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After Comedian Katt Williams’ visit to Seattle, he claims he’s going to sue the city an...
Chris Sullivan

Katt Williams to quit stand-up after Seattle trip

Comedian Katt Williams was kicked out of his Seattle hotel Monday night, and he claims he's going to sue the city and quit stand-up.
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A memorial built for Charlie and Braden Powell was completed on Monday. A service will be held at t...
KIRO Radio Staff

Construction on Charlie and Braden Powell memorial complete

A memorial remembering the Charlie and Braden Powell is now standing at Woodbine Cemetery in Puyallup.
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Flooding closes State Route 12? It won’t be a big deal now, as a system will be set in place ...
Tim Haeck

New system will set priority for drivers traveling through a flooded Lewis County

The next time floodwaters close I-5 in Lewis County, a new system should be in place to help move critical freight through the best detour route.
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This undated handout photo provided by the Anchorage Police Department shows Israel Keyes. Keyes, c...
MyNorthwest.com

Police investigating four Wash. murders following alleged serial killer’s death

An alleged serial killer claimed he killed four people in Washington state before killing others across the country.
14 years ago
The state and BNSF hope a $16 million federal grant will help ease mudslides along the train tracks...
Josh Kerns

Temporary fix but no solution in sight for Sounder’s mudslide disruptions

With mudslides closing the tracks and halting train service between Seattle and Everett again, state officials are hoping millions in federal money can help. But they admit it will never entirely prevent them.
14 years ago
Work out partners with somehwat mis-matched abilities can help the higher achieving workout partner...
Tim Haeck

Research finds inferiority complex key to fitness success

When it comes to exercise, motivation is crucial to achieve results. New research concludes that an inferiority complex might serve you well at the gym.
14 years ago
One of the features of the Calcul8 app is a sale calculator. (Image courtesy iTunes)...
Jamie Griswold

GeekWire’s app of the week: Calcul8

A recent meeting at KIRO Radio involving numbers inspired this week's GeekWire app of the week.
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An Army investigation praises the commander at Madigan Army Medical Center, south of Tacoma, Wash.,...
Tim Haeck

Army report praises Madigan commander, despite PTSD complaints

An Army investigation praises the commander at Madigan Army Medical Center, south of Tacoma, Wash., which came under fire for the way it diagnosed soldiers with possible post-traumatic stress.
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Students in five states will soon be spending 300 hours more in the classroom under a new pilot pro...
Ursula Reutin

School year gets much longer for students in pilot program

School for thousands of public school students is about to get longer. Five states are announcing Monday they are adding at least 300 hours of learning time to the calendar starting next year.
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Same-sex weddings are expected to bring a big economic boost to businesses across the state. (AP im...
Josh Kerns

Gay weddings expected to generate big bucks for Washington businesses

There will be plenty of parties and ceremonies starting next Sunday when same-sex couples can start legally marrying in the state. And a lot of businesses are hoping plenty of money flows along with the champagne.
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Las Vegas-based Allegiant Air is expected to win approval Monday to start passenger air service out...
KIRO Radio Staff

FAA expected to approve Paine Field commercial flights Monday

The FAA is expected to give the go ahead Monday to commercial flights at Paine Field in Snohomish County.
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KIRO Radio Staff

Man shot multiple times in vehicle in south Seattle

Police say a 40-year-old man was taken to a hospital with life threatening injuries from multiple gunshot wounds on Sunday.
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Another round of strong rain and wind is approaching Western Washington. (AP Photo/file)...
Josh Kerns

More strong winds and rain on the way

After a particularly stormy night, another round of strong wind and rain is setting its sights on Western Washington
14 years ago
The City of Pacific may lose its insurance at the end of this month. (KIRO Radio/Chris Sullivan)...
Chris Sullivan

City of Pacific may not exist by end of the month

Pacific has been a city for 103 years, but it might not exist by the end of the month. The city along Highway 167 is about to lose its insurance, and it's within an eyelash of dis-incorporating. Most people blame one man, the mayor.
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Comedian Micah “Katt” Williams’ troubles with the law have spilled into Seattle. ...
Chris Sullivan

Comedian Katt Williams arrested for assault in Seattle

Comedian Katt Williams' troubles with the law have spilled into Seattle.
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Frank Shiers

Roofer killed when two fall from home in Redmond

A roofer was killed and another was badly hurt Friday afternoon in a deadly fall near Ames Lake in Redmond.
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Las Vegas-based Allegiant Air wants to fly about 20 flight a day out of Snohomish County’s Pa...
Bob Larson

FAA reportedly ok’s Paine Field commercial flights

While the FAA says it will announce whether to allow commercial flights at Paine Field, sources say it has given approval.
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Volunteer Park coyote killed

Federal wildlife officials have shot and killed a sickly coyote wandering around Seattle's Capitol Hill neighborhood.
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Beacon Hill View (Image: 360 Architecture Inc.)...
KIRO Radio Staff

New Seattle arena images unveiled

Chris Hansen's design team has released new architectural images for the arena he's proposing in Seattle's SoDo neighborhood.
14 years ago
Twilight fans like Heidi Tingley have been traveling to Forks, WA for years to see the town where t...
Kim Shepard

What the sunset of the Twilight series could mean for Forks

The tiny town of Forks on Washington's far western coast has seen tourism skyrocket since the Twilight Series began. But, being the setting of a wildly popular vampire love story will only keep them coming back for so long.
14 years ago
Emergency workers responded Friday to the collapse of a construction scaffolding in downtown Redmon...
Tim Haeck

Scaffolding collapse at Redmond construction site causes injuries, detours

Four employees were injured and roads closed for hours after a construction scaffolding collapsed in Redmond.
14 years ago
After returning from Mecca, Husain, 27 and Hamza, 29, feeling renewed in their faith, are still dec...
Alyssa Kleven

Former WSU football players take time off from NFL for pilgrimage to Mecca

For two former WSU football players-turned NFL successes, a frustrating wait in traffic leaving a stadium sparked a life changing pilgrimage to Mecca.
14 years ago
A Seattle University professor is conducting his own independent review of the Seattle Police Depar...
Jamie Griswold

Seattle University professor conducting independent review of SPD use of force

Police use of force has been a big topic of conversation in Seattle since the shooting death of Native American woodcarver John T. Williams prompted a Department of Justice investigation. The results of the investigation suggested that SPD officers showed a pattern of violating the Constitution in use of force, in about 20 percent of cases where force was used. This stat shocked a Seattle University professor, so he's been conducting his own review.
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Nancy Nelson protests in a fenced area outside the Washington State Penitentiary on Sept. 9, 2010, ...
Tim Haeck

Relatives of murder victims oppose death penalty

Relatives of murder victims hope their voices carry some extra weight in the debate over the death penalty. Opponents plan to re-introduce a measure in Olympia next session to abolish the death penalty.
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