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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.

Former Boeing manager says he warned about 737 production

Ed Pierson told NBC news he warned the company about problems at the Renton plant months before two of the planes crashed, killing a total of nearly 350 people. He's expected to testify before Congress about that.
7 years ago

Trooper highlights bravery of girls who survived Whidbey Island crash

Family members say the girls climbed about 200 feet (61 meters) up to the road after the accident 34 miles (55 kilometers) north of Seattle.
7 years ago

Expedia CEO replaced in revamp after disagreement over strategy

Expedia CEO Mark Okerstrom and CFO Alan Pickerill will be stepping due to a fundamental disagreement over the company's strategy.
7 years ago

Study: Seattle one of few cities where cannabis use higher than cigarettes

More than 700,000 people age 18 and older in the Greater Seattle area have consumed cannabis in the past 30 days, reports The Seattle Times.
7 years ago

An unexpected casualty in Washington state from Trump trade war with China

Not only are international trade wars hurting the stock market Tuesday -- they have Washington state's lucrative geoduck trade underwater too.
7 years ago

Evergreen College sees rise in out-of-state applicants, but enrollment issues remain

Administrators tell the Olympian their plan to attract students from outside Washington state is working. The school has seen a steady decline over the last decade.
7 years ago

Blast of arctic air headed to Seattle area this weekend, slight chance of snow

A blast of arctic air is making its way toward Seattle and beyond this weekend, so it's best to bundle up. Slight chance of snow.
7 years ago

Another case of vaping-related lung illness, 19 now statewide

Another case of lung illness connecting to vaping is being reported in our state. Nineteen people are now known to have complications from tobacco or marijuana vape products.
7 years ago

Public Health probing possible E. coli outbreak at Seattle salad shop

Six people tested positive for e-coli after eating lettuce and other raw vegetables there.
7 years ago

Dozens of activists groups form national coalition against Amazon

Athena is made up of three dozen groups focused on issues like antitrust and warehouse conditions. This comes after a series of successful efforts to rein Amazon's power.
7 years ago

Pilot illegally lands at Winthrop airport, leads air chase to Canada

During the flight, authorities say he threw some bags into the wilderness. Government pilots in helicopters trailed him to the Canadian border and then got permission to follow him into Canada.
7 years ago

Protest expected at Sea-Tac during busy travel day

Airline catering workers will be demonstrating as part of their fight for higher wages and less expensive health care premiums, and timed the protest in an effort to reach as many people as possible.
7 years ago

Dog reunited with owner after officer-involved shooting in Enumclaw

A Black Diamond man who stole a family's truck and dog was shot by police and killed in Enumclaw around 12 p.m. Monday.
7 years ago

Seattle area retailers could run out of Christmas trees weeks before holidays

There is a nationwide shortage of premium seven to eight foot trees this year. Back in 2008, growers planted fewer trees due to the recession and rising popularity in artificial trees.
7 years ago

Police believe WSU fraternity death may be related to hazing

Police chief Gary Jenkins tells us interviews with students made them change their mind about what happened to Sam Martinez.
7 years ago

Anti-tax activist and I-976 proponent Tim Eyman is running for governor

Fresh off his successful I-976 campaign, anti-tax activist Tim Eyman says he is running for governor.
7 years ago

Shortage of Seattle public bathrooms creating wave of waste

This year so far, Downtown Seattle Association (DSA) cleaners have responded to 6,456 reports of human feces just in the retail core of downtown. Mobile Seattle bathrooms are being proposed.
7 years ago

NTSB urges Boeing to redesign thousands of 737 engines after 2018 explosion

Safety regulators want Boeing to redesign an engine part on thousands of planes. The National Transportation Safety Board's recommendation could affect all 737 New Generation jets.
7 years ago

Sea-Tac airport expects upwards of 1 million travelers Thanksgiving week

From Monday to Monday, an estimated one million travelers are expected to pass through the gates, with the busiest day seeing 160,000.
7 years ago

Study: Amazon’s deadline pressure on drivers may be leading to accidents

Amazon is responding to accusations that the pressure it puts on delivery drivers to meet demands contributes to crashes. Amazon drivers will be out in full force for the holiday rush.
7 years ago

UW seeking 10,000 dog volunteers for lifelong health and aging study

The University of Washington is hoping to monitor 10,000 dogs across the country for about 10 years, to see why some dogs live longer, healthier lives than others.
7 years ago

Bellevue police conduct undercover prostitution sting, 12 arrested

Of the 12 who were arrested, only one man was from Bellevue. The others drove in from surrounding cities, and one man was on a business trip form Georgia.
7 years ago

Bill Gates didn’t rule out Trump when asked about Warren v Trump in 2020

Bill Gates is making headlines for not ruling out a vote for President Trump in 2020. He suggested he might choose Trump if he faces Elizabeth Warren.
7 years ago

Boeing CEO says he considered resigning, is taking pay cut

Dennis Muilenberg, CEO of Boeing, says he considered resigning amid fallout from the fatal 737 Max crashes, but decided it wasn't in his character..
7 years ago