Jamie Skorheim
WSU researchers develop new way to detect drowsy drivers
Washington State University researchers say they've developed a new technology to help detect drowsy drivers behind the wheel.13 years ago
Jamie Skorheim
Poll: Do you like Andy Warhol design for Tacoma Dome?
Take a look at the Andry Warhol design they're going to test out on the Tacoma Dome. Are you a fan?13 years ago
Josh Kerns
Mukilteo student working tirelessly to put Kenyan girls through school
Tiffany Coons and her friend Heather Pearson always had an interest in helping others. But little did they know an article in a teen magazine would set them on a course to change the lives of girls half a world away.13 years ago
Josh Kerns
No peanuts or Cracker Jack in special Mariners section Sunday
There won't be any peanuts or Cracker Jack at the old ball game Sunday at Safeco Field, and that's good news for Mariners fans who usually have to stay away because of peanut allergies.13 years ago
Jamie Skorheim
WSDOT worker buried in avalanche on Chinook Pass shares story
Employees of the Washington State Department of Transportation were performing routine snow clearing Thursday when a natural avalanche came down the hillside, trapping one of their workers.13 years ago
MyNorthwest.com
Huge explosion, fire destroy businesses in North Bend
An explosion and fire has destroyed or damaged several businesses in North Bend.13 years ago
Brandi Kruse
Meet the final four candidates for Seattle’s next police chief
The four applicants remaining in Seattle's search for a new police chief hail from the states of Arizona, Massachusetts, and California.13 years ago
Josh Kerns
‘Superwoman’ mom pleads not guilty to blowing up home, fraud
A Puyallup woman who was called "Superwoman" by firefighters for saving her young son seconds before a home explosion has now been arrested for starting the fire that destroyed her home.13 years ago
Josh Kerns
Kshama Sawant blasts Seattle mayor’s delayed plan for $15 minimum wage
Seattle Mayor Ed Murray said he'll extend the deadline for a committee to come up with a proposal for raising the city's minimum wage before announcing a plan of his own. But Socialist City Councilmember Kshama Sawant said the mayor's effort has already failed.13 years ago
Kim Shepard
Big business reaches out to help customers impacted by Oso mudslide
A Ron and Don listener in Snohomish County was surprised to get a call from a big corporation worried about whether she might be impacted by the landslide in Oso.13 years ago
KIRO Radio Staff
Defense attorneys for Seattle attorney try to get porn evidence thrown out
Defense attorneys for Danford Grant, the high profile Seattle attorney turned accused serial rapist, are trying to get key evidence thrown out before his trial starts May 5.13 years ago
Stephanie Klein
Is Seattle really overdue for an earthquake?
With a 6.6 magnitude earthquake off the coast of British Columbia's Vancouver Island Wednesday night and reports of more than 130 earthquakes recorded near Mount Hood and Mount Rainier in the past few weeks, you might be concerned about what's happening below Seattle.13 years ago
Tim Haeck
Feds yank No Child Left Behind waiver from Washington
Washington is the first state to lose control of federal education dollars because of The No Child Left Behind Act.13 years ago
KIRO Radio Staff
New zombie show ‘Z Nation’ filming in Washington state
Producers of the Syfy Network series "Z Nation" plan to shoot 13 episodes of the zombie television series in Spokane.13 years ago
Jamie Skorheim
Seahawks’ Richard Sherman named to Time’s list of 100 most influential people
Outspoken Seahawks cornerback Richard Sherman has been named to Time's list of the 100 most influential people in the world.13 years ago
KIRO Radio Staff
Commission not agreeing yet, but Seattle mayor still set for minimum wage annoucement
Seattle's Income Inequality Commission has discussed and debated raising the minimum wage to $15. And so Mayor Ed Murray said in a blog post he would announce his own plan at 1:30 p.m. Thursday.13 years ago
Colleen O
Apple’s iPhone would stop you from texting and driving, says patent proposal
Apple is getting into the life saving business because too many drivers know the dangers of texting while driving, and choose to do it anyway.13 years ago
Tim Haeck
As Prop 1 trails, new plan to save Metro bus service in Seattle
King County leaders insist that bus service cuts are coming, that there is no 'Plan B or 'Plan C' to save Metro Transit from what they call devastating cuts.13 years ago
Magnitude 6.7 quake rattles coast of British Columbia
The U.S. Geological Survey's National Earthquake Information Center says a magnitude 6.7 quake has been recorded in the Pacific Ocean off the northwest corner of British Columbia's Vancouver Island.13 years ago
Josh Kerns
Kent parents, teachers say special ed students disruptive, dangerous in classroom
Teachers and parents in Kent complain some students with special needs are causing problems in the classroom that threaten the safety and learning of others, and they're demanding the district do more to handle the problem.13 years ago
MyNorthwest.com
Seattle Mayor Ed Murray to unveil minimum wage plan Thursday
Mayor Ed Murray has announced he will unveil Thursday his plan to increase the minimum wage in the city.13 years ago
Jamie Skorheim
Washington woman sues for $275,000 following duck attack
A woman from Washougal, Wash. is suing an Oregon woman over claims her pet duck attacked her.13 years ago
Jamie Skorheim
Listen: Former Seattle Mayor Mike McGinn gives radio a go
While holding down the mayor's seat at city hall, Mike McGinn found himself the subject of media chatter, but now the former mayor is contributing to the talk himself as he stepped in as co-host this last weekend on KIRO Radio.13 years ago
