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UW professor: Data doesn’t support company’s claim of what caused salmon spill

Tom Douglas may have been right to question what destroyed a fish farm, releasing thousands of Atlantic salmon into the waters of the Salish Sea.

9 years ago

Gradual closure planned for notorious Seattle homeless camp

The City of Seattle is planning a gradual closure of the illegal homeless encampment near the West Seattle Bridge.

9 years ago

Lawsuit filed to block vote on safe-injection sites

Voters won't get to decide on whether or not to ban safe injection sites in King County until February.

9 years ago

How Cary Moon and Jenny Durkan differ on Seattle issues

Seattle mayoral finalists Jenny Durkan and Cary Moon shared their ideas about homelessness, affordable housing, and policing in Seattle, among other topics.

9 years ago

Seattle’s rental law will not take people off the streets, housing rep. says

New legislation that prevents Seattle landlords from denying housing to someone with a criminal past is all about reducing the number of people living on the streets and combating inequality.

9 years ago

Seattle landlords barred from using criminal records when renting

The Seattle City Council unanimously passed legislation that will bar landlords from considering criminal records when renting property.

9 years ago

Would Mike O’Brien’s parking legislation be unfair to bulk of Seattle?

If Seattle City Councilmember Mike O'Brien's homeless legislation passed as is, would it be unfair for everyone else?

9 years ago

Is crackdown on ‘sanctuary cities’ even based on facts?

The City of Seattle sued the Trump administration over its targeting of sanctuary cities back in March. Now Chicago is following suit.

9 years ago

Ciscoe Morris responds to ‘Last Week Tonight’ segment

Most people in Seattle know who Ciscoe Morris is by now, even if they don't have a green thumb.

9 years ago

What was that military plane doing making lazy circles over Seattle?

There have been a lot of planes flying over Seattle recently, but one military plane has drawn extra attention.

9 years ago

King County safe injection ban will not be on November ballot

The initiative to ban safe injection sites in King County will take a bit longer to get to the ballot. Officials say they need more time.

9 years ago

Seattle construction threatened by union’s contract negotiation

Seattle's construction boom could come to a grinding halt if concrete workers don't get their contracts renewed in the near future.

9 years ago

Cats and squirrels are causing Washington fires

Cats, squirrels and birds -- Oh my! Grant County fire officials have responded to a few incidents of animals sparking fires during the hot, dry season.

9 years ago

Fox News Dan Springer on controversial Burien rape case

Fox News correspondent Dan Springer joined Dori Monson on KIRO Radio to talk about a case in Burien, where a 19-year-old woman was bludgeoned and raped after leaving her gym.

9 years ago

Families of Marysville-Pilchuck victims reach settlement

The five families affected by the 2014 Marysville-Pilchuck High School shooting have reached an $18 million settlement with the school district.

9 years ago

Sheriff John Urquhart: Trump’s comments are not helpful

Is the gang problem across the country, including in the Puget Sound region, caused by illegal immigration?

9 years ago

Debate: Should landlords rent to convicts?

Tenant rights and Seattle’s homelessness crisis is at the heart of the debate over “fair chance housing.” Columbia Legal Services attorney, Nick Straley, and Legal Counsel for the Rental Housing Association of Washington, Sean Martin, debated the issue on KIRO Radio.