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The two men pictured are suspects in multiple burglary cases in King County. They were caught on ta...
Jillian Raftery

Burglars caught on video arrested by King County Sheriff

Two burglars have been arrested by the King County Sheriff's Office after they were caught in the act on a victim's security camera.
14 years ago
Frank Shiers

First pontoons float to Lake Washington for 520 bridge replacement project

The first of six new large pontoons has arrived in Lake Washington and is waiting to be installed on the 520 bridge.
14 years ago
This photo, provided by KREM’s Leilah Langley, shows picnic tables in Spokane’s Manito ...
97.3 KIRO FM Staff

Spokane parks plagued by picnic table pyramids

The City of Spokane is dealing with a plague of picnic table pyramids and officials want it to stop. On Friday, workers had to disassemble another giant stack of 35 tables in Manito Park.
14 years ago
Frank Shiers

Seattle violent crime rates skyrocket by 450 percent

Violent crime in Seattle has increased rapidly compared to years past.
14 years ago
Mourners console one another at the funeral and memorial service for the six victims of the Sikh te...
97.3 KIRO FM Staff

Renton Gurdwara Singh Sabha Sikh temple hosts vigil for Wisconsin temple shooting

A vigil will be held Saturday night in memory of the six people killed at the Sikh temple in Wisconsin on Sunday August 5.
14 years ago
Bach says there have been concerns that hardcore Sonics have fans have over-representing support fo...
MyNorthwest.com

Survey: Seattle voters don’t want a SoDo arena

The results of a two-question phone survey say more than half of Seattle voters don't like the plan for the new arena.
14 years ago
Providence Cicero recommends The Fat Hen restaurant in Ballard, which offers a dozen delicious egg ...
Jillian Raftery

Let’s Eat: The best of Seattle brunch

Let's Eat co-host Terry Jaymes hates brunch, but he's found some restaurants around the Seattle area that have made him re-think his food strategy.
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MyNorthwest.com

Woodland Park Zoo says goodbye to its last Sumatran tiger

JoJo was 20 years old and experiencing age-related kidney failure. Woodland Park's Zoo's last Sumatran tiger was experiencing significant physical decline, so that made the difficult, but humane decision, to euthanize her Friday.
14 years ago
A 1965 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray 2-door hardtop coupe and dark gray 1970 Chevrolet Chevelle SS 2-...
97.3 KIRO FM Staff

Two collectible cars stolen from Puyallup warehouse

Police in Pierce County are trying to track down two valuable cars before they're stripped down for parts.
14 years ago
Sept. 2010 only had one day of 80 or warmer and Sept. 2009 had five. In a nutshell, September is a ...
Stephanie Klein

Luke Burbank: Taking advantage of every last minute of summer

We get another warm summer weekend after a scorcher last weekend. Enjoy it now because we're on the downhill summer slope.
14 years ago
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Jamie Griswold

Seattle nuns sending message to Vatican

Are nuns becoming too liberal? The Vatican thinks so. But some nuns are fighting back with a march through the streets of Seattle to support the sisters.
14 years ago
TSA agents who pulled a couple from a burning car insist they aren’t heroes. (WSP image)...
Josh Kerns

TSA agents recount fiery rescue

The three TSA agents who pulled a couple from a burning wreck are sharing their story.
14 years ago
Kale is pretty hardy and a good bet if you want some veggies in your garden this winter. (AP file p...
Stephanie Klein

Ciscoe Morris says plant your winter veggies now

If you're sad about tearing out your summer garden that never really had a chance, there's hope this winter. Master Gardener Ciscoe Morris says now is the time to get your winter vegetable starts in the ground.
14 years ago

Seattle man makes last ditch effort to land Billy Idol for his birthday

When it comes to tenacity, you'd be hard pressed to beat Michael Henrichson . For the last three years the 25-year-old has dedicated much of his waking hours to convincing rock star Billy Idol to play his birthday party.
14 years ago
Melvin L. Morse is seen in an undated photo provided by the Delaware State Police. Morse, 58, of Ge...
Josh Kerns

Former Seattle doctor accused of waterboarding daughter

A former Seattle doctor faces a number of charges for allegedly "waterboarding" his 11-year-old daughter
14 years ago
MyNorthwest.com

Man arrested for log-hurling mischief spree in Seattle

A man was arrested after a series of mischievous acts that began in Seattle's Arboretum on Thursday.
14 years ago
97.3 KIRO FM Staff

Police looking for silver Lexus in fatal Lynnwood hit and run

Lynnwood Police are asking anyone who might have seen a car fatally hit a pedestrian on Highway 99 Thursday night to come forward.
14 years ago
A transformation is underway in Kirkland, where a huge Metro park and ride lot will become a new ne...
Tim Haeck

Kirkland transit hub to transform neighborhood

A transformation is underway in Kirkland, where a huge Metro park and ride lot will become a new neighborhood, with housing, retail and, of course, easy bus access.
14 years ago
The forecast for clear skies bodes well for getting a great view at this weekend’s Perseid me...
Josh Kerns

Forecast bodes well for catching Perseid meteor shower

The forecast for clear skies bodes well for getting a great view at this weekend's Perseid meteor shower.
14 years ago
A Toyota equipped with the latest safety technology stops near another car to avoid a collision dur...
Josh Kerns

Crash avoidance systems could lower insurance rates

The 2013 car models are hitting showrooms, many featuring advanced crash avoidance systems. And a leading industry expert said during a visit to Seattle this week studies show they're worth the money.
14 years ago
Three TSA agents are being hailed as heroes after rescuing two people from a fiery car crash on I-5...
MyNorthwest.com

TSA agents ‘heroes’ for saving crash victims

Three TSA agents are being hailed as heroes after rescuing two people from a fiery car crash on I-5 last week.
14 years ago
Pinning down the economic impact of legalizing pot might be more difficult than either side realize...
Kim Shepard

The economics of legalizing marijuana

The Washington State Office of Financial Management has just released its report on the economic impact of Initiative 502 which would legalize and tax marijuana.
14 years ago
The Seattle Parks Department is working overtime to keep its spray parks from breaking down after a...
Josh Kerns

Seattle vowing to fix spray park snafus

The Seattle Parks Department is vowing to fix its spray parks after a series of breakdowns disappointed many on the hottest day of the year
14 years ago
Hempfest organizers say there will no longer be medical marijuana authorizations at the Seattle fes...
MyNorthwest.com

Hempfest does away with pot prescriptions

Hempfest organizers say there will no longer be medical marijuana authorizations at the Seattle festival.
14 years ago