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Every 737 built by Boeing uses the Renton Airport to fly from the factory to Boeing Field and then ...
Chris Sullivan

Delivering Boeing 737s through sequestration

The FAA announced last week that it could cut air traffic controllers from more than 100 small airports around the country to achieve $600 million in cuts.
14 years ago
When the Sacramento City Council voted to approve new arena exploration, it was clear they’re...
Chris Sullivan

Sacramento City Council gets behind new arena exploration for Kings

The Sacramento City Council made its play to help keep the Kings from leaving last night.
14 years ago
Josh Kerns

Seattle police arrest knife-wielding robber possibly linked to other North Seattle thefts

A robber armed with a knife is under arrest after he stole a woman's purse in Seattle's Roosevelt neighborhood, and police are now investigating whether he's responsible for a string of similar robberies in several nearby North Seattle neighborhoods.
14 years ago
Seattle Mayor Mike McGinn’s office blasted City Attorney Pete Holmes (pictured) for violating...
Brandi Kruse

Seattle City Attorney won’t step aside in police dealings

After being accused of ethical violations by Seattle Mayor Mike McGinn, Seattle City Attorney Pete Holmes has refused to stop representing the city in ongoing negotiations with the Department of Justice over police reforms.
14 years ago
Washington State Department of Transportation officials admitted Tuesday a number of mistakes were ...
Josh Kerns

WSDOT admits major mistakes and costly repairs for 520 pontoon fix

Washington State Department of Transportation officials admitted Tuesday a number of mistakes were made in the construction of pontoons for the new 520 bridge, and it'll cost at least tens of millions to fix them.
14 years ago
A Sea Shepherd ship comes betweenJapanese whaling ship Nisshin Maru (left) and the whaling fleet&#8...
KIRO Radio Staff

Washington-based Sea Shepherd denies claims they’re ‘modern-day pirates’

A federal appeals court panel says a group of anti-whaling protesters based out of Friday Harbor are "modern-day pirates" and ordered them to halt their aggressive and high-profile attacks of Japanese whalers.
14 years ago
KIRO Radio’s Luke Burbank learned the hard way he’s on the hook for 520 tolls racked up...
Josh Kerns

You could still be on the hook for 520 toll bills for a car you’ve sold

KIRO Radio's Luke Burbank is in trouble with the state for unpaid tolls on 520. But unlike many of his other unpaid bills, for once it's not his fault (well, not entirely.)
14 years ago
While our unemployment rate might be a little high says Forbes, so are our wages in the tech indust...
Alyssa Kleven

Seattle sandwiched between Texas cities on list of best places for jobs

With a booming tech industry, it's no surprise Seattle is near the top of the list when it comes to the best city for jobs. But the Emerald City has some competition in the Lone Star State.
14 years ago
A comprehensive review is due Tuesday of construction flaws found on pontoons for the new highway 5...
Tim Haeck

Report due on 520 pontoon cracks

A comprehensive review is due Tuesday of construction flaws found on pontoons for the new highway 520 floating bridge.
14 years ago
Alyssa Kleven

Tacoma banker sentenced for bilking non-profit

He lied about his credentials and got a job at Northwest Commercial Bank, and now he'll pay with jail time and a hefty fee for defrauding a non-profit organization.
14 years ago
Another Washington court has ruled in favor of red light cameras and a city’s ability to use ...
Chris Sullivan

Red light camera initiatives struck down again

Another Washington court has ruled in favor of red light cameras and cities ability to use them.
14 years ago
Kim Shepard

Reardon aide files complaint in Snohomish County, seeks ‘whistleblower’ status

Snohomish County Executive Aaron Reardon may be resigning, but the discord among county leaders isn't dying down.
14 years ago
Currently, about 40 percent of all individuals who get out of prison will return within three years...
Tim Haeck

King County prosecutor wants to provide reentry tool kit to stop prisons’ revolving door

When somebody is released from prison, there's a strong chance that they will be back behind bars within just a few years. Now, the prosecutors who put them away are hoping to stop the revolving prison door.
14 years ago
As the basketball season continues in Sacramento, their city council will vote Tuesday on whether t...
Chris Sullivan

New player in Sacramento Kings, Seattle Sonics tug-of-war

New developments in the tug-of-war between Sacramento and Seattle over the Kings. Another potential investor group has emerged.
14 years ago
The Transportation Security Administration is expected to remove all 14 of the controversial &#8220...
Josh Kerns

Say ‘so long’ to controversial Sea-Tac X-ray scanners

The Transportation Security Administration is expected to remove all 14 of the controversial "backscatter" full-body scanners at Sea-Tac Airport now in use by June.
14 years ago
Josh Kerns

Everett police shoot, kill aggressive pit bull

An Everett Police officer called to reports of pit bulls running loose shot and killed one of them Monday after the dog charged after him.
14 years ago
A closer look at two new charges filed against the ‘Barefoot Bandit’ reveals a problem....
Tim Haeck

Two new charges against ‘Barefoot Bandit’ one too many?

A closer look at two new charges filed against the 'Barefoot Bandit' reveals a problem. It appears that Colton Harris-Moore has already pleaded guilty to one of them.
14 years ago
Troy Fisher (center) is flanked by supporters Monday celebrating the dismissal of child pornography...
Brandi Kruse

Child porn charges dismissed against former music teacher

Fourteen charges of child pornography have been dismissed against a former Capital Playhouse Theater interim artistic director.
14 years ago
The recently released book “Blindspot: Hidden Biases of Hidden People” uncovers the tru...
Josh Kerns

Take the test: Are you harboring unknown biases?

A test developed by a University of Washington professor helps reveal the hidden biases we often don't know we have.
14 years ago
KIRO Radio Staff

Seattle police search for hit and run driver that ran over man twice

Seattle police say a driver hit a man who was waiting at a bus stop twice before taking off from the scene.
14 years ago
Investor Chris Hansen is seeking to control operations at city-owned KeyArena, where the Sonics wou...
Tim Haeck

Investor Chris Hansen wants the run of KeyArena if Sonics return

If the Sonics return to Seattle this fall, the team will make KeyArena its temporary home, and investor Chris Hansen wants to run the operation there.
14 years ago
The Seattle Times announced it will soon begin charging digital subscriptions for online access to ...
Josh Kerns

Seattle Times executive editor defends new subscription fees for website access

Seattle Times executive editor David Boardman defends the company's decision to start charging digital subscriptions.
14 years ago
There’s plenty of backlash to The Seattle Times’ decision to start charging for access ...
Josh Kerns

In defense of The Seattle Times charging for online access

There's plenty of backlash to The Seattle Times' decision to start charging for access to its website. But Dave Ross and Luke Burbank are among many who argue the service provided is worth far more than the cost.
14 years ago
Renee Erickson’s The Whale Wins was listed among semifinalists in the James Beard Awards 2013...
Jamie Griswold

Seattle Chef Renee Erickson’s ‘simple’ formula making big impact

It's been a big couple weeks for Seattle chef Renee Erickson. First, her Ballard oyster bar the Walrus and the Carpenter was named on bon apetit magazine's list of the "20 Most Important Restaurants" (in the U.S.). Then, the chef and another one of her restaurants were honored to be listed as award contenders for this year's James Beard Awards.
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