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Should police use facial-recognition technology on body cameras?

Axon, the body camera company recently announced that it will not incorporate the facial recognition technology in its devices.
7 years ago

Pierce County vigilante sparks serious concerns for law enforcement

An incident of attempted vigilante justice in Tacoma has police concerned about what's been a growing trend both in Pierce County and nationwide. 
7 years ago

Seattle’s main 2019 Pride parade moves through city

Pride weekend in Seattle is filled with festivities every year, with a variety of celebrations around the city. About 60,000 people came to Seattle for the 2019 event.
7 years ago

Seattle’s Golden Gardens beach closed after sewer overflow

Seattle's Golden Gardens Beach is closed to swimmers until further notice, after a sewer overflow at the north end of the park.
7 years ago

New Boeing 737 MAX flaw revealed during simulator tests

Two sources familiar with the testing told CNN that a flaw in the computer system could potentially push the nose of the plane downward.
7 years ago

2018 saw 209 fireworks-related injuries, lower than 10-year average

According to the Washington State Fire Marshal’s Office, there were 301 reports of fireworks-related incidents in 2018. Here's how the numbers break down.
7 years ago

Program helps Washington women with life after prison

A Washington program is taking a new approach to helping women in prison lead productive and successful lives after they get out.
7 years ago

KIRO Radio hosts react to Gov. Inslee’s debate performance

The first night of Democratic debates is now behind us, and featured Washington state's own, Gov. Jay Inslee. How did it go for the governor? That depends on who you ask.
7 years ago

Seattle is ‘clearly not ready’ for congestion tolling

The push for congestion tolling in Seattle continues to move forward, but is the city even properly prepared for the dramatic changes brought about by such a system?
7 years ago

Rep. Jayapal joins Bernie Sanders in bid to erase all college debt

Washington Rep. Pramila Jayapal joined Bernie Sanders Monday, to unveil a new proposal to eliminate over $1.5 trillion of student debt nationwide.
7 years ago

Apple expanding in Seattle far more than previously expected

Apple announced that its expansion in Seattle will be far more significant that previously known, with thousands of new employees coming to town.
7 years ago

With Seattle coyote sightings on the rise, should pet owners be concerned?

Christopher Schell, assistant professor at UW Tacoma, joins the show to discuss the rise in coyote sightings and what people should do if they encounter one.
7 years ago

Why Seattle’s labor unions are ditching Kshama Sawant

As Seattle council endorsements have poured in, a curious trend has developed: Many of the city's unions -- who in the past have largely backed Kshama Sawant -- are jumping ship to other candidates. 
7 years ago

City of Seattle: How would you upgrade the Ballard Bridge?

A new survey is asking Seattle residents how they would like to prioritize updates to the 102-year-old Ballard Bridge: Biking, walking, or driving.
7 years ago

City evacuates Seattle Fire ‘cancer house’ in Northgate for testing

A Seattle Fire Department house notorious for suspicions surrounding numerous cancer cases was evacuated Tuesday, according to a report from Crosscut.
7 years ago

Chris Rufo debates causes of the homelessness crisis

What causes homelessness? Lack of affordable housing? Addiction? Seattle's Chris Rufo took on the debate on the Candy, Mike, and Todd Show.
7 years ago

The Boeing employee who would put his family on a 737 Max

James Baldwin spent 18 years working at Boeing. While others speak anonymously about the company's recent controversies, he goes on the record.
7 years ago

Boeing employee: I would not put my family on a Max plane right now

A Boeing employee speaks out about morale at Washington-area plants where employees are weathering a company storm amid 737 Max controversy.
7 years ago

With $5.7M extra from Seattle tax, are poor people funding government?

The Seattle soda tax collected about $22 million in revenue, with $5.7 million winding up in the general fund, which is not in line with the original intent.
7 years ago

Study: Northwest drivers feature a healthy dose of unearned confidence

A new survey indicates that drivers in the Northwest are far more confident in their own abilities behind the wheel than others.
7 years ago

Lacey approves ban on unsanctioned homeless camping

Lacey City Council approved a ban on unsanctioned public camping Thursday, targeted at the city's growing issues with homeless encampments.
7 years ago

Candidate Andrew Lewis answers criticism over Seattle crime, justice

Andrew Lewis is running for the District 7 City Council seat. He is also an assistant city attorney. He therefore has faced a considerable share of criticism during his campaign.
7 years ago

As key deadline looms, gun sellers still in dark on I-1639

Almost a year after the passage of I-1639, both gun sellers and buyers are seeing Washington state officials drop the ball on implementing the measure. Now, a key deadline looms, and few answers are on the horizon.
7 years ago

Western Washington cools down after blistering midweek heat

After record-breaking heat was recorded across all of Washington on Wednesday, Thursday and Friday should mercifully see things cool down. 
7 years ago