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Ursula Reutin
Ursula: My mom has lived a life that’s full; she did it her way
As we approach Christmas, our beautiful 87-year-old mom struggles to stay asleep. Each time she shuts her eyes, she hopes she doesn't wake up.3 years ago
James Lynch
Audit: Seattle Police regularly failed to comply with law to protect youths
A newly released audit noted in 2021 through October 2022 SPD officers only implemented a key legal requirement twice out of the 50 cases they reviewed.3 years ago
Kate Stone
Plan to build kids area near popular Seattle nude beach scrapped
Seattle Parks and Recreation is scrapping a plan to build a kids' play area at Denny Blaine Park, near a popular nude beach.3 years ago
Feliks Banel
The world’s largest hockey stick must find a new home
On Vancouver Island in British Columbia, a community that has been home for nearly 40 years to "the world's largest hockey stick" is getting ready to say goodbye.3 years ago
Frank Sumrall
Inslee on KIRO Newsradio: Fentanyl is the ‘nuclear weapon of drugs’
Washington Gov. Jay Inslee wants to use more than $80 million in funding for the 2023–25 biennium budget to create and launch four new treatment centers.3 years ago
Nate Connors
Seattle road closure: Montlake Boulevard won’t be available this weekend
Commuters on State Route 520 will not have access to the Montlake Boulevard exit and on-ramps beginning late Friday night.3 years ago
James Lynch
Greenwood homeless camp grows, as does neighbors’ frustration
Longtime residents in Seattle's Greenwood neighborhood say the camp has been located at that corner since at least 2016.3 years ago
Kate Stone, Lisa Brooks and Steve Coogan
Pro-Palestinian protesters removed after occupying key UW building
Dozens of pro-Palestinian demonstrators were physically removed from the University of Washington's Gerberding Hall in Seattle Thursday night.3 years ago
Matt Markovich
‘Sticker shock’: Despite past costs, Inslee seeks $100M to prevent homelessness
Washington Democratic Gov. Jay Inslee is aiming to add an extra $100 million to a plan targeting the removal of unhoused individuals along state highways.3 years ago
Jake Skorheim
Skorheim: How do you feel about WSDOT’s $10M bathrooms?
WSDOT says the agency needs $500 million to fix their 47 aging rest stops throughout the state.3 years ago
Travis Mayfield
Mayfield: Trump wants a dictatorship; he said so himself
It was a simple question. It was posed twice. The questioner was a friend and ally. It all happened in front of a fawning crowd of true believers.3 years ago
James Lynch
Jayapal responds after being criticized for CNN comments about Israel-Hamas war
Democratic U.S. Rep. Pramila Jayapal of Seattle was asked about the rape of Israeli women during the Oct. 7 attack that started the Israel-Hamas war.3 years ago
Matt Markovich
Legislators consider removing gray wolves off endangered list in Wash.
The change in status is likely to be favorable to ranchers who lose livestock to the wolves and allow more permitted killing of problematic gray wolves.3 years ago
James Lynch
Police standoff in Parkland ends after suspect found dead in home
Authorities in Parkland were in a standoff Tuesday morning with a man who had been shooting at police and deputies.3 years ago
James Lynch
Seattle considering kids playground at clothing-optional beach
According to Seattle spokesperson Christina Hirsch, Seattle is considering putting a small children’s playground on the northwest corner of the park.3 years ago
Travis Mayfield
Mayfield: Eastern Wash. city council tries yet another book ban
According to a report, the Liberty Lake City Council thinks it should tell the library what books to shelve and which to trash.3 years ago
Lisa Brooks
Renton minimum wage initiative to go before the voters
The Renton City Council had the option of approving the wage increase immediately, but decided not to do so Monday night.3 years ago
Matt Markovich
Lawmakers seek to protect consumers from losing money on unused gift cards
As the holiday season approaches, the issue of unspent gift cards has sparked concern among lawmakers in the state of Washington.3 years ago
Kate Stone
Accused Tacoma officer testifies in trial over Manny Ellis’ death
Officer Matthew Collins said Manny Ellis was aggressive from the start of the encounter the night of March 3, 2020.3 years ago
James Lynch
Lynch: I watched the Hamas videos so you don’t have to
There aren’t enough suitable adjectives to describe watching the Hamas videos. Horrific. Barbaric. Brutal. Appalling. Those are just a few.3 years ago
Kate Stone and Lisa Brooks
After county rejects extension, Burien must act quickly to get $1M in homeless aid
A Burien City Council meeting may have been the last chance to decide if they will accept a $1 million offer to address the city's homelessness crisis.3 years ago
Kate Stone
Washington Macy’s workers strike for higher wages, better crime protection
On the biggest shopping weekend of the year, employees at Macy's stores in Western Washington are striking over pay and working conditions.3 years ago
Steve Coogan
KIRO Newsradio hosts: Black Friday isn’t what it was
Several show hosts agreed with the idea that Black Friday isn't as huge as it used to be.3 years ago
