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Dave Ross

Armed Vancouver man aims to prove point about second amendment

A man by the name of Mack Worley says he is on a second amendment mission to educate the public about gun rights. So he decided to show up Saturday at the Burgerville in Vancouver, Washington with his semi-automatic rifle slung over his shoulder.
14 years ago
The Phoenix Coyotes will remain in Arizona after the Glendale City Council voted 4-3 to approve a l...
Josh Kerns

Coyotes to stay in Arizona; Seattle NHL hopes dashed

The hopes for a National Hockey League team moving to Seattle were dashed late Tuesday evening, as the Glendale, Ariz. City Council voted 4-3 to approve an agreement that will keep the Phoenix Coyotes in Arizona.
14 years ago
Fecal bacteria contamination has forced the closure of Bellevue’s popular Maydenbauer Beach. ...
KIRO Radio Staff

Fecal bacteria forces closure of popular Lake Washington swimming area

The weather might be perfect to jump into one of our local lakes, but you won't be able to take a dip at Meydenbauer Beach in Bellevue anytime soon. The swimming area is off-limits after city officials found high levels of fecal bacteria in the water.
14 years ago
Police investigate the stray bullet shooting death of Justin Ferrari, 43, in Seattle’s Centra...
Josh Kerns

Man pleads guilty in stray bullet killing of Seattle father in Central Area

A Federal Way man pleaded guilty Tuesday afternoon to second degree murder for the stray bullet shooting of a Seattle man killed as he drove through Seattle's Central District with his family.
14 years ago
Seattle police want to know why a man dressed his pet pig in sweatpants and then left it in a swelt...
KIRO Radio Staff

Pig in sweatpants found in man’s hot, filthy car

Seattle police want to know why a man dressed his pet pig in sweatpants and then left it in a sweltering car while he drank at a bar Saturday night.
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Josh Kerns

Video: Teen hikers rescued by airlift from Cascades

Two teen hikers reported missing near Mason Lake in the Alpine Lakes Wilderness near Snoqualmie Pass have been rescued after spending several nights stuck in the Cascades.
14 years ago
Prosecutors revealed at a hearing Tuesday that ballistics testing matched five bullets recovered at...
Brandi Kruse

Prosecutors will rely on ‘overwhelming circumstantial’ evidence in Conley murder

Prosecutors have charged a Marysville man suspected in the shooting death of a Seattle teenager with one count second-degree murder, five counts of second-degree assault, and four counts of drive-by shooting.
14 years ago
The classic “To Kill a Mockingbird” is among the choices made by a handful of Seattle m...
Josh Kerns

Seattle mayoral candidates stump on favorite films

When it comes to deciding who to vote for in the Seattle mayor's race, forget boring old budgets, transportation, housing or other issues. How about casting your ballot based on their taste in movies instead?
14 years ago
Find a place to set up your lounge chair or spread out your blanket and take in a Fourth of July Fi...
MyNorthwest.com

Where to go watch a fireworks show

Find a place to set up your lounge chair or spread out your blanket and take in a Fourth of July Fireworks Show. The Washington State Patrol has put together a list, by county.
14 years ago
KIRO Radio Staff

Body found on railroad tracks in South Seattle

A train engineer spotted a female body on the tracks early Tuesday morning and called 911.
14 years ago
Despite constant apartment construction and low mortgage rates – people are looking to rent m...
Kim Shepard

Renters not looking to buy despite increasing rates

Rental rates are going up and up, but that doesn't seem to be pushing many people into buying a home.
14 years ago
Does your pet like to mug for the camera? You can submit their photo to the Washington Lottery. (My...
Chris Sullivan

How your pet could be a winner of Washington’s Lottery

You already post pictures of your dog or cat on Facebook. You might as well submit those pics to the Washington Lottery.
14 years ago
Kim Shepard

911 shouldn’t be first call for illegal fireworks use

Even though they're probably not legal in your community chances are there will be at least a few big fireworks going off in your neighborhood this week.
14 years ago
The Glendale City Council will decide if it will restructure the lease agreement at its arena in a ...
Chris Sullivan

NHL watch: Deadline day for Coyotes in Arizona

Seattle lost a shot at the NBA in May, but the city still has a chance to land the NHL. It's all up to what the city council in a Phoenix suburb decides Tuesday night.
14 years ago
It may be a good day to get out on the boat, but should you wear white, or black to keep cool? (MyN...
Chris Sullivan

Dispelling myths, revealing truths about keeping cool when in the heat

Tuesday was another hot day - 83 degrees reported at Sea-Tac Airport - and you might be looking for quick ways to cool down.
14 years ago
Bellevue-based Planetary Resources says it will launch it’s ARKYD space telescope in 2015 aft...
Josh Kerns

Bellevue asteroid-mining company raises over $1.5 for space telescope in Kickstarter campaign

The Bellevue-based asteroid mining company that wants to build the world's first public space telescope has raised over $1.5 million in a Kickstarter campaign to help pay for the project.
14 years ago
High-end coffee shops, tech-savviness, and concentration of cultural offerings all put Seattle on t...
KIRO Radio Staff

Seattle ties Santa Fe on ‘snobbiest cities’ list

High-end coffee shops, tech-savviness, and concentration of cultural offerings all put Seattle on the top 10 list of snobbiest cities in the country.
14 years ago
Actor Patrick Dempsey is shown at a Seattle Tulley’s Coffee shop in January before bidding on...

‘McDreamy’ group closes Tully’s deal, offers jobs to all workers

The investment group led by actor Patrick Dempsey has closed on the deal to buy Tully's Coffee and offered jobs to all the company's employees.
14 years ago
The search continued Monday afternoon for two Snohomish County teens missing after hiking to the Ma...
Josh Kerns

Two Snohomish County teens missing near Snoqualmie Pass

Search and rescue crews are scouring the Cascades west of Snoqualmie Pass Monday afternoon in search of two Snohomish County teens missing after hiking to the Mason Lake area of the Alpine Lakes Wilderness.
14 years ago
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Alyssa Kleven

Seattle superhero Phoenix Jones accuses Seattle police of ignoring evidence

Phoenix Jones took to his Facebook page late Sunday to call out police officers who allegedly ignored evidence of an assault caught on tape.
14 years ago
If your plans include cooling off at Green Lake, be aware of the excessive heat warning for the Sea...
MyNorthwest.com

Excessive heat warning in effect; record high broken

Seattle set a record high temperature Monday as a heat wave peaks across Washington.
14 years ago
Over the Tacoma Narrows Bridge, the Good-to-Go rate increases to $4.25, cash tolls to $5.25, and Pa...
KIRO Radio Staff

Tolls increase on 520 bridge, Tacoma Narrows

Tolls go up Monday on the Tacoma Narrows and 520 bridges.
14 years ago
A Seattle police officer is recovering Monday morning after being head-butted by a suspect in the R...
Chris Sullivan

Seattle cop head-butted while breaking up fight

A Seattle police officer is recovering this morning after being head-butted by a suspect in the Rainier Valley.
14 years ago
UW Psychology Professor Sapna Cheryan conducted a series of studies regarding the stereotypes stude...
Kim Shepard

Study: Girls afraid of being labeled ‘computer nerds’

A UW psychology professor found young women are steering away from computer science as a career because of the stereotypes that surround the field.
14 years ago