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Feliks Banel
96-year-old WSU Press will not close, will become part of WSU Libraries
University officials confirmed Friday KIRO Newsradio's reporting that operations of WSU Press are no longer slated to cease.2 years ago
James Lynch
SPD: Strong-arm-robbers ‘hit back-to-back-to-back’
SPD said three men went on a strong-arm-robbery spree Wednesday, hitting three West Seattle businesses in the span of just 20 minutes.2 years ago
Luke Duecy
2 contractors charged in carbon monoxide death of Evergreen college student
Two contractors are now charged in the 2023 carbon monoxide death of an Evergreen State College student.2 years ago
Chris Sullivan
WSF engineers: ‘Inslee has run service into the rocks’
Washington State Ferry engineers blame Washington State Governor Jay Inslee for all the recent canceled sailings.2 years ago
James Lynch
Pierce County Sheriff: Woman shot, other pistol whipped during marijuana deal
Pierce County deputies are investigating a marijuana deal that went bad after it turned into a shooting and then, a carjacking.2 years ago
Luke Duecy
Not ‘a PR campaign’ for Boeing: NTSB begins hearing about midflight blowout
Investigators are questioning Boeing officials in hearings about the midflight blowout of a panel from a 737 Max.2 years ago
Sam Campbell and Steve Coogan
Despite sagging stocks, analysts allay recession fears, suggest investors hold steady
A stunning Monday pummeled Wall Street with more steep losses, as fears, for investors and others, worsened about a slowing U.S. economy.2 years ago
James Lynch
More than 140 roosters seized in Pierce County cockfighting raid
Pierce County deputies and animal control raided a home and rescued more than 140 roosters that deputies said were bred for cockfighting.2 years ago
Heather Bosch
Schrier: Kroger-Albertsons deal bad for consumers, farmers
Washington Congresswoman Kim Schrier is upping her criticism about the proposed merger between Kroger and Albertsons.2 years ago
James Lynch
Sheriff: Violent home invasion shooting in Bremerton was targeted
The Kitsap County Sheriff's Office said a home invasion shooting Friday in Bremerton was a targeted attack.2 years ago
James Lynch
Auburn PD confirms rash of gun violence is gang-related but there is no gang unit
Residents and business owners say teen, gun-related-violent crime is taking over the city. Auburn PD confirmed the violence is gang-related.2 years ago
Sam Campbell
Can Washington officers question children without an attorney present?
Officers said a law, prohibiting them from interviewing children if they didn't have an attorney, hampered their ability to get details.2 years ago
Bill Kaczaraba
Gee & Ursula: Hollingsworth wants to strike a balance on minimum wage requirement
Seattle City Councilmember Joy Hollingsworth is re-opening the can of worms called Seattle's minimum wage law and Gee & Ursula want to know why.2 years ago
James Lynch
King County election officials take safety precautions for upcoming primary election
The primary election in Washington is Tuesday, August 6, but preparations for the big day have been in the works for months.2 years ago
KIRO Newsradio staff with Wire Reports
‘I would like to have my family here:’ Venezuelan asylum seekers take refuge in Kent
KIRO Newsradio spoke with Venezuelan asylum seekers on Tuesday as political violence rocks their country following an election.2 years ago
James Lynch
Auburn shooting raises concerns about teens, automatic guns, gangs: ‘Really excessive’
Retired King County Sheriff Urquhart said the amount of teen crime this year seems "really excessive," after a recent Auburn shooting.2 years ago
Luke Duecy
Court sets new bail for ‘Belltown Hellcat’ as he faces stalking allegations
A judge has set new bail for the "Belltown Hellcat." Hudson pled not guilty to stalking and sending an explicit video of an ex-girlfriend.2 years ago
James Lynch
King County Council sees heated comments over family justice center
The King County Council Law and Justice Committee convened to vote on a motion regarding the Patricia H. Clark Children and Family Justice Center.2 years ago
Sam Campbell
‘Food is finished:’ Refugees in Kent call for help as health, food struggles remain
About 170 asylum-seeking refugees living at a camp in Kent have been moved into temporary housing over the course of a week.2 years ago
Feliks Banel
Remembering News Tribune columnist Matt Driscoll
I was shocked to learn today of the sudden and unexpected death over the weekend of Matt Driscoll, a 43-year-old columnist for The News Tribune.2 years ago
Luke Duecy
1 injured as shooting erupts in Auburn’s Lea Hill neighborhood; arrest made
The Auburn Police Department is investigating a shooting early Tuesday in the city's Lea Hill neighborhood that left one woman injured.2 years ago
James Lynch
SPD: Armed good Samaritan saves pregnant woman from attacker
Seattle police said an armed good Samaritan came to the rescue of a woman during a domestic violence incident and shot her attacker.2 years ago
Luke Duecy
What Biden’s withdrawal from the presidential race means for Washington
The news is out that President Joe Biden has stepped out of the race but we asked experts, how will Biden's withdrawal impact Washington?2 years ago