Luke Duecy

KIRO Newsradio Reporter

Luke Duecy

A longtime Seattle journalist, Luke Duecy joins KIRO Newsradio after several years as a reporter on KOMO 4 News as a general assignment reporter. Luke also recently worked in PR, where he operates a boutique firm.

Seattle police say Bite of Seattle mass shooting was a gang gunfight as questions mount over Mayor Katie Wilson’s response

SPD now stated the deadly mass shooting at Seattle Center during the Bite of Seattle was a gunfight between rival gangs.
14 hours ago

Police told reporters Seattle shooting briefing was delayed for ‘dignitaries,’ but Wilson says that’s not what happened

Three people were killed, and four others were wounded in a mass shooting at Seattle's Bite of Seattle, leaving city leaders facing questions.
1 day ago

The Spin: Jimothy goes viral as brands jump in — how corporate ‘newsjacking’ turns attention into marketing

Jimothy the raccoon has become one of the internet's biggest viral stars, and now major brands are racing to join the conversation.
3 days ago

‘It’s going to come quicker than we think’: Parkinson’s advocate shares hope for treatment as Allen Institute launches AI-powered initiative

When Lisa Volenec was diagnosed with Parkinson's disease, she struggled to accept a future shaped by a neurological disorder with no cure.
4 days ago

Kenmore Air flights to resume after seaplane crash near Sucia Island

A Kenmore Air seaplane carrying 10 passengers and a pilot crashed near the San Juan Islands, and dramatic video shows the aircraft's last moments before impact.
5 days ago

3 women injured in targeted North Seattle shooting near Aurora Avenue; police search for gunman

Three women are recovering after what police described as a targeted shooting near Aurora Avenue that left one woman with multiple wounds.
6 days ago

Fired Washington U.S. Attorney Roger Rogoff sues Trump, acting attorney general over removal

Former interim U.S. Attorney Roger Rogoff has filed a lawsuit against President Donald Trump and Acting U.S. Attorney General Todd Blanche.
6 days ago

Bill Gates ignored repeated warnings about Jeffrey Epstein, independent Gates Foundation review finds

Bill Gates was repeatedly warned by employees about the reputational risks of associating with convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, but continued meeting with him for years.
7 days ago

Tukwila City Council approves homeless camping ban on city property, penalties include up to 90 days in jail

The Tukwila City Council has voted to make camping on city property a misdemeanor, approving a controversial ordinance supporters said will help police address homeless encampments.
8 days ago

Seattle’s viral ‘Jimothy’ raccoon may have rare spinal condition, veterinarian says

The raccoon, affectionately nicknamed "Jimothy" by social media users, first gained attention after an Instagram video showed it running through a backyard.
12 days ago

Up to 5,000 gallons of diesel spills into Elliott Bay at Seattle’s Vigor Shipyards

State environmental officials are responding to a diesel spill in Seattle's Elliott Bay after thousands of gallons of fuel leaked during a Navy ship operation at Harbor Island.
15 days ago

‘Just bad luck’: Photographer explains how Yellowstone bison attack unfolded

A Washington man is recovering after being injured in a bison attack at Yellowstone National Park's Bridge Bay Campground.
16 days ago

‘I’m on the job right now’: Mayor Katie Wilson dodges questions about endorsements against Democratic incumbents

Seattle Mayor Katie Wilson declined to discuss her recent endorsements in two Washington legislative races.
18 days ago

Ryanair flight makes emergency landing after Boeing 737 window dislodges midair

A Ryanair flight bound for Germany made an emergency return to Greece on Friday after a passenger window on a Boeing 737 became dislodged shortly after takeoff.
19 days ago

Washington Senate Republicans urge Gov. Bob Ferguson to call special session to suspend climate fuel fees

Washington Senate Republicans are urging Governor Bob Ferguson to call a special legislative session to temporarily suspend Washington's climate-related fuel policies.
20 days ago

Washington Republicans urge Gov. Ferguson to call special session on gas prices

Washington Senate Republicans are formally asking Governor Ferguson to call a special legislative session to lower gas prices across the state.
20 days ago

14-year-old dies in Seattle e-bike crash at Colonnade Park after losing control on steep stairs

A 14-year-old boy was killed Monday evening after crashing a motorized electric bicycle while riding down a steep staircase at Seattle's Colonnade Park.
21 days ago

Seattle Mayor Katie Wilson proposes ban on rental junk fees, hidden landlord charges

Seattle Mayor Katie Wilson is proposing a ban on many so-called "junk fees" charged by landlords, saying renters deserve to know the true cost of housing before signing a lease.
22 days ago

Building-hopping fire destroys Tacoma construction site, damages two apartments

A two-alarm fire impacted multiple buildings along South Puget Sound Avenue in Tacoma Monday night.
22 days ago

Seattle Mayor Katie Wilson backs progressive challengers over longtime Democratic lawmakers

Seattle Mayor Katie Wilson is breaking with Democratic tradition by endorsing progressive challengers over two veteran state lawmakers.
30 days ago

Former UW dining manager charged with sexually exploiting two Washington teens

A former UW dining manager is facing six felony charges after prosecutors said he groomed and sexually exploited two teenage girls from Benton and Pierce counties.
30 days ago

Tech Talk: Seattle, FIFA World Cup host cities ramp up anti-drone security ahead of 2026 tournament as threat concerns grow

As Seattle prepares to host its fourth 2026 FIFA World Cup match, federal and local officials are ramping up anti-drone security efforts amid growing concerns about airborne threats at major sporting events.
1 month ago

‘I’m sure it’s the fireworks’: Neighbor recounts Whidbey Island home explosion

Federal investigators are examining whether fireworks played a role in a devastating explosion that destroyed multiple homes on Whidbey Island.
1 month ago

Ranch dressing emerges as unlikely World Cup souvenir as Seattle airport hits passenger records

SEA set passenger-volume records three times in the last week, while TSA said one item stood out in bags: travel-size bottles of ranch dressing.
1 month ago