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A team from 360 Architecture presented exterior designs for a proposed sports arena in SoDo to the ...
Brandi Kruse

Lead designer mum on inside of proposed Sonics’ arena

While exterior designs for a proposed sports arena in SoDo have been made public, the lead designer is being hush-hush about what is in store for fans once they pass through the gates.
14 years ago
A top U.S. senator who oversees the nation’s aviation system says hearings are likely to try ...
Josh Kerns

Senate hearings likely for Boeing 787 battery problems

A top U.S. senator who oversees the nation's aviation system says hearings are likely to try and get to the bottom of the problems plaguing Boeing's 787 Dreamliner.
14 years ago
A new report say almost 99 percent of Washington residents live in areas where broadband is availab...
Tim Haeck

Survey: Nearly all of us have access to high speed Internet

More and more of us are taking advantage of high speed Internet. Access to wired or wireless broadband is improving in Washington, according to the latest state survey.
14 years ago
Tom found seven books at The Free Book Incident in Pioneer Square. (KIRO Radio/Tom Tangney)...
Tom Tangney

Lots and lots of free books at The Free Book Incident in Seattle

Imagine a place where thousands of books are simply free for the taking. That's what's happening in a storefront in Seattle's Pioneer Square.
14 years ago
State Attorney General Bob Ferguson says Washington is prepared to defend its voter-approved pot la...
Tim Haeck

Inslee, Ferguson talk state pot law with U.S. Attorney General

Governor Jay Inslee sat down with the U.S. Attorney General Tuesday to discuss their differences over marijuana laws. Inslee informed Eric Holder about plans to implement the state's initiative legalizing marijuana.
14 years ago
Helium party balloons are being blamed for a brief power outage that hit downtown Everett over the ...
Josh Kerns

Helium balloons blamed for Everett power outage

It doesn't happen often, but Snohomish County PUD says Mylar helium balloons are the cause of a brief power outage in Everett.
14 years ago
The popular duo known as The Postal Service are reuniting for a 10th anniversary tour and reissue o...
Josh Kerns

Postal Service to deliver again with re-issue, tour

The rumors are true. The Postal Service will deliver again, as Sub Pop announced Tuesday the reunion of Ben Gibbard's beloved duo with songwriter Jimmy Tamborello.
14 years ago
This week’s GeekWire app of the week, Taxi Turvi, will let you know if your cabbie is taking ...
Jamie Griswold

GeekWire’s app of the week: Taxi Turvi

This week's GeekWire app of the week will let you know if your cabbie is taking you for a ride.
14 years ago
Sacramento Mayor Kevin Johnson announced a four point plan Tuesday and claimed he should have one o...
Josh Kerns

Sacramento mayor vows major player to join last ditch effort to keep Kings

It doesn't sound like enough to undermine a deal to sell the Sacramento Kings to a Seattle investment group, but Sacramento mayor Kevin Johnson said Tuesday he expects to announce a major equity partner by the end of the week to help keep the Kings in Sacramento.
14 years ago
Dogs aren’t always allowed in the workplace. But it seems to be working for Amazon.com in Sea...
Jamie Griswold

How dogs in the workplace work at Amazon

Seattle-based Amazon.com has a long history of welcoming four-legged friends into the office. A current Amazonian tells KIRO Radio's "It's Raining Cats and Dogs" that it all began with a Corgi named Rufus, the company's first office dog compatriot.
14 years ago
Bobak Ferdowsi, with “NASA” cut in his hair walks with the NASA – Orion Multi-Pur...
KIRO Radio Staff

NASA Husky sports new hairstyle for president’s inauguration

NASA's Bobak Ferdowsi, a former University of Washington Husky, came out with a new hairdo to celebrate President Obama's inauguration.
14 years ago
Sacramento Kings’ DeMarcus Cousins prepares to shoot during the first half of an NBA basketba...
Alyssa Kleven

How to build a championship NBA team

Seattle is facing the prospect of bringing a young NBA team to town, and expecting them to be bound for greatness right out of the gate is certainly asking a lot.
14 years ago
Don’t expect to ever drive on the “High Times on Tacoma Narrows” bridge. There ar...
Kim Shepard

State could soon sell naming rights for parks and bridges

A pair of bills being introduced to Washington House committees would allow the state and local municipalities to sell naming rights to roads, bridges, parks and other public facilities.
14 years ago
KIRO Radio Staff

Woman found dead after Edmonds apartment fire

A body was found Monday evening after a fire at an Edmonds apartment complex.
14 years ago
Dozens of state lawmakers are behind an effort to get rid of the required engineering and traffic s...
Kim Shepard

Bill would let Washington cities set different, slower speed limits

There is a push in the legislature to make it easier for cities and towns lower speed limits.
14 years ago
Governor Inslee did not support the new state law, but he said he will now fight for it....
Chris Sullivan

Governor Inslee to talk pot regulations with AG Holder in DC

Governor Jay Inslee is meeting with Attorney General Eric Holder Tuesday to discuss Washington's new marijuana law.
14 years ago
This Jan. 17, 2013 photo provided by the Japan Transport Safety Board shows the distorted main lith...
Chris Sullivan

Boeing battery investigation spreads from Japan to US

Investigators on both sides of the Pacific are going over Boeing's batteries and electrical systems again today to try and find the cause of the problems on the 787.
14 years ago
Comedian Katt Williams, already charged with two counts of assault in Seattle, is wanted for anothe...
Tim Haeck

New trouble in Seattle for comedian Katt Williams

Comedian Katt Williams, already charged with two counts of assault in Seattle, is wanted for another crime linked to a performance here in December.
14 years ago
A bill drafted by Sheriff Ozzie Knezovich and championed by Representative Kevin Parker would make ...
Kim Shepard

Proposed bill would make it easier to fire bad cops

The Spokane County Sheriff is working with a state representative to draft a bill that would make it easier to fire deputies and officers who lie or break the law while on the job.
14 years ago
Seattle has been planning for months to upgrade KeyArena for the return of NBA basketball. (KIRO Ra...
Tim Haeck

Seattle planning since fall for NBA return to KeyArena

The new Seattle Sonics could play as many as 3 season in KeyArea while a new building is constructed in SODO. The city has been planning for months to upgrade KeyArena for the return of NBA basketball.
14 years ago
Sgt. 1st Class Meghan Malloy, of Camano Island, stands for a portrait in Washington. Malloy is a me...
Jamie Griswold

Stanwood woman reps for Northwest at Obama’s inauguration

A Stanwood woman is representing for the Northwest at President Barack Obama's inauguration Monday.
14 years ago
Alyssa Kleven

Computer with tracking app leads Seattle police to stolen electronics

Electronics may be an easy item for thieves to grab, but they're becoming increasingly easier for cops to track down.
14 years ago
In this June 14, 2012, file photo, investor Chris Hansen smiles as he speaks to supporters of a pro...
MyNorthwest.com

NBA confirms sale proposal of Sacramento Kings to Seattle

Following weeks of unconfirmed rumors and unnamed sources, the NBA has confirmed the proposed sale of the Sacramento Kings to Chris Hansen's Seattle investment group.
14 years ago
On Wednesday, forecasters expect periods of rain or showers in Western Washington and light snow or...
MyNorthwest.com

Rain returning to Washington on Wednesday

Forecasters say Tuesday should be the last day in a nearly two-week long stretch of dry, foggy weather in Washington.
14 years ago