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Initiative 1240 has clung to a narrow lead as more ballots were counted following last week’s...

Washington becomes 42nd state to allow charter schools

Washington voters have narrowly approved an initiative that clears the way for up to 40 charter schools to be opened in the state over the next five years.
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Officer Derek Carlile (center), leaves a courtroom in Everett Tuesday as his defense attorney, Davi...
Brandi Kruse

Judge declares mistrial in manslaughter case against Marysville cop

A Snohomish County judge has declared a mistrial in the case of a Marysville cop accused of causing the death of his daughter.
14 years ago
The tree design will cover the iconic Seattle landmark for the next six months. (Photo by KIRO Radi...
Alyssa Kleven

Space Needle starts making its green transition

The Emerald City is getting even greener.
14 years ago
Stevens Pass Mountain Resort measured the snow at 1 foot on Monday. (Image courtesy Stevens Pass Mo...
Jamie Griswold

Winter weather taking hold on Washington passes

Winter weather conditions are starting to take hold on the Washington passes.
14 years ago
Jill Kelley is identified as the woman who allegedly received harassing emails from Gen. David Petr...
KIRO Radio Staff

Whistle-blower in Petraeus investigation went to Dave Reichert

The whistle-blower who started the investigation that uncovered the affair of former CIA director David Petraeus first went to Washington Congressman Dave Reichert.
14 years ago
Todd Bishop says Star Wars fans should definitely check out Angry Birds Star Wars. (Image courtesy ...
Jamie Griswold

GeekWire app of the week: Angry Birds Star Wars

When it came to selecting this week's app of the week, GeekWire host Todd Bishop says there was one obvious choice.
14 years ago
British lawmakers accuse Starbucks, Amazon and others of using tax schemes to avoid paying their fa...
Josh Kerns

UK lawmakers to grill Starbucks, Amazon over tax dodging

British lawmakers are setting their sights on Starbucks, Amazon and Google for making billions of dollars in Britain while paying just a relatively tiny amount in taxes.
14 years ago
Opponents of same-sex marriage are launching an international boycott effort against Starbucks and ...
Josh Kerns

Gay marriage opponents push Starbucks boycott over R-74

A group opposed to same-sex marriage says it's taking its fight against Starbucks and other companies backing gay rights international.
14 years ago
Schools, post offices, and most bank and credit union branches will be closed Monday for Veteran&#8...
Josh Kerns

What’s open and closed on Veteran’s Day

Schools, post offices, and most bank and credit union branches will be closed Monday to commemorate Veteran's Day.
14 years ago
Josh Kerns

Good Samaritan ripped off while helping crash victim

A thief stole hundreds of dollars from a woman's car while she helped an elderly man who crashed his car Saturday afternoon on I-5 in Everett.
14 years ago
State economists predict holiday hiring will be slightly lower this season across the state. (AP Ph...
Josh Kerns

Holiday hiring up in Puget Sound area, down statewide

Thousands of people looking for work in our state are hoping for a holiday hire. But Washington state economists predict the number will likely be a little lower than last year.
14 years ago
KIRO Radio Staff

Seattle police stand by and watch Phoenix Jones fistfight

The Seattle Police Department is trying to explain why its officers decided to stand by and allow a fight in the University District between so-called superhero Phoenix Jones and a man who wanted to take a shot at him.
14 years ago
Jamie Griswold

Shots fired into living rooms of two duplexes in North Seattle

Authorities report shots were fired from a vehicle into the living rooms of two duplexes in North Seattle early Sunday.
14 years ago
Authorities have found escaped inmate Brandon Musto. (Image courtesy Washington Department of Corre...
Frank Shiers

Manhunt for escaped Monroe prison inmate over

The manhunt for an escaped Monroe prison inmate has ended.
14 years ago
After Republican candidate Rob McKenna conceded defeat Friday evening, newly elected governor Jay I...
MyNorthwest.com

Jay Inslee to be Washington’s next governor

Republican gubernatorial candidate Rob McKenna is conceding defeat.
14 years ago
A study was released on the effects of teenagers living with lesbian mothers and the results showed...
Stephanie Klein

Study: Teens thrive with lesbian mothers

In the same week Washington voters passed an historic measure to allow gay marriage, a study was released on the effects of teenagers living with lesbian mothers and the results showed "they are academically successful and happy with their lives."
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The King County Prosecutor’s Office says it’ll dismiss all its misdemeanor marijuana po...
Stephanie Klein

King County dropping misdemeanor marijuana possession cases

The King County Prosecutor's Office says it'll immediately dismiss all of its misdemeanor marijuana possession cases because of the passage of I-502, legalizing marijuana possession of one ounce or less.
14 years ago
Mikhael Carpenter with the State Liquor Control Board says it’s too soon to get in line for a...
Tim Haeck

Many already want to line up for license to sell marijuana

Budding entrepreneurs are already wondering how they can get a license to grow, distribute or sell marijuana in Washington.
14 years ago
The Seahawks may not be celebrating at CenturyLink Field on Sunday if Nate Silver’s predictio...
Alyssa Kleven

Nate Silver uses expertise to predict Seahawks loss against Jets

The day after election day, many were left singing the praises, or lamenting the the accuracy of numbers geek and probable witch Nate Silver. Now he's trying his hand at football.
14 years ago
Tim Haeck

Woman needs surgery after breast injections

A woman had to undergo corrective surgery after getting breast and buttocks injections from a Quincy-area man.
14 years ago
KIRO Radio Staff

Emotions high as manslaughter case against Marysville cop heads to a jury

A jury will return Tuesday to continue deliberations in the case of a Marysville cop accused of causing the death of his 7-year-old-daughter, Jenna.
14 years ago
Seattle Bubble says the housing market keeps getting brighter in the Emerald City. (AP Photo)...
Stephanie Klein

Seattle digging itself out of housing market mess

Earlier this week, Northwest Multiple Listing Service reported the average house for sale in King County is sitting on the market for 60 days. This time last year it was 75 days. Seattle Bubble says the situation is even brighter in the Emerald City.
14 years ago
Artists rendering of a proposed new arena in Virginia Beach, Va. New reports say officials have had...
Josh Kerns

Seattle facing new competition for NBA team

While the environmental review for a new Seattle arena has officially begun this week, the city faces a new competitor in the quest for an NBA team.
14 years ago
Republicans were confident they had a winner in Rob McKenna, but Jay Inslee leads in the ballot cou...
Tim Haeck

Initiatives block GOP path to governor’s mansion

The re-election of the President has republicans across the country re-examining their philosophy and strategy. The GOP in Washington state has a special challenge that could help explain its failure to break through in the race for governor.
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