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Micki Gamez
Snohomish County transit announces major changes as Lynnwood light rail set to launch
When the Lynnwood light rail starts in August, the public transit authority of Snohomish County plans to stop running buses into Seattle.3 years ago
Heather Bosch
King County doctor: Confronting bird flu with lessons learned from COVID-19
The head of the World Organization for Animal Health warned that the spread of bird flu is raising the risk that humans can become infected.3 years ago
Julia Dallas
Get excited, travelers: Light rail expansion to Lynnwood opens in August
The light rail between Northgate and Lynnwood will begin on August 30. The extension is expected to carry up to 55,000 riders a day by 2026.3 years ago
KIRO Newsradio Newsdesk
Mercer Island residents evacuated due to landslide risk allowed to return home
The residents of around 20 homes in Mercer Island who were evacuated overnight Wednesday were told they could return home Thursday evening.3 years ago
Feliks Banel
Parkland School catalyzes neighbors to support South Sound community
Neighbors in Parkland, south of Tacoma, have been working for two years to save the historic Parkland School.3 years ago
Sam Campbell
In Plain Sight: Questions surround We Heart Seattle, King County policies
Despite doubt being cast on the ethics of We Heart Seattle, its volunteers were the ones to find the person's remains on city land.3 years ago
Angela Poe Russell
Angela Poe Russell: Why Florida’s social media law is step in right direction
The legislature has been on a roll with several controversial legislative actions. However, one regarding social media is worth replicating.3 years ago
Julia Dallas
‘Business as usual:’ KIRO hosts disagree on Thurston County hiring cop acquitted in Ellis’ death
The Tacoma officer found not guilty of murdering Manny Ellis has been hired in Thurston County, leading to mixed opinions on the decision.3 years ago
Kate Stone
Oregon ends decriminalization of drugs, joins Washington in pushing jail or treatment
Oregon Democratic Gov. Tina Kotek signed into law a bill that recriminalizes the possession of small amounts of drugs.3 years ago
James Lynch
Doctor outlines danger for your eyes as solar eclipse approaches
There is always excitement when a solar eclipse is near, but doctors wish there was more understanding of the danger it can cause your eyes.3 years ago
Nate Connors
Evening work to snarl traffic on I-5, I-405 this week
Drivers beware. An abundance of evening work will snarl traffic on I-5 and I-405 this week. KIRO Newsradio's Nate Connors has the latest.3 years ago
Sam Campbell
In Plain Sight: Critics claim We Heart Seattle destroys homeless peoples’ property
Criticisms have been leveled against We Heart Seattle and some activists and workers say the nonprofit has gone too far.3 years ago
James Lynch
Mother appears in court as documents state Everett boy, 4, was stabbed repeatedly
Janet Garcia, 27, appeared a Snohomish County court Monday in connection to the death of an Everett boy, her 4-year-old son.3 years ago
Heather Bosch
FAA concerned about mental health after pilot allegedly tried to shut off engines mid-flight
The FAA may change some mental health rules for pilots after a pilot allegedly tried to shut off a plane's engines mid-flight.3 years ago
Sam Campbell
In Plain Sight: How controversial nonprofit We Heart Seattle uncovered human remains
We Heart Seattle's initial cleanup of a city park was interrupted by a grim discovery when their volunteers found decaying human remains.3 years ago
MyNorthwest Video
Video: In Plain Sight: Civic Duty or Civic Disruption? (Part Two)
We Heart Seattle Founder Andrea Suarez says the city enables homeless people to die in the woods forgotten, blaming the city’s policies on drug addiction. Her commitment to do things her own way has left her out of coordination with King County and the City of Seattle. But critics say We Heart Seattle may not […]3 years ago
MyNorthwest Video
Video: In Plain Sight: Questions surround We Heart Seattle, King County policies (Part 3)
Scrutiny leveled at We Heart Seattle often references one of its former board presidents, Kevin Dahlgren, who now faces criminal charges in Oregon. He’s accused of stealing the identities of homeless people while working as an outreach worker in a Portland suburb. But DJ Ziegler, a homeless man now helping We Heart Seattle in its […]3 years ago
MyNorthwest Video
Video: In Plain Sight: A Body in the Woods (Part One)
In early January, volunteers with nonprofit We Heart Seattle uncovered human remains in a homeless encampment – tucked just out of view from a busy Seattle intersection. The person’s body was there on city land, apparently long enough to decay down to the bone. We Heart Seattle wonders why the person had been forgotten so […]3 years ago
Ted Buehner
Washington drivers need to remove studded tires as March 31 deadline arrives
WSDOT said studded tires damage pavement on roads, costing taxpayers additional road repair and maintenance costs.3 years ago
Kate Stone
Inslee signs natural gas bill into law, critics say it comes at expense of customers
A controversial natural gas bill is now law. But the heated debate over how we warm our homes is far from over.3 years ago
Ted Buehner
Expect good Easter weekend weather for egg hunts, chilly evening Mariners games
Both Saturday and Sunday of Easter weekend will feature temperatures warming to around 60 degrees across much of Western Washington.3 years ago
Nate Connors
Plan ahead as Revive I-5 could make it tough getting to Mariners games
This weekend, Revive I-5 between Seattle and Tukwila continues and crews prepare for long-term road closures in Shoreline.3 years ago
Kate Stone and Bill Kaczaraba
‘Kia Boyz’ allegedly execute a crime spree in south King County
Renton police chased down a 14-and 16-year-old but are still looking for two other teen suspects in what they said was a "crime spree" in south King County.3 years ago
