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Boeing order report live from Paris Air Show

97 . 3 KIRO FM's Chris Sullivan spoke with Boeing Commercial Airplanes CEO Jim Albaugh about the orders Boeing is getting on the first day of the Paris Air Show.

15 years ago

Venoy Overton charged…read the details

Former UW basketball player Venoy Overton was charged with promoting prostitution today, which means we all get to see the police report. While the read is VERY interesting and the details could play out well in a movie, they are certainly not for the faint of heart. Dori interviewed the father of a teen that […]

15 years ago

Mariners GM Jack Zduriencik on Calabro Show at 3:30

Mariners general manager Jack Zduriencik will join Kevin Calabro and Jim Moore this afternoon at 3:30. You can stream the show live here.

15 years ago

John Curley name drops President Bush

John Curley tells his story of talking to President George H.W. Bush about why presidents can’t seem to make good on their campaign promises. Take a listen to how the former president responded (Curley even does a Bush voice impression). Get more like this at the John Curley Show page.

15 years ago

One Bus Away creator gets new gig, will the app be no more?

The creator of popular app One Bus Away is about to graduate from the UW, and some are concerned about the future availability of the app.

15 years ago

Father of girl that accused Venoy Overton of rape: I knew he would show his colors

By MyNorthwest.com staff After Venoy Overton was arrested for allegedly promoting prostitution. The father of a 16-year-old girl that previously accused Overton of rape told 97.3 KIRO FM’s Dori Monson that he wasn’t all that surprised by the news. “I wasn’t surprised, but I thought he could wait at least a year and get out […]

15 years ago

6/17: Ichiro has manned up since benching

Brock and Salk give this week's Miller Lite Man Up Award to Ichiro, who has manned up after his one-game benching last week.

15 years ago

Friday headlines: Fly fishing fashion, Dadchelor parties, Barefoot Bandit

Fashionistas flock to fly fishing shops for new trend Former UW player Venoy Overton arrested for promoting prostitution Investigation: Dadchelor party - A man baby shower Couple kissing in Vancouver riots identified Colton Harris Moore to plead guilty in court This weekend: Watch out for traffic delays .

15 years ago

How do you celebrate a dude that’s having a baby?

Throw him a Dadchelor party! Rachel Belle investigated the new trend of men throwing Dadchelor parties. They’re pretty much a man baby shower. Those familiar with the events say it’s like a last hurrah before the baby comes. Listen to Rachel’s investigation of Dadchelor parties

15 years ago

Huge fire at Redmond power substation

There are power outages all over the Eastside and up to Everett after an explosion at a substation in Redmond Thursday afternoon. Check out KIRO reporter Tim Haeck’s photo gallery. Read more.

15 years ago

Get your band’s music on 97.3 KIRO FM

The John Curley Show is looking for bumper music to come in and out of the show. Submit your band’s song at the John Curley Show page for a chance to hear your band’s tunes on the radio. >>Listen: John explains the details in the podcast

15 years ago

Full audio of Anthony Weiner’s resignation announcement

The crowd was rowdy as Rep. Anthony Weiner announced his resignation on Thursday. >>Listen to the full press conference Dori reviews Rep. Weiner’s news conference David Boze composes song: Dream Weiner

15 years ago

Thursday headlines: Weiner resigns, Vancouver riots

Weiner announces resignation Watch out: How much should you trust your GPS device? "Vancouver kissing couple: Turned on by tear gas?" from SeattlePI . com . See full photo gallery of riot.

15 years ago

Vancouver riot photos are crazy!!!

Posted by Jamie Griswold

The Stanley Cup loss led Vancouver Canuck fans to riot in the streets . The AP caught some amazing images . >>View full photo gallery

Dave Ross says we have to cut the Vancouver fans some slack.

15 years ago

Listen: Anthony Weiner Lies – Greatest Hits

Dave thinks parents should use Weiner as an example of why you should never lie. “When you lie and the sound bites of your life are replayed for you, they sound really, really embarassing,” says Dave. Listen: Ross & Burbank play and discuss “Weiner Lies: Greatest Hits”

15 years ago

LIVE video of a lunar eclipse

Although we can't see it here in Seattle, a total lunar eclipse is taking place right now . Here's the live feed of the eclipse: .

15 years ago

Wednesday headlines: GPS directs car off boat launch, sports are getting taxed

Out-of-towners’ GPS navigates car into Mercer Slough Washington to start charging sales tax on sports Bothell man takes a crack at Death Race “Starbucks unveils Android app, brings mobile payment to Safeway,” from GeekWire. Dave Ross on “When candidates get stupid” Treasure hunter looking for bin Laden’s body Wednesday’s news in 15 minutes: One of […]

15 years ago

Tuesday news headlines: Weiner action figure, Sanjaya is back!

There’s an Anthony Weiner action figure Supporters challenged to raise $50,000 to fly pride flag, from the News Chick. Check in with Sanjaya Malakar: Whatever happened to Federal Way’s American Idol? Accused cop killer’s defense costs top $1 million, from Tim Haeck. Boeing defends South Carolina plant in court, from Chris Sullivan. “Most photographed places […]

15 years ago

Monday headlines: Gregoire not running, Costco wedding dresses

Gregoire announces she’s not running for third term “Seattle Costco selling wedding dresses this week,” from The Seattle PI. Teresa Butz’s brother pays tribute in Tony Award speech High school students impress at Startup Weekend, from GeekWire. “Microsoft programmer charged with molesting boy met on Craigslist,” from The Seattle PI. “Police say fleeing father pushed […]

15 years ago

Let’s dive in: The Sarah Palin emails

Intern Stephen writes … I’ve been perusing the first few rounds of Sarah Palin’s emails, and haven’t found much interesting, though apparently she wanted a tanning bed for the governor’s mansion at one point. The one thing I’ve noticed is that she apparently doesn’t care much for typing…most of the emails from her are one […]

15 years ago

Friday headlines: Space Needle pride flag controversy, crows attack

8,000 urge Space Needle to fly gay pride flag, from the News Chick. We warned you: Crows on the attack in Everett Dave Ross says he will miss the Newt Gingrich campaign. “Mayor McGinn: bad polls don’t tell the full story,” from Crosscut. Alaska releases Sarah Palin’s emails Man not trained in medicine admits giving […]

15 years ago

Thursday headlines: Corpse plant opens, McKenna for gov, Bandit pleads not guilty

Visitors face waves of nausea as corpse flower opens Rob McKenna on Seattle’s Morning News: “I think voters are pretty clearly ready for a change” Barefoot Bandit pleads not guilty to charges “Federal Way OKs spending $25K more on sand-sculpting event,” from The News Tribune. UW sees jump in suicide rate Court says Microsoft must […]

15 years ago

Wednesday headlines: Corpse plant to bloom, Ricks may reopen, geese get police escort

UW greenhouse awaits rare bloom of stinky corpse plant Weinergate update: Seattle woman in Weiner scandal shares more info Rick’s strip club may reopen as Rick’s strip club, from KOMO. “Family of geese get I-90 police escort on Mercer Island,” from KING 5. Congress to hold Boeing hearing in SC Uh-oh Seattle: NOLA rallies to […]

15 years ago

U2 wants you to tag yourself in their giant photo

Posted by Stephen, MyNorthwest.com intern My right ear has finally stopped ringing after U2 rocked Qwest Field Saturday night, though the temporary tinnitus was worth every minute of it. Just one thing bugged me, though: the 360-degree stage has these huge crab-legs that blocked my view of the main stage. Well now, the band’s website […]