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97.3 KIRO FM Staff

Alaskan Way Viaduct closed this weekend

The Alaskan Way Viaduct in Seattle will be closed this weekend.
15 years ago
Microsoft is being secretive about a “major” announcement it plans to make in Los Angel...
97.3 KIRO FM Staff

Microsoft being secretive about ‘major’ announcement Monday

Microsoft is being secretive about a "major" announcement it plans to make in Los Angeles on Monday.
15 years ago
A Kent house fire took fire crews 90 minutes to put out. (97.3 KIRO FM/Kimi Kline)...
97.3 KIRO FM Staff

Kent house fire took 90 minutes to put out

The huge plume of smoke over Kent Friday morning was caused by a house fire.
15 years ago
Rumors are gaining steam that Top Chef will be shooting season 10 in the Seattle area. (Image court...
Jamie Griswold

New indications ‘Top Chef’ may be coming to Seattle

Rumors have been circulating popular Bravo show "Top Chef" may be based in Seattle next season.
15 years ago
97.3 KIRO FM Staff

Seattle man sues Spokane’s Gonzaga Prep over abuse

A Seattle man has filed a civil lawsuit against Spokane's Gonzaga Preparatory School, saying the Jesuit-run school failed to protect him from a priest who was a serial sex predator.
15 years ago
97.3 KIRO FM Staff

Woman missing after fall into Green River

A King County sheriff's officer says a 22-year-old woman from Kent, Wash., is missing in the fast-flowing Green River while a young man who tried to help her has been rescued.
15 years ago
97.3 KIRO FM Staff

Man negligently discharges firearm, hitting girlfriend in back

Police say a man sitting in the back seat of a car fired a gun and shot his girlfriend who was sitting in the front seat of the car parked at a fast food restaurant in Seattle.
15 years ago
For the first time since the 1980 eruption of Mount Saint Helens, plans are in the works for a new ...
Tim Haeck

Proposed Mount Saint Helens trail would take visitors to heart of blast zone

For the first time since the 1980 eruption of Mount Saint Helens, plans are in the works for a new trail to take visitors to a dramatic new viewpoint right in the heart of the blast zone.
15 years ago
The book “Skyjack” is now headed for big screen-treatment, with director of “Frie...
MyNorthwest.com

‘Skyjack: The Hunt for D.B. Cooper’ movie in the works

The hijacker, dubbed "D.B. Cooper," has remained a mystery in the 40 years since he jumped from a Northwest Orient Airlines 727 flight with $200,000 in ransom.
15 years ago
It is budgeting season for our local schools. Between declining enrollment and state and federal bu...
Kim Shepard

Special education taking a hit in Puyallup

It is budgeting season for our local schools. Between declining enrollment and state and federal budget cuts, they have a lot to deal with this year.
15 years ago
Prosecutors will seek an exceptional sentence when Steven Powell goes before a judge in Pierce Coun...
Brandi Kruse

Steven Powell could go free on Friday

Prosecutors will seek an exceptional sentence when Steven Powell goes before a judge in Pierce County Superior Court on Friday. But if the defense has their way, Powell could walk out of the courtroom in Tacoma, Wash., a free man.
15 years ago
The newly released iWitness app allows one click notification of 911 along with its ability to tran...
Josh Kerns

New iPhone app aims to protect people from attack

The newly released iWitness app from a Seattle- based company lets users record audio and video and call for help with a single click.
15 years ago
Oreo was dog-napped around 2 p.m. Saturday, May 19 from Sprinker Recreation Facility in Spanaway. (...
Kim Shepard

Pierce County Crime Stoppers offer $1,000 for tip that leads to stolen dog

They're probably on Santa's 'naughty list.' Pierce County detectives say three people stole a service dog right out of the hands of its owner.
15 years ago
Prosecutors are seeking 10 years in prison for convicted voyeur Steve Powell when he is sentenced F...
Josh Kerns

Lawyer vows Powell sentencing won’t be end of search for Susan

While convicted voyeur Steve Powell faces sentencing Friday, the lawyer for his victims and his missing daughter-in-law Susan Cox Powell vows it's just the beginning of a new effort to discover what happened to her.
15 years ago
On June 7, 2012, two new laws took effect that stiffen the penalties for impaired driving that resu...
Tim Haeck

Federal Way woman first to face stiffer DUI penalty

A Federal Way woman faces an unprecedented prison sentence if she's convicted for a fatal drunk driving crash. The crash happened on the exact day that new, tougher laws took effect.
15 years ago
Defense Secretary Leon Panetta testifies on Capitol Hill in Washington, Wednesday, June 13, 2012. (...
Chris Sullivan

Pentagon to review PTSD policies

Senator Patty Murray has been pushing for a complete review of the military's treatment of Post Traumatic Stress Disorder, and she is going to get it.
15 years ago
First District congressional candidate Darcy Burner is unapologetic for bringing abortion to the fo...
97.3 KIRO FM Staff

Bad taste or smart campaign choice? Burner abortion move sparks strong debate

Congressional candidate Darcy Burner is getting plenty of attention, not necessarily positive, for asking women to cheer for abortion.
15 years ago
The group hoping to build a new NBA arena in Seattle is holding a “bring back out Sonics&#822...
97.3 KIRO FM Staff

Arena investment group holds ‘Bring back our Sonics’ rally in Seattle

The group hoping to build a new NBA arena in Seattle is holding a "bring back out Sonics" rally Thursday afternoon in the city's Pioneer Square area, not far from the proposed location.
15 years ago
Brian Banks works out with the Seattle Seahawks, Wednesday, June 13, 2012, during an NFL football m...
MyNorthwest.com

Brian Banks starts living NFL dream at Seahawks minicamp

When Brian Banks got on the shuttle to the Seattle Seahawks' practice facility, he wasn't sure what to expect from his two-day minicamp tryout.
15 years ago
The Washington State Patrol launched a lengthy investigation into Reardon at the request of the Sno...
MyNorthwest.com

No charges against Snohomish County Executive Aaron Reardon

According to Island County Prosecutor Gregory M. Banks, "it sure appeared" Aaron Reardon had an affair, but there was no proof Reardon had criminal intent when he spent taxpayer money on his mistress.
15 years ago
The construction workers tracked down a fisherman wearing waders who was able to get close enough t...
MyNorthwest.com

Naked man rescued off island in Green River

He wasn't wearing any clothes Wednesday morning, but that's because he didn't want to catch hypothermia.
15 years ago
Chris Sullivan

Driver blows past trooper going over 100 mph

Last week, it was a 104 miles an hour. Today, it was 114. Another I-5 driver has blown past a state trooper going triple digits.
15 years ago
Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer will be part of the investment group led by Chris Hansen that has propo...
97.3 KIRO FM Staff

Microsoft CEO Ballmer, Nordstroms part of Seattle arena investment group

Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer will be part of the investment group led by Chris Hansen that has proposed a new NBA/NHL arena in the city of Seattle.
15 years ago
The band Citizens is among the groups set to release music on the new Mars Hill Music label. (Mars ...
Josh Kerns

Seattle megachurch Mars Hill launches music label

With everything from roots rock to rap being made by its members, Seattle-based megachurch Mars Hill is launching its own record label to further spread the word.
15 years ago