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KIRO Newsradio staff

KIRO Newsradio covers Seattle news and traffic and opinion from talk show hosts Dave Ross, Colleen O'Brien, Gee Scott, Ursula Reutin, Jack Stine, Spike O'Neill, John Curley and Jake Skorheim.

Jayapal says she’s prepared to ‘fight’ next administration as Trump makes cabinet picks

Washington Representative Pramila Jayapal said she's focused on the administration's immigration agenda.
2 years ago

Boeing, in need of cash, looking to raise up to approximately $19B in offering

Boeing is looking to raise up to approximately $19 billion in a stock offering as the aerospace giant faces liquidity issues and tries to raise cash.
2 years ago

Police: Georgetown gas station clerk shot man in self-defense

The Seattle Police Department (SPD) is investigating a Georgetown shooting that occurred at a gas station after a fight broke out.
2 years ago

Maria Cantwell and Raul Garcia face off in debate for U.S. Senate

KIRO 7 hosted a debate between candidates for the U.S. Senate -- incumbent Democrat Senator Maria Cantwell and Republican challenger Dr. Raul Garcia.
2 years ago

Seattle Humane Society cares for dozens of kittens rescued from hurricane zone

The Seattle Humane Society has received dozens of kittens in the wake of recent hurricanes.
2 years ago

PNW volunteers, emergency responders deployed as Hurricane Helene’s death toll tops 130

Hurricane Helene tore through the south after making landfall, and as of the weekend, 4.8 million people were without electricity.
2 years ago

Evergreen settles with family of student who died from carbon monoxide poisoning

Evergreen State College confirms it has reached a $25M settlement with the family of a student who died from carbon monoxide poisoning.
2 years ago

Boeing CFO announces cost cuts, including hiring freeze and potential furloughs

As Boeing's strike continues on, the company's CFO has announced cost cuts, including potential furloughs.
2 years ago

Shooting in Seattle’s Sand Point neighborhood Sunday leaves one dead

A 23-year-old man died from a shooting in the Sand Point neighborhood Sunday morning, according to the Seattle Police Department.
2 years ago

Shadowknights, outlaws, wizards flock to downtown Seattle for PAX West

PAX West's 20th anniversary is happening, bringing video game fans from all across the country and the world to the Emerald City.
2 years ago

Port Townsend residents may wake up to gunfire, sirens on Tuesday

Port Townsend residents will wake up to a large presence of first responders on the morning of Tuesday, August 20.
2 years ago

Nicole Brodeur: ‘Swift Lift’ is something Kamala Harris could use right now

It's now called the Swift Lift, and with just 10 weeks until the election, it's something Kamala Harris could use right now.
2 years ago

WSP looking for person involved in deadly hit-and-run

Troopers are looking for someone who drove off from a deadly crash involving a pedestrian on I-5 in the Seattle area.
2 years ago

‘I would like to have my family here:’ Venezuelan asylum seekers take refuge in Kent

KIRO Newsradio spoke with Venezuelan asylum seekers on Tuesday as political violence rocks their country following an election.
2 years ago

3 teens plead not guilty to brandishing handguns at Chinatown Seafair Parade, face hearings

Pre-trial hearings are expected soon in the case of the three teenage boys facing charges after bringing fully automatic handguns to the Chinatown Seafair Parade on July 21
2 years ago

2 more teens arrested in 13-year-old’s death while completing OfferUp sale in Kent

More suspects are in custody over the shooting death of a 13-year-old boy that happened July 16 in Kent.
2 years ago

Investigators looking for driver possibly connected to Black Canyon Fire

State fire investigators announced they are looking for a driver who was in the area when the Black Canyon Fire started.
2 years ago

School resource officers won’t be at certain Kent high schools in 2024-25

Both Kentwood and Kentlake high schools will not have school resource officers (SROs) next year, despite the growing advocacy for that role to return.
2 years ago

Suspect dies in Pierce County deputy-involved shooting

The Pierce County Sheriff's Department has reported a shooting involving an officer took place on Monday.
2 years ago

Report: Whatcom County deaths of unhoused people on pace for record amount

More people are dying on the streets of Whatcom County. Opportunity Council said there have been 56 documented deaths this year.
2 years ago

From the audience: Kamala Harris needs to lead next generation of Democrats

Joe Biden merely needs to hand over the reins of power to his second in command, Vice President Kamala Harris, and sooner rather than later.
2 years ago

From the audience: How my father’s age makes me scared for Joe Biden

A KIRO Newsradio listener shared his views: As I watch my dad, sometimes what I see in me – I feel it's time for Joe Biden to "let it go."
2 years ago

Auburn officer found guilty of murdering Jesse Sarey years after his death

Auburn Police Department Officer Jeff Nelson was found guilty on two counts: second-degree murder and assault.
2 years ago

Weather over Father’s Day weekend to be 10 degrees cooler than normal

Mother’s Day weekend had sunshine and temperatures in the 70s to mid-80s. Sorry Dads – that will not be the case for this weekend.
2 years ago