KIRO Newsradio Reporter

ICE enforcement partly to blame for construction worker shortage, industry says

New data reveals a rising shortage of construction workers, with immigration enforcement efforts impacting the industry significantly.

1 year ago

Can Travis Decker face the death penalty? Here’s what the law says

Explore the legal implications for Travis Decker in this case of alleged murder and the potential for the death penalty.

1 year ago

Authorities conduct grid search, prepare for years-long investigation to find Travis Decker

Sheriff reveals new details on Travis Decker's case and a potential lead from Canada, enhancing the investigation's focus.

1 year ago

New documentary, lawsuit target social media giants after Olympia teen’s fentanyl death

In response, TikTok, Meta, and Snapchat have created robust safeguards for teenagers and parents to help them regulate the amount of time their kids spend on their platforms.

1 year ago

Murdered Seattle dog walker to be honored with plaque

Remembering a beloved Seattle dog walker on the anniversary of her tragic passing.

1 year ago

Religious concert moves to Gas Works Park amid safety concerns, First Amendment protections

A religious concert set for Aug. 30 will be held at Gas Works Park in Seattle's Fremont neighborhood after city officials approved a permit.

1 year ago

Travis Decker’s DNA found on plastic bags, zip ties used in killings of daughters

There are new details in the search for Travis Decker -- the man accused of killing his three young daughters at a campground near Leavenworth.

1 year ago

Tech Talk: ChatGPT gave dangerous advice to simulated teens in minutes

ChatGPT can provide potentially harmful advice to teens in a matter of minutes, including instructions on how to self-harm, conceal eating disorders, and even help write suicide notes.

1 year ago

Records reveal knife-wielding intruder incident before Idaho stabbings

Police share audio from a 2021 home invasion similar to the University of Idaho murders.

1 year ago

Tech Talk: New brain implant trial at UW aims to improve stroke recovery

The University of Washington is offering new hope for people who have suffered a stroke by implanting a device directly in the brain.

1 year ago

Effort underway to change Amber Alerts in wake of Travis Decker case

An effort is underway to change the Amber Alert system after the Travis Decker case.

1 year ago

Local ports watching tariff trade deals closely

Local ports watching closely now that tariff trade deal deadline arrives

1 year ago

King County pauses juvenile felony diversion program for evaluation

King County is putting its juvenile felony diversion program on hold while officials evaluate its effectiveness.

1 year ago

Seattle hires more than 100 police recruits amid push to rebuild department

The Seattle Police Department has hired more than 100 police recruits.

1 year ago

Family of missing Arlington man with autism launches new search efforts

The family of Jonathan Hoang seeks help in locating him after his disappearance in late March. Join their efforts to find him.

1 year ago

Sheriff Swank downplays own DUI arrest as top commander faces vehicular assault charge

KIRO Newsradio uncovered court records that showed Pierce County Sheriff, Keith Swank, who hired Dickerson to be a part of command staff as head of criminal investigations, was also arrested for DUI 18 years ago.

1 year ago

As SPD relies on borrowed tech, King County prosecutor warns of legal and privacy tradeoffs

Explore the implications of SPD's reliance on borrowed tech in King County, highlighting legal and privacy tradeoffs in recent incidents.

1 year ago

11-year-old boy in critical condition after rescued by 13-year-old from drowning in Everett lake

A 11-year-old boy is hospitalized after a near-drowning at Silver Lake in Everett after a 13-year-old performed the rescue.

1 year ago

Street takeover ends with hit-and-run that critically injures Auburn teen

An 18-year-old woman was critically injured in a hit-and-run during a street takeover on the Fourth of July in Auburn at the intersection of Lake Tapps Parkway S.E. and Lakeland Hills Way S.E., according to the Auburn Police Department.