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Image: Washington Gov. Jay Inslee speaks at a press conference about hospitals in the state providi...
The KIRO Newsradio team with wire reports

Inslee was part of Biden meeting with Democratic governors

President Joe Biden met with Democratic governors as he attempted to solidify support. and Washington's Jay Inslee attended virtually.
2 years ago
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Micki Gamez

Washington State Ferries has a warning for crabbers

Crab potting kicked off July 1. Washington State Ferries is warning people to keep their crab pots out of the ferry lanes.
2 years ago
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James Lynch

‘Too many guns on the street:’ Local agencies respond to weekend filled with violence

It was a weekend filled with gun violence in the Seattle metropolitan area. There were six shootings between Saturday and Monday.
2 years ago
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Steve Coogan

2 teens shot in Auburn weekend incident; suspects remain at large

The Auburn Police Department has confirmed four people were shot at two teens were shot in an incident early Saturday.
2 years ago
Photo: An airplane flies over a sign on Boeing's newly expanded 737 delivery center, Oct. 19, 2015,...
The KIRO Newsradio team with wire reports

Lawyers: US wants Boeing to plead guilty over fatal crashes, is in tricky spot

The U.S. Justice Department is pushing Boeing to plead guilty to criminal fraud in connection with two deadly plane crashes.
2 years ago
The U.S. Supreme Court building is seen on Friday, June 28, 2024, in Washington, D.C....
The KIRO Newsradio staff with wire reports

Supreme Court allows cities to enforce bans on homeless people sleeping outside

The Supreme Court decided Friday cities can enforce bans on homeless people sleeping outdoors in areas where shelter space is lacking.
2 years ago
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Travis Mayfield

Mayfield: Please get out of the CARE Team’s way and let it work

This week the Mayor announced a pilot program called the Community Assisted Response and Engagement (CARE) team could be expanding.
2 years ago
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Steve Coogan

‘Disaster’: KIRO, KTTH hosts roast Biden for CNN debate performance

The KIRO Newsradio and KTTH hosts who offered their impressions of the debate agreed that Joe Biden did not have a good night at the podium.
2 years ago
Image: Traffic on Interstate 5 north between mile posts 85 and 88 was backed up for miles due to ro...
Steve Coogan

Roadwork that led to major traffic backups on I-5 north concludes for now

The scheduled I-5 north roadwork hasn't stopped travelers from hitting the road and they're expected to see more traffic backups this week.
2 years ago
Photo: Auburn Officer Jeff Nelson in midst of his murder trial....
James Lynch and Julia Dallas

Auburn officer found guilty of murdering Jesse Sarey years after his death

Auburn Police Department Officer Jeff Nelson was found guilty on two counts: second-degree murder and assault.
2 years ago
Photo: Auburn Officer Jeff Nelson in midst of his murder trial....
James Lynch

Auburn officer’s murder trial shook up after jurors allegedly break rule

There has been a shakeup in the murder trial of Auburn Police Department Officer Jeff Nelson after two jurors allegedly broke a rule.
2 years ago
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The KIRO 7 staff with wire reports

Sea-Tac Airport, others see summer surge in number of travelers

Sea-Tac Airport is seeing a summer surge in travel with passengers pouring in and through in June. TSA has seen the same nationwide.
2 years ago
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Bill Kaczaraba and James Lynch

Police search for suspects in fatal West Seattle shooting

In the early hours of Saturday morning, Seattle Police detectives launched an investigation into a fatal shooting in West Seattle.
2 years ago
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Micki Gamez

Traffic alert: Revive I-5, light rail closures this weekend

Plan on hefty Seattle traffic this weekend whether you plan to drive or take the light rail. Revive I-5 and light rail work is going on.
2 years ago
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James Lynch

Auburn Officer Jeff Nelson’s fate now in hands of jury

It has been five years since Auburn Police Officer Jeff Nelson shot and killed 26-year-old Jesse Sarey who was going through a crisis.
2 years ago
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Julia Dallas

1 killed, several others injured in major SeaTac car crash

Five people and two cars were involved in a violent car crash in SeaTac on Friday, the King County Sheriff's Office told KIRO Newsradio.
2 years ago
Photo: The exterior of the Boeing Company headquarters on March 25, 2024....
James Lynch

Boeing working with DOJ to avoid criminal charges

After allegedly violating the terms of a 2021 deferred prosecution agreement, Boeing is reportedly working to avoid a criminal trial.
2 years ago
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James Lynch

Tacoma hosts largest Juneteenth celebration in the state

For the second straight year, what's billed as the largest Juneteenth celebration in Washington was held at Tacoma's Stewart Heights Park.
2 years ago
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Feliks Banel

Celebrating Juneteenth 2024 and reflecting on local Black history

KIRO Newsradio caught up with Stephanie Johnson-Toliver, president of the Black Heritage Society of Washington, to talk about Juneteenth.
2 years ago
Image: A Pride flag flies under a flag of the United States at Oakland Alameda Coliseum in Oakland,...
Angela Poe Russell

Angela Poe Russell: We need to end the Pride flag debate, take real action

With June being Pride month, there has been debate over the flag and proclamations and what should the government's role be in this.
2 years ago
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Matt Markovich

Timing of former SPD chief coming out raises questions amidst legal, administrative turmoil

The former SPD chief's coming out has some unnamed sources within SPD and members questioning the timing of his announcement.
2 years ago
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Ursula Reutin

Ursula: Being gay has no bearing on allegations against former SPD Chief Diaz

In his first interview since he stepped down as the city's top cop, former SPD Chief Adrian Diaz publicly came out as gay.
2 years ago
Photo: Auburn Officer Jeff Nelson in midst of his murder trial....
James Lynch

Auburn officer decides not to take stand in his murder trial

Auburn Police Officer Jeff Nelson and his attorney rested their case today without calling Nelson to the stand to testify in his own defense.
2 years ago
King County Sheriff's Office vehicle intruder shot...
Matt Markovich

King County Sheriff’s Office sees decline in complaints

The agency chartered to handle complaints made against the King County Sheriff's Office has seen a two-year decline in case filings.
2 years ago