KIRO Newsradio Reporter

Lyles inquest resumes following a week of graphic, emotional testimony

The first week of testimony in the inquest into the Seattle Police shooting death of Charleena Lyles included two days of graphic, emotional testimony from the lead investigator, first responders, and neighbors.

2 years ago

Family sues Bellevue School District alleging inaction on bullying, harassment

His parents are suing the district claiming “deliberate indifference" to the "bullying and more" he endured after what they say was a false allegation.

2 years ago

Seattle eyes accountability fix after complaints against former SPD Chief expose gap

A trio of complaints against former Seattle Police Chief Carmen Best sat in limbo for a month and are still pending long after she retired.

2 years ago

Regional Homelessness Authority seeks 75% budget bump

The King County Regional Homelessness Authority (KCRHA) is asking for roughly a 75% jump from the agency’s current budget.

2 years ago

Seattle Mayor Harrell unveils homeless plan, dashboard to combat crisis

Harrell says his One Seattle Homelessness Action Plan is date-driven and identifies priorities and actions to make progress on the city‘s objectives

2 years ago

Washington gun laws offer stronger protections against school shootings

In Washington, elected officials believe students are better protected than in most other states because of several new gun laws passed in recent years.

2 years ago

Report on 2020 protests recommends new training for SPD, debunks “mob psychology”

SPD’s approach to the 2020 protests underutilized de-escalation through dialogue and relied on indiscriminate and disproportionate use of force.

2 years ago

GOP Senate leader renews push for gas tax relief

Seattle's average price for a gallon of gas was up 6 cents compared to a day earlier, 24 cents from a week ago and a soaring 37 cents since last month.

2 years ago

National movement prompts thousands of abortion rights activists to flood the streets of Seattle

A national week of action by abortion rights activists hoping to stop the overturning of Roe v Wade culminated with nationwide mass demonstrations Saturday.

2 years ago

Times’ lawsuit reveals answers to Durkan’s missing texts, leads to reforms

The City of Seattle has agreed to pay $200,000 to settle a lawsuit filed by the Seattle Times over former Mayor Jenny Durkan’s missing text messages.

2 years ago

Mayor Harrell unveils sweeping volunteer initiative as part of One Seattle vision

Whew newly-elected Mayor Bruce Harrell delivered his first State of the City address back in February, he shared his vision of One Seattle – essentially not the status quo, but rather progress by working together to solve the issues facing the city. Seattle Mayor Bruce Harrell outlines vision for ‘one Seattle’ in inaugural address In […]

2 years ago

Two-thirds of Seattle voters polled have ‘actively considered’ leaving the city, according to survey

Seattle voters have grown even more frustrated with the state of the city over the past several months, with a majority polled having considered moving.

2 years ago

Pot shops call for more collaboration, police, and new banking rules as violent robberies soar

The statistics are sobering, with at least 70 violent pot shop robberies in the Puget Sound region since the start of the year.

2 years ago

WA jumps appeals court, asks state Supreme Court to take on legal battle over capital gains

The state Attorney General’s Office files a request for direct review with the state Supreme Court over a recent capital gains ruling.

2 years ago

Remembering the Oso landslide, eight years later

On Tuesday, March 22, a ceremony in the small town of Oso, Washington, will remember the 43 lives lost in a deadly landslide eight years ago today.

2 years ago

Seattle City Attorney launches partnership to address prolific offenders

Seattle City Attorney Ann Davison announced a new High Utilizer Initiative to identify individuals responsible for repeat criminal activity across the city.