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In this Jan. 2, 1978 file photo, University of Washington Huskies’ Warren Moon (1) poses with...
Jamie Skorheim

Warren Moon says coach Don James believed in him

While he knew that legendary University of Washington football coach Don James was struggling with cancer, former Husky and NFL player Warren Moon says it was still a shock to hear that his college coach had passed.
13 years ago
Michael Sean Stanley is now designated a level 2 sex offender and is living one block from a daycar...

King County can’t keep dangerous sex offender from living near daycare

A sex-offender from Canada considered a high-risk is currently living just a block from a daycare center in downtown Seattle, and officials say there's nothing they can do to stop him.
13 years ago
KIRO Radio Staff

Kenmore hit-and-run suspect turns herself in

A 24-year-old woman has turned herself in for a fatal hit-and-run in Kenmore early Monday morning, according to King County Sheriff's detectives.
13 years ago
Nine of 11 Garfield High School students emergency expelled for their role in a widespread hazing i...
Josh Kerns

Garfield High students appeal hazing suspensions

Nine of 11 Garfield High School students emergency expelled for their role in a widespread hazing incident involving about 100 students are appealing their suspensions, according to the Seattle School District.
13 years ago
Edie Markquart and her family represent the 12th Man at last week’s away game in Arizona. (Im...
Jamie Skorheim

Big-wig Seahawks make 10-year-old’s birthday

As we were doing our Seahawks pre-game show on Thursday, General Manager John Schnieder was talking about all the great Seahawk fans at the game. He mentioned that they gave a football to a 10-year-old girl who was down there celebrating her birthday.
13 years ago
KIRO Radio Staff

Teen dies after crash involving deputy’s car

A 17-year-old has died after a collision with a King County deputy's patrol car early Sunday morning.
13 years ago
In this Jan. 2, 1978 file photo, University of Washington Huskies’ Warren Moon (1) poses with...
KIRO Radio Staff

Former player Brock Huard says Huskies feeling the loss of Don James

This weekend brought sad news for Husky fans. Former University of Washington head football coach Don James died Sunday morning.
13 years ago
A 72-hour strike notice was given Friday night to QFC, Safeway, Albertsons and Fred Meyer stores. U...
KIRO Radio Staff

Grocery workers may walk off the job Monday

Shoppers with plans to get groceries at QFC, Fred Meyer, Albertsons or Safeway store Monday might want to do it before 7 p.m. That's when union grocery workers at those stores will go on strike if there's no contract deal reached.
13 years ago
It’s your last chance to give the state your thoughts about tolling I-90 before the Departmen...
Chris Sullivan

WSDOT wants more ideas on tolling I-90

It's your last chance to give the state your thoughts about tolling I-90 before the Department of Transportation spends a year researching the idea.
13 years ago
Flywheel, an app and service newly-launched in Seattle, let’s you hail a cab directly from yo...
Josh Kerns

New service helps Seattle taxi company battle upstart challengers like Uber, Lyft

The Seattle-area's taxi industry has taken a big hit as upstart car sharing and for-hire ride services like Uber and Lyft eat into the business. But a new company is helping at least one local taxi firm fight fire with fire.
13 years ago
A $35 million makeover has dramatically reshaped the regions largest outlet mall, as the Auburn Sup...
Josh Kerns

Auburn Supermall unveils $35 million transformation

The Auburn Supermall has gotten a new name and a major makeover that's dramatically reshaped the region's largest shopping center.
13 years ago
Stephanie Klein

Marijuana donations not accepted at thrift stores

The next time you go through your closet looking for items to donate to the local thrift store, Seattle Police recommend not adding your marijuana to the pile.
13 years ago
The Snohomish County Sheriff’s Office says Duane “DJ” Sanders assaulted a deputy ...
Josh Kerns

Police search for suspect who beat cop, escaped during arrest

The hunt is on for a suspect who assaulted a Snohomish County Sheriff's Office Deputy trying to arrest him on a warrant.
13 years ago
Michael Sean Stanley has a long history of sexual offenses against women and children. He left Cana...
Jamie Skorheim

Violent sex-offender registers after fleeing Canada, but police can’t do any more

A violent, high-risk sex offender that escaped from Canada has registered as a sex offender in King County but other than keeping an eye on him, police say there's not much they can do.
13 years ago
Marshawn Lynch appeared to make an obscene gesture to his own bench after offensive coordinator Dar...
Josh Kerns

Did Marshawn Lynch give own bench the bird over play call?

How much does Beast Mode want the ball? Apparently enough to make an obscene gesture at his own sideline when the Seahawks called a goal line pass instead of letting Marshawn Lynch run it in.
13 years ago
Michael Chadd Boysen killed his grandparents, 82-year-old Robert Taylor and 80-year-old Norma Taylo...
KIRO Radio Staff

Grandparents killer sentenced to two life terms

A man who strangled and robbed his grandparents after they celebrated his release from prison was sentenced to two life terms without parole in court Friday in Seattle.
13 years ago
Former Speaker of the House and Spokane native, Tom Foley, has died at the age of 84. (AP)...
MyNorthwest.com

Former Speaker of the House Tom Foley dies

Former Speaker of the House and Spokane native, Tom Foley, has died at the age of 84.
13 years ago
In this photo provided by Lauren Boushey, hundreds of college-age revelers crowd a street late Satu...
KIRO Radio Staff

Bellingham police increasing patrols, trying to identify people involved in riot

Bellingham police are stepping up party patrols and trying to track down suspects after a riot of 500 people erupted near Western Washington University last weekend.
13 years ago
Chris Sullivan

Air India engineer taking blame for 787 issue

It looks like Boeing isn't to blame for a large panel falling off an Air India 787 this week.
13 years ago
Thousands of picket signs are piled up and ready to go, but negotiations are still underway to prev...
Chris Sullivan

Picket signs at the ready for potential grocery workers strike

Thousands of picket signs are piled-up and ready to go, but negotiations are still underway to prevent a grocery workers strike.
13 years ago
Wizard captain Keith Colburn says crabbers hope to head out into the Bering Sea no later than this ...
KIRO Radio Staff

‘Deadliest Catch’ crew racing to get crabbing after shutdown ends

The pots are ready and now that the federal government's partial shutdown has ended, Alaska's famous red king crab fishery can begin.
13 years ago
Michael Sean Stanley, 48, a convicted and dangerous sex offender who fled Canada, has been located ...
Josh Kerns

Dangerous sex-offender who fled Canada located in Seattle

Seattle police say they've located a high-risk sexually violent predator who fled Canada and crossed the border into Washington state.
13 years ago
Curtis Campbell with the Sunnyside School District confirmed to KIRO Radio’s Dori Monson that...
Jamie Skorheim

Dori: What it costs to get rid of bad teachers

After the Sunnyside School District in Eastern Washington determined that two of their teachers were using inappropriate educational materials and encouraging vulgar, offensive discussions in class, the district had to pay the teachers $150,000 to secure their resignation.
13 years ago
Kim Shepard

Supreme Court: Officer’s negligence led to murder

The Washington State Supreme Court is upholding a $1.1 million judgement against the city of Federal Way. Justices say a Federal Way Police Officer didn't do enough to protect a woman who ended up murdered at the hands of her longtime boyfriend.
13 years ago