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Election Day 2020 is nearly here! KIRO Radio has you covered on Nov. 3 and beyond.6 years ago
Reykdal, Espinoza square off in debate over sex-ed
Mandatory sex education in K-12 schools is a central issue in the race for the Washington state Superintendent.6 years ago
Residents of Seattle low income housing allege poor living conditions
Residents at low-income housing in South Seattle say that city leaders are ignoring the poor conditions at their apartments, including bugs, drugs, and crime.7 years ago
King County Sheriff commissions Chief Patti Cole-Tindall (UPDATED)
Sheriff Mitzi Johanknecht has given a full commission to a chief who is not approved by the state of Washington as a certified police officer.7 years ago
One man’s quest to stop shoplifting in his Seattle neighborhood
Seattle residents, and at least one major business, say that shoplifting is a major problem and officials are doing very little about it.7 years ago
Why is Seattle giving parking tickets to homeless man who won’t pay them?
The City of Seattle is running out of solutions for a homeless man with over $17,000 worth of parking tickets to his name.7 years ago
Former Seahawk Doug Baldwin goes all in on community after retirement
With football in the rear view mirror, former Seattle Seahawks wide receiver Doug Baldwin is going all in on a community project in Renton.7 years ago
Councilmember: King County Sheriff’s Office halted access to LInX without notice
Last week without warning, King County Sheriff Mitzi Johanknecht eliminated access to LInX, a national database that local, state, and national law enforcement agencies use to share information.7 years ago
Tent City 3 moves again, seeks support in Seattle
A roving homeless camp currently near Seattle's Green Lake neighborhood will soon have the city in the national spotlight once more.7 years ago
Woodinville man could be key to finding what happened to Amelia Earhart
A Woodinville man's research may have found a key piece to the puzzle surrounding Amelia Earhart, answering the question around where she crashed?7 years ago
Access to database for police to fight crime has been shut off
Many within King County Sheriff's Office say the use of LInX is a critical tool in their tool box. Which is why cops are up in arms over that tool being taken away last week.7 years ago
Chiefs’ resignations point to ‘dysfunction’ in King County Sheriff’s Office
Two division chiefs in the King County Sheriff's Office resigned within a month of each other because of what they describe as a dysfunctional department.7 years ago
Why aren’t more people getting addiction help with Ricky’s Law?
Tina Cooper says her son just turned 24 years old the day before his birthday she saw him on the side of the road, slumped over high on dope by a bus station as she was driving home from work.7 years ago
Tiny home vs county: Effort to help homeless runs afoul of regulations
A Port Orchard resident found a way to help homeless in her community with a tiny house, but county regulations counter her good intentions.7 years ago
Renton mayor describes ‘devastating’ effect of Boeing 737 MAX crisis
The imprint of Boeing on Renton is undeniable, as the city looks to rebound in the face of the company's disastrous 737 MAX airplanes.7 years ago
Sister of prolific Seattle offender: Judge ‘absolutely correct’ to put him in jail
Francisco Calderon is a repeat offender who attacked a toddler after being released from jail recently. His sister provides some context to his situation.7 years ago
Vet tech believes addicts use their pets to get pills
A Seattle vet technician wants people to know how the opioid crisis is affecting pets and the people who care for them.7 years ago
Source: King County Exec. Constantine retaliated against sheriff’s detective
Sources allege that King County Executive Dow Constantine retaliated against a member of his protection unit who he believes spoke to the media.7 years ago
Changes could be coming to how King County chooses its sheriff
Years ago, King County voters decided they wanted to be able to select their sheriff in an open election. Now, that issue is back on the table, with officials mulling a new ballot measure to make the position an appointee.7 years ago
Seattle nanny caught abusing child, continues seeking play dates
Local nanny administrators on social media sites were key in catching a child abuser recently, after she attempted to violate a court order.7 years ago
LIHI: Nickelsville created ‘terrible situation’ in tiny home villages
Despite pushes for mediation, LIHI has "no intention" of making up with Nickelsville after the two split over how a trio of tiny home villages in Seattle were being run.7 years ago
Georgetown man: Why can’t residents park on street during RV sweeps?
Does the city of Seattle have legal authority to tell a resident they can't park in front of their own home for 72 hours during an RV sweep?7 years ago
