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KIRO Newsradio covers Seattle news and traffic and opinion from talk show hosts Dave Ross, Colleen O'Brien, Gee Scott, Ursula Reutin, Jack Stine, Spike O'Neill, John Curley and Jake Skorheim.

WA firefighters heading to Southern CA to help fight devestating wildfires

More than 100 Washington firefighters are heading to Southern California to help fight the devastating wildfires ravaging the area.
30 days ago

Salmonella outbreak linked to North Seattle shelter serving Christmas dinner

Health officials are investigating a salmonella outbreak at a North Seattle homeless shelter.
1 month ago

‘Long overdue:’ Surgeon General, Seattle doctor call for new label to warn of alcohol’s cancer risk

Alcohol is a leading cause of cancer, a risk that should be clearly labeled on drinks Americans consume, U.S. Surgeon General Vivek Murthy proposed on Friday.
1 month ago

Building evacuated after toxic substance spills in South Seattle building

SFD first posted about the toxic substance in the 1700 block of Airport Way South in Seattle on X at approximately 11 a.m. Friday.
1 month ago

Washington Democrat mistakenly emails Republicans new tax proposal

Washington State Senate Democrats want to create new taxes to cover a $10 billion budget shortfall next year.
1 month ago

Puget Sound firefighters free people stuck in car

Puget Sound firefighters freed two people from a car after Monday night's winds slammed a tree on top of the vehicle.
1 month ago

Suspect in stabbing death of Metro bus driver in Seattle charged with murder

The King County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office charged the suspect accused of fatally stabbing a King County Metro bus driver with murder.
2 months ago

Auburn police search for suspect in shooting of boy

Police are searching for the person who shot a boy in Auburn on Tuesday night, according to a police department Facebook post.
2 months ago

Gov. Inslee proposes ‘wealth tax’ to address multi-billion-dollar budget shortfall

Faced with a multi-billion-dollar budget shortfall over the next four years, outgoing Washington Governor Jay Inslee is proposing a new "wealth tax."
2 months ago

Seattle holiday events: Where revelers can go to get into the spirit

Seattle holiday events: December has arrived and there are many places to go and experiences to enjoy across the Puget Sound region.
2 months ago

Lawsuit claims victims videotaped while using bathroom at Expedia Seattle

There's a new lawsuit tied to the secret camera incident at Expedia corporate offices.
2 months ago

Listening back to KIRO Newsradio’s Pearl Harbor coverage 83 years later

KIRO Radio resident historian Feliks Banel joins Seattle’s Morning News host Dave Ross for a conversation about Pearl Harbor history.
2 months ago

KIRO Holiday Radio Play: Christmas episode of the ‘North Pole Evening News’

Santa Claus does more than bring toys to kids around the world. He also hosts a show on North Pole Newsradio called "North Pole Evening News."
2 months ago

Teen dies after car plunges into Lake Washington; sister faces vehicular homicide charge

A 17-year-old has died after a car she and her sister were in plunged into Lake Washington. Her 20-year-old sister is facing charges.
3 months ago

Utilities offer advice as residents wait for power restoration across Puget Sound

Puget Sound Energy and Seattle City Light have outlined recommendations to prepare for a windstorm and for after the storm passes.
3 months ago

Jayapal says she’s prepared to ‘fight’ next administration as Trump makes cabinet picks

Washington Representative Pramila Jayapal said she's focused on the administration's immigration agenda.
3 months ago

Boeing, in need of cash, looking to raise up to approximately $19B in offering

Boeing is looking to raise up to approximately $19 billion in a stock offering as the aerospace giant faces liquidity issues and tries to raise cash.
3 months ago

Police: Georgetown gas station clerk shot man in self-defense

The Seattle Police Department (SPD) is investigating a Georgetown shooting that occurred at a gas station after a fight broke out.
4 months ago

Maria Cantwell and Raul Garcia face off in debate for U.S. Senate

KIRO 7 hosted a debate between candidates for the U.S. Senate -- incumbent Democrat Senator Maria Cantwell and Republican challenger Dr. Raul Garcia.
4 months ago

Seattle Humane Society cares for dozens of kittens rescued from hurricane zone

The Seattle Humane Society has received dozens of kittens in the wake of recent hurricanes.
4 months ago

PNW volunteers, emergency responders deployed as Hurricane Helene’s death toll tops 130

Hurricane Helene tore through the south after making landfall, and as of the weekend, 4.8 million people were without electricity.
4 months ago

Evergreen settles with family of student who died from carbon monoxide poisoning

Evergreen State College confirms it has reached a $25M settlement with the family of a student who died from carbon monoxide poisoning.
4 months ago

Boeing CFO announces cost cuts, including hiring freeze and potential furloughs

As Boeing's strike continues on, the company's CFO has announced cost cuts, including potential furloughs.
5 months ago

Shooting in Seattle’s Sand Point neighborhood Sunday leaves one dead

A 23-year-old man died from a shooting in the Sand Point neighborhood Sunday morning, according to the Seattle Police Department.
5 months ago