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.

Police arrest 7-time felon in major Belltown drug bust amid safety concerns

Seattle police arrest a seven-time felon in a significant Belltown drug bust, recovering cocaine and a stolen firearm.
8 months ago

Tech Talk: Local expert weighs in about $100M Louvre jewelry heist

Explore the audacious $100M Louvre jewelry theft and expert analysis on its implications for art security.
8 months ago

Search underway for grizzly bear and cubs after scary school attack in Bella Coola

Canadian conservation officers are still searching for a mother grizzly bear and her two cubs after a violent attack on a group of elementary schoolchildren and teachers in rural British Columbia last week.
9 months ago

11 injured, 2 critical after teachers fight off grizzly bear in B.C.

A grizzly bear attacked a group of elementary schoolchildren and their teachers on a walking trail Thursday in British Columbia, injuring 11 people.
9 months ago

Mayor-elect Katie Wilson’s transition team blends City Hall veterans and progressive leaders

Mayor-elect Katie Wilson has named the five leaders who will guide her transition into office, her first major move since the election was certified last week.
9 months ago

King County passes $20 billion budget with housing protections, modest property-tax increase

King County's new budget prioritizes housing, public safety, and tax increases to enhance community welfare and support growth.
9 months ago

Mayor-Elect Katie Wilson outlines early agenda in appearance on CNN

Seattle Mayor-Elect Katie Wilson is offering the clearest picture yet of what she plans to take on immediately after she’s sworn into office.
9 months ago

SEA unveils redesigned Checkpoint 6 with faster, more spacious layout

Starting Monday, a newly redesigned security Checkpoint 6 opens at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport.
9 months ago

Seattle business leaders push for more funding for King County Prosecutor’s Office

Business leaders call for enhanced budget for King County Prosecutor's Office to ensure justice and community safety.
9 months ago

Roblox, Discord face lawsuit over alleged child sexploitation of Snohomish County teen

A Snohomish County family has filed a lawsuit against Roblox Corporation and Discord, Inc., accusing the popular online platforms of enabling the sexual exploitation of a teenage girl.
9 months ago

Tech Talk: After officer admits to using AI for police reports, Seattle’s OPA urges SPD to create official AI policy

The debate over artificial intelligence has flared up again in Seattle after a SPD officer used multiple AI programs to help write key internal reports.
9 months ago

Long lines form at popular Seattle ballot box locations on Election Day

Ballots must be dropped off at an official drop box at 8 p.m. Tuesday for Washington's general election.
9 months ago

Father of 7 killed in police chase; family files $26M wrongful death claim against Lakewood

The family of a Ukrainian immigrant and father of seven children has filed a wrongful death claim against the City of Lakewood for $26 million.
9 months ago

As SNAP benefits halt, WA scrambles to feed 930,000 residents amid federal shutdown

A federal judge in Rhode Island blocked the Trump administration from halting SNAP benefits that feed 42 million Americans.
9 months ago

Election officials urge ballot boxes over USPS as new policies could delay deliveries

Washington's officials encourage early ballot returns via drop boxes instead of mail-in voting to ensure timely election participation.
9 months ago

Driver in crisis runs red light, sparks multi-vehicle crash on Aurora Avenue N.

A chain-reaction crash on Aurora Avenue N injured several people after a driver in crisis ignored a red light.
9 months ago

ICE shakeup expected to reach Seattle and Portland amid push for more deportations

A significant ICE overhaul may impact deportation efforts in Seattle and Portland, raising concerns among local communities.
9 months ago

Violent weekend across Puget Sound leaves two dead, several injured in series of shootings and stabbings

A series of shootings and stabbings across Puget Sound leaves one dead and many injured, raising concerns about community safety.
9 months ago

KIRO Radio’s Luke Duecy gives tribute to ‘proud’ Mariners season

The Mariners’ recent season was an emotional roller coaster of joy and heartbreak, reminding fans why they keep coming back.
9 months ago

Other WA police agencies require cameras to stay on — Pierce County’s policy only says deputies ‘should’

Other WA agencies mandate body cameras; Pierce County's policy only suggests deputies 'should' keep them on, raising concerns.
10 months ago

VIDEO: WSP troopers save kitten trapped on I-5 — one of them adopts him

A one-pound kitten is safe after WSP troopers rescued it from I-5, showcasing their dedication to animal welfare.
10 months ago

Pierce County Sheriff’s Office major charged in connection with DUI, crash involving family

Discover the latest updates on Pierce County Sheriff’s Office Maj. Chadwick Dickerson's alleged DUI arrest and its implications.
10 months ago

At least 10 WA police agencies had data unknowingly accessed by Border Patrol, UW study finds

A new report from the University of Washington Center for Human Rights is raising alarm over how federal immigration agents may be accessing local police data.
10 months ago

Before the first pitch, a quiet reverence at T-Mobile Park

Experience the quiet reverence at T-Mobile Park before the Mariners' first pitch, where anticipation fills the air.
10 months ago