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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.

Professor: We’re addressing police-involved shootings at the wrong time

Professor Barry Friedman says we are focused on the wrong place when it comes to police-involved shootings.
9 years ago

Threatened Sound Transit project safe for a few months

More than half a dozen transit projects that had their funding threatened by President Donald Trump's proposed budget will likely be safe through September.
9 years ago

Report: Tunnel toll too low to pay for SR 99 replacement

Previous tunnel toll estimates for SR 99 appear to be too low. Now planners are scrambling to set the right price to get drivers to use the new tunnel.
9 years ago

Seattle mayor tweaks soda tax proposal, adds diet drinks

Seattle Mayor Ed Murray's has adjusted his proposed soda tax by reducing the tax, but adding diet sodas to the list.
9 years ago

Study by ACLU finds police presence hurts education process

School police hurt Washington students' ability to learn, according to a new ACLU study.
9 years ago

AG Ferguson: Making TIME Magazine’s list is ‘obviously a surprise’

State Attorney General Bob Ferguson made TIME Magazine's annual 100 Most Influential people list in the "pioneers" section.
9 years ago

Tacoma sweeps ‘Jungle’ homeless camp

The sweep of Tacoma's largest illegal homeless encampment known as the "Jungle" occurred Tuesday.
9 years ago

Tony Reed to testify at brother’s trial over Arlington murders

One of the Reed brothers will testify this September during the trial over a slain Arlington couple.
9 years ago

King County Sheriff won’t face alleged rape charges

John Urquhart won't face criminal charges connected to a woman's claims that he allegedly raped her nearly 15 years ago.
9 years ago

Democrats willing to exempt Boeing from higher business taxes

When it comes to the budget, Representative Kristine Lytton says Boeing wouldn't be the only exception that will have to be made.
9 years ago

One man killed in officer-involved shooting in Fife

One man was killed in an officer-involved shooting outside of a Motel 6 parking lot in Fife on Tuesday afternoon.
10 years ago

After severe winter storms, state’s road-clearing budget in the red

It might be hard to believe, but Seattle saw 11.2 inches of snowfall so far this year. And that has eaten up the state's road-clearing budget.
10 years ago

Construction buried under piles of gopher regulations in Thurston County

Heard of the Mazama Pocket Gopher? You will if you try to build a house or a tool shed Thurston County.
10 years ago

Transcript of Mayor Murray’s 2017 State of the City Address

Watch here as Seattle Mayor Ed Murray delivers his annual State of the City address Tuesday morning.
10 years ago

King County’s housing market slows in January

Despite home prices rising slower than usual in January, realtors point out that prices are still rising faster than anywhere else in the nation.
10 years ago

Gospel Mission president: Injection sites essentially legalize heroin

Union Gospel Mission President Jeff Lilley warns that Seattle's new safe injection sites will essentially legalize heroin use.
10 years ago

Lynnwood couple sees similarities between Iran and America

He's from America. She's from Iran. They're married, live in Washington, and are now worried about how Trump's presidency will affect their family.
10 years ago

Suspects in Mount Vernon officer shooting plead not guilty

Two suspects charged in connection with the shooting of a Mount Vernon police officer pleaded not guilty on Thursday.
10 years ago

UW will soon teach students how to call ‘BS’ on claims

The new UW course, titled "Calling Bull****," is aimed at teaching college students to use and practice critical thinking skills.
10 years ago

Seattle program helps comfort homeless people in their final days

A homeless program offers mobile treatment and care to people on the streets dealing with terminal illness in Seattle.
10 years ago

The cost of Seattle’s Democracy Vouchers

Seattle's new $100 Democracy Vouchers actually cost $50 in taxpayer money to send out. That’s if voters participate as robustly as projected.
10 years ago

Fingers crossed: Families impacted by DUIs hope tougher law goes the distance

A Washington lawmaker is once again proposing a bill to toughen Washington state's DUI law, after several failed attempts in the past.
10 years ago

How Seattle schools are planning for a $74 million funding fall

Seattle schools face a $74 million budget shortfall as state lawmakers attempt to fully fund education during this legislative session.
10 years ago

Amazon to add more than 100,000 full-time jobs in 18 months

Amazon says it will create 100,000 full-time, full-benefit jobs across the U.S. in just 18 months. Many of the positions are at fulfillment centers.
10 years ago