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Matt Markovich
King County Council votes to increase minimum wage by 25%
The Metropolitan King County Council voted Tuesday to increase the minimum wage in unincorporated King County by 25%.3 years ago
The KIRO Newsradio staff with wire reports
Justice Department: Boeing violated deal that avoided prosecution after crashes
The DOJ determined Boeing violated a settlement that allowed the company to avoid prosecution after two crashes involving its aircraft.3 years ago
Julia Dallas
John and Jake: Gonzaga graduate, lawyer gets inside look at Trump hush money trial
Donald Trump's hush money trial is in the fourth week of witness testimonies. Spokane-born attorney Jon Selden got an inside look.3 years ago
James Lynch
Man arrested following deadly light rail stabbing of beloved Seattle chef
Witnesses told police a Seattle chef got into a fight with two men that quickly resulted in the chef being stabbed several times.3 years ago
MyNorthwest Staff
KIRO Newsradio wins Regional Edward R. Murrow Award for ‘Facing Fentanyl’
KIRO Newsradio won a 2024 Regional Edward R. Murrow Award Monday for anchor Heather Bosch's in-depth investigation series "Facing Fentanyl."3 years ago
Dave Ross
Ross: Social media companies must be responsible for content they broadcast
A phone call takes place between those who agree to talk. But a message posted on social media where anyone can see it? That's a broadcast.3 years ago
Ted Buehner
Does Washington get tornadoes? Here’s what you need to know:
In recent weeks, there has been a rash of tornadoes across the nation but several listeners recently asked: does Washington get tornadoes?3 years ago
Travis Mayfield
Mayfield: Washington lawmakers must fix broken school funding system
Which leads us to Olympia where truly the blame for all this should rest. What lawmakers really did was make things worse.3 years ago
Micki Gamez
Brace for delays: Everett Revive I-5 is back
It's been over a year since the last downtown Everett Revive I-5. Work starts Friday, May 10, and lasts until Monday.3 years ago
Paul Holden
Paul Holden: Washington has the right idea when it comes to sports betting
Recently, I was in a state where sports gambling was legal. However, I realized Washington had the right idea when it comes to sports betting.3 years ago
Lisa Brooks and James Lynch, KIRO Newsradio
Father allegedly shoots, kills 9-month-old son in Seattle
The Seattle Police Department is investigating the death of a baby in Seattle's Magnolia neighborhood Wednesday evening.3 years ago
Heather Bosch
Federal Way police go above and beyond, save litter of kittens
It was Federal Way police to the rescue when they got a call about a litter of week-old kittens that were found in a residence.3 years ago
James Lynch
Vandals dump 100 old tires at Shoreline church
Father Harley Crain was admiring the lawn of his Shoreline church. Then he saw a problem -- 100-old tires dumped in the church's backyard.3 years ago
Heather Bosch
DOJ sets critical date in potential Boeing criminal case
The Department of Justice has set May 31 as the date we will learn whether the DOJ will ask a judge to restart a criminal case against Boeing.3 years ago
Feliks Banel
Visiting Captain Vancouver’s grave in a tiny village near London
Captain George Vancouver will be commemorated as he is every year at the churchyard near London where he was buried more than 225 years ago.3 years ago
James Lynch
More aggressive stance taken at University of Washington encampment
The pro-Palestinian encampment at UW is now in its second week and continues to grow. There also seems to be a shift in the mood.3 years ago
Frank Sumrall
KIRO exclusive: Owner of recovered zebra describes escape, getting kangaroos
Shug was one of four zebras being taken back to their home at a farm in Anaconda, Montana, operated by owner Kristine Keltgen.3 years ago
James Lynch
Local Boeing firefighters hit the picket line for livable wages
Boeing firefighters are on the picket line after contract negotiations broke down Saturday. This issue is money.3 years ago
Heather Bosch
FAA investigating after Boeing says workers falsified inspection records
The FAA wants to know if Boeing workers properly inspected the area where wings attach to the 787 Dreamliners and if anyone falsified records.3 years ago
James Lynch
From baseball games to assault, safety concerns grow at Rainier Playfields
Hundreds of people gather at the Rainier Playfields to enjoy the sun, however, over the years parents have had to deal with safety issues.3 years ago
James Lynch
‘I’m here as a Jewish person:’ UW pro-Palestinian encampment expands to 60 tents
It is the fourth day of the pro-Palestinian encampment at UW. KIRO Newsradio spoke with a Jewish student who part of the protest.3 years ago
Jake Skorheim and Spike O'Neill Show
Spike: Walmart can’t take a loss to provide affordable health care options to workers?
Recently, Walmart announced that they start closing down all 51 healthcare and telehealth facilities across multiple states.3 years ago
Sam Campbell
‘It was chaotic:’ Ballard bodega burns in suspected gas explosion
A beloved café and deli in Seattle's Ballard neighborhood is in shambles after an explosion Thursday morning.3 years ago
