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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.

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.
2 years 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.
2 years 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.
2 years 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.
2 years 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.
2 years 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.
2 years 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.
2 years 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.
2 years 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 years 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.
2 years 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.
2 years 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.
2 years 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.
2 years 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.
2 years 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.
2 years 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.
2 years 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.
2 years 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.
2 years 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.
2 years 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.
2 years 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.
2 years ago

‘Very eclectic festival’: Bumbershoot announces its 2024 lineup for Labor Day weekend

The Bumbershoot Arts & Music Festival is one of the longest running independent festivals in the world and will celebrate its 51st installment this Labor Day Weekend. And this year, Labor Day is early as the event will be held Saturday, Aug. 31 and Sunday, Sept. 1 at Seattle Center. Chris Porter, the Bumbershoot music […]
2 years ago

Group agrees to disband UW encampment after reaching deal with administration

Protesters who had set up an encampment on the campus of the University of Washington in Seattle say they're packing up and going home.
2 years ago

Justice Department: Boeing violated deal that avoided prosecution after crashes

The DOJ determined Boeing violated a settlement that allowed the company to avoid prosecution after two crashes involving its aircraft.
2 years ago