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Brooklyn Dana and Ali Steenis visited Ross and Burbank to share the inspirational story that helped...
Josh Kerns

An amazing act of friendship helps blind girl drive

When Ali Steenis mentioned she dreams of driving, her friends didn't give it much thought until a series of seemingly random events came together to spark an amazing act of friendship that helped the blind teen get behind the wheel.
14 years ago
A PEMCO survey found one-third of Northwest residents believe in Bigfoot. (AP Photo)...
Chris Sullivan

One-third of Northwesterners believe in Bigfoot

I'm not here to take sides on whether Bigfoot is real or not. I'm just here to tell you that a third of people in the Northwest believe the mythical beast could exist.
14 years ago
Drivers are being warned the 520 Bridge will be closed in both directions beginning at 11 p.m. on T...
MyNorthwest.com

520 Bridge to be closed several hours overnight

Drivers are being warned the 520 Bridge will be closed in both directions beginning at 11 p.m. on Thursday.
14 years ago
Tim Haeck

Another State Patrol car headed to body shop

For the third time this week, a Washington State Patrol car has been damaged in a crash.
14 years ago
Undercover agents in 2011 targeted Brionne Corbray’s marijuana dispensaries in West Seattle, ...
Tim Haeck

Federal judge says no prison time for selling medicinal pot

A man who operated three medical marijuana shops in the Seattle area is the first in Western Washington to face sentencing on federal drug charges.
14 years ago
Mary asked the citizens of Sammamish to join her in donating their bikes. They did — by the t...
Alyssa Kleven

Sammamish named America’s friendliest town

Sammamish is friendly, and now Forbes Magazine has embossed the city's kindness with a top rating.
14 years ago
Chris Sullivan

Federal Way man claims he doesn’t remember leading cops in high-speed chase

A Federal Way man led police on a high-speed chase through Snohomish County on Sunday, but says he doesn't remember much about the drive.
14 years ago
A Mayan statue stands in Playa Del Carmen, Mexico, where people will gather before making their way...
Chris Sullivan

Are you ready for the end of the world?

I'm not sure if you've heard anything about this, but the world is supposed to end Friday. I'm assuming most of you have had 12-21 marked-down for years now to get ready for the end of the Mayan calendar.
14 years ago
One of the suspects in the robbery of a Green Beret’s Puyallup home is shown in this store su...
Tim Haeck

Thieves swipe weapons and ammo in robbery of Green Beret’s Puyallup home

A large number of weapons and ammunition were taken during a burglary at the home of a Green Beret in Puyallup.
14 years ago
UW students are not getting a passing grade in their knowledge of what can be recycled. (AP Photo/f...
Dan Restione

UW students score low in composting, recycling

Forget about solving Fermat's Theorem, outlining the social messages in Charles Dickens' "Little Doritt," or mastering computer coding in HTML, University of Washington students are far from getting a passing grade when it comes to knowing what can be put in the recycling or compost.
14 years ago
A survey of customers and businesses in the two cities, where plastic bags are banned, shows most p...
Tim Haeck

Survey finds support for Seattle’s plastic bag ban

A group pushing for a statewide ban on plastic bags says new laws in Seattle and Bellingham are changing attitudes.
14 years ago
Dan Restione

Boeing uses sacks of potatoes to streamline tests

Boeing has a secret weapon when it comes to its latest work to give the company a competitive edge in the jet airplane market: sacks of potatoes.
14 years ago
UW Associate Professor Wendy Lustbader says you shouldn’t be afraid to bring up a lost loved ...
Kim Shepard

Five tips for dealing with grief during the holidays

Dealing with the loss of a loved one can be especially difficult around the holidays. End-of-Life expert Wendy Lustbader has some advice for connecting with your grieving loved one.
14 years ago
The Army says it will seek the death penalty against the soldier accused of massacring 16 Afghan vi...

Army seeks death penalty against Sgt. Bales in Afghan massacre case

The Army says it will seek the death penalty against the soldier accused of massacring 16 Afghan villagers during pre-dawn raids in March.
14 years ago
The Austers called their project, “Kindness Inspires Kindness.” Their goal was to do 47...
Ursula Reutin

Woman celebrates her birthday with random acts of kindness

A former Seattle resident's plan to celebrate her birthday with random acts of kindness took on even more meaning following the school massacre in Connecticut.
14 years ago
Six-year-old Noah Pozner was one of the victims in the Sandy Hook elementary school shooting in New...
Tim Haeck

Airline helps Woodinville boy send goodbye note to Connecticut

Two well known companies helped a Woodinville, Wash. family send their love to a little boy shot and killed in his Connecticut classroom.
14 years ago
KIRO Radio is looking at the stories that made news this year but still have questions hanging over...
Chris Sullivan

There is unfinished business for 2013

As we enter the final days of 2012, a lot of people will start looking back at the year that was. KIRO Radio is looking at the stories that made news this year but still have questions hanging over them heading into 2013.
14 years ago
Chris Sullivan

Teenage dog-sitter allegedly just a dog-napper in Monroe

A 17-year-old Monroe girl is facing serious charges after alleged stealing and selling a dog she was watching for a friend.
14 years ago
A light snow is seen in North Seattle. The rain-snow mix falling in much of Western Washington. (My...
Alyssa Kleven

Western Washington wakes up to rain-snow mix

Snow shouldn't create any major problems around the Puget Sound Wednesday morning, according to the National Weather Service. But issues on the road may slow down your commute.
14 years ago
Chai, one of Woodland Park Zoo’s elephants goes for some ruffage during zoo hours. (Woodland ...
Chris Sullivan

Seattle City Council looks at Woodland Park Zoo elephants

The Seattle City Council has formed a task force to look-at whether the three elephants at Woodland Park Zoo would be better off at a wildlife sanctuary.
14 years ago
The State Patrol says scammers are trying to get money by claiming to raise funds for Amber Alerts....
Josh Kerns

State Patrol warns of Amber Alert scam

If you get a call from someone claiming to be raising money to support "Amber Alerts," it's a scam.
14 years ago
KIRO Radio Staff

Fake Seattle sex sting leads to real arrests

A fake sex sting led to real arrests at a Seattle hotel on Monday, when a 19-year-old got robbed after responding to a bogus Craigslist sex offering.
14 years ago
The Seattle Police Department will no longer turn down applicants who report having used pot within...
Brandi Kruse

Seattle PD gets mellow with pot smoking applicants

The Seattle Police Department announced Tuesday that it will loosen restrictions on past pot use for men and woman who want to join the force.
14 years ago
A helicopter tour over Seattle is one of the experiences growing in popularity as a Christmas gift....
Maura Gallucci

Give an experience for a unique holiday gift

Forget slogging through the mall for a gift they'll soon forget. The hottest trend is giving experiences instead.
14 years ago