Chris Sullivan
Burlington, Mt. Vernon public defenders on trial in Seattle
The public defender's offices in Mount Vernon and Burlington are being put on trial. They are accused of spending little or no time on client cases.14 years ago
Kim Shepard
How City Year volunteers are making a big difference in Seattle schools
There's a new program aimed at getting young adults together with young students. This time the recent grads are paired with veteran teachers - and they're not hired, they're all volunteers.14 years ago
Chris Sullivan
Washington State Patrol finalizes funeral plans for popular trooper
A public memorial will be held for a Washington State Trooper killed in Conway Friday evening on Thursday at the Comcast Arena in Everett.14 years ago
Josh Kerns
UW softball team forced into shelter by Oklahoma tornados
The University of Washington softball team was forced to evacuate to a shelter Friday as several funnel clouds touched down west of Oklahoma City on Friday evening, with TV video capturing one violent tornado on the ground.14 years ago
Josh Kerns
Sunny weather poised for return to Seattle area
It seems like ages since our record setting stretch of sunny skies and warm weather. But the sun is set to make an extended appearance in our area over the next week.14 years ago
Brandi Kruse
Couple injured in bridge collapse hires an attorney
A couple injured when an Interstate 5 bridge collapsed over the Skagit River last week has retained an attorney.14 years ago
Josh Kerns
Bertha heads underground for Seattle tunnel project
Work continues on the massive drilling machine that will begin digging the new tunnel beneath downtown Seattle, as crews lowered the 838-ton cutterhead into the SR 99 tunneling machine's launch pit Friday.14 years ago
Josh Kerns
Unconscious student pulled from bottom of Lake Stevens High School pool
Rescuers pulled a student from the bottom of the swimming pool at Lake Stevens High School Friday morning unconscious, but still alive.14 years ago
Tim Haeck
Former female soldier says ‘every day a rape threat’
Senator Patty Murray is collecting testimony about women who've been sexually assaulted during military service. The Washington Democrat is sponsoring a bill to give sexual assault victims new rights and protections.14 years ago
Jamie Skorheim
How a Seattle venture capitalist decides what to fund
As a venture capitalist, you're on the forefront of what's coming next. It's your job to decide which new business ideas to support.14 years ago
Jamie Skorheim
Ezell’s Famous Chicken goes mobile with new food truck
Ezell's Famous Chicken has gone mobile as the founders' owners expand the business to food trucks.14 years ago
Jamie Skorheim
GeekWire app of the week: Shatoetry
Still searching for your creative outlet? Perhaps you're a Shatoet. This week's app of the week uses the voice of William Shatner to create Shatoetry.14 years ago
Jamie Skorheim
‘Straight Flush’ tells story of billion dollar online poker site born in Seattle
The writer whose work spawned films like "The Social Network" and "21" has a new book out and the story's central character is from Seattle.14 years ago
Jamie Skorheim
Sarah Palin speaking at small Washington high school’s graduation ceremony
A very well-known public figure will be speaking at the commencement for Republic High School's 26 graduating seniors.14 years ago
KIRO Radio Staff
‘Tuba Man’ killer sentenced to prison again
One of the men convicted of killing Seattle street musician Ed "Tuba Man" McMichael five years ago has been sentenced to six years in federal prison.14 years ago
KIRO Radio Staff
Boeing to move 300 engineering jobs out of Washington
Boeing is creating new design centers in other parts of the country and moving a few hundred Seattle area engineering jobs in the process.14 years ago
Tim Haeck
Starbucks expands smoking ban to outdoor seating
Starbucks is moving to ban smoking in its outdoor seating areas. A new policy starting Saturday will ban smoking within 25 feet of its stores.14 years ago
Chris Sullivan
520 bridge closure, big events may cause weekend traffic delays
I-90 will be your only way across Lake Washington this weekend. There are also a couple big events that might impact traffic.14 years ago
KIRO Radio Staff
Scandal-ridden Reardon leaves Snohomish County exec office
Friday is the last day on the job for Snohomish County Executive Aaron Reardon.14 years ago
Kim Shepard
State Senator: WSDOT should have seen bridge collapse coming
A state senator says the Interstate 5 bridge that collapsed into the Skagit River had been hit several times by over-sized vehicles before the accident that caused the structure to crumble.14 years ago
Kim Shepard
Get in now: GET rates could go up after midnight
Parents investing early in their child's college education may soon have to start shelling out a little more.14 years ago
Chris Sullivan
Lawmaker’s death gives Democrats advantage on budget
Lawmakers have been fighting over a proposed state budget for 19 days of a special session without much progress, but the sudden death of a state senator might allow Democrats to push through their budget plan without interference from Republicans.14 years ago
KIRO Radio Staff
Small plane crashes into Eatonville home; pilot and passenger escape serious injury
Two men walked away with only minor injuries after their small plane crashed into a house in Eatonville.14 years ago
