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Photo: The Brelsford WSU Visitor Center in Pullman....
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
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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
Photo: Evergreen State College confirms it has reached a $25 million settlement with the family of ...
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
Photo: Washington State Ferry (WSF) engineers blame Washington State Governor Jay Inslee for all th...
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
Photo: Close up of the Pierce County Sherriff's Office insignia on one of its vehicles....
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
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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
Image: A television screen is seen on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange on Monday, Aug. 5, 2...
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
Photo: Pierce County deputies and animal control raided a home and rescued more than 140 roosters t...
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
Signs for Fred Meyer, QFC stores, both owned by Kroger. (MyNorthwest file photos)...
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
Photo: The Kitsap County Sheriff's Office said a Bremerton shooting in a home was a targeted attack...
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
Photo: The Auburn Police Department held a meeting with residents to talk about recent gun violence...
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
Photo: A Seattle Police Department vehicle is parked outside Lumen Field in Seattle. Officers said ...
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
Cooks, service workers...
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
Photo: The primary election in Washington is Tuesday, August 6, but preparations for the big day ha...
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
Photo: Over a dozen Venezuelan asylum seekers are taking refuge at a camp in Kent....
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
Photo: Police responded to an Auburn shooting on Monday....
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
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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
King County Council...
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
Photo: The Kent refugee camp on June 3, 2024....
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
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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
oregon active shooter...
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
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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
Photo: President Joe Biden participates in a briefing in the Oval Office of the White House, Dec. 2...
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
Image: President Joe Biden speaks about the high cost of prescription drugs and child care at Green...
Steve Coogan

‘Disarray:’ KIRO, KTTH hosts comment on Biden withdrawal, Harris ascension

The KIRO Newsradio and KTTH hosts who spoke about the development with Joe Biden and Kamala Harris to MyNorthwest offered varying opinions.
2 years ago