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Police investigate burglary, arson at Seattle middle school

Seattle Police detectives are investigating a early Sunday morning arson and burglary at Asa Mercer Middle School.
13 years ago
Here’s what I do have a gripe with: You know who else needs tax breaks besides Boeing? You do...

Why the Boeing tax breaks aren’t fair

I don't particularly have a problem with Boeing getting tax breaks because if we don't keep Boeing here, other states will entice them and lure them away.
13 years ago

Gonzaga students on probation for having gun after using it to protect themselves

Gonzaga University has placed two students on probation for violating a weapons policy after one of them displayed a gun to drive off an intruder at their apartment.
13 years ago
Should an agreement for work on the 777X not be reached in the Puget Sound, South Carolina, where t...
Chris Sullivan

View of Boeing from South Carolina isn’t so bad

Should Washington drop the ball on the Boeing 777X, there are states lining-up to take that work. At the top of that list is South Carolina, where the company already has its second production facility and where it continues to expand its footprint.
13 years ago
Army Sgt. Michael Buccieri, Madigan Army Medical Center Warrior Transition Battalion, bonds with Da...
Ursula Reutin

Horses heal veterans who are hurting

More than 50,000 U.S. troops have suffered combat wounds in Afghanistan and Iraq. When they return, they fight new battles at home, including depression and post-traumatic stress.
13 years ago
Josh Kerns

Widespread power outage hits northeast Seattle

A widespread power outage hit northeast Seattle late Friday afternoon, leaving thousands in the dark.
13 years ago
Police are asking for your help finding a driver who took off after smashing into a county vehicle ...
KIRO Radio Staff

Police: Hit-and-run driver smashed into county van

Police are asking for your help finding a driver who took off after smashing into a King County Metro vehicle in Bellevue Thursday night.
13 years ago
KIRO Radio Staff

Seattle woman’s arm caught in noodle-making machine

A day after a man's arm was severed in an accident at a Seattle fortune cookie company, a woman was caught in a dough-making machine at a noodle house on Capitol Hill.
13 years ago
The women’s room at Seattle’s Canlis Restaurant has been named the nation’s best ...
Josh Kerns

Seattle’s Canlis home to America’s best bathroom

Seattle's acclaimed Canlis Restaurant has earned a new honor, but it has nothing to do with the food.
13 years ago
Ashton Wilson joined KIRO Radio’s Tom and Curley Show to talk about what life is like these d...
Jamie Skorheim

What it’s like being married to Seahawks’ Russell Wilson

The woman behind the man that all Seahawks fans now hold dear says while they're seeing many new and remarkable opportunities come along with an NFL career, one of their main goals is keeping things between them the way they always were.
13 years ago
Don’t fail me now lucky socks! A sports psychologist says that it’s not a bad thing if ...
Chris Sullivan

It’s in our best interest to be superstitious about our sports teams

We told you earlier this season about the Seahawks fan that got in trouble for flying his 12th Man flag in his neighborhood. He wouldn't take it down because the only time he did the Hawks lost. We know there are a lot of you out there that are rational during the week but come kickoff on Sunday you'll be in your special shirt, with your special socks and sitting in the same chair you have all year. It's only crazy if it doesn't work, right?
13 years ago
Union members have been making it quite clear that they do not like the changes in pension and heal...
Chris Sullivan

Machinists Union leader rips up ‘piece of crap’ Boeing contract

The head of the local machinists union that brokered the deal with Boeing to secure the 777X now calls the contract a "piece of crap" and has torn it up.
13 years ago
The margin of victory continues to grow for candidate John Rosentangle, even though he died in Augu...
Josh Kerns

Dead guy continues to lead in Des Moines while living candidate demands changes

A dead guy continues to hold an overwhelming lead in a race in Des Moines. And the living candidate who wants the job says he's pretty frustrated with the whole thing.
13 years ago
Just 43 votes now separate the ‘yes’ from the ‘no’ votes in the race for a ...
Josh Kerns

Not so fast: Margin narrows for SeaTac minimum wage measure

Supporters of a $15 an hour minimum wage in SeaTac may have celebrated too soon, after the latest election results Friday night showed the measure leading by just 43 votes.
13 years ago
On the first day of the special legislative session in Olympia, Washington on Thursday, Governor Ja...
Tim Haeck

Gov. Inslee pushes tax breaks on first day of Boeing 777X special session

A proposed multi-billion dollar package of tax breaks was first on the agenda on day one of a special legislative session, designed to win the new Boeing 777X work for Washington.
13 years ago
Ted Buehner, NWS Meteorologist

When will we get frost on the lawn?

When do we usually get our first frost of the season? This question boils down to when to take actions like moving sensitive outdoor plants inside and putting the lawnmower away.
13 years ago
While they supported Seattle mayor Mike McGinn, backers of the effort to bring the NBA back to Seat...
Josh Kerns

Sonics supporters confident Murray will support NBA, Seattle arena

Supporters of the effort to build a new arena and bring the NBA back to Seattle say they are confident things will remain on track even though mayor Mike McGinn lost his re-election bid.
13 years ago
Without new funding, Metro says it will have to eliminate 74 bus routes and impose service reductio...
Tim Haeck

Metro warns service cuts would affect 80 percent of routes

Metro Transit is warning of drastic cuts to bus service if state lawmakers don't allow King County to seek a tax increase.
13 years ago
Seattle Mayor Mike McGinn’s wife was one of 30 people arrested at an immigration protest in B...
Stephanie Klein

Seattle Mayor McGinn’s wife arrested at immigration protest

Seattle Mayor Mike McGinn's wife was one of 30 people arrested at an immigration protest in Bellevue Thursday morning.
13 years ago
In a speech Thursday morning, Seattle Mayor Mike McGinn conceded in the race for a second term. He ...
MyNorthwest.com

Mike McGinn concedes in Seattle mayoral race

Mike McGinn conceded in the Seattle mayoral race Thursday morning.
13 years ago
Teammate Tyson Clabo told the Miami Herald, “Everybody’s trying to make Richie Incognit...
Owen Murphy

Teammates defend Richie Incognito, as Pete Carroll checks for hazing at home

The NFL has a hired an attorney to look into allegations of hazing as Miami Dolphins teammates are rushing to the defense of Richie Incognito, the Miami lineman accused of hazing and racially harassing a fellow lineman. Now other teams, including the Seahawks are making sure that even their haircuts, are on the up and up, and not a result of hazing.
13 years ago
MyNorthwest.com

Manhunt on in Pierce County for gang member accused of shooting victim over a beer

The suspect in a murder near Tacoma last weekend is the target of a manhunt in Pierce County.
13 years ago
It would take six years and great forensics work to finally build enough of a case to arrest David ...
Chris Sullivan

Convicted wife murderer Pietz gets over 18 years in prison

One of Seattle's most infamous and mysterious murderers, David Pietz, was sentenced to 220 months, or over 18 years, for the murder of his wife, Nicole, seven years ago.
13 years ago
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Josh Kerns

Seattle area still snarled by nation’s 4th worst traffic

The Seattle area remains fourth worst in the nation for traffic, according to a new report released Wednesday.
13 years ago