KIRO Newsradio Reporter

Mt. Rainier is shrinking … literally

New GPS measurements show Rainier's new peak, a rocky patch along the Southwest rim, now stands at 14,399.6 feet.

2 years ago

Renton murder suspect back in custody after judge increases bail

A murder suspect in Renton who was originally allowed to post $5,000 bail is back in custody after a judge increased his bail amount.

2 years ago

Police looking for person who stabbed man to death in South Seattle

Seattle Police are searching for a suspect in the stabbing death of a man in his 50s in South Seattle's Rainier Valley neighborhood.

2 years ago

Kent police chase ends with police firing at 19-year-old suspect

A police chase that started in Kent and went to SeaTac ended when two Kent officers fired shots at a 19-year-old suspect late Tuesday.

2 years ago

NTSB: FAA needs to take rudder issues on Boeing 737 MAX more seriously

The head of the National Transportation Safety Board says the Federal Aviation Administration needs to up the urgency on the potential for jammed flight controls on some Boeing 737s.

2 years ago

‘Zombie deer, elk disease’ confirmed in Washington: What you should know

Chronic Wasting Disease, also called "Zombie Deer Disease," is an insidious disease afflicting deer, elk and moose populations.

2 years ago

Seattle Public Library will spend $1M responding to ransomware attack

The Seattle Public Library expects to pay $1 million out of its pocket responding to a ransomware attack that has caused issues for months.

2 years ago

Washington woman reunites with man who saved her

79-year-old woman reunites with the JBLM airman who carried her down a mountain after breaking her leg in three places.

2 years ago

Kent police catch suspect after woman fights him off during brutal attack, sexual assault

Kent Police are crediting a victim's detailed description and her will to fight back with catching a 26-year-old suspect.

2 years ago

Threats to Seattle schools led to ‘shelter in place’ orders

Seattle Public Schools say they placed six schools on "shelter in place" which means exterior doors are locked.

2 years ago

Snohomish County couple drowned while on snorkeling outing in Hawaii

A Snohomish County couple drowned while snorkeling in Hawaii over the weekend. According to family members on a GoFundMe page.

2 years ago

Stray kitten befriends trooper after accident, quickly finds new home

Trooper Christopher Thorson was filling out his paperwork on an accident scene when he heard meows from a stray kitten near his feet.

2 years ago

Boeing strike potentially days away after union rejects company’s latest offer

All 33,000 members of Boeing's Machinists Union are expected to reject the company's latest contract offer and could go on strike late this week.

2 years ago

Lakewood 3-year-old dies after falling into septic tank

A 3-year-old boy died after he fell into a septic tank in his neighbor's backyard Sunday afternoon in Lakewood

2 years ago

Man charged with killing 80-year-old Seattle dog walker to undergo mental health check

The man charged with murdering an 80-year-old, beloved dog-walker in Seattle's Madison Valley Neighborhood will undergo a mental evaluation.

2 years ago

Stranded astronaut’s mother not worried about Boeing’s issues in space

The mother of one of the NASA astronauts stranded is hopeful her daughter can return to earth soon, but understands she has a job to do first.

2 years ago

Fire destroys South Seattle home, heavily damages two others

A fire in South Seattle destroyed a home under construction and heavily damaged two others just before 5 a.m. Friday morning.

2 years ago

Hawaii man faces charges in connection with killing 25 seagulls on Long Beach

Charges are being recommended for a Hawaii man accused of deliberately driving a rented Jeep Wrangler into a flock of birds on Long Beach.

2 years ago

Proposed law to combat Aurora crime met with controversy: ‘Violence will escalate’

Seattle's Public Safety Committee heard from experts and the public about a newly proposed ordinance designed to curb sex trafficking and gun violence along Aurora.