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Josh Kerns

Fire prompts evacuation at Swedish Edmonds Hospital

A fire in the basement of Swedish Edmonds Hospital forced the evacuation of a number of patients including five newborns, KING 5 reports.
13 years ago
The calendar is making for quite the conundrum – do you put up the Christmas tree before Than...
Josh Kerns

A Christmas tree before Thanksgiving? Late holiday causes conundrum

With Thanksgiving falling so late this year, it's causing a conundrum for a lot of families trying to decide when to put up their Christmas trees.
13 years ago
A new effort is launching in Edmonds to get AED’s in local schools, community centers and at ...
Josh Kerns

Edmonds parents band together to stop avoidable deaths

In the wake of the tragic death of an Edmonds teen from an undetected heart condition, parents in the Edmonds School District are coming together to try and prevent it from happening again.
13 years ago
Professional cuddler Samatha Hess explains her work to KIRO Radio’s Dori Monson. (Image court...
Jamie Skorheim

A professional cuddler explains her line of work

After hearing about a woman selling cuddles for her job, KIRO Radio's Dori Monson had a lot of questions, so he invited professional cuddler Samantha Hess to join the show.
13 years ago
Seattle’s caped crusader Phoenix Jones released a preface to his book on his Facebook page We...
Stephanie Klein

Seattle superhero Phoenix Jones writing a book

Seattle's caped crusader Phoenix Jones released a preface to his book on his Facebook page Wednesday night with early readers clamoring for more.
13 years ago
A tentative contract agreement calls for a one-year pay freeze for Metro bus drivers. It’s pa...
Tim Haeck

Metro bus drivers to vote on one-year wage freeze

A tentative contract agreement calls for a one-year pay freeze for Metro bus drivers. It's part of King County's latest attempt to convince state lawmakers to approve new funding for transit.
13 years ago
The goal is to get more people to use condoms: prophylactics that not only prevent unintended pregn...
Alyssa Kleven

Gates Foundation selects 11 condom contest winners

The Seattle-based Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation has chosen eleven of the best ideas for the next generation of condoms. The winning ideas get $100,000 for development.
13 years ago
As the nation commemorates the 50th anniversary of JFK’s assasination, KIRO Radio’s Don...

Don: I don’t like JFK

I don't like JFK. I know everybody loves him and I just don't. And the reason I don't love him has nothing to do with politics. He did something my father did to my mother and that's why I can't stand the guy. And he did it over and over and over again and he did it in his wife's face.
13 years ago
Libby Denkmann

Libby changes your perception about Seattle parking enforcement

I get a lot of parking tickets, and every time I peel another soggy white envelope off my windshield: Who has the thankless job of walking around and making people's day worse that what it was?
13 years ago
KIRO Radio’s Linda Thomas believes there are too many bowl games. She believes it is the NCAA...
Chris Sullivan

College Bowls: NCAA football’s version of ‘everyone gets a trophy’

Washington State University is one win away from becoming bowl eligible for the first time in seven seasons, and possibly making a bowl game for the first time in a decade. But isn't celebrating 6 wins out of 12 games just rewarding mediocrity?
13 years ago
A Boeing 747 “Dreamlifter” takes off Thursday, Nov. 21, 2013, the day after it mistaken...
Chris Sullivan

Boeing Dreamlifter safely takes off from runway considered too short

A Boeing Dreamlifter safely took off from a runway in Wichita considered 3,000 feet too short of ideal at about 11:15 a.m. PST.
13 years ago
Head coach Pete Carroll says he’s not worried about his players getting into trouble during t...
Josh Kerns

No need to worry about Seahawks bye week

If Seahawks head coach Pete Carroll had his way, the team wouldn't be taking the bye week off. Still, he's not too worried about his guys getting in any trouble during their time away.
13 years ago
After a month-long investigation, police busted more than 30 drug dealers and gang members near Wes...
Stephanie Klein

Over 30 drug dealers, gang members arrested in downtown Seattle

After a month-long investigation, police busted more than 30 drug dealers and gang members near Westlake Park in the past week.
13 years ago
Nobody is saying it wouldn’t hurt to lose the Boeing work, but Washington has several other p...
Tim Haeck

Beyond Boeing: Industries powering the state economy

Finger-pointing and hand-wringing abound as Boeing shops for a new assembly plant outside Washington while legacy Northwest industries and newer job sectors are stepping up to help grow the state economy.
13 years ago
Jamie Skorheim

College employee that pleaded guilty to child porn charges still getting paid

A man who pleaded guilty to charges of possession of child porn in September is still receiving a paycheck from Green River Community College.
13 years ago
Not everybody has been diplomatic about the city council's rejection of a plan for a new sports are...
Josh Kerns

Sonics fans getting credit for propelling Socialist’s Seattle City Council win

Sonics fans are getting a big chunk of credit for Socialist Kshama Sawant's surprising election to the Seattle City Council. And fans dedicated to bringing the NBA back to town vow it's not the last time they'll flex their political muscle.
13 years ago
Weather terms provide lead time for you to prepare for a threatening flood or snow. (AP)...
Ted Buehner, NWS Meteorologist

What’s the difference between a weather watch, warning or advisory?

Fall is here and winter is not far behind. It's the time of year when we get our most active and hazardous weather.
13 years ago
First day on the slopes and the weather couldn’t be more beautiful. (Crystal Mountain webcam)...
Stephanie Klein

Washington ski season begins

Crystal Mountain ski resort is open and Mt. Baker and Stevens Pass are close behind.
13 years ago
City leaders including the current Seattle Mayor Mike McGinn have maintained that the multi-million...
Alyssa Kleven

Sonics without Subsidies group fires up another attempt to stop Seattle arena

An old group with a new name is attempting to block an NBA arena from being built in SoDo, saying that if a Sonics arena was built in the Seattle neighborhood it would cost taxpayers $731 million.
13 years ago
The revenue forecasts have improved so much Pierce Transit plans to expand service by three percent...
Chris Sullivan

After threats of cuts, bus service expanding in Pierce County

Bus riders in Pierce County were bracing for massive service cuts earlier this year. Now they're going to get increased service.
13 years ago
Chris Sullivan

‘Women in Black’ stand in silence for homeless who died on the street

There's no place to hide from the bite of freezing temperatures when you're homeless. This morning, there are hundreds of people shivering in the dark corners of society, under overpasses and bridges, hidden in bushes and under trees in parks. It's easy to dismiss homelessness. You probably don't know anyone living on the streets, but every person who is has a story.
13 years ago
The Goodwill in Port Townsend is sitting on over 55 African tribal artifacts someone anonymously do...
Stephanie Klein

Anonymous donation to Port Townsend Goodwill appraised at $11K

The Goodwill in Port Townsend is sitting on over 55 African tribal artifacts someone anonymously donated in October.
13 years ago
Socialist Seattle City Councilwoman Kshama Sawant announced an interesting plan for Boeing workers ...

Socialist Seattle city councilwoman says workers should take over Boeing and make buses

It's going to be a fun next four years with Socialist Kshama Sawant on the Seattle City Council.
13 years ago
About 60 people marched from Westlake Park to Seattle City Hall with the Occupy CEHKC group. (KIRO ...
MyNorthwest.com

60 march to Seattle City Hall after homeless camp out at Westlake Park

After a rally in Seattle's Westlake Park Tuesday afternoon and a camp out overnight, the Occupy CEHKC (Committee to End Homelessness in King County) plans to hold a march Wednesday morning.
13 years ago