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Straight from the KIRO Newsradio newsdesk. Contributors include reporters Sam Campbell, Luke Duecy, Aaron Granillo, Heather Bosch, Matt Markovich, James Lynch, Katrina Guischard, Charlie Harger and more.

Boeing works to conserve cash as 33,000 factory workers go on strike

About 33,000 Boeing assembly workers, most of them in the Seattle area, will go on strike and shut down aircraft production.
5 days ago

Pierce County’s Crisis Recovery Center closed in March. When will it reopen? 

The Crisis Recovery Center won’t reopen until the state finalizes a new pricing contract, which may not occur until spring of 2025.
13 days ago

Pilot dies from injuries days after Lake Meridian floatplane crash

The pilot whose floatplane crashed into Kent's Lake Meridian last Saturday died from his injuries, according to a statement from his family.
19 days ago

How to navigate US 2 and avoid backups this Labor Day weekend

As the Labor Day weekend approaches, WSDOT is encouraging travelers using Highway 2 are encouraged to plan ahead to avoid congestion.
20 days ago

‘No estimated point of return:’ Cyberattack continues to plague Sea-Tac Airport

A suspected cyberattack Saturday is still slowing down services at Sea-Tac Airport and all Port of Seattle operations.
23 days ago

Arrest made in ‘horrific’ killing of beloved 80-year-old Seattle dog walker and dog

Seattle Police detectives have arrested a suspect in the carjacking and killing of a beloved dog walker and dog.
28 days ago

Watch for the bump! New Everett HOV lane causing trouble for drivers

Listeners told the KIRO Newsradio team about a paving issue on a new HOV lane in Everett that may be jarring for drivers.
1 month ago

Parkland coffee shop baristas robbed at gunpoint

A woman wielding a gun robbed a Pierce County coffee shop, with the whole confrontation caught on video last week.
1 month ago

1 rescued after major fire in Puyallup destroyed several apartment units

A significant fire in Puyallup destroyed several units of an apartment building Friday afternoon and one person needed to be rescued.
1 month ago

Driver involved in truck crash that snarled I-5 traffic in Olympia may have been high

Weekend commuters headed to the coast saw heavy delays Friday, partly due to the crash of a truck hauling lumber on I-5 south in Olympia.
1 month ago

Despite sagging stocks, analysts allay recession fears, suggest investors hold steady

A stunning Monday pummeled Wall Street with more steep losses, as fears, for investors and others, worsened about a slowing U.S. economy.
1 month ago

Key Washington Democrat says Biden should exit the 2024 election race

Washington Democratic U.S. Rep. Adam Smith called for President Joe Biden to drop out of the 2004 presidential election Monday.
2 months ago

Inslee was part of Biden meeting with Democratic governors

President Joe Biden met with Democratic governors as he attempted to solidify support. and Washington's Jay Inslee attended virtually.
3 months ago

Lawyers: US wants Boeing to plead guilty over fatal crashes, is in tricky spot

The U.S. Justice Department is pushing Boeing to plead guilty to criminal fraud in connection with two deadly plane crashes.
3 months ago

Supreme Court allows cities to enforce bans on homeless people sleeping outside

The Supreme Court decided Friday cities can enforce bans on homeless people sleeping outdoors in areas where shelter space is lacking.
3 months ago

Police search for suspects in fatal West Seattle shooting

In the early hours of Saturday morning, Seattle Police detectives launched an investigation into a fatal shooting in West Seattle.
3 months ago

Long Washington probe yields 84,000 fentanyl pills, hundreds of pounds of drugs

Four Seattle-area men with ties to Central and South America were arrested in a long probe related to drugs, the U.S. Attorney's Office said.
3 months ago

Measles case reported at West Seattle clinic; know the symptoms

A child, now confirmed to have measles, went to the Franciscan Health Urgent Care clinic in West Seattle, officials said in a release Friday.
3 months ago

Judge denies state GOP attempt to keep initiatives’ financial impact off ballot

A judge ruled Friday that what have are known as "financial warning labels" must be included with initiatives on the November ballot.
3 months ago

1 killed after a plane crashed into an Auburn building

One person died after a small plane crashed onto the roof of a building in Auburn Thursday, according to the Valley Regional Fire Authority.
3 months ago

OPA opens probe over incident where Seattle officers appear to be beating man

Seattle's civilian police watchdog agency has confirmed it is investigating Seattle officers seen on social media appearing to beat a man.
3 months ago

Families of those who died in Boeing crashes press DOJ for prosecution

Relatives of passengers who died in two jetliner crashes pushed federal officials Friday to prosecute Boeing on criminal charges.
4 months ago

Memorial Day Weekend gearing up to be one of region’s biggest travel days

AAA estimates 43.8 million people will travel 50 miles or more during the upcoming Memorial Day Weekend – approaching 2005’s record of 44 million travelers.
4 months ago

Alleged stalker tried to kidnap teen in front of her parents in Bothell, documents state

Court documents say a girl, 17, was standing with her parents outside an elementary school, when Fernando Rojas allegedly grabbed the teen.
4 months ago