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Washington State Attorney General Bob Ferguson has filed the first ever lawsuit against a company t...
Josh Kerns

Washington state files first ever lawsuit over failed Kickstarter campaign

Ever wonder what happens to companies that raise money on Kickstarter but don't deliver on what they promised? If you mess with people in Washington state, the attorney general will come after you.
13 years ago

Dori Monson’s proposal for workers who want $15 an hour in Seattle

The City of Seattle has now announced a plan to have the highest minimum wage of any major city in the country.
13 years ago
MyNorthwest.com

Threats made to Seattle Police on May Day

The last couple years May Day protests have erupted into violence. We'll hear from Seattle Police Captain Chris Fowler about how they plan to handle things.
13 years ago
Seattle Mayor Ed Murray said workers in the city of Seattle are going to get a raise as he laid out...
MyNorthwest.com

Seattle mayor unveils $15 minimum wage plan; Sawant promises added pressure

Seattle's mayor says workers in the city are going to get a raise.
13 years ago
You can’t stop the deadly tornadoes that ripped through the southeast U.S. this week or the s...
Tim Haeck

Why the US is behind in weather forecasting

You can't stop the deadly tornadoes that ripped through the southeast U.S. this week or the severe storms that knock out power or cause floods in the Pacific Northwest. But you can give people more time to get to safety. All you need is a supercomputer.
13 years ago
“In our building there’s glass walls, it’s a very beautiful modern space and righ...
Colleen O

Seattle tech communitiy ‘hacks’ to end homelessness

Pioneer Square has become synonymous with drugs, violence and chronic homelessness. It's a problem so big that it's tough to nail down even a small way to help.
13 years ago
There are exceptions. A former Seattle daycare provider doesn’t want you step aside if your c...
Colleen O

Former Seattle daycare teacher encourages ‘Duct Tape Parenting’

There are plenty of parenting advice books and one of them comes from a former Seattle-area daycare provider that suggests you use a little duct tape.
13 years ago
Sergey Chemezov (right) is the CEO of Russia’s, and the world’s, largest titanium produ...
Chris Sullivan

How Russia’s involvement in Ukraine affects Boeing’s bottom line

The sanctions against a 61-year-old Russian man in Vladimir Putin's inner circle could have an impact on Boeing's ability to keep up with its airplane manufacturing.
13 years ago
Seattle police recovered guns, body armor, ammunition, a small quantity of heroin, Seattle Police D...
Josh Kerns

Couple learns from Seattle police guns, heroin being sold out of their basement

A Magnolia couple has learned the hard way that it's a good idea to keep an eye on their kids - even if they're grown up - after learning their 26-year-old son and a friend were selling guns and heroin out of the basement of their Magnolia home.
13 years ago
Geologists say Mount St. Helens has been slowly building itself back up after four years of volcani...
Josh Kerns

Scientists: Magma rebuilding in Mount Saint Helens

Scientists studying Mount St. Helens say the volcano is building itself back up again, but there are no signs that it's likely to erupt soon.
13 years ago
Tim Haeck

‘We need to stop youth violence’ say Seattle community leaders

Seattle Police admit they don't have enough evidence to make any arrests in a rash of fatal shootings in Leschi and the Central Area involving young people.
13 years ago
A Seattle police officer clashes with a demonstrator in downtown Seattle during the 2013 May Day ra...
Josh Kerns

Downtown Seattle businesses taking steps to combat May Day vandalism

Downtown Seattle businesses are hoping for the best but preparing for the worst as demonstrators set their sites on the retail core for May Day.
13 years ago
Larry Gillette, 52, was found dead in his cell Wednesday. The Shelton man arrested for plotting to ...
Brandi Kruse

UPDATE: Shelton bombing suspect found dead in cell

A Shelton man charged with plotting to detonate powerful explosives at two gas stations and a Walmart store had a much more symbolic target on his list.
13 years ago
John Curley says the deep-bore drill known as Bertha might be a great tourist attraction for the ci...
Jamie Skorheim

Seattle’s next underground tour: The world’s biggest tunnel boring machine Bertha

The Seattle Underground Tour is already a popular attraction, but KIRO Radio's Tom and Curley think they could have an expansion on their hands.
13 years ago
Seattle is as warm as Tucson on Wednesday. (AP)...
Stephanie Klein

Seattle is hotter than…

Congratulations Seattle, you're warmer than many other traditionally hot cities in America on Wednesday.
13 years ago
Loaner life jackets are available at many locations, including some state parks. (AP)...
Tim Haeck

Hot weather warning: wear a life jacket

May marks the beginning of boating season in Washington. In combination with hot weather, there's concern it could lead to a spike in drowning deaths.
13 years ago
Felix Hernandez and Macklemore star in a new video as part of a campaign to combat bullying. (Seatt...
Josh Kerns

Video: Macklemore, Felix Hernandez team up to battle bullying

Two of Seattle's biggest stars have teamed up with local school kids in a new video to help combat bullying.
13 years ago
“This effects Internet Explorer versions going all the way back to IE 6, which upwards of a d...
KIRO Radio Staff

Why you’re being told not to use Internet Explorer and how to fix IE

Millions of Internet Explorer users are one malicious click away from having their computers hijacked.
13 years ago
That deadline will come and go without an education plan. The legislature failed to meet the court&...
Chris Sullivan

Legislature blows off Supreme Court demand

The state Supreme Court gave the legislature until today to come up with a detailed timeline on how to fund your child's basic education.
13 years ago
In previous years, police in riot gear were bombarded with bottles, hammers, and rocks while using ...
Brandi Kruse

Seattle braces for another May Day as history of violence looms

Thousands of people are expected to march in annual May Day demonstrations Thursday, as Seattle police prepare for the possibility that protests could once again turn violent
13 years ago
The families of six people killed in the Oso mudslide have filed claims against the state and Snoho...
Josh Kerns

New claims filed on behalf of six people killed in Oso mudslide

New claims against Snohomish County and the Department of Natural Resources argue officials knew about the threat but failed to notify residents of the neighborhood devastated by the Oso mudslide.
13 years ago
State officials are checking out a small boat that washed onto a beach at Ocean Shores Monday to de...
MyNorthwest.com

Boat washed up at Ocean Shores may be from tsunami

State authorities are checking a small boat that washed onto a beach at Ocean Shores Monday night to determine if it may have crossed the Pacific from the March 2011 tsunami off Japan.
13 years ago
The Landing in Renton is just one of the many reasons the city is seeing a huge surge in popularity...
Josh Kerns

Seattle-area apartment boom spreading south

When you think of hot apartment markets around the Seattle-area, Capitol Hill, Ballard and South Lake Union come to mind. But when it comes to up and coming areas for people looking for a new place to call home, Renton is becoming a surprisingly popular destination.
13 years ago
Russell Wilson is now the most popular NFL player when it comes to the sales of jerseys and other l...
Josh Kerns

Russell Wilson gets best of Peyton Manning again

Russell Wilson has again gotten the best of Peyton Manning, this time jumping past the Broncos quarterback to become the most popular NFL player in the sales of jerseys and other licensed products.
13 years ago