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Matt Markovich
A reversal of fortune concerning book banning in Washington
Lawmakers in the state House have passed a bill that essentially bans the banning of books that focus on people of a protected or marginalized class.3 years ago
Steve Coogan
Gee & Ursula: We need to talk about Super Bowl party rules, etiquette
You don't want to be the one who irritates the crowd at a Super Bowl party. So, consider these tips from Gee Scott and producer Andrew "Chef" Lanier.3 years ago
Kate Stone
Ingraham High students arrested for trying to rob classmate at gunpoint
Four Ingraham High School students were arrested Friday and are accused of trying to rob another student at gunpoint on school grounds.3 years ago
Kate Stone
WSP recommends charges for protesters who shut down I-5 in Seattle
The agency recommended charges against five people accused of being involved in the pro-Palestinian protest that shut down I-5 north for hours last month.3 years ago
Kate Stone
Jury awards families $215,000 in lawsuit against Seattle Children’s Hospital
A King County jury has ruled the hospital is responsible for exposing two babies and an 11-year-old child to a deadly fungus during medical procedures.3 years ago
Matt Markovich
House passes bill shifting elections to even-numbered years
After an hour-long floor debate, the state House passed HB 1932 on Thursday by a vote of 52-45 with one member excused.3 years ago
Matt Markovich
Wash. House passes bill to address ‘stealthing’ in sexual encounters
In a decisive move, the House has passed HB 1958, an act aimed at addressing the alarming issue known as stealthing.3 years ago
Matt Markovich
Clergy become mandatory child abuse reporters in bill, with big exception
The Washington Senate approved a compromise that makes clergy and faith leaders mandatory reporters of child abuse with a major exception.3 years ago
Kate Stone
Sputtering out: Push for state gas price transparency fails in legislature
Senate Bill 6052 would have forced oil companies to disclose data on their profit margins and how much they make per gallon of gas in Washington.3 years ago
Chris Sullivan
Sullivan: Tire ban, $1,000 fines for idling have life in WA Legislature
The tire ban rose from the ashes and ended up in a seemingly unrelated bill on electric vehicles in the Senate. It ended up passing through a key committee.3 years ago
Matt Markovich
State Senate makes quick work, repeals ‘lewd laws’ governing bars, clubs
Less than two weeks after what critics called "a raid" on four LGBTQ+ clubs, senators passed a bill that includes the removal of the state's lewd laws.3 years ago
Kate Stone
Puget Sound Energy held another ‘flex event’: Why this one was different
Another Puget Sound Energy "flex event" took place Thursday morning. But this one wasn't a repeat of what happened during the frigid cold snap last month.3 years ago
Matt Markovich
2 adult entertainment bills could influence change in lewd laws governing state bars
The Washington State Liquor and Cannabis Board's suspension of the lewd laws related to bars may help move forward two adult entertainment bills in Olympia.3 years ago
Micki Gamez
South Sound on-demand ride service is now easier to use
An on-demand micro transit service called Runner is now available as part of Pierce Transit's all-in-one app.3 years ago
Matt Markovich
Bill altering traffic safety camera use includes 75% discount for some violators
A substitute amendment approved by a House committee added some controversial elements, including reduced penalties for low-income violators.3 years ago
KIRO Newsradio staff
Jack and Spike on climate activists throwing soup at the ‘Mona Lisa’
Two activists hurled soup at the glass protecting the "Mona Lisa" at the Louvre in Paris and shouted slogans advocating for a sustainable food system.3 years ago
Matt Markovich
Could a 10-cent bottle deposit system be in the state’s future?
In a bid to encourage recycling and promote environmental sustainability, state lawmakers are considering the bottle deposit system.3 years ago
Ursula Reutin
Ursula: King County needs to drop its plan to close youth jail
A new proposal by the county calls for teen suspects to be held in a 24-hour center where kids facing serious charges could stay for up to three days.3 years ago
James Lynch
Prowlers in pajamas hit 3 Western Washington cities
Three car prowlers are quickly becoming known to police due to their penchant for wearing matching pajamas and hoodies while hitting vehicles.3 years ago
KIRO Newsradio Newsdesk
Everett standoff ends with person in custody after gunshots were fired
One person was taken into custody early Thursday by the Everett Police Department, who had been waiting out a standoff suspect for nearly 12 hours.3 years ago
Frank Sumrall
Gee Scott: ‘This is a new era, it starts today’ with Macdonald joining Seahawks
Macdonald, 36, will be the youngest head coach in the NFL. Carroll, 72, was the oldest head coach in the NFL last season.3 years ago
Matt Markovich
Pilot program to provide free rent to low-income residents could cost the state $251 million
The Evergreen Basic Income Pilot Program aims to provide recurring cash payments for two years to 7,500 low-income state residents.3 years ago
James Lynch
Kitsap 911 director resigns after arrest in undercover underage sex sting
According to court documents, Richard Kirton was using the dating app Grindr and communicating with a person he thought was a 16-year-old boy.3 years ago
