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Highs in the 70s and 80s are expected through the weekend and then climbing into the 90s in parts o...
MyNorthwest.com

Record-breaking heat might be on its way to Washington

The National Weather Service is forecasting a heat wave for Washington starting this weekend with temperatures reaching the 90s early next week.
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MyNorthwest.com

Seattle man caught red-handed by police, his mom

Early Wednesday morning, Seattle police found a 19-year-old man stealing street signs in front of his own home, and even worse in front of his own mother.
14 years ago
Tim Haeck

Estranged husband arrested in February murder in Bothell

Four months after a Bothell woman was found stabbed to death in her home, police have arrested her estranged husband.
14 years ago
A magnitude 4.3 earthquake was widely felt across north-central Washington state on Wednesday night...

Magnitude 4.3 quake hits north-central Washington

A magnitude 4.3 earthquake was widely felt across north-central Washington state on Wednesday night.
14 years ago
Josh Powell was long the person-of-interest in his wife’s disappearance. The West Valley City...
Linda Thomas

New tape: Josh Powell defensive during initial interrogation into Susan’s disappearance

As he sat in a chair in a corner of an interview room waiting for a detective to come in and talk to him about his missing wife, Josh Powell stared at his hands.
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Jennifer Graves, left, Josh Powell’s sister, and co-author Emily Clawson talk about their new...
Chris Sullivan

Growing up Powell among abuse, threats, isolation, suspicions of murder

Two brothers dead, both to suicide. Two nephews murdered. A sister in-law missing. And a father in jail. The last four years have been Hell for Josh Powell's sister Jennifer Graves. But it wasn't just the last few years that were difficult. Growing up in the Powell house was no picnic either.
14 years ago
Michael Robertson, 25, is charged with charge of vehicular homicide for the death of 58-year-old Mo...
Josh Kerns

Wash. lawmakers reach deal on tougher DUI laws

Washington lawmakers have reached agreement on new measures to crack down on drivers who repeatedly drive under the influence, but budget constraints forced them to back off on some more aggressive measures proposed earlier this year.
14 years ago
Cindy Butler, the executive director of Unmarried Equality, wants to end the assignment of benefits...
KIRO Radio Staff

Unmarried couples taking gay marriage rulings a step further

A Seattle organization wants to take Wednesday's Supreme Court rulings on gay marriage one step further.
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The ACLU has also established a war chest to promote same-sex marriage in the 37 states where it&#8...
Tim Haeck

$10 million campaign for marriage equality in all 50 states

Advocates of same-sex marriage, emboldened by two U.S. Supreme Court rulings Weds., are pressing their advantage in states where gay marriage is still against the law.
14 years ago
Josh Kerns

Former Monroe police sergeant charged for sex crimes with teen

The Snohomish County Prosecutor's Office has charged a former Monroe police sergeant for a nearly decade-long sexual relationship that began when the girl was only 14.
14 years ago
Stephanie Klein

Three female suspects assault homeless woman in Seattle park

Seattle police say three women are suspected of beating up a fourth woman in Westlake Park Monday afternoon.
14 years ago
conversion therapy, seattle reparations fee...
Josh Kerns

Mariners to make baseball history by flying gay pride flag

Just days after the Supreme Court issued landmark rulings on same-sex marriage, the Seattle Mariners will make history by becoming the first Major League Baseball team to fly the gay pride flag.
14 years ago
MyNorthwest.com

Two women injured in south Seattle street race

Two 17-year-old women were found after car collision early Wednesday morning around 1:20 a.m.
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A new age-progressed photo of Lindsey Baum shows the missing girl when she disappeared, and how she...
Stephanie Klein

New age-progressed photo of missing Lindsey Baum released

It's been four years since Lindsey Baum was last seen in McCleary. Grays Harbor County Sheriff's Department released an age progressed photo of Baum.
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Tim Haeck

Bellevue murder defendant agrees to return from California

The man accused of stabbing his wife 72 times in her Bellevue home is returning from California to face a murder charge.
14 years ago
At the Gina Marie Lindsey Arrivals Hall inside Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, a family great...
Brandi Kruse

Hope for ‘Chernobyl’s Children’ in Seattle

Nine children and three adults arrived in Seattle Wednesday for a six-week health respite - a crucial escape from their homes in the Eastern European country of Belarus.
14 years ago
Mayor Cy Sun (left) fought the recall effort all the way to the state supreme court, but the high c...
Chris Sullivan

Sun sets in Pacific: Early vote count indicates Mayor Cy is out

The early numbers don't look good for Pacific Mayor Cy Sun. Sixty-seven percent of voters are calling for his removal after just 18 months in office.
14 years ago
Road crews will be busy throughout the summer with construction projects that will bring plenty of ...
Tim Haeck

Summer construction season set to kick in with plenty of closures

It's already begun, the summer of our discontent, at least on the highways. Traffic managers are warning of almost continuous lane restrictions, road closures, detours and delays.
14 years ago
Everett police have arrested a Snohomish County sheriff’s sergeant for allegedly tipping off ...
Josh Kerns

Snohomish County sheriff’s sergeant busted for tipping off bikini barista stands

Everett police have arrested a Snohomish County sheriff's sergeant for allegedly tipping off bikini baristas and coffee stand owners and managers about police investigations.
14 years ago
Before takeoff, Joe Barbera does not yet know what heights his balloon lawn chair will reach &#8211...
Alyssa Kleven

La Center man reaches 21,000 feet in flying lawn chair before treetop landing

When Joe Barbera talked to his wife with his walkie talking from 21,000 feet in the air, she said he sounded drunk.
14 years ago
Convicted arsonist Martin Pang, who set the 1995 warehouse fire that killed four Seattle firefighte...
Josh Kerns

Convicted arsonist Martin Pang accused of plotting to steal identities and bilk firefighters

The arsonist convicted of setting the 1995 warehouse fire that killed four Seattle firefighters is now accused of trying to defraud and steal the identities of firefighters, police officers and witnesses from prison.
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Washington Congressman Jim McDermott says a bus board campaign to find international terrorists is ...
KIRO Radio Staff

Controversial bus ads to be removed in King County

Controversial ads featuring the faces of international terrorists will be taken off buses in King County after local groups shared their concerns with the feds.
14 years ago
Investigators combed Josh Powell’s Puyallup home after he lit it on fire in Feb. 2012 with hi...
KIRO Radio Staff

Sister writes book detailing tragedy of Josh Powell’s family

Wearing a wire to help police ensnare Josh Powell is one of the highlights in a new book written by his sister.
14 years ago
Josh Kerns

Spanaway biker indicted for trying to blow up rival gang’s bar

A Spanaway biker has been indicted on five federal counts for allegedly plotting to blow up a Spanaway bar that's the hangout for a rival motorcycle club.
14 years ago