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Chris Sullivan

Boeing reports strong Q3 earnings

Boeing's third quarter earnings were released Wednesday, and the company beat Wall Street estimates by about $0.20 a share.
14 years ago
MyNorthwest.com

Seattle Police officers receive honor for action following Cafe Racer shooting

Two Seattle Police officers have been honored with the Medal of Courage for their role in ending a killing spree last May that left five people dead.
14 years ago
In this Sept. 7, 2012, photo a U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration technician holds several pounds...
Alyssa Kleven

33 arrests, 14 pounds of meth seized in King County operation

A group of law enforcement set out to tackle these crimes in a less urban-region and made 33 arrests and seized nearly 14 pounds of methamphetamine.
14 years ago
KIRO Radio Staff

Cut fiber line disables ability to call 911 in Monroe

Officials are working to restore the ability to call 911 in Monroe.
14 years ago
Dan Restione

Beware of Britishisms creeping across Atlantic

After decades of fuming over "American-isms" creeping into the King's English, Brits are now seeing the linguistic wind blowing their words and phrases across the Atlantic.
14 years ago
The city of Seattle is proposing new regulations that could force some houseboats on Lake Union to ...
Josh Kerns

Some Seattle houseboat owners worrying about eviction

Some people who live in houseboats along Lake Union are up in arms over proposed new regulations the city is floating that could force them to pull up anchor.
14 years ago
Apple Inc. on Tuesday revealed a smaller version of its hit iPad tablet computer that will start at...
Josh Kerns

Apple rocks tech world again with iPad mini

Apple says even though it has sold over 100 million iPads, it's not letting its foot off the gas by launching two new iPads Tuesday morning.
14 years ago
A home flooded by the Skagit River is shown from the air Tuesday, Nov. 7, 2006 near Mount Vernon, W...
Chris Sullivan

New Puget Sound winter forecast ripe for Pineapple Express

Forget El Nino and say 'hello' to the Pineapple Express.
14 years ago
Stephanie Klein

PETA names the perfect BLT for Seattle animal lovers

PETA, famously known for defending animal rights, has named its top 10 vegan BLTs in the U.S. and a Seattle restaurant makes one of the winning sandwiches.
14 years ago
Another stretch of beaches on Hood Canal is closed to shellfish harvest because of a health threat....
Tim Haeck

Toxin closes shellfish harvest on Hood Canal beaches

Another stretch of beaches on Hood Canal is closed to shellfish harvest because of a health threat.
14 years ago
KIRO Radio Staff

Some voters in King, Pierce Counties to get new ballots after Congressional snafu

Elections officials in King and Pierce Counties are sending out new ballots after finding errors in the new 10th Congressional district.
14 years ago
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Tim Haeck

Home values see biggest quarterly gain since 2006

Home prices recorded their biggest increase in six years last quarter, rising in Seattle, King County and in much of the United States.
14 years ago
KIRO Radio Staff

Review on abuse in adoptive placements in Washington to be released

Several cases of severe child abuse and neglect of adopted children in Washington state prompted the governor to call for a review of the system. The results of that review are due out Tuesday.
14 years ago
The mayor’s opposition to the top candidate to oversee reforms of the Seattle Police Departme...
Chris Sullivan

Seattle City Council rises up against mayor on SPD reforms

The mayor's opposition to the top candidate to oversee reforms of the Seattle Police Department didn't stop the Seattle City Council from passing a resolution to go with that candidate on Monday.
14 years ago
This image shows a central section of the boring machine being assembled. Once assembled it will be...
KIRO Radio Staff

Seattle tunnel boring machine needs a name

Students across our state will have a chance to name the world's largest tunnel boring machine.
14 years ago
Seattle City Attorney Pete Holmes. (File)...
Brandi Kruse

Seattle City Attorney accused of ‘anti-police’ agenda

Since he took office in Jan. 2010, Seattle City Attorney Pete Holmes has yet to secure a conviction against a cop that he's charged with a crime.
14 years ago
Brandi Kruse

Watch: Helicopter cam captures high-speed chase

A wanted felon is behind bars after leading sheriff's deputies on a high speed chase near Maple Valley early Sunday morning.
14 years ago
Tim Haeck

Research: Mammograms not always best at identifying breast cancer

A mammogram for detecting breast cancer has been the gold standard in the United States.
14 years ago

LIVE: Join Dave & Luke for post-debate analysis

After watching the debate, you're probably ready to fill out your ballot with confidence?
14 years ago
Union musicians have reached an agreement to extend their contract with the Seattle Symphony for th...
Josh Kerns

Seattle Symphony, Opera temporarily avert musicians strike

The union for the Seattle Symphony and Opera musicians has put strike threats on hold by agreeing to a temporary contract extension.
14 years ago
A new statewide poll has Democrat Jay Inslee and Republican Rob McKenna in a dead heat in the race ...
Tim Haeck

Poll reveals Inslee, McKenna in dead heat

A new statewide poll has Democrat Jay Inslee and Republican Rob McKenna in a dead heat in the race for governor.
14 years ago
Frank Shiers

Suspected thief leads police on destructive chase

A suspected thief is in jail this after leading police on a wild, destructive chase on Sunday.
14 years ago
The Space Needle chose from among six finalists for a new roof design, and opted to go green. (Mock...
KIRO Radio Staff

Space Needle picks new roof paint job

Space Needle officials have announced the winner of a contest to pick a new paint job for the Seattle icon.
14 years ago
Frank Shiers

Some King County voters mistakenly get two election ballots

Ballots are now arriving at voters homes in King County, and some complain they're getting more than one.
14 years ago