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KIRO 7 News Staff
Police: Two in custody after hit-and-run suspect rams patrol car; officer fires shots
Two people were taken into custody after a driver suspected of a hit-and-run rammed an officer’s patrol vehicle, resulting in the officer firing shots at the car Saturday night in Medina.
MyNorthwest Staff
Last of Seattle Public Library branch closures from pandemic comes to an end
Seattle has reopened its NewHolly library branch, meaning that for the first time since the start of the pandemic, all 27 of the city's branches are now up and running.
KIRO 7 News Staff
2 people shot in Seattle; suspect surrenders to police after SWAT negotiation
A suspect surrendered to police Saturday afternoon after two people were shot in Seattle’s Chinatown-International District, the Seattle Police Department said.
MyNorthwest Staff
New rules for visitors to Harborview Medical Center in Seattle
Starting Tuesday, visitors to Harborview Medical Center in Seattle must show proof of vaccination against COVID-19 or proof of a negative test within three days of visiting.
Stephanie Klein
Seattle police patrolling lower West Seattle Bridge after reports of covered plates
Seattle police say they are conducting enforcement at the lower West Seattle Bridge after it was discovered that drivers have been obscured their license plates to avoid traffic cameras.
Stephanie Klein
Seattle Police Chief asks officers to submit vaccine paperwork
As the Oct. 18 deadline to prove COVID-19 vaccination or risk losing a job looms, Seattle Police Chief Adrian Diaz sent a heartfelt memo to officers letting them know he doesn't want to lose them.710 ESPN Seattle
Stacy Rost
Rost: The good, the bad and the ugly for 2-4 Seahawks
Stacy Rost puts the Seahawks' loss and 2-4 record into perspective, looking at Tre Brown's strong debut, the offense's slow start and more.
710Sports.com Staff
Seahawks Instant Reaction: 710 ESPN Seattle on OT loss to Steelers
The voices of 710 ESPN Seattle share their thoughts on the Seahawks' tough 23-20 overtime loss to the Pittsburgh Steelers in Week 6.
Brandon Gustafson
Seahawks Takeaways: T.J. Watt does what Jamal Adams didn’t
The Steelers got big plays from their star defender while the Seahawks did not in a 23-20 loss in Week 6, dropping Seattle to 2-4 in 2021.
The Associated Press
Seahawks LB Darrell Taylor leaves on stretcher with injury
Seahawks linebacker Darrell Taylor left Seattle’s game Sunday night against Pittsburgh late in the fourth quarter on a stretcher with an unspecified injury.
Brent Stecker
Fast Facts: Seahawks lose to Steelers 23-20 in OT, fall to 2-4
The Seahawks put up a fight in their first game with Russell Wilson on injured reserve, but they fell 23-20 in OT to the Steelers on Sunday night and will come home to Seattle with a 2-4 record on the season.
Brandon Gustafson
Seahawks Inactives: DE L.J. Collier among 5 healthy scratches vs Steelers
2019 first-round DE L.J. Collier is a healthy scratch for the Seahawks vs. the Steelers, marking the fourth time he's been inactive in 2021.Jason Rantz
KTTH staff
Former Bothell mayor cautions ‘defund the police’ is on November ballot
Former Bothell Mayor Mark Lamb breaks down November's municipal elections, and why the city has to mobilize against 'defund the police.'
KTTH staff
Councilmember Kathy Lambert decries recent demotion as ‘unacceptable, dirty politics’
In a KTTH interview, King County Councilmember Kathy Lambert explicates her belief that she's being silenced over her political positions.
Jason Rantz
Rantz: Seattle school cancels Halloween over 'equity,' says Black kids don't celebrate
A Seattle school canceled a Halloween parade because they don't think Black males celebrate the secular holiday.
Jason Rantz
Rantz: School equity leader out after racist and vulgar TikTok videos spread
A local school district's equity team leader is no longer in her role after parents discovered her racist and vulgar TikTok videos.
Jason Rantz
Rantz: Whoa! WA Dems chair Tina Podlodowski voted for Donald Trump twice?
Did WA Democrats chair Tina Podlowdowski twice vote for Donald Trump? Shocking, if true!
KTTH staff
State lawmaker calls for halt on new long-term care tax, claims ‘it's not set up to work’
State lawmakers are fighting back against a long-term care tax, claiming the law has inconsistencies that must be addressed before it can proceed.Dave Ross
Dave Ross
Ross: The real reason people don't want to return to work
The extra unemployment benefits were cut off in September and most states elected not to continue them. Yet, millions of workers are still holding out.
Dave Ross
Ross: Shatner's emotional response over trip to space exactly what we needed to hear
Space travel is a trip that every billionaire who thinks he’s a master of the universe needs to take as soon as possible.
Dave Ross
Ross: Choosing the fully-vaccinated airline that makes you feel safest
Two airlines – Southwest and American –both based in Texas, have decided to stick with their plans to require employees to get vaccinated.
MyNorthwest Staff
Committee investigating Jan. 6 pushes for details from White House aides
Washington Post's David Fahrenthold discusses the investigation into Jan. 6, with subpoenas now sent to some of former President Trump's closest aides.
Dave Ross
Ross: Down the rabbit hole as TikTok challenges take on life of their own
Just remember kids, you’re responsible for your conduct no matter what website put you up to it, whether it's TikTok or somewhere else.
