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Dr. Nicole Ruedy, currently a post-doctoral research associate at the UW, says the study she led be...
Dan Restione

Why cheating makes a cheater feel so good

We're brought up being told that "cheaters never prosper, cheaters only cheat themselves, cheating leads only to a hollow victory and comes with a weight of shame and guilt."
13 years ago
Water flooded the University Village parking lot after a one foot water main broke under the 45th S...
MyNorthwest.com

Water main break floods Seattle’s University Village

Water flooded the University Village parking lot after a one foot water main broke under the 45th Street Viaduct in Seattle.
13 years ago
The latest installment of the hit Transformers film series is shooting this week near Elma in south...
Josh Kerns

Want to be in Transformers 4? Opportunity awaits in Washington

The Transformers are coming back for another round, taking over a little part of Southwest Washington in the process. Producers of the latest installment of the hit movie franchise are looking for extras.
13 years ago
Jamie Skorheim

Sumner Police ask for help finding vehicle in deadly hit and run

Authorities are asking for the public's help in identifying the car that struck and killed a 23-year-old teacher and former high school basketball star in Sumner on Saturday night.
13 years ago
More than 9,400 people in Washington state have signed up for insurance for either themselves or th...
Jamie Skorheim

Over 9,400 enrollments in Washington Health Benefit Exchange’s first week

While things started out a little bumpy, the people behind Washington's Health Benefit Exchange are happy with the number of people checking out Washington's new health care options.
13 years ago
Spc. Tevin A. Geike was stabbed to death early Saturday morning, allegedly by a fellow soldier. (Fa...
MyNorthwest.com

Suspects charged in fatal JBLM soldier stabbing

Three Joint Base Lewis-McChord soldiers suspected in the stabbing death of Spc. Tevin Geike are scheduled to make their first court appearance Tuesday.
13 years ago
People will also be allowed to grow up to 45 plants in their homes under these new rules, if they h...
Chris Sullivan

Seattle City Council approves pot zones, size of marijuana farms

Seattle will allow pot farms of up to 20,000 square feet under new rules adopted by the city council on Monday.
13 years ago
While it’s not legal to fly with marijuana, there’s word TSA screeners are generally al...
Josh Kerns

TSA reportedly turning a blind eye to pot packing passengers

Now that it's legal to possess pot in Washington state, many are wondering if it's okay to fly with marijuana. While it's not legal, there's word TSA screeners at Sea-Tac Airport are turning a blind eye.
13 years ago
Tim Haeck

Jury convicts mother of adding bleach to child’s eyedrops

A Pierce County mother could spend the next 30 years in prison for putting bleach in her toddler's eyedrops, causing permanent injury.
13 years ago
11 Garfield High students are temporarily expelled while the Seattle School District investigates a...
Josh Kerns

Eleven Garfield students expelled for mass hazing

The Seattle School District has temporarily banned 11 students from Garfield High School while it investigates a widely publicized hazing incident that involved over 100 students.
13 years ago
Jamie Skorheim

Blood trail leads to body on Seattle’s Beacon Hill

Seattle police are investigating after a blood trail led to the discovery of a body on Beacon Hill Monday.
13 years ago
Tim Haeck

Seattle company’s breast cancer test pulled from stores

A Seattle company that makes a test for early warning of breast cancer risk is pulling its products from the market.
13 years ago
Pumpkins arrive for judging at the Elk Grove Giant Pumpkin Festival. Despite a nearly 1,800 pound-P...
Chris Sullivan

Puyallup pumpkin pumps up state record by 300 pounds

Washington has a new record-setting pumpkin, tipping the scales at 1,791 pounds.
13 years ago
Spc. Tevin A. Geike was stabbed to death early Saturday morning, allegedly by a fellow soldier. (Fa...
KIRO Radio Staff

Police: Knife believed used in fatal stabbing of JBLM soldier found

Police have arrested three suspects in connection to a fatal stabbing in Lakewood. The victim and all five suspects involved were active duty soldiers.
13 years ago
Boeing has enjoyed near exclusivity in Japan since the end of World War II, but now Japan Airlines ...
Chris Sullivan

‘Embarrassing, frankly’: Boeing loses major Japanese customer

Airbus has been banging on the door in the Japanese market for decades, and this morning Japan Airlines has opened it to the Boeing's European rival in a big way.
13 years ago
Tim Haeck

Pierce County man who killed nephew in DUI crash gets 6-1/2 years

A Gig Harbor man who crashed and rolled his speeding car while driving his niece and nephew home gets six-and-a-half years in prison for killing the 9-year-old boy.
13 years ago
This Oct. 17, 2012 file photo shows a flu shot administered in Jackson, Miss. More children than ev...
Tim Haeck

Feds warn of health risks during government shutdown

Federal health experts are warning of dire consequences in a prolonged government shutdown, saying they might not be able to "find and stop things that could kill people." State health officials are not sure it's as grave as all that.
13 years ago
Keith Colburn, who captains the Seattle-based Wizard crab ship, discusses the "demons" he showed on...
Josh Kerns

Capt. Keith warns government shutdown threatens ‘Deadliest Catch’

With the government shutdown dragging on, there are worries it could be devastating to the guys made famous by the blockbuster TV show "Deadliest Catch", and the entire fishing industry.
13 years ago
Protestors hold signs during a during an event with the Democratic Progressive Caucus and furloughe...
Kim Shepard

Furlough puts government contractor in financial tough spot

They're not federal employees, but thousands of local workers are still being furloughed because of the government shutdown.
13 years ago
A man is apparently selling $2,000 tours of Seattle where you play the part of a homeless person, e...

Are $2,000 Seattle homeless tours a real thing?

A man is apparently selling $2,000 tours of Seattle where you play the part of a homeless person, even staying at a real shelter.
13 years ago
Chris Sullivan

Seattle’s University Prep sued over bullying

Seattle's University Prep has been sued by a former student who claims the administration did nothing to prevent his bullying, and when he complained the school kicked him out.
13 years ago
KIRO Radio Staff

Police investigating woman’s body found on Burke Gilman Trail in Seattle

Police say a woman's body has been found along the Burke Gilman Trail in Seattle.
13 years ago
Highway 99 will be shutdown from Valley Street in South Lake Union to Spokane Street in SoDo. The c...
Chris Sullivan

Know before you go: Good timing for closures on SR 99, Montlake Bridge

Drivers need to be prepared for extra congestion on I-5 this weekend. There are major road closures, but fortunately no sporting events will add to the trouble.
13 years ago
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Owen Murphy

The voice of Siri has been revealed

The rumors ran amok. Who is the real voice of Siri?
13 years ago