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KIRO Newsradio Newsdesk

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.

Tech titans and taxes: Amazon paid none, Bill Gates wants to pay more

Amazon has achieved record profits in 2018, but the company has reportedly not paid any federal taxes, meanwhile Bill Gates says that wealthy people like him should pay higher taxes.
8 years ago

King County Metro bus service greatly reduced amid snow and ice

It's going to be a lot harder to catch a bus in King County over the next few days. Lingering snow and ice has forced reductions in King County Metro bus services.
8 years ago

Workers race against the clock to finish new SR 99 tunnel

On Jan. 12, Viadoom officially began, and with it, work to realign SR 99 to connect to the recently-constructed tunnel under downtown Seattle. But can crews finish before the Feb. 4 deadline?
8 years ago

Deputies arrest Puyallup suspect in Canada after he allegedly shot girlfriend

The search is on for a Puyallup man who detectives say is a homicide suspect. The Pierce County Sheriff's Office says 26-year-old Jordan Eaton allegedly shot and killed his 19-year-old girlfriend.
8 years ago

Seattle council votes to approve controversial tax for waterfront project

The Seattle City Council is expected to vote on a controversial tax for a new waterfront project after the Alaskan Way Viaduct is demolished.
8 years ago

Threats to Edmonds daycares part of multistate investigation

Edmonds police are investigating threats to local daycare centers, along with other departments in Washington, Portland, and Utah that responded to similar threats.
8 years ago

State AG Ferguson testifies against high-capacity magazines, ghost guns

State AG Bob Ferguson and more spoke out in support of a pair of gun measures Monday, one that would ban high-capacity magazines, and another that would ban the production and sale of ghost guns.
8 years ago

KIRO Radio announces new afternoon show

KIRO Radio and parent company Bonneville International announced today the addition of a new weekday afternoon program to their award-winning lineup. The Candy, Mike and Todd Show, hosted by Candy Harper, Mike Lewis and Todd Herman will make its debut on KIRO Radio Monday, January 14 from 3-7 p.m.
8 years ago

Ron and Don’s last show on KIRO Radio

Last night was Ron and Don’s last show on KIRO Radio.
8 years ago

Bellevue beats Seattle for most expensive one-bedroom rent

Seattle may be a major economic hub for the Puget Sound region, but the city doesn't boast the most expensive rents in the region when it comes to one-bedroom apartments.
8 years ago

Family skeptical of initial reports after fatal officer-involved shooting in Seattle

Seattle police shot and killed 36-year-old Iosia Faletogo on Dec. 31, 2018. A gun was reportedly present, but family members are skeptical that the man would carry a gun.
8 years ago

DOJ asks for more time on SPD contract case because of government shutdown

The Department of Justice is asking a federal judge to delay deadlines in the case involving the Seattle police contract because of setbacks from the federal government shutdown.
8 years ago

Snow on mountain passes amid post-holiday travel rush

Post holiday travel has caused heavy traffic across Washington's mountain passes, only slowed by snow and ice on the roadways.
8 years ago

Marysville police looking for customers who shot at armed robbers

Two men who robbed a Marysville tool shop have been arrested. But now, police are looking for two customers who shot at the escaping thieves.
8 years ago

Over 300 impaired drivers arrested in King County over holiday season

305 impaired drivers have been taken off the roads and into jail in King County alone since Black Friday.
8 years ago

Christmas-to-New Year’s travel rush begins today, expect lines

The holiday travel season is not yet over as post-Christmas passengers are expected to flood into Sea-Tac Airport. It's part of a Christmas-to-New Year's rush that won't end until Jan. 2, 2019.
8 years ago

How the Federal government shutdown is affecting Washington state

As the federal government goes in to a partial shutdown, its effects won't likely be felt in Washington state until the new year. Some services will remain up and running, while others will be limited.
8 years ago

Licton Springs gas leak draws firefighters, hazmat team

A gas leak in Seattle's University District has caused an evacuation and a massive fire department response along with a hazmat team.
8 years ago

KIRO hosts wish you Happy Thanksgiving

A Thanksgiving message from the hosts of KIRO Radio.
8 years ago

$8.25 million midtrial settlement for 4 Ride the Ducks crash victims

Four victims of the infamous 2015 Ride the Ducks crash on Seattle's Aurora Bridge have settled with the company in the middle of the trial. A civil case continues.
8 years ago

Lawmaker who penned manifesto wins re-election

Despite backlash for a manifesto titled "Biblical Basis for War," Republican state representative Matt Shea has fended off his Democratic challenger in Eastern Washington's 4th legislative district.
8 years ago

Gov. Inslee attends Seattle vigil, security increased after Pittsburgh shooting

Governor Jay Inslee attended a vigil Monday evening to mourn the loss of 11 people killed in a violent attack at a Pittsburgh synagogue Saturday. Meanwhile, security and police patrols have been increased in the Puget Sound region.
8 years ago

Western Washington military job fair lines up more than 40 companies

A military job fair targeting Western Washington military members, spouses, and dependents will host more than 40 companies this week in Lakewood.
8 years ago

Opioid epidemic affecting half of Washington’s child care cases

A survey by the Washington State Attorney General's Office found that an alarming number of child welfare cases involved opioid abuse.
8 years ago