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Jeffrey Charbonneau says the secret to his teaching success is listening to his students. (97.3 KIR...
Kim Shepard

Washington Teacher of the Year says class is ‘paradise’

The Office of the Superintendent of Public Instruction has named Zillah High School science teacher Jeffrey Charbonneau the 2013 Teacher of the Year.
14 years ago
WSDOT acknowledges there are hiccups in the system, but says it is up to you to call customer servi...
97.3 KIRO FM Staff

DOL begins vehicle registration holds for unpaid tolls

If you have unpaid tolls, you may have trouble renewing your license plates.
14 years ago
After an investigation of the district’s Regional Small Business Development Program found ab...
Kim Shepard

Now $3 million lost in Seattle Public Schools scandal

A second audit by the State Auditor's Office nearly doubles the amount of money Seattle Public Schools spent on unnecessary costs, the auditor citing a lack of adequate internal controls and documentation.
14 years ago
The Washington State Department of Transportation installed speed-enforcement cameras at the pass a...
MyNorthwest.com

Snoqualmie Pass speed cameras turned on

The Washington State Department of Transportation installed speed-enforcement cameras at the pass and turned them on Monday.
14 years ago
“The Willow” design from Perfect Little House Company at only 780 square feet offers a ...
Jamie Griswold

Recession leads Bainbridge Island couple to Perfect Little House designs

The recession and slam on the real estate market has some thinking more conservatively about housing, but a Bainbridge Island couple is proving going smaller doesn't necessarily mean less comfort.
14 years ago
Brandi Kruse

Six months for man who attacked neighbor’s dog with hatchet

The Orting man who attacked his neighbor's dog with a hatchet will spend six months behind bars.
14 years ago
The Lingerie Football League is hosting its first ever ‘Border War’ and the Seattle Mis...
Stephanie Klein

Seattle Mist to take on BC Angels in ‘Border War’

The Lingerie Football League is hosting its first ever 'Border War' and the Seattle Mist is playing.
14 years ago
The Chetzemoka is one of the Washington State Ferries newest boats and its name falls in line with ...
Stephanie Klein

Effort to name new ferry the ‘M.V. Ivar Haglund’

In the past, Washington State Ferries have taken on tribal names, but there's an effort underway to call one of two new boats the "M.V. Ivar Haglund."
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Josh Kerns

Decade after do-not call registry launched, robocall complaints increasing

It's been nearly a decade since the federal do-not call registry went into effect. But complaints to the government have increased, especially concerning those annoying pre-recorded sales pitches known as 'robocalls.'
14 years ago
Soundgarden has just revealed the album art and released a trailer for its new album “King An...
Josh Kerns

Soundgarden releases trailer for new album

Soundgarden has just released a trailer for its upcoming album, "King Animal", which is due Nov. 13.
14 years ago
Occupy Seattle protesters are planning a Silent Flash March in downtown Seattle on Monday. Particip...
97.3 KIRO FM Staff

Occupy Seattle protesters organizing Silent Flash March Monday

Occupy Seattle protesters are planning a Silent Flash March in downtown Seattle on Monday.
14 years ago
A new study finds one out of every seven Los Angeles high schoolers with a cell phone has sent a se...
Josh Kerns

Sexting teens more likely to have sex

Teens who send sexually related text messages are far more likely to have sex, according to a new study of Los Angeles high-schoolers.
14 years ago
Jason Puracal will make his first TV appearance since his release from a Nicaraguan prison on Ander...
97.3 KIRO FM Staff

Jason Puracal to make first TV appearance on Anderson Cooper 360

Recently freed from a Nicaraguan prison, Tacoma native Jason Puracal will speak for the first time as a free man on Monday with Anderson Cooper.
14 years ago
A naked man eludes police during a chase September 4, 2012 (97.3 KIRO FM/Brandi Kruse)...
Chris Sullivan

Green Lake naked man due in court

The naked man who eluded police on a two hour chase in and around Green Lake earlier this month is expected in a King County courtroom Monday.
14 years ago
Chrisitan Faith School has identified two hikers who died as Andrew Lusink and Ben Skagen. (Chrisit...
97.3 KIRO FM Staff

Two teens die in fall near North Bend

Two Federal Way teens were killed after falling while on a hike near Otter Falls outside of North Bend.
14 years ago
The sun and nearby clouds of smoke turn a brilliant red where a wildfire burns near Wenatchee, Wash...
Frank Shiers

Washington wildfires causing breathing problems

Wildfires continue causing significant air quality problems on both sides of the Cascades.
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Seattle’s Woodland Park Zoo to break ground on new tiger and sloth bear complex

On Tuesday, September 18 the Woodland Park Zoo will break ground on its latest wildlife exhibit: an Asian tropical forest habitat.
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97.3 KIRO FM Staff

Highway 99 opens a day early after construction

Seattle drivers are now able to cruise on a new Highway 99, which opened a day early after it was closed for construction. Just after 5 p.m. Saturday, crews opened the newly completed northbound lanes through SoDo.
14 years ago
GeekWire’s app of the week, Familiar, allows users to share photos with family privately and ...
Jillian Raftery

GeekWire’s app of the week: Familiar

Digital photo frames were a major trend a few years ago, and GeekWire's John Cook found an application that mimics the digital frame's display, all while skipping the physical frame.
14 years ago
The new Apple iPhone 5 is displayed Wednesday Sept. 12, 2012 following the introduction of new prod...
Jillian Raftery

GeekWire: iPhone 5 preview

The iPhone 5 announcement for many was underwhelming, since tech news had reported on developing iPhone 5 features all summer and many found no surprises in the new release.
14 years ago
Adrian Van Elsloo was convicted in the death of Whatcom County Deputy Matt Herzog during a high spe...
Kim Shepard

Man convicted in chase that killed deputy is on the run again

A man arrested 20 times in Washington state has a new warrant out for his arrest. This time Adrian Van Elsloo is wanted for a high speed police chase in the city of Bellingham.
14 years ago
As part of his two year budget plan, Seattle’s mayor hopes to expand the police force and buy...
97.3 KIRO FM Staff

Seattle mayor includes more cops, gunshot locator system in budget plan

As part of his two year budget plan, Seattle's mayor hopes to expand the police force and buy a new automatic gunshot locator system.
14 years ago
The Four Swallows menu shows you what local purveyors supply which ingredients on their menu. Provi...
Jamie Griswold

Let’s Eat: Bainbridge Island food worth a ferry ride

Bainbridge Island is only 30 minutes from Seattle by ferry, and Seattle Times restaurant critic and Let's Eat Host Providence Cicero says there are a number of island eateries that make the trip worth your time.
14 years ago
This surveillance photo was taken during the robbery of Union Bank in Woodinville on June 26. (Imag...
Kim Shepard

Bank robber on a bicycle strikes again

The FBI says this is the eighth time the man dubbed the "Tour de Banks Robber" has struck in King and Snohomish Counties over the past year.
14 years ago