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2 killed in rollover crash on Seattle’s Capitol Hill

Two women were killed in a single-car crash on Seattle's Capitol Hill Wednesday.
13 years ago
Boeing is sending letters to Machinists ahead of Friday’s vote on a new contract offer. (Boei...
Josh Kerns

Boeing sends letter to Machinists ahead of 777X contract vote

Boeing Machinists are getting letters at their homes from the company ahead of Friday's vote on a new contract offer.
13 years ago
Seattle Mayor Mike McGinn in the early days of talk about seawall replacement in Seattle. (KIRO Rad...
Stephanie Klein

Goodbye from Seattle Mayor Mike McGinn

Now he's just Mike McGinn, former mayor of Seattle, but he said he's trying to remember that life is good.
13 years ago
Seahawks playoff tickets went on sale Tuesday morning at 10 a.m. and sold out in minutes. (AP)...
MyNorthwest.com

Seahawks playoff tickets sell out in minutes

Seahawks playoff tickets went on sale Tuesday morning at 10 a.m. and sold out in minutes.
13 years ago
If you’re planning to host a New Year’s Eve party, you can get a little help scoping th...
Alyssa Kleven

How to find the best neighborhood deals on liquor

When Washington voted to privatize liquor sales prices on booze increased by as much as 10 percent.
13 years ago
The viaduct has sunk because crews have been pumping groundwater out of the soil in front of Bertha...
MyNorthwest.com

Bertha work causes viaduct, nearby buildings to sink

The Alaska Way Viaduct has sunk a tenth of an inch, but it's not concerning the Washington State Department of Transportation.
13 years ago
MyNorthwest.com

Alcohol a likely factor in crash that killed 2 Whatcom County men

A deadly crash claimed the lives of two Whatcom County men Tuesday morning and alcohol may have been factor.
13 years ago
Tens of thousands of party goers are expected in downtown Seattle for New Year’s Eve. (AP fil...
Josh Kerns

Seattle bracing for busy New Year’s Eve

As tens of thousands of revelers converge on Seattle for New Year's Eve festivities, everyone from car companies to cops are bracing for the big night.
13 years ago
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Josh Kerns

Tacoma woman wins biggest ‘Price is Right’ prize but faces huge tax bill

Santa was especially good to a Tacoma woman, who just became the biggest winner in the history of The Price is Right television show. But the tax man will be taking a big chunk of her prize.
13 years ago
The Seahawks’ Golden Tate celebrates after clinching the NFC West title Sunday at CenturyLink...
Josh Kerns

Seahawks fans finding affordable travel, exorbitant tickets for Super Bowl

Now that the Seahawks have clinched the top spot in the NFC and home-field advantage throughout the playoffs, many fans are thinking Super Bowl. And with the game in New York, travel options abound.
13 years ago
Local politicians gathered in Everett Monday morning to discuss the importance of approving a Boein...
MyNorthwest.com

Boeing says Machinist vote is last chance for 777X wing

Boeing has told local political leaders that this week's vote by Machinists will determine the fate of some jobs on the new 777X airplane.
13 years ago
KIRO Radio Staff

Teen stabbed with syringe when trying on Christmas gift

A Cowlitz County teen has to undergo blood tests after being stuck by a syringe that jabbed him while trying on a brand new sweatshirt he got for Christmas.
13 years ago
Despite the outcry from students at Eastside Catholic School over the firing of vice principal Mark...
Dave Ross

The clash between homosexuality and religion isn’t over

The firing of Mark Zmuda at Eastside Catholic is just the latest of a number of similar firings at Catholic schools around the country: teachers losing their jobs for taking advantage legalized gay marriage.
13 years ago
Boeing says it plans to announce its decision on where it will build the 777X early next year. The ...
Chris Sullivan

Aviation expert: It’s a win-win for Boeing while Machinists engage in civil war

The future of Boeing in Washington could be decided this week when Union Machinists vote for the second time in two months on an eight year contract extension.
13 years ago
The Washington Health Benefit Exchange says it was receiving 25,000 calls per day ahead of the Dec....
Josh Kerns

Headaches abound but Washington Health Exchange slowly improving

It's taken Darla Varrenti three months and hours of frustration to finally get her policy processed. And many others are still trying to get through.
13 years ago
MyNorthwest.com

Missing Bellevue woman found in Des Moines

A missing woman has been found safe, thanks to a citizen that recognized her car.
13 years ago
Josh Kerns

Six Seahawks named to Pro Bowl for second straight year

The Seahawks will be well represented at the Pro Bowl, with six players named to the NFL All Star game for the second straight season.
13 years ago
Josh Kerns

Judge rules against SeaTac $15 minimum wage at airport

A King County Superior Court judge has ruled the $15 an hour minimum wage measure passed by city of SeaTac voters in November does not apply to SeaTac Airport, but does apply for people elsewhere in the city.
13 years ago
The view on the homepage only displays the highest danger rating in effect for any elevation band a...
Ted Buehner, NWS Meteorologist

Northwest Avalanche Center launches new website

The Northwest Avalanche Center (NWAC) has launched a new avalanche forecasting website to assist winter-time backcountry enthusiasts with their decision making while traveling in avalanche terrain.
13 years ago
A student addresses others at a rally Friday in front of the Archdiocese of Seattle protesting the ...
Josh Kerns

Activist vows Eastside Catholic gay marriage protests will ultimately change Church

A long-time Seattle gay rights activist predicts protests over a fired Eastside Catholic vice principal for his gay marriage will ultimately lead the Catholic Church to change its stand.
13 years ago
Josh Kerns

Elementary school teacher, Boy Scout volunteer pleads guilty to child porn

A former Tenino Elementary School teacher who also tutored children and volunteered for the Boy Scouts pleaded guilty Friday in U.S. District Court in Tacoma to possession of child pornography.
13 years ago
Someone dressed up the troll for Christmas, but skulls left in a nearby neighbor’s yard was l...
Alyssa Kleven

Bloody animal skulls placed in yard near Fremont Troll

An offering for the Fremont troll perhaps? The intent is uncertain, but Seattle Police received a call around 2:30 a.m. Friday when residents of a home across from the Fremont Troll found animal skulls in their yard.
13 years ago
KIRO Radio Staff

Power outage planned for some in Seattle’s SoDo neighborhood

About 60 City Light customers in Seattle's SoDo district will be without power for about an hour starting at 10 p.m. Friday.
13 years ago
Mark Zmuda(r) is show with his partner Dana Jurgens prior to their wedding last July. (Rev. Janice ...
KIRO Radio Staff

Former vice principal at Eastside Catholic says he didn’t resign, was terminated

The former Eastisde Catholic vice principal is speaking for the first time since he reportedly resigned after the Seattle Archdiocese learned he'd married his same-sex partner - but he's telling a different story.
13 years ago