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Chris Ballew (l) and The Presidents of the United States of America hit the road next month for a r...
Josh Kerns

From Presidents to Babypants, Seattle’s Chris Ballew rocks all ages

Like a candidate who promises term limits but then jumps back into the race, Chris Ballew and the Presidents of The United States of America are running again, and their platform remains the same: kitties and peaches for all.
14 years ago
Tim Haeck

New rule keeps Ike Ditzenberger, 20, in the game one more year

When special needs student Ike Ditzenberger of Snohomish scored a touchdown in a game against Lake Stevens, he became an instant local hero and international celebrity. Now, his high school football career might not be over.
14 years ago
In this undated handout publicity photo supplied by Stimulii taken on the island of Jamaica, Reeva ...

Family wanted Reeva Steenkamp’s show to air; Pistorius cancels appearances

Reeva Steenkamp's last wish for her family before she was shot dead at boyfriend Oscar Pistorius' home was for them to watch her in a reality TV show that went on air in South Africa on Saturday night, two days after her killing.
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Kim Shepard

Woman who perpetrated acid hoax said she suffered from mental illness

It was an unbelievable attack that drew attention and donations from around the world. A young woman from Vancouver, Wash. claimed she was assaulted with liquid acid in 2010.
14 years ago
Senator King’s bill would even prevent parents from giving their okay for kids under 18 from ...
Chris Sullivan

Why tanning is being compared to smoking in Olympia

Teenagers hoping to get bronzed before the big dance or upcoming swim party will have to do it the old-fashioned way under a bill being heard Monday in Olympia. Tanning would illegal.
14 years ago
The union has said it will wait to strike until after the company’s incentive program checks ...
Chris Sullivan

SPEEA prepares to count Boeing strike votes

Boeing's engineers and technical workers are hoping a potential strike authorization vote this week will pressure the company back to the bargaining table.
14 years ago
One of a ski resort’s greatest challenges is sometimes discouraging less skilled people from ...
Tim Haeck

Backcountry terrain a challenge for skiers and resorts, too

The deaths of three people in an avalanche near Stevens Pass last year highlight the growing demand for a backcountry skiing experience. It's creating a challenge for ski resorts who provide access to the expert terrain.
14 years ago
Boeing says it remains confident in the lithium-ion battery despite rival Airbus’ decision to...
Tim Haeck

Airbus drops lithium-ion battery, Boeing still confident

Airbus is giving up on the batteries that have caused so much trouble for the 787. But Boeing says it's still confident in the lithium-ion technology.
14 years ago
Governor Jay Inslee reported Friday a tank storing radioactive waste at Hanford is leaking between ...
Josh Kerns

Radioactive tank leaking at Hanford

Governor Jay Inslee reported Friday a tank storing radioactive waste at Hanford is leaking between 150 to 300 gallons per year.
14 years ago
WSDOT plans to close eastbound on-ramps from the West Seattle Bridge to I-5 all weekend for constru...
KIRO Radio Staff

West Seattle Bridge connection to I-5 closed for weekend work

Getting out of West Seattle could be a bit tough this weekend, as crews plan to close the I-5 ramps from the West Seattle Bridge starting Friday night at 10 p.m
14 years ago
Tim Haeck

Bothell woman died of head injuries

Police in Bothell are calling the death of woman found in her home Tuesday a homicide.
14 years ago
A circular hole in the ice of Chebarkul Lake where a meteor reportedly struck the lake near Chelyab...
Tim Haeck

Meteor strike? Your insurance will probably cover that

It's something you probably never considered until today. Would my homeowners insurance cover a meteor strike?
14 years ago
Washington’s underfunded GET tuition program could get a boost from overseas. (AP Photo/file)...
Tim Haeck

Foreign college students could help rescue GET

A bill that got a hearing in the State Senate Thursday would hike college tuition by 2 % for international students starting with the 2013-2014 school year, the extra money going to help fund the Guaranteed Education Tuition program.
14 years ago
Kim Shepard

No witnesses, leads in brutal road rage beating

A man who pulled over to apologize was attacked by another driver, but his life may have been saved by a double-amputee and Army veteran who stopped to help.
14 years ago
It’s being called an epidemic with tragic consequences. An alarming number of teens and young...
Ursula Reutin

Heroin problem in Puget Sound area getting younger

It's being called an epidemic with tragic consequences. An alarming number of teens and young adults in the Puget Sound area are going from prescription pain killers to heroin as their drug of choice.
14 years ago
Most people, if they know anything about the story “War Horse,” think it’s a movi...
Tom Tangney

Be wowed by theatrical spectacle of ‘War Horse’ at Seattle’s Paramount Theatre

Most people, if they know anything about the story "War Horse," think it's a movie by Steven Spielberg. But before Hollywood got its hands on it, it was an award-winning play, a massive hit in fact, in London and on Broadway.
14 years ago
Snohomish County executive Aaron Reardon confirms that members of his staff were behind a plan to s...
Chris Sullivan

Snohomish County Executive admits political attacks came from his staff

Snohomish County executive Aaron Reardon confirms that members of his staff were behind a plan to smear his political enemies, but he said he had no idea it was happening.
14 years ago
Early in the morning on Feb. 8, a Seattle police sergeant came face-to-face with a man who wanted t...
Brandi Kruse

Officers forced to confront ‘selfish’ act of suicide by cop

Seattle police Sgt. Gabriel Shank had never shot anyone before. But standing just steps from the door of the East Precinct on Seattle's Capitol Hill he came very close.
14 years ago
Seattle Police continue investigating four separate attacks in four days on women in north Seattle....
Tim Haeck

Police seeking witnesses, victims in north Seattle attacks

Police are looking to connect a series of crimes that everybody is talking about in some north Seattle neighborhoods; four separate attacks on women in four days.
14 years ago
Seattle police say they’ve made progress in a 20-month effort to reform the department. (AP P...
Tim Haeck

Seattle Police Department on schedule to meet reform deadline

Seattle police are about halfway through a 20-month effort to reform the police department following accusations of excessive use of force and biased enforcement and Mayor Mike McGinn said he's pleased with the progress.
14 years ago
Brandi Kruse

Man pleads not guilty to molesting girl in library bathroom

Prosecutors will make a special filing in the case that seeks to give Travis Lear a mandatory prison sentence of more than 25 years if convicted.
14 years ago
KIRO Radio Staff

Boeing warns airlines of issues with 737 NG engines

Boeing has warned airlines up and down the West Coast to watch for surging engines on its popular 737 NG.
14 years ago
Cigar lovers are asking the Washington legislature to consider allowing them a place to smoke insid...
KIRO Radio Staff

Cigar lovers asking for place to smoke inside

Washington has the strictest smoking ban law in the nation. But on Thursday, cigar lovers went to the legislature to ask that they be allowed to open cigar bars where they can smoke inside.
14 years ago
Bill Nye the Science Guy didn’t exactly ease Luke’s fears about an asteroid headed towa...
Jamie Griswold

Bill Nye says 45-meter asteroid coming near earth reason to be concerned

Asteroids headed toward earth are a popular plotline in movies, but those not well versed in the sciences might not know how to take news there's one coming near us in real-life. With the asteroid called 2012DA14 set to come close to earth Friday, The Luke Burbank Show called up a man known for his ability to explain science to us laymen.
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