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Brandi Kruse

National Guard Sergeant awarded $85K for workplace discrimination

A Washington National Guard sergeant who claims she was fired for deploying to Iraq has won a lawsuit against her former employer, Catholic Community Services.
15 years ago
MyNorthwest.com

Teens arrested for suspicious house fires in Lacey

Police have detained three 16-year-old boys suspected of setting arson fires in a housing development in Lacey.
15 years ago
One of the pontoons that will support the world’s longest floating bridge and carry SR 520 ac...
Tim Haeck

Truckers claim state is playing favorites with bridge traffic

Two key bridges in and out of Aberdeen are so old that the state has imposed weight restrictions. Local truck drivers are frustrated because the only exemption to the limits is for a contractor building pontoons for the new 520 floating bridge.
15 years ago
BoltBus will begin offering low-fare, high tech service between Seattle and Portland. (BoltBus imag...
Josh Kerns

New bus challenges Amtrak in Seattle, Portland

A hip new bus line will begin offering service between Seattle and Portland, challenging Amtrak and the airlines with low fares and modern amenities.
15 years ago
97.3 KIRO FM Staff

Man found injured on Renton road

A 54-year-old man was found bleeding and unconscious on Sunset Boulevard just east of Renton Tuesday morning.
15 years ago
Chris Sullivan

Man shot at bus stop in Lynnwood

The Snohomish County Sheriff's Office is investigating a shooting near Lake Stickney in Lynnwood.
15 years ago
When "the big one" hits, people in and around Seattle should be safe from a tsunami, a FEMA officia...
97.3 KIRO FM Staff

Seattle City Council wants seawall replacement bond measure on ballot

Replacing the deteriorating Elliott Bay Seawall looks like it will be left in the hands of the voters.
15 years ago
97.3 KIRO FM Staff

Mukilteo homeowner pistol whipped in home invasion

Police have four suspects in custody after a home invasion in Mukilteo.
15 years ago
A window at Niketown in downtown Seattle is broken after a protest march through Seattle on May Day...
97.3 KIRO FM Staff

May Day protest in Seattle turns violent

Just as police warned, a May Day march through downtown Seattle turned ugly Tuesday afternoon.
15 years ago
The Department of Natural Resources will begin the process of destroying the “doomsday”...
Brandi Kruse

A final glimpse into bunker, suspected killer’s ‘obsession’

The Department of Natural Resources will begin the process of destroying the "doomsday" bunker built by suspected killer Peter Keller Tuesday, just days after he killed himself inside.
15 years ago
MyNorthwest.com

Crews to reroute Seattle waterfront traffic, begin work on SR-99 tunnel

It's not time to tear down the Viaduct yet, but traffic will see a shift as construction crews ready work on the deep bore tunnel that will soon be its replacement.
15 years ago
Canadian Peter Mark says he was shocked to discover this trailer containing a Harley- Davidson moto...
Josh Kerns

Harley-Davidson found on BC shore could be from tsunami

A Canadian man has made an amazing discovery on the BC shore: A Harley-Davidson that likely came all the way from the Japanese tsunami.
15 years ago
Chewsy let’s you rate by dish – two people had already reviewed the Pam Roasted Sea Bas...
Alyssa Kleven

App lets you rate by dish, not restaurant

It was all about the quest to find the best buffalo wings in Seattle. Despite the help of websites and apps like Yelp and UrbanSpoon, two friends still hadn't found their ideal dish.
15 years ago
97.3 KIRO FM Staff

Washington Air National Guardsman to receive Silver Star

A Washington Air National Guardsman will be honored with a Silver Star for heroism during an ambush by Taliban insurgents in Afghanistan last year.
15 years ago
With five restaurants and influence at Safeco Field, chef Ethan Stowell is certainly making his mar...
Jamie Griswold

Seattle chef Ethan Stowell confirms new restaurant coming to Capitol Hill

Seattle chef Ethan Stowell confirms he is opening a new restaurant in Capitol Hill. Currently running five, soon to be six, restaurants in the area, and also working as a consultant for food at Safeco Field, Stowell is definitely making an impact.
15 years ago
Brandi Kruse

Biomarker could help diagnose autism in kids

Researchers at the University of Washington believe they have identified a potential biomarker that could help diagnose autism.
15 years ago
The Seattle School Board has chosen Jose Banda as its new superintendent. (Seattle School District)...
MyNorthwest.com

Seattle School Board chooses new superintendent

While the official announcement of their decision isn't until Wednesday, the Seattle School Board has chosen Jose Banda as its new superintendent.
15 years ago
97.3 KIRO FM Staff

Two men arrested after false car theft report

Two men were arrested over the weekend after police responded to a car theft report and found the owner of the vehicle sitting in the front seat.
15 years ago
The wife of Byron Scherf, the man suspected in the killing of Monroe Correctional Office Jayme Bien...
97.3 KIRO FM Staff

Wife of suspect in prison guard killing files for divorce

The wife of an inmate accused of killing Monroe correctional officer Jayme Biendl is cutting loose from her man.
15 years ago
A protest at the Port of Seattle in December turned violent as people used the peaceful protest as ...
97.3 KIRO FM Staff

City of Seattle warns of potential for violence at May 1 protests

The city of Seattle is warning residents that protesters may be planning to use demonstrations around the city on May 1 as an opportunity to commit violence.
15 years ago
97.3 KIRO FM Staff

6-year-old boy falls from third-story window in Seattle

A 6-year-old boy who fell out a third-story window in Seattle suffered head and leg injuries, but is expected to survive.
15 years ago
Before she disappeared, Susan Powell told friends and co-workers her husband had become moody and c...
97.3 KIRO FM Staff

Susan Powell described family problems in emails

Before she disappeared, Susan Powell told friends and co-workers her husband had become moody and controlling, and she feared he could harm her.
15 years ago
Chris Moszeter, wtih the Washington State Department of Fish and Wildlife, poses with Savute before...
Kim Shepard

Meet Washington’s bear dog enforcers

Rather than spend man time and resources relocating bears, the Washington state Department of Fish and Wildlife is using Korelian Bear Dogs to haze the animals in hopes of scaring them away.
15 years ago
Mayor Kevin Johnson attends a news conference in Sacramento, Calif., Friday, April 27, 2012. Citing...

Sacramento heads into uncertain offseason (again)

The Sacramento Kings are planning to play in California's capital city next year.
15 years ago