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MyNorthwest.com

FTC: Skechers deceived consumers; WA awarded $117K

The government wants you to know that simply sporting a pair of Skechers' fitness shoes is not going to get you Kim Kardashian's curves or Brooke Burke's toned tush.
15 years ago
Steven Powell, right, is led from the courtroom after he was found guilty of 14 counts of voyeurism...
MyNorthwest.com

Steven Powell found guilty on all 14 counts of voyeurism

A jury has determined Steven Powell is guilty on all 14 counts of voyeurism.
15 years ago
People getting new mailboxes in Kent discovered a good number of mailboxes might be installed backw...
Chris Sullivan

Is your mailbox installed backwards?

A Kent neighborhood discovered their new mailboxes were installed backwards, against postal service safety regulations. It turns out this may not be an uncommon problem.
15 years ago
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Jamie Griswold

Washington gas prices hits $4.20, while national average at $3.73

Motorists across most of the country have been getting a break on the price of gas, but not in Washington.
15 years ago
Memorial Stadium...
Tim Haeck

Seattle school board’s controversial meeting agenda expected to draw big turnout

A big turnout is expected Wednesday as the Seattle School Board takes on several controversial issues, including stadium advertising, cost-cutting and school start times.
15 years ago
Chris Sullivan

Thieves take historic Olympia-area urns

A pair of historic urns in the Olympia area have been stolen.
15 years ago
The Washington State Patrol needs to hire 60 new recruits. (AP Photo/file)...
97.3 KIRO FM Staff

Washington State Patrol offers second chance after many applicants fail fitness test

The Washington State Patrol is offering a second round of cadet testing, because many candidates in the first round just didn't make the cut.
15 years ago
97.3 KIRO FM Staff

Whidbey Island’s Penn Cove closed to shellfish harvesting after diesel spill

The Washington state Health Department has temporarily closed Whidbey Island's Penn Cove to all shellfish harvesting due to a diesel spill from a sunken fishing boat.
15 years ago
The King County Sheriff’s office is investigating a shooting that left a 17-year-old dead and...
Chris Sullivan

Two teens shot outside Shoreline apartment complex

A 17-year-old girl was shot and killed overnight after an argument at a Shoreline apartment complex. Her 18 year old boyfriend remains in critical condition.
15 years ago
King County Executive Dow Constantine and Seattle Mayor Mike McGinn announce the next step in secur...
Josh Kerns

City, county leaders reach initial Seattle arena agreement with investor

Seattle and King County leaders have announced they've reached a memorandum of understanding with the investor leading the effort to build a new arena and bring the NBA back to Seattle.
15 years ago
It hasn’t even gone into effect yet, and the state and the Securities and Exchange Commission...
Kim Shepard

Crowd funding warning from Washington and the SEC

It hasn't even gone into effect yet, and the state and the Securities and Exchange Commission are already issuing warnings about one provision of the president's new JOBS Act. A portion of the legislation recently signed lets average Americans become venture capitalists by creating new rules on "crowd funding."
15 years ago
Three Dog Night appeared Saturday night at a Virginia Mason charity auction hosted by John Curley. ...
Josh Kerns

Foot in mouth: How John Curley offended a big rock band

They were the guest of honor. But that didn't stop 97.3 KIRO FM's John Curley from offending the entertainment.
15 years ago
According to Alina Powell, the videos prove that her father had a healthy relationship with Susan a...
Brandi Kruse

Fed up, Steven Powell’s daughter releases family videos

Fed up with the stories about her father and continued accusations that he had an unhealthy sexual obsession with his missing daughter-in-law, Alina Powell wants her family's voice heard.
15 years ago
After a maintenance worker at a park in North Carolina drove his lawn mower down an embankment and ...
97.3 KIRO FM Staff

Mowers in Washington’s national parks are silent after fatal accident

After a maintenance worker at a park in North Carolina drove his lawn mower down an embankment and died, the National Park Service has ordered its 397 parks across the county to stop mowing.
15 years ago
Alaska Airlines will deliver the first Copper River Salmon to Washington on Friday. (97.3 KIRO FM P...
97.3 KIRO FM Staff

Washington readies for first shipment of Copper River Salmon

It's a great time of year for fish lovers. Alaska Airlines is preparing to deliver the year's first shipment of Copper River Salmon.
15 years ago
Seattle Department of Transportation spotted the Anubis being moved into its new home at the King S...
97.3 KIRO FM Staff

Big statue arrives in Seattle ahead of ‘King Tut’

There's a new addition of the ancient sort to Seattle's downtown to mark the arrival of the King Tut exhibit.
15 years ago
The Seattle School District is expected to approve the contract for new superintendent Jose Banda a...
Josh Kerns

New Seattle Schools Superintendent to make $270K

Seattle's new schools superintendent will be paid $270,000 a year to take the troubled spot, according to a new contract just released by the School District.
15 years ago
Sleep apnea, insomnia, alcohol abuse or dependence, depression and obsessive compulsive disorder mi...
Alyssa Kleven

Sleepwalking much more common than scientists estimated

Sleepwalking is far more common than scientists have estimated. Even Linda Thomas has taken a trip around the house while catching some zzz's.
15 years ago
Defendants Douglas Bauer and Jamie Chaffin appear in Kitsap County Superior Court, in Port Orchard ...
97.3 KIRO FM Staff

Mom of boy in Bremerton school shooting pleads guilty

The mother of a 9-year-old boy who brought a gun to school and shot his classmate has struck a plea deal with prosecutors in the case.
15 years ago
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Jamie Griswold

GeekWire app of the week: National Parks

As the weather gets nice and more people are heading out into nature, the GeekWire team decided it was time to feature a great parks app.
15 years ago
Seattle has its share of tech business leaders with Amazon and Microsoft, but the Silicon Valley st...
Jamie Griswold

GeekWire considers Seattle vs. Silicon Valley for startups

The Seattle area has its share of tech business leaders with Amazon and Microsoft, but the Silicon Valley still seems to be more of a hotbed for startups. In the latest episode of Geekwire, hosts Todd Bishop and John Cook invited a big local investor and a Seattle entrepreneur making the move to Silicon Valley to discuss how this area might better compete.
15 years ago
97.3 KIRO FM Staff

Puget Sound Energy rate hikes kick in

Right now might be a good time to start conserving energy. Electricity and natural gas rate hikes from Puget Sound Energy have kicked in.
15 years ago
Steve Powell listen to testimony during his trial at the Pierce County Superior Court in Tacoma, Wa...
97.3 KIRO FM Staff

Jury has questions for judge during Steven Powell voyeurism trial deliberation

Closing arguments in the voyeurism trial of Steven Powell, the father-in-law of Susan Powell who disappeared nearly three years ago in Utah, are finished and now the jury will begin deliberating.
15 years ago
Sea-Tac’s center runway is being closed down for repairs for the next month, and planes will ...
97.3 KIRO FM Staff

Runway repair may mean more noise for Sea-Tac neighbors

People who live near Sea-Tac Airport could soon be hearing more noise.
15 years ago