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Shedding more light on shootings in Seattle’s Central District

Omari Salisbury from Converge Media discusses the week's shootings in and around Seattle's Central District, and why it needs more attention.
6 years ago

UW virologist: Vaccine trials appear safe and effective, more testing needed

Dr. Keith Jerome, UW Virology, on the current vaccine trials and the promising race to develop a COVID vaccine.
6 years ago

Uncle Ike’s owner on riot damage, says city not letting police do their jobs

Uncle Ike's owner Ian Eisenberg talks about the riot damage Wednesday night and how he believes the city isn't letting the police do their jobs.
6 years ago

What counts as brandishing versus self-defense of your own property?

Former state AG Rob McKenna discusses whether the actions of the McCloskeys in St. Louis count as brandishing, and offers advice for local gun owners.
6 years ago

WA House candidate: Inslee’s handling of coronavirus often ‘arbitrary’

Greg Gilday, House candidate for WA-10, discusses how Inslee's handling of coronavirus has often been arbitrary and that people are fed up with it.
6 years ago

Port of Seattle Commissioner offers use of Port properties for classes this fall

Why not hold class outdoors at one of Seattle's many parks? Ryan Calkins, Port of Seattle Commissioner, offers the use of Port properties for classes.
6 years ago

Why one Seattle councilmember moved from wanting more police funding to 50% defund

Seattle City Councilmember Andrew Lewis defends the defund police movement and explains why he changed his position on police funding.
6 years ago

Group on Capitol Hill causes significant property damage, starts fire

A group gathered in Cal Anderson Park on Wednesday, continued to march through Capitol Hill, and left a path of destruction in its wake.
6 years ago

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