Latest Local and Pacific Northwest News

Local News

KOMO has bought out Ken Schram’s contract after 35 years on TV and radio. (KOMO publicity pho...
Josh Kerns

KOMO gives Ken Schram the boot after 35 years

Seattle broadcast icon Ken Schram says he still hasn't heard from management about the contract buyout that ends his 35-year stint at KOMO TV and radio.
14 years ago
Brandi Kruse

Life in prison for Spanaway man who killed wife, daughter

A Spanaway man who murdered his wife and daughter because he was having financial difficulties will spend the rest of his life behind bars.
14 years ago
Heavy snow continues to fall in the Cascades including Snoqualmie Pass, where Summit West ski area ...
Josh Kerns

Heavy mountain snow brings frowns to drivers, smiles to skiers

Over a foot of heavy snow fell in the Cascades over the past 24 hours and more is expected as a winter storm storming continues.
14 years ago
Vandals slashed over 400 tires on about 100 cars overnight Thursday in Marysville. (Photo credit: K...
Josh Kerns

Marysville vandals slash tires on over 100 cars

The search is on for vandals who slashed the tires of over 100 cars in Marysville Thursday night.
14 years ago
Elf: The Musical opened at Seattle’s 5th Avenue Theatre on Thursday. (Image courtesy Elf: The...
Tom Tangney

Elf: The Musical debuts at 5th Avenue Theatre

It was Opening Night Thursday for Elf: The Musical at Seattle's 5th Avenue Theatre.
14 years ago
A man known as “Professor Gizmo,” smokes marijuana in a glass pipe on Wednesday just be...
Tim Haeck

Washington’s marijuana law prompts high level federal meetings

High level meetings are happening at the White House and the Justice Department over what to do about Washington's new marijuana law.
14 years ago
Pat Cashman says he’s reuniting with his former “Almost Live” co-star John Keiste...
Josh Kerns

Pat Cashman confirms new comedy show to launch in January

After months of speculation, Seattle comedian Pat Cashman says the rumors are true. He's reuniting with his former "Almost Live" co-star John Keister and his son Chris for a new sketch comedy show premiering in January on KING and KONG TV.
14 years ago
Apparently Bellevue is Washington state’s very own Cougar Town. (AP Photo/file)...
KIRO Radio Staff

Bellevue has most cougars in the state; we’re not talking cats

Bellevue apparently has the largest number of cougars in the state, and we're not speaking of the animal variety.
14 years ago
A University of Washington official says employees found bed bugs in some returned library books. (...
Josh Kerns

Bed bugs invade University of Washington library

A University of Washington official says employees found bed bugs in some returned library books.
14 years ago
New photograph records obtained in a public records request show Steven Powell had over 4,500 image...
Tim Haeck

Father-in-law had over 4,500 pictures of missing mom Susan Powell

It's obvious from thousands of photos just made public that missing Utah and Puyallup mom Susan Powell had no idea that a photographer was following her, seemingly everywhere she went.
14 years ago
KIRO Radio Staff

Bellevue Square escalator mishap sends four to hospital

Fire officials in Bellevue say four people were transported to hospitals Thursday night after an escalator malfunctioned in a Macy's store at Bellevue Square.
14 years ago
Mike Momany smokes marijuana, Thursday, Dec. 6, 2012, just after midnight at the Space Needle in Se...
MyNorthwest.com

The ins and outs of legalized marijuana

Marijuana became legal under Washington state law Thursday. So, bong hits and funny brownies for everybody?
14 years ago
It’s been snowing like crazy up at Snoqualmie Pass, much to the delight of skiers and snowboa...
Stephanie Klein

Heavy snow dumping in mountain passes

Snow lovers rejoice as drivers are cursing the latest system rolling over the Cascade Mountains.
14 years ago
Nick Lachey will take the traditional jump from former boy-band frontman to reality show host when ...
Alyssa Kleven

‘The Winner Is’ casts for singers in Seattle but the loser might be TV audiences

If you have the singing chops, maybe you can plan on attending auditions for a new reality show at the Hard Rock Cafe in Seattle this Saturday.
14 years ago
The Angel of Hope at Woodbine Cemetery in Puyallup will be dedicated during a candlelight ceremony ...
Kim Shepard

An angel of hope for murdered Powell boys

A dedication ceremony will be held Thursday night for the Angel of Hope memorial built in honor of Charlie and Braden Powell.
14 years ago
King County Executive Dow Constantine, right, leans down to embrace Pete-e Petersen as her partner,...
Brandi Kruse

King Co. judges donate their time to gay marriage

Seven King County Superior Court judges and one judicial officer will volunteer their time Sunday to marry same-sex couples.
14 years ago
Even with record-low interest rates and housing prices just beginning to climb this can be a discou...
Tim Haeck

Buyers with cash frustrate traditional home shoppers

Even with record-low interest rates and housing prices just beginning to climb this can be a discouraging time to shop for a home. Cash buyers are snapping up limited inventory, leaving traditional buyers disappointed.
14 years ago
Comedian Katt Williams, shown here in a 2011 mug shot, was a no-show at his scheduled Seattle arrai...
KIRO Radio Staff

Katt Williams charged despite no-show in Seattle court

Troubled comedian Katt Williams failed to appear Thursday for his scheduled Seattle court date after an eventful weekend that included his arrest
14 years ago
Stephanie Klein

Two people killed in Pierce County home invasion

Sheriff's detectives are investigating a double shooting in the Summit area of Pierce County.
14 years ago
An artists rendering shows what the Seattle waterfront could look like once a new seawall and deep ...
Tim Haeck

City negotiating with waterfront businesses about seawall construction schedule

Talks are underway to adjust the construction schedule of Seattle's $300 million seawall project to ensure the survival of waterfront businesses.
14 years ago
Washington State Senator Ed Murray announced his plans to enter Seattle’s race for mayor on W...
KIRO Radio Staff

Washington State Senator Ed Murray to enter Seattle race for mayor

Another challenger has entered the race for Seattle mayor. Washington State Senator Ed Murray announced his plans to run for mayor on Wednesday.
14 years ago
Tim Haeck

Prank call to 911 has predictable result

Police in Fife, Wash. claim a man called 911 from a motel room several times, claiming he was with a California radio station and singing a rap into the phone.
14 years ago
Crowds of happy people were lighting joints under Seattle’s Space Needle early Thursday morni...

Crowds light up under Space Needle as marijuana made legal under Washington law

The crowds of happy people lighting joints under Seattle's Space Needle early Thursday morning with nary a police officer in sight bespoke the new reality: Marijuana is legal under Washington state law.
14 years ago
Dr. Maria Goodloe-Johnson died Wednesday afternoon. (KIRO Radio File)...
Alyssa Kleven

Former Superintendent of Seattle Schools Maria Goodloe-Johnson dies at 55

The former Superintendent of Seattle Schools, Dr. Maria Goodloe Johnson has died at age 55.
14 years ago