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After Monday’s crash, the counter on the safety sign turned back to zero. It tracks how many ...
Chris Sullivan

‘Highway of Death’ claims first life of 2014 as WSDOT continues safety efforts on Hwy. 2

Snohomish County's infamous "Highway of Death" claimed its first life of 2014 on Monday, when a truck driver drifted across the center line and hit another car head on.
13 years ago
Port of Seattle CEO Tay Yoshitani announced that he is retiring when his contract expires in June. ...
Tim Haeck

Port of Seattle CEO Tay Yoshitani to retire

Port of Seattle CEO Tay Yoshitani announced that he is retiring when his contract expires in June.
13 years ago
Mohammed Kadhim, a worker at Sea-Tac Airport, asks the Port of Seattle to adopt the provisions of t...
Tim Haeck

Sea-Tac Airport workers might get $15 an hour raise judge denied

Port of Seattle Commissioners signal that they intend to take up the issue of a $15 dollar an hour minimum wage for airport workers.
13 years ago
Brandi Kruse

Sources: Seattle mayor to name new interim police chief

Harry Bailey, who retired from the department in 2007 at the rank of assistant chief, will take over for current Interim Police Chief Jim Pugel.
13 years ago
City Council member Kshama Sawant has made a political career of trying to categorize people and te...

First words from Socialist Seattle City Councilmember Kshama Sawant

Seattle is in the news. Everybody is talking about our city. We are one of the only major cities in the country to have a declared Socialist on the city council.
13 years ago
Since 1948, January has the greatest number of days with snow on the ground. There’s no snow ...
Ted Buehner, NWS Meteorologist

January is best chance for snow in Seattle

If the Seattle area is going to get snow sometime during the year, January is the month. Since 1948, January has the greatest number of days with snow on the ground.
13 years ago
Dennis Rodman should stick to basketball and keep his mouth shut when it comes to politics, said Ev...
Josh Kerns

Rep. Rick Larsen tells Dennis Rodman to butt out of politics

Everett-area Congressman Rick Larsen says Dennis Rodman should stick to basketball and keep his mouth shut when it comes to politics after his seemingly crazed interview with CNN in North Korea.
13 years ago
Standout Student of the Month award winner Kevin Staley is shown building a house in Costa Rica on ...
Josh Kerns

Bellevue teen stands out by putting family, others ahead of himself

When you're the youngest of three kids, you tend to get the short end of the stick. And that's especially true for Bellevue teen Kevin Staley. But it hasn't stopped him from standing out.
13 years ago
MyNorthwest.com

Police investigate reports of another flasher in West Seattle

Police are searching for a suspect after another flasher has been reported in West Seattle.
13 years ago
“Beast Mode” says he’ll match the money raised in a fan fundraiser to cover his $...
Jamie Skorheim

Marshawn Lynch says he’ll match money raised in fan fundraiser, donate to charity

Marshawn Lynch says he'll match the money raised in a fan fundraiser to cover his $50,000 NFL fine and donate the money to charity.
13 years ago
Tom Froemke (shown here in 2011) got some notoriety at the Super Bowl in 2006 and he’s been g...
Tim Haeck

The 12th Man: Meet the Seahulk

There are fans and then there are superfans. If you think you go all out for the Seahawks, you might have to elevate your game when you hear about the fan they call "The Seahulk."
13 years ago
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Dave Ross

Why Dennis Rodman isn’t helping Lynnwood man imprisoned in North Korea

Dennis Rodman arrived in North Korea on Monday with a team of fellow former NBA players, including former Knicks player Charles Smith and former Sonics star Vin Baker, for an exhibition game on leader Kim Jong Un's birthday, after saying he wants to show that North Korea isn't such a bad country.
13 years ago
Stephanie Merrow, right, is choreographing her second musical for Eastside Catholic School in Samma...
Libby Denkmann

Eastside Catholic staff member comes out on The Ron and Don Show

Stephanie Merrow is a theater and dance teacher who runs workshops with local companies like Cornish College of the Arts and Village Theater. She is currently choreographing her second musical for Eastside Catholic School in Sammamish.
13 years ago
Just days after Boeing machinists narrowly voted to accept a contract extension to secure the 777X,...
Stephanie Klein

Boeing Machinists want another contract vote

Just days after Boeing Machinists narrowly voted to accept a contract extension to secure the 777X, the union says some members are asking for a recount or a third vote.
13 years ago
Seattle learned Friday that an eight-inch steel pipe may be to blame for Bertha’s blockage. (...
Stephanie Klein

WSDOT defends Bertha, Seattle tunnel project

After a month of no movement, Seattle learned Friday what was blocking Bertha, the massive drill tunneling below the city.
13 years ago
The average ticket price for Saturday’s NFC divisional playoff game at CenturyLink Field is g...
Josh Kerns

Seahawks ticket prices hit new high for Saints rematch

Ticket prices are going through the roof for Saturday's NFC divisional playoff game between the Seahawks and Saints.
13 years ago
Marshawn Lynch recently un-retired and the Seahawks traded him to his hometown Raiders. (AP)...
Jamie Skorheim

Seahawks fan trying to raise money to pay Marshawn Lynch’s $50K fine

A Seahawks fan is trying to raise $50,000 for Marshawn Lynch after he was fined by the NFL for not talking to the media.
13 years ago
KIRO Radio Staff

Lewis County deputy arrested for DUI

One of the many drivers stopped for suspected drunk driving over the holidays was a Lewis County sheriff's deputy.
13 years ago
Seahawks fans broke a noise record the last time they played the Saints. Should we be going for ano...
Jamie Skorheim

Should Seahawks 12th Man go for another noise record in playoffs?

The last time the Seahawks took on the New Orleans Saints the crowd noise at CenturyLink Field was at record-breaking levels. Now in the playoffs, with the stakes even higher, should Seattle be going for another record? Seahawks Coach Pete Carroll says, why not?
13 years ago
Mayor Ed Murray tweeted a photo of newly-elected socialist city councilmember Kshama Sawant being s...
Stephanie Klein

Murray, Sawant promise better Seattle at historic inauguration

Hundreds of people packed the lobby of Seattle City Hall as the city's first openly gay mayor and first socialist councilmember took the oath of office.
13 years ago
Politicians are relieved and optimistic, now that union Machinists have approved a new contract wit...
Tim Haeck

Washington state leaders do not think Boeing was bluffing

Politicians are relieved and optimistic, now that union machinists have approved a new contract with Boeing, keeping work on the 777X in Washington.
13 years ago
Tukwila police arrested former elementary school teacher Mary Kay Letourneau on Monday morning. (AP...
Tim Haeck

Former teacher Mary Kay Letourneau arrested in Tukwila

Notorious former school teacher Mary Kay Letourneau is in a Seattle jail.
13 years ago
KIRO Radio Staff

Police investigate arsons at two Olympia schools

Police in Olympia are investigating two attempted arsons after fires were set at two schools.
13 years ago
Dallas Cowboys quarterback Jon Kitna warms up before an NFL football game against the Philadelphia ...
KIRO Radio Staff

Kitna’s 1-week NFL salary donated to 130 students in Tacoma

Appearing as a backup quarterback in the Dallas Cowboys' final game of the season, former Seahawk and current teacher Jon Kitna earned $53,000.
13 years ago