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Millions throughout the western U.S. practiced their drop, cover and hold earthquake skills on Thur...
KIRO Radio Staff

Millions drop, cover, and hold for Shakeout earthquake drill

Millions throughout the western U.S. practiced their drop, cover and hold earthquake skills on Thursday.
14 years ago
Portland attorney Paul Mones, right, with Kelly Clark, talks about some of the 14,500 pages of prev...
KIRO Radio Staff

Attorney releases Boy Scouts ‘perversion files’

Thousands of pages of confidential documents kept by the Boy Scouts of America about men suspected of child sex abuse were released Thursday after a two-year court battle.
14 years ago
KIRO Radio Staff

Thieves steal pipes from Chehalis flood warning system

Deputies are searching for thieves who stole some pipes near the Chehalis River.
14 years ago
Embattled Pacific Mayor Cy Sun is appealing to prevent a recall effort against him. (AP image)...
Josh Kerns

Embattled Pacific mayor appeals recall effort

The turmoil over Pacific Mayor Cy Sun will likely continue into the next year after the embattled city leader filed an appeal to delay or prevent a special election to oust him from office.
14 years ago
Members of the Seattle City Council, the mayor and police brass are at odds over who will oversee r...
Chris Sullivan

City Hall battle over Seattle police reforms grows

A major division in Seattle City Hall over the selection of an independent monitor who will oversee reforms in the police department continues to grow ahead of a looming deadline.
14 years ago
The Seattle Times is launching an $80,000 campaign to help elect Rob McKenna and pass R-74 in favor...
Josh Kerns

Seattle Times defends McKenna ad campaign

The Seattle Times is coming under fire for running its own ad campaign in favor of Rob McKenna and R-74.
14 years ago
Pierce County has dipped into a rainy day fund to pay for the care of 39 horses seized from a prope...
Brandi Kruse

Pierce Co. dips into rainy day fund to care for horses

The owner of 39 horses seized from a residence near Graham has filed a petition to have them returned.
14 years ago
The state patrol says a small dog that caused a fatal crash looked like a chihuahua. (Photo: AP fil...
Kim Shepard

Lap dog blamed for deadly crash

A woman and her dog were killed in a head-on crash on State Route 302 Wednesday. Troopers say the animal may have distracted the driver and caused the accident.
14 years ago
Andrew Michael Crews, 32, of Seattle, shot a Canadian border guard before taking his own life on Tu...
Brandi Kruse

Border shooter identified as Seattle tattoo artist

Authorities in the U.S. have begun to track the movements of the man who shot and wounded a Canadian border patrol agent Tuesday before taking his own life.
14 years ago
hospitals are looking for new ways to make their patients happy as well as healthy. (AP Photo/file)...
Tim Haeck

Hospitals find new ways to make patients happy

From pianos in the lobby to room service to expanded cable TV, hospitals are looking for new ways to make their patients happy as well as healthy.
14 years ago
A federal judge is expected to decide this week whether refuelers at Sea-Tac airport will be allowe...
Brandi Kruse

Sea-Tac refuelers await permission to strike

A federal judge is expected to decide this week whether refuelers at Sea-Tac airport will be allowed to strike over safety concerns.
14 years ago
Stephanie Klein

Seattle mayor credits jobs programs for city’s recovery

Seattle Mayor Mike McGinn claims his job-creating program, Seattle Jobs Plan is paying dividends and the city is recovering from the recession faster than most of the country.
14 years ago
The search continues for the Adventuress’ historic steering wheel. (Image courtesy Sound Expe...
KIRO Radio Staff

Search continues for steering wheel stolen from Adventuress

The search continues for the historic steering wheel that was stolen off the Adventuress the night after a public tour aboard the ship last week.
14 years ago
Zillow found the Seattle area is fourth only behind San Francisco, Boston and Honolulu when it come...
Kim Shepard

Seattle makes best trick or treat city list

We might have a little rain to contend with, but the Seattle area is still one of the best places in the country to head out for a little trick or treating.
14 years ago
An Air Canada passenger flight bound for Sydney helped pinpoint the location of a yacht in trouble ...
MyNorthwest.com

Air Canada Boeing 777 helps find distressed yacht near Australia

An Air Canada passenger flight bound for Sydney helped pinpoint the location of a yacht in trouble off the coast of Australia.
14 years ago
This booking photo released Tuesday, Oct. 16, 2012 by the Maine State Police shows Gary Raub, forme...
KIRO Radio Staff

Seattle cop’s gum trick leads to arrest in 36-year-old murder case

A Seattle detective's chewing gum trick has led to an arrest in a 36-year-old Maine murder case.
14 years ago
Tim Haeck

Ex-girlfriend of child rapist pleads guilty to child sex charges

The former girlfriend of a child rapist is now a convicted sex offender herself, pleading guilty to child sex charges in Snohomish County.
14 years ago
Chris Sullivan

Sea-Tac refuelers head to court

A federal judge is expected to hear arguments Wednesday over whether non-union airplane refuelers at Sea-Tac Airport have the right to walk off the job.
14 years ago
Chris Sullivan

Seattle man arrested in death of mother

After nearly a year, Seattle Police have gathered enough evidence to arrest a man in the death of his elderly mother.
14 years ago
Brandi Kruse

Body of baby girl found buried in flowerbed

The body of a newborn baby girl was discovered in the front yard of a home in Olympia Tuesday morning, according to the Thurston County Sheriff's Office.
14 years ago
MyNorthwest.com

LIVE video: Join Ross and Boze for post-debate analysis

Watch KIRO Radio's Dave Ross and KTTH's David Boze live in-studio analyze key points made by President Obama and Governor Romney.
14 years ago
King County Executive Dow Constantine and Seattle Mayor Mike McGinn signed legislation on the fundi...
Stephanie Klein

Arena deal puts ball in Hansen’s court

King County Executive Dow Constantine and Seattle Mayor Mike McGinn have signed legislation on the funding plan for construction of an arena that could be used to lure the NBA back to Seattle.
14 years ago
The van believed to be driven by a gunman who shot a Canadian border guard is surrounded by authori...
Josh Kerns

Canadian border agent shot, Peace Arch crossing closed

Canadian officials confirm a female border agent has been shot at the Peace Arch crossing.
14 years ago
The union representing Seattle Symphony and Opera musicians says it authorized a strike vote after ...
Josh Kerns

Musician strike may silence Seattle Symphony, Opera

Seattle's Symphony and Opera could be silenced after the union representing musicians for both approved a "strike authorization" for its members.
14 years ago