MyNorthwest Staff
Mercer Island MD: New accessible COVID treatment is ‘necessary step'
A new COVID-19 treatment is on the horizon. Merck’s new COVID treatment — available in pill form — has been submitted to the FDA.Dori Monson
Dori Monson Show
Meet the firefighter and deckhand who won't get vaccinated
Washington state’s COVID vaccine mandate for most government, healthcare, and education employees is set to take effect Oct. 18. Meet the state workers who are leaving their jobs.
Dori Monson
Dori: Inslee planning to push COVID vax through 2024
Gov. Jay Inslee has given himself extra-constitutional "emergency" powers for 19 months. Now it looks like he is planning to extend those powers.
Dori Monson Show
Seattle police union president says some officers are 'willing to walk away' from job in solidarity
If Seattle police officers are not vaccinated against COVID-19 or haven't submitted proof by Oct. 18, they risk losing their job.
Dori Monson Show
King County Sheriff's Office bans non-essential travel, sheriff travels to Boston
Employees with the King County Sheriff's Office were told all non-essential work-related travel "should be cancelled," but the sheriff went to Boston.
Dori Monson Show
Heart's Ann Wilson to sing National Anthem at Kraken's first home game
Ann Wilson of the band Heart, a Seattle-area local, will help to open Climate Pledge Arena at the Seattle Kraken's first home game.
Dori Monson Show
Despite promises from mayor, downtown Seattle restaurant owner says area is still unsafe
Despite the mayor's promise of help, a downtown Seattle restaurant owner says he's cut his hours to five days a week, four hours a day over safety concerns.Gee & Ursula
Gee and Ursula Show
Superintendent: More 'issues with adults' over masking rule than students
The state Superintendent says things are going "pretty darn well" as schools reopened. He credits that success to COVID rules, which include masking.
Gee and Ursula Show
With Washington’s vaccine mandate deadline imminent, a minority chooses resignation
KIRO Radio speaks with the minority coalition which has decided to take a stand against the vaccine mandate and accept termination or resignation.
Gee and Ursula Show
State Superintendent says any future vaccine mandate for students will be 'statewide'
The state Superintendent of Public Instruction says there won't be a vaccine mandate for students until there's full federal approval of a vaccine for kids.
Gee and Ursula Show
'I didn't think anybody took me that seriously,' Seattle candidate says about anti-police tweets
Seattle city attorney candidate Nicole Thomas-Kennedy tells Gee and Ursula how she would run the office and responds to tweets she posted in 2020.
Gee and Ursula Show
Seattle Council Position 8 candidate Kenneth Wilson takes aim at incumbent Mosqueda
The challenger for Position 8, Kenneth Wilson, claims his technical expertise as a civil engineer will be crucial for infrastructure development.
Gee and Ursula Show
Virologist: Death toll from COVID for at-risk group is higher than from rare J&J side effect
Dr. Angela Rassmussen explains why we shouldn't be too worried about a rare side effect of the J&J vaccine, though it is still a sad and serious outcome.Podcasts:
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Chris Sullivan
Getting to Climate Pledge Arena 101: Prepare to ditch the car
The old ways of getting to the arena in downtown Seattle have intentionally been made more difficult so that public transit is a more palatable option.
Chris Sullivan
Why there are bumps along I-5 through downtown Seattle (and when they'll go away)
When KIRO Radio's Dave Ross asks you to update something for him, you do it. So what's with those annoying bumps on I-5 SB out of downtown Seattle?
Chris Sullivan
Why are portions of I-90 near Snoqualmie Pass so 'groovy'?
Another question from Chris Sullivan's recent driving: What's with the horizontal grooves on portions of I-90, east of Snoqualmie Pass?
Chris Sullivan
Chokepoint Challenge: Stay in the right lane to get through traffic faster
In Sully's first "Chokepoint Challenge," he wants you to test the theory that when traffic is backed up, you move faster in the right lane than the left.
Chris Sullivan
Final Revive I-5 closure of the year, more school zone cameras, and light rail
This is a Chokepoints grab bag edition where Chris Sullivan covers the return of Revive I-5, more school traffic cameras, and the light rail extension.
Chris Sullivan
Light rail finally reaches Northgate, a promise 25 years in the making
Sound Transit opens light rail service to Northgate on Oct. 2, 2021. It is the culmination of a promise made to voters 25 years ago.Northwest History
Feliks Banel
All Over The Map: How – and why – did Microsoft ‘Name That Zune’?
We know now it couldn’t beat the iPod, but where and how did Microsoft get the name for its gone-but-not-forgotten Zune media player?
Feliks Banel
Priceless archive keeps the history of Pacific Northwest trains running
A unique partnership devoted to Northwest railroad history means an incredible archive of photos and documents is being preserved and made accessible.
Feliks Banel
All Over The Map: Ghosts of the Roosevelt Highway in Washington state
For most of the 1920s and well into the 1930s, part of the long-forgotten Roosevelt Highway traveled through the Evergreen State.
Feliks Banel
Beloved kids' show host turned meteorologist M.J. McDermott hangs up her barometer
When meteorologist M.J. McDermott retires this week from Channel 13, not many people will remember her early years hosting a kids' show.
Feliks Banel
All Over The Map: How Kittitas, Klickitat and Lewis counties were named
All Over The Map’s county origins series took the summer off, but returns for this installment, featuring Kittitas, Klickitat, and Lewis counties.