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Former Mexican President Vicente Fox, center, speaks during a news conference Thursday, May 30, 201...
Tim Haeck

Former Microsoft manager announces plans for ‘big marijuana’

A former Microsoft manager wants to be the world leader in the sale of medicinal and recreational marijuana.
14 years ago
Nearly all the materials for a temporary Interstate 5 bridge over the Skagit River have arrived at ...
MyNorthwest.com

Camera, materials ready for work on Skagit River bridge to begin

Nearly all the materials for a temporary Interstate 5 bridge over the Skagit River have arrived at the site and the Washington Transportation Department hopes to meet the governor's goal of spanning a collapsed section by mid-June, officials said.
14 years ago
The Downtown Seattle Association has launched a new website showing places to park along with their...
Josh Kerns

Apps, websites help drivers find downtown Seattle parking

Finding a place to park in downtown Seattle can be a big pain, but some new apps and websites are making it a little easier.
14 years ago
Earl J. Cossey, 71, was found dead in his Woodinville home on Friday, April 26. The cause of death ...
Brandi Kruse

Good Samaritan could hold key to solving murder of man who packed D.B. Cooper parachutes

A Good Samaritan who found and returned identification and bank cards belonging to a murdered Woodinville man may hold the key to solving the case, a King County detective said Thursday.
14 years ago
Seahawks’ lineman John Moffitt faces charges for breaking a year long ban at Bellevue Square ...
Josh Kerns

Public urination, trespassing source of Seahawk John Moffitt’s legal troubles

Seahawks lineman John Moffitt is a standout both on the field and off, so it's little wonder he was quickly spotted when he allegedly broke a year-long ban from Bellevue Square and all the surrounding Kemper Freeman properties.
14 years ago
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Stephanie Klein

Daredevils prove Space Needle climb in YouTube video

New videos of climbers atop the Space Needle roof and out on the Great Wheel put to bed any doubts from skeptics.
14 years ago
Magnuson Park is the second largest park in Seattle with 350-acres that include indoor and outdoor ...
Kim Shepard

Residents concerned about radiation in Seattle’s Magnuson Park

When you take your kids out for a day at the park, you expect them to get a little exercise and fresh air, and maybe come back just a little healthier. But what some families were being exposed to at Magnuson Park in Seattle could do a lot more harm than good.
14 years ago
Depending on where businesses are located in town, she said, some have seen a 35 to 50 percent decr...
Alyssa Kleven

Mt. Vernon businesses see downtick amidst bridge collapse

With the Interstate 5 bridge over the Skagit River out of commission, detour routes are seeing extra heavy traffic - including those through Mt. Vernon.
14 years ago
Striking fast food workers picket a Burger King in Seattle demanding higher wages. (KIRO Radio/Tim ...
KIRO Radio Staff

Seattle fast food workers strike for more money, right to organize

Fast food workers in Seattle launched walkouts at a number of area restaurants, forcing several to shut down.
14 years ago
Chris Sullivan

Man gunned down on Kent sidewalk

The search is on in Kent's East Hill neighborhood for the shooter in an early morning murder.
14 years ago
Chris Sullivan

Children testify against father in Bellevue hatchet murder

The grown children of a Bellevue man took the witness stand against him during his trial for killing his wife of 46 years.
14 years ago
Police have arrested three people in conjunction with the theft of memorabilia from NFL star and Ta...
Brandi Kruse

Police recover stolen Marcus Trufant memorabilia inside Renton barn

Three people were taken into custody Wednesday at a property in unincorporated Renton that is tied to a stolen U-Haul truck full of NFL memorabilia.
14 years ago
The Army staff sergeant Robert Bales, charged with killing 16 villagers in Afghanistan, has agreed ...
KIRO Radio Staff

JBLM soldier to plead guilty to killing 16 Afghan villagers

The Army staff sergeant charged with slaughtering 16 villagers during one of the worst atrocities of the Afghanistan war has agreed to plead guilty in a deal to avoid the death penalty, his attorney told The Associated Press on Wednesday.
14 years ago
For $25 you can upload a picture of your choice to the telescope, snap a photo of it with the Earth...
Josh Kerns

Bellevue space company turns to Kickstarter for interstellar telescope

A Bellevue company that wants to mine precious metals from asteroids is hoping a new crowdfunding campaign will help pay for an ambitious new space telescope.
14 years ago
A new report says gun deaths killed more people than motor vehicle crashes in Washington state in 2...
Josh Kerns

Study: Gun deaths outpace motor vehicle deaths in Washington state

A new report says gun deaths killed more people than motor vehicle crashes in Washington state in 2010, according to a national anti-gun violence advocacy group.
14 years ago
Governor Jay Inslee says he’s concerned that genetically engineered wheat has been found at a...
Tim Haeck

Governor worried engineered wheat found in Oregon could threaten Washington

Governor Jay Inslee says he's concerned that genetically engineered wheat has been found at a farm in Oregon.
14 years ago
Tim Haeck

Sheriff plans to cut staff at Pierce County Jail

A budget shortfall will force the Pierce County Sheriff to reduce jail beds and cut staff.
14 years ago
The Boeing 787 battery fixes, required to allow the Dreamliner to fly again, are done. (Boeing Comp...
Tim Haeck

Fix is in; Dreamliners fly with new batteries

The Boeing 787 battery fixes, required to allow the Dreamliner to fly again, are done.
14 years ago
When an Issaquah psychic was busted recently for allegedly stealing $30,000 from a naive customer, ...
Kim Shepard

Call me Roma: Northwest Gypsies defend their heritage

When an Issaquah psychic was busted recently for allegedly stealing $30,000 from a naive customer, the word "gypsy" came up at the prosecutor's office. While there's no evidence the suspect involved is in fact a gypsy, there is a rich Romani Community in the northwest with a very interesting past.
14 years ago
MyNorthwest.com

Seattle police investigating shooting involving security guard

Seattle police are investigating a shooting involving an armed man and a security guard in a parking lot.
14 years ago
KIRO Radio Staff

Man dies after being struck, thrown into water by Amtrak train

An Everett police spokesman says an Amtrak train traveling along the city's waterfront hit a pedestrian Tuesday evening, knocking the man into the waters of Possession Sound.
14 years ago
Demolition crews have made quick work of the debris from the I-5 bridge collapse in Skagit County, ...
Chris Sullivan

I-5 bridge removal well underway; on track to reopen freeway by mid-June

Demolition crews have made quick work of the debris from the I-5 bridge collapse in Skagit County, but the hardest part remains.
14 years ago
The Fed-Ex truck apparently hit an abutment around 4:30 a.m. Wednesday and was crushed by one trail...
MyNorthwest.com

Crash closes southbound I-5 lanes during morning commute in Seattle

All lanes are open on southbound Interstate 5 following a semi-truck accident that blocked traffic for hours during the morning commute.
14 years ago
When you get on I-90 and head east from Seattle, it’s hard not to be taken with the beauty al...
Josh Kerns

New effort underway to preserve Mountains to Sound Greenway

When you get on I-90 and head east from Seattle, it's hard not to be taken with the beauty all around you. And some local leaders and volunteers are trying to get Congress to help keep it that way.
14 years ago