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Who are the federal officers in Portland and will they come to Seattle?

Paul Viollis, CBS law enforcement analyst, on deploying federal officers to cities and whether it could happen in Seattle. He says it's foreseeable.
6 years ago

UW pediatrician: Plans for reopening schools have to be ‘balanced with the risks’

Eastside pediatrician Dr. Don Shifrin weighs in on sending kids back to school, discussing the need for education versus the COVID risks to kids and adults.
6 years ago

Family of teen killed in CHOP sues Seattle, King County, Washington state

The family of a 19-year-old shot at the CHOP filed a claim against Seattle, King County, and the state for the wrongful death of Horace Lorenzo Anderson.
6 years ago

Seattle COVID vaccine trials look promising, moves on to next phase

Moderna says their COVID vaccine has now tested as safe, and they’re now testing its effectiveness. What does this mean for the timeline?
6 years ago

COVID-19 updates: 52,635 confirmed cases, 1,501 deaths in Washington state

The number of coronavirus cases has topped 50,000 in Washington state.
6 years ago

12 SPD officers injured, several businesses damaged in demonstration

A large group of demonstrators has marched into Capitol Hill from downtown Seattle, as part of a protest against ICE.
6 years ago

Seattle restaurant describes struggles losing money to food delivery apps during pandemic

KIRO Radio's Dave Ross spoke with the owners of Spice Waala to hear their perspective on running a restaurant during a pandemic.
6 years ago

SCOTUS decision on Oklahoma reservations has national implications

A Supreme Court decision last week determined that a large part of Oklahoma and the city of Tulsa remain in a Native American reservation.
6 years ago

Republican candidate for Washington’s Lt. Governor proposes abolishing office if elected

Republican candidate for lieutenant governor Ann Davison Satler has a plan for when she's elected, and it's to abolish the office.
6 years ago

Suspect in stabbing shot and killed by King County Sheriff’s deputies

The King County Sheriff's deputies shot and killed a suspect early Thursday morning, responding to a 911 call related to a stabbing. 
6 years ago

Sammamish man shot and killed after home invasion

A 25-year-old Sammamish man was shot and killed in his home Wednesday night during a home invasion. The suspects remain at large.
6 years ago

Father of a child with cystic fibrosis believes kids can handle wearing masks

McKay Allen, a father of a child with cystic fibrosis, on making schools COVID-ready and why he believes kids will be able to handle masks.
6 years ago

Suspect accused of killing Bothell Police officer is being held without bail

The man accused of killing Bothell Police Officer Jonathan Shoop and wounding another officer is being held without bail. Charges should be filed by Friday.
6 years ago

WA GOP Chair: Democrats are silent on defund police movement

Caleb Heimlich, WA GOP chairman, on what the party is doing to help back police, and why upcoming elections will be crucial.
6 years ago

Slain Bothell police officer identified

Bothell Police have identified an officer who was shot during a traffic stop Monday night as Jonathan Shoop. 
6 years ago

Six people injured in shooting near Kent bus stop

Six people were injured in a shooting near a bus stop in Kent Monday evening.
6 years ago

Potential coronavirus mutations impacting infection rate and vaccines

Coronavirus mutations may play a major role in infection rates and potential vaccines. How will that impact us? Mercer Island MD Dr. Gordon Cohen joined Seattle's Morning News to discuss.
6 years ago

King County Council looking to appoint rather than elect sheriff

King County Sheriff Mitzi Johanknecht on the move to appoint, rather than elect, her position.
6 years ago

Responders battle large fire on Aurora Avenue in Seattle

Firefighters battled a two-alarm fire in the 2400 block of Aurora Avenue North in Seattle Monday morning, where several people were reportedly injured.
6 years ago

COVID-19 updates: 920 new coronavirus cases in Washington state

The number of positive coronavirus cases in Washington state is closing in on 47,000 cases, with 920 new cases reported on Sunday.
6 years ago

Creating police reform without the ‘us versus them’ mentality

King County Councilmember Rod Dembowski on a King County detective's offensive social media posts and what police oversight should look like.
6 years ago

Two dead, two wounded after shooting, stabbing in downtown Bellevue

Two people are dead and two more wounded, one critically, after a shooting and stabbing at an apartment complex in downtown Bellevue on Saturday night.
6 years ago

SPD Chief Best: Council bid to defund police is ‘height of recklessness’

SPD Chief Carmen Best on Seattle City Council's proposed plan to defund the department by 50% and why they're putting politics ahead of safety.
6 years ago

Spokane councilmember urges Seattle businesses to move after tax bill

Spokane Councilman Michael Cathcart urges Seattle businesses to move in light of payroll taxes and what happened with CHOP.
6 years ago