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The Seattle-area real estate market remains hot, with prices rising another 2.7 percent in April fr...
Josh Kerns

Seattle-area home prices jump again

Seattle-area home prices continue to climb, rising 2.7 percent in April from March, fueled by strong demand and limited supply.
14 years ago
Kirkland is shifting its 4th of July fireworks show to protect a symbol of America. (Facebook: City...
Tim Haeck

Kirkland moves fireworks show to protect nesting eaglets

Kirkland is shifting its 4th of July fireworks show to protect a symbol of America.
14 years ago
property tax...
Tim Haeck

Property tax would fund Seattle election campaigns

The city council voted unanimously Monday in favor of a new ordinance to allow limited public financing of elections.
14 years ago
JBLM would still be the Army’s west coast hub with more than 26,000 active duty soldiers on b...
Chris Sullivan

Army reduces strength, thousands of jobs to be lost at JBLM

Thousands of jobs are going to be cut at Joint Base Lewis-McChord over the next five years as the Army draws down its fighting forces.
14 years ago
The Port Townsend School Board voted unanimously Monday night to retire “Redskins” as a...
MyNorthwest.com

Port Townsend High School retires controversial mascot

An 80-year tradition in Port Townsend has come to an end.
14 years ago
Voters will get a chance to decide whether to keep Mayor Cy Sun around in a special recall election...
Chris Sullivan

Recall election underway for Pacific mayor

Pacific Mayor Cy Sun has stormed out of meetings. He's fired several police chiefs and nearly every department head, and he nearly cost his city its insurance policy. Now voters are being asked to recall him.
14 years ago
Prisons spokesman Chad Lewis says new inmates would remain in county lock-ups and the prison system...
Tim Haeck

Paroled criminals, sex offenders may go unchecked in event of government shutdown

For several days we've been hearing that a deal is near in Olympia on a new two-year state budget. But a deal is not done and a partial government shutdown looms. If you think that the prison system is untouchable, think again.
14 years ago
If you were hoping to have a lakeside picnic at Lake Wenatchee State Park on Independence Day, you ...
Chris Sullivan

4th of July campsites at risk in potential state government shutdown

Before you pack the tent, the bikes and your cooler, you might want to have a back-up plan if you have a reservation at a state park for the 4th of July holiday.
14 years ago
Josh Kerns

Auburn woman arrested for bilking $400,000 in fake cancer scheme

A 51-year-old Auburn woman was arrested Monday on federal wire fraud charges for faking cancer and bilking more than $400,000 from an elderly Auburn resident who believed her story.
14 years ago
Brandi Kruse

Auburn cop pleads guilty to groping woman in patrol car

A former Auburn police officer has pleaded guilty to fourth-degree assault for inappropriately touching a woman while she was handcuffed in the backseat of his patrol car.
14 years ago
A Facebook post from Republican Rep. Liz Pike of Camas has raised eyebrows and drawn a flurry of cr...
Stephanie Klein

WA lawmaker taking heat for Facebook post criticizing teachers

A Facebook post from Republican Rep. Liz Pike of Camas has raised eyebrows and drawn a flurry of criticism.
14 years ago
Sheryl Connelly has always kept her eye on the future. But she admits she never envisioned her drea...
Josh Kerns

Ford futurist looks at everything but cars to shape tomorrow’s automobile

Sheryl Connelly has always kept her eye on the future. But she admits she never envisioned her dream job would be heading the Ford Motor Company's Global Trends and Futuring Division, helping the car maker forge its tomorrow.
14 years ago
The City of Seattle will spend $500,000 to close down the illegal camp of homeless people known as ...
Tim Haeck

Seattle City Council votes to relocate campers at ‘Nickelsville’

The City of Seattle will spend $500,000 to close down the illegal camp of homeless people known as "Nickelsville."
14 years ago
A line of Boeing 787 jets sit on the floor nearing completion at the company’s production pla...
Stephanie Klein

Boeing defends 787 after three recent mechanical issues

Boeing says the 787 in a flight cut short for a mechanical problem has already returned to service.
14 years ago
A state audit finds that Seattle Schools are under-charging or not billing at all for use of facili...
Tim Haeck

Audit finds Seattle Schools failing to bill for renting facilities

A state audit finds that Seattle Schools are under-charging or not billing at all for use of facilities by outside groups.
14 years ago
Alyssa Kleven

NSA analyst: Man-of-interest in Bothell wife’s murder shows signs of withholding information

His wife was bludgeoned to death in February, and he was arrested last week for obstructing police officers attempting to serve a search warrant. Despite being a person-of-interest in Susann Smith's murder, Alan Smith hasn't been arrested for her death.
14 years ago
Gigabit Seattle will ultimately bring ultra-fast Internet service to 14 areas by the end of 2014. (...
Josh Kerns

Pricing, first areas for ultra-fast Seattle Internet service announced

The Internet is about to get super fast in some parts of Seattle and it's coming at a surprisingly affordable price.
14 years ago
Our annual bout with ‘Junuary’ is expected to give way to sunshine and warm temperature...
Josh Kerns

Muggy ‘Junuary’ to give way to sunshine, above average temps

If it feels a lot muggier to you than normal around here, you're not imagining it. The National Weather Service says we're mired in the middle of some pretty thick air. But the outlook is brightening for later in the week.
14 years ago
Stephanie Klein

Seattle police arrest alleged peeping Tom at Seattle U apartment

Seattle police arrested a man suspected of peeping into two women's apartment window early Monday morning.
14 years ago
Tim Haeck

Army finally explains 2011 death of Pierce County native

The Defense Department has finally explained, publicly, how a Seattle-area soldier died in his tent inside a protected base in Afghanistan in 2011. It was friendly fire.
14 years ago
The Protect Our Gun Rights Initiative would prevent the state from adopting background check laws t...
Frank Shiers

Gun control could be in the hand of voters under two initiatives

We could see two state gun initiatives on the ballot in November of 2014.
14 years ago
Frank Shiers

Bicyclist killed in fatal car accident in Woodinville

A bicyclist was killed when a car hit him north of Woodinville on Saturday.
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KIRO Radio Staff

Seattle nanny pushes stroller out of car’s path

A nanny risked her life to save the baby in her care Saturday night.
14 years ago
KIRO Radio Staff

Gig Harbor man arrested for fatal Purdy motorcycle crash

A Gig Harbor man has been arrested after he fatally hit a motorcyclist with his SUV and then fled the scene.
14 years ago