four. Washington has the fourth highest gas price in the country. As of this morning we just went above $4 a gallon.
13 years ago
KIRO Radio’s Dori Monson wants to know if Seattle City Light CEO Jorge Carrasco asked for a r...

Seeking answers: Did Seattle City Light CEO Jorge Carrasco ever ask for a raise?

In an exclusive interview, Seattle City Light CEO Jorge Carrasco told KIRO Radio's Jason Rantz that he didn't ask for a raise. Dori is asking the city if that's true, and if it is why we are giving him a raise.
13 years ago
Amanda Knox and Raffaele Sollecito are shown outside her apartment following the murder of her room...
Josh Kerns

Report: Amanda Knox’s former boyfriend to abandon her alibi in final murder appeal

Amanda Knox's former boyfriend is reportedly abandoning her in his last and final appeal in the murder of Knox's roommate, potentially eliminating her alibi in the long-running case.
13 years ago
Whale watch operators are defending their practices following the release of a study by the Nationa...
Jamie Skorheim

Whale watch operators defend practices after NOAA study reveals impact of vessels

Whale watch operators are defending their practices following the release of a study by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration that looked at vessel impact on whales.
13 years ago
Troop 575 leader Mike Harlan says the trailer was stolen either late Thursday night or early Friday...
Bob Larson

Trailer with camping gear, historic flags stolen from Redmond Boy Scouts

A Redmond Boy Scout Troop needs help finding their stolen trailer filled with camping gear and flags of a historic value.
13 years ago
Gov. Inslee’s task force on drones meets Monday for the first time in an effort to help craft...
Josh Kerns

Drone task force meets in Olympia trying to balance privacy, public safety

With lawmakers struggling to figure out how to deal with drones, a task force formed by Gov. Jay Inslee will meet Monday in Olympia for the first time to begin sorting through the complex issues.
13 years ago
Normandy Park has always gone all out to celebrate Independence Day, and that isn’t going to ...
Chris Sullivan

No ban here: Where you can shoot off fireworks in Washington now

If you hear someone shoot off fireworks in your neighborhood today, they are likely breaking the law.
13 years ago