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Kate Stone

‘I said goodbye’: Passengers recall ‘terror’ as Alaska Airlines added to lawsuit

The pilots were able to land safely in Portland, Oregon. None of the 171 passengers and six crewmembers aboard Flight 1282 were seriously hurt.
3 years ago
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Matt Markovich

Hearing on Inslee plan to compel oil company price transparency gets heated

The first public hearing prompted strong accusations by climate activists and a vigorous defense from the industry.
3 years ago
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Heather Bosch

Retired Navy admiral to lead probe of Boeing after blowout fiasco

This comes after a panel -- used in place of an emergency exit -- blew out of a Boeing jet following take off from Portland, Jan. 5.
3 years ago
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Feliks Banel

‘National park on wheels’ seeks volunteers for Trails & Rails

A partnership between the National Park Service and Amtrak has placed volunteer interpretive guides on some routes for many years.
3 years ago
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Kate Stone

US Attorney’s Office to launch its own probe in the death of Manny Ellis

The U.S. Attorney's Office for Western Washington is launching its own probe into the death of Manuel Ellis, who died in Tacoma police officers' custody.
3 years ago
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Colleen O'Brien

The SMN Interviews: ‘Human jukebox’ Nikhil Bagga, Rep. Monica Stonier, Rob McKenna

Our weekly series highlights the best interviews from Seattle's Morning News on KIRO Newsradio.
3 years ago
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James Lynch

Seattle’s Union Gospel Mission works to bring the homeless inside this winter

The organization comes prepared with everything the homeless need to stay alive during a cold snap.
3 years ago
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Kate Stone

Initiative to repeal police pursuit restrictions certified, ballot likely next

The secretary of state's office certified Initiative No. 2113, confirming it has at least 324,516 signatures needed to qualify for the November ballot.
3 years ago
Image: Seattle's Delia Matabilas, 80, was approached by three young men, threatened with a gun and ...
James Lynch

Seattle woman, 80, carjacked at gunpoint and beaten

Delia Matabilas, 80, was approached by three young men, threatened with a gun and then assaulted on Monday.
3 years ago
In this National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) handout photo, plastic covers the exterior of t...
Heather Bosch

FAA is investigating Boeing, but Cantwell wants answers from FAA

The FAA said it's investigating Boeing over a midair emergency that left a hole in a commercial jet, but Sen. Maria Cantwell is pointing back at the FAA.
3 years ago
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Kate Stone

New state bill aims to crack down on protesters blocking highways

House Bill 2358, filed on Thursday, would inflict tougher penalties on those taking part in demonstrations that obstruct state highways.  
3 years ago
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Micki Gamez

SDOT: Seattle streets are ready for potential snow, frozen conditions

Bergerson and SDOT's message to drivers is to make smart choices when going out in freezing temperatures.
3 years ago
Image: Pete Carroll, then the Seattle Seahawks head coach, walks off the field after losing to the ...
Steve Coogan

‘End of an era’: Gee, Angela react to Pete Carroll’s departure as Seahawks coach

"Wow, the end of an era," Angela Poe Russell said. Gee Scott took a moment to reflect, but he also wanted to look ahead to the franchise's future. 
3 years ago
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Matt Markovich

Wash. bill proposes categorizing student athletes by chromosomal makeup

Eligibility for these groups would require medical documentation demonstrating a student's chromosomal makeup, without mandating a blood test.
3 years ago
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Chris Sullivan

WSP defends actions during protesters’ 5-hour takeover of I-5

The tactics used caught the WSP off guard, as protesters used cars as a blockade and flooded the lanes with people through cuts in the freeway fencing.
3 years ago
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Matt Markovich

WA House passes bill that sets minimum age requirement for marriage at 18 years old

Before issuing a marriage license, the county auditor must ensure that each applicant submits an affidavit confirming the person is at least 18 years old.
3 years ago
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Micki Gamez

Drivers in mountains need to take extra precautions, be aware of citations

Some of the state's mountain passes could be closed during this week's storms and tire- and chain-restrictions will be in place on others.
3 years ago
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Kate Stone

Wash. voters sound off on biggest priorities for new legislative session

Washington lawmakers are gearing up for a return to Olympia Monday and voters have made it clear: they expect action on the major issues facing the state.
3 years ago
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Kate Stone

Inslee accused of dishonesty over climate law’s impact on gas prices

A video from a 2014 committee meeting appeared to show the Inslee administration was aware of the possible impacts of a carbon tax on gas prices.
3 years ago
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James Lynch

Man in a pickup truck is harassing women in West Seattle

There is a man driving a pickup truck in West Seattle, holding his phone out of the window and shouting lewd sexual comments to women walking.
3 years ago
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Chris Sullivan

How is freeway encampment clearing going?

We still see tents along the sides of our freeways, but the state has made progress in clearing some of the most dangerous camps.
3 years ago
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Kate Stone

Record temperatures hit the Seattle area and more could come

KIRO Newsradio's Ted Buehner said SeaTac Airport measured 57 degrees at 7 a.m. Friday, shattering the record that was in place.
3 years ago
Image: This photo of the Space Needle in Seattle was taken outside of Climate Pledge Arena in Decem...
Kate Stone

As ‘Big Dark’ fades in Washington, daylight saving time debate goes on

Western Washington is less than a month away from a 5 p.m. sunset — and for those who dread the yearly "Big Dark," it can’t come soon enough.
3 years ago
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Bill Kaczaraba

Seattle City Councilmember Sara Nelson: ‘We need to reconsider what we’re spending money on’

When it comes to an often criticized organization Nelson said, "We need to reconsider what we're spending money on and what they're spending money on."
3 years ago