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Micki Gamez

Hyundai owners were able to get free anti-theft software updates

This weekend, a free software upgrade for Hyundai owners will take place at four locations throughout Western Washington.
3 years ago
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James Lynch

State of Washington to pay $8.5M to families of 2021 DUI crash victims

The state of Washington will pay $8.5 million to the families of two people killed in a 2021 DUI crash on Whidbey Island, one attorney said.
3 years ago
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Heather Bosch

Attorney ‘stunned’ to see similar Boeing quality control problem 6 years later

A passenger - on a Boeing plane in which a door plug blew out - said the rush of air was so strong, it tore off his shoes and socks.
3 years ago
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Kate Stone

‘Terrible blow’: 2 arrested in connection with Mercer Island man’s murder

Two suspects have been arrested in connection to the homicide of a Mercer Island man who went missing last month.
3 years ago
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Heather Bosch

New study could make colon cancer screening a little easier

"We studied over 20,000 people and we found the blood-based test can detect 83% of people who have colon cancer," Dr. William Grady said.
3 years ago
Photo: The body of a homeless person was found Thursday morning at an encampment next to Burien Cit...
James Lynch

Officials debate who’s to blame for death of homeless person in Burien

The body of a homeless person was found Thursday morning at an encampment next to Burien City Hall.
3 years ago
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James Lynch

Prosecutors: No charges in deadly 2020 SPD officer-involved shooting

Prosecutors said they will not pursue charges against an SPD officer who shot and killed an unarmed man while he was holding his daughter.
3 years ago
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Ursula Reutin

Ursula: The Burien homeless crisis highlights an even bigger problem

Because of the lack of alternatives, the King County Sheriff has ordered her deputies to not enforce a camping ban in Burien.
3 years ago
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Matt Markovich

Markovich: What I learned this legislative session is citizens can break a 1-party rule

What was most remarkable covering this legislative session were the votes on three citizen initiatives and the break from one-party rule.
3 years ago
Image: Smoked Turkey Leg: Hot off the smoker, the meat has a smokiness that permeates every bite. I...
Colleen O'Brien

Colleen O’Brien: Doctor says we ‘need meat’ for mental health to thrive

Dr. Georgia Ede is a Harvard-trained psychiatrist who has written a book on changing a diet to better one's mental health.
3 years ago
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Colleen O'Brien

Colleen O’Brien: Sen. Karen Keiser explains why this is the time to retire

Another long-serving Washington lawmaker, Democratic state Sen. Karen Keiser, announced this week she will not run for re-election.
3 years ago
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Micki Gamez

‘This was my way of helping Seattle’: Local vet makes huge donation to free pet clinic

The cost of pet care is going up and some families simply can't afford it. One pet clinic is making a difference.
3 years ago
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Matt Markovich

‘Doesn’t enhance public safety’: Bill allows speed cameras to ticket responding police

A bill authorizes the use of speed cameras subjects police cars to speeding tickets, even if they are responding to an emergency.
3 years ago
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Frank Sumrall

Renton business owner missing since Feb. 26 found dead in Mexico

Reyna Hernandez, a hairdresser and business owner in Renton, was found dead in Mexico after missing for nearly two weeks.
3 years ago
Image: The Washington State Department of Transportation's (WSDOT) shared-use path on the State Rou...
Chris Sullivan

Expanded SR 520 tolling going down to wire in Olympia

Do you want funding for 520 or do you want lower gas prices? That's what the campaign against the citizen's initiative is expected to be.
3 years ago
Photo: The Navigation Center at 12th Avenue South and Weller Street is permanently closing its door...
James Lynch

Public Safety Council announces vital homeless center in Chinatown closing its doors

The Navigation Center is permanently closing. The decision was announced at a Chinatown-International District Public Safety Council meeting.
3 years ago
Images: At left, Bellevue Police Department Officer Kevin Bereta is seen in his uniform. At right, ...
Kate Stone

Bellevue police guild slams city response to officer’s on-duty injury

Officer Kevin Bereta's injury situation has now generated turmoil between the Bellevue Police Officers' Guild and the city of Bellevue.
3 years ago
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Matt Markovich

Controversial ‘Clean Energy Bill’ drops ban on natural gas, may face challenge

Gov. Jay Inslee will be facing a difficult decision -- whether to sign the 'Clean Energy Bill' that aims to transform the state's biggest utility.
3 years ago
Image: The prices of various types of gas are seen at a Western Washington 76 gas station on Oct. 1...
Kate Stone

Former WSDOT worker sues over gas price whistleblowing claims

A conservative advocacy group filed a lawsuit against the state of Washington, on behalf of a former WSDOT worker who said he was told to lie.
3 years ago
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Matt Markovich

Strippers, book bans, guns: Examples of partisan divide persist in Olympia

Many final Washington State Legislature votes are seeing partisan divide and falling along party lines just days before the session ends.
3 years ago
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Micki Gamez

Gamez asks: Do you need rental car insurance?

The cost was the same as if we rented a basic economy car for four. So it begs the question -- did we really need rental car insurance?
3 years ago
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Feliks Banel

Everett official dodges key question about gazebo-saving compromise

An Everett spokesperson dodged KIRO Newsradio's question about whether Mayor Cassie Franklin is willing to accept the gazebo compromise.
3 years ago
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Nate Connors

I-5 near SeaTac closing this weekend at South 216th Street Bridge

The South 216th Street Bridge in SeaTac has nearly completed the installation of its concrete girders -- a heavy beam to support the deck of a bridge.
3 years ago
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Chris Sullivan

Sullivan: Friday marks first commute with higher tolls on I-405, SR 167

Friday marked the first day of the new higher tolls on SR 167 and I-405. They hit $12.25 on I-405 south out of Lynnwood.
3 years ago