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James Lynch
1 dead in shooting at Tukwila Costco parking lot
Tukwila police said medics tried to revive the woman who was shot, but she died at the scene. A male suspect fled in a white vehicle.3 years ago
Matt Markovich
State lawmakers try again to lower legal blood alcohol limit for DUIs
State lawmakers will make another attempt to lower the state's legal blood alcohol limit to 0.05 from the current 0.08. Only Utah has made a similar move.3 years ago
Micki Gamez
Instagram’s ‘nightly nudge’ may be a step toward healthy social media habits
A majority of Americans use electronic devices within an hour of going to bed causing unsatisfactory sleep, especially among kids and teenagers.3 years ago
Colleen O'Brien
Kissing booths, ‘creative wayfinding’ lures tourists back to Seattle
The Visit Seattle team feels good about 2023 and they have plans to keep the numbers growing.3 years ago
Matt Markovich
‘I quit breathing’: Bill raises penalties for attacks on referees, school staff
The bil would elevate the penalty for anyone who interferes "by force or violence" to a class C felony.3 years ago
Matt Markovich
Boeing sued for negligence over 2022 murder of employee
Rachel Washington, the executor of Isaiah Washington's estate, initiated the legal action in Washington's King County Superior Court in December.3 years ago
Matt Markovich
Senate bill aims to prohibit use of hostile architecture preventing homeless camps
If architecture is erected specifically "to prevent people from sitting or lying at street" level, it would be prohibited.3 years ago
Feliks Banel
The origins of the only photo ever taken of Chief Seattle
Northwest historians agree about some basic facts about the photo, which was taken in 1865. How the photo came to be is sometimes a little more murky.3 years ago
Heather Bosch
Whistleblower: Boeing production a ‘disaster waiting to happen’
An anonymous whistleblower is putting the blame for a door plug blowout solely on Boeing, slamming the company's quality control process.3 years ago
Nate Connors
Expect overnight closures through Federal Way, Kent on I-5 Tuesday night
The State Route 509 Completion Project will be causing more interruptions, including Tuesday night's four-lane closure on I-5 north.3 years ago
Sam Campbell
Number of passengers in class-action lawsuit against Alaska Air, Boeing grows
More passengers of Alaska Airlines' Flight 1282 are joining in efforts to seek damages from the airline and jet manufacturer Boeing.3 years ago
Chris Sullivan
Chokepoints: Answers to listener’s FAQs regarding I-5’s express lanes
I continually get questions about the I-5 express lanes. Everything from their operations to graffiti, so I decided to answer the most common ones.3 years ago
Micki Gamez
IRS is trying a new tactic in 2024, but not everyone qualifies
The IRS starts processing returns on Jan. 29, but the agency is trying something new, a free program called Direct File.3 years ago
James Lynch
One of the supposed ‘Kia Boys’ charged with multiple felonies
A self-proclaimed "Kia Boy" may have been involved in the theft of 13 Kias and Hyundais since last October, King County prosecutors said.3 years ago
Matt Markovich
Bill proposes statewide ban on police from hogtying suspects
One official estimated that about two-thirds of the 276 law enforcement agencies in the state have policies prohibiting the use of hogties.3 years ago
Kate Stone
Bill to ban natural gas lines revived, passes in Washington House
The bill would ban any gas company that serves more than 500,000 customers from connecting new natural gas lines to new buildings.3 years ago
Kate Stone
Renton detectives investigating cases of stalking with Apple AirTags
The AirTag has become a popular item since its 2021 release, but security experts cited a rise in the use of physical trackers for stalking.3 years ago
Matt Markovich
Amanda Knox testifies in Olympia about police interrogation bill
House Bill 1062 seeks to remove deception as a tactic by law enforcement to elicit a confession during custodial interrogations.3 years ago
Colleen O'Brien
The SMN Interviews: Jancee Dunn, Matt Markovich, Herb Weisbaum
This is our weekly series highlighting the best interviews from Seattle's Morning News on KIRO Newsradio.3 years ago
Kate Stone
‘Serial killers voting’: Argument over prisoner rights bill gets intense in Olympia
People incarcerated for felony crimes such as rape and murder in Washington prisons could get back their right to vote, serve on a jury, or run for office.3 years ago
Feliks Banel
Seeking clues to the mystery cottage at Kirkland’s newest park
An iconic and mysterious roadside cottage in Kirkland now it has become part of the Eastside city’s newest public park.3 years ago
MyNorthwest Video
Jack & Spike video: Do courtroom sketch artists hate Trump?
The courtroom sketches of former President Donald Trump have not been flattering, according to Jack Stine and Spike O'Neill.3 years ago
Matt Markovich
Bill proposing child removal from homes with fentanyl sparks charged debate
The immediate removal of a child from a home where fentanyl was found generated emotional debate and testimony in Olympia.3 years ago
