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.

Duecy: I thought I was just getting older. It sucked. Then an MRI revealed a pituitary tumor

In May, after a series of doctor visits, blood tests, and an MRI, I heard words I never expected to hear: "You have a benign tumor near your brain."
11 days ago

Gov. Ferguson invites President Trump to Spokane to witness devastation firsthand

Washington Governor Bob Ferguson has invited President Donald Trump to see the fire damage and devastation in Spokane.
12 days ago

The Spin: Why Seattle Mayor Katie Wilson’s ‘different window’ answer raised more questions than it answered

Seattle Mayor Katie Wilson repeatedly relied on the same phrase while defending her decision to seek former Police Chief Shon Barnes' resignation.
12 days ago

Smoke damage could leave surviving Spokane homes with hidden losses, consumer advocate warns

Consumer advocates are warning Spokane homeowners whose houses remain standing may still face costly damage from toxic smoke.
13 days ago

Seattle Mayor Katie Wilson-backed progressive candidates fall short in Washington primary races

Two progressive candidates endorsed by Seattle Mayor Katie Wilson were defeated Tuesday in Washington's primary election.
13 days ago

Convicted felon arrested in connection with Old Trails Fire in Spokane

Governor Bob Ferguson said federal resources are on the way to help Washington battle 17 major wildfires burning more than 260,000 acres.
15 days ago

IRS tax lien, absences, policy disagreements: Full picture emerges in Police Chief Shon Barnes’ resignation

New information is emerging about factors that may have contributed to Seattle Mayor Katie Wilson's decision to seek the resignation of former Seattle Police Chief Shon Barnes.
15 days ago

The Spin: Former SPD chief’s Bite of Seattle news conference was a crisis communications masterclass

Former SPD Chief Barnes used a textbook crisis communications strategy during a news conference following the deadly Bite of Seattle shooting.
18 days ago

King County Council unanimously passes ethics reform after $813,000 grant conflict-of-interest scandal

The King County Council unanimously approved sweeping ethics reforms Tuesday designed to prevent county employees from using their positions to benefit relatives or others with whom they have close personal relationships.
20 days ago

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.
21 days 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.
22 days 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.
23 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.
24 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.
25 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.
26 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.
27 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.
27 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.
28 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.
1 month 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.
1 month 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.
1 month 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.
1 month 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.
1 month 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.
1 month ago