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Bill Kaczaraba
‘A difficult day for many of us:’ Jayapal comments on Trump certification 4 years after Jan. 6 attack
Congress certified President-elect Trump as the winner of the 2024 election in proceedings that Rep. Jayapal (D-Wash. 7) called "difficult."2 years ago
Tom Brock
Army soldier in Las Vegas Cybertruck blast trained at JBLM special operations program
The Green Beret soldier who fatally shot himself in a Cybertruck that exploded outside a Trump hotel on New Year’s Day has a northwest connection.2 years ago
Tom Brock
Bill Nye the Science Guy awarded Presidential Medal of Freedom
President Joe Biden awarded a Presidential Medal of Freedom to Seattle's own "Bill Nye the Science Guy."2 years ago
Tom Brock
2 people survive car explosion in Everett
Emergency responders in Everett said it's lucky no one was hurt after a propane heater inside a car caused an explosion.2 years ago
Tom Brock
Vehicle hits fire hydrant in Kent, flooding several apartments
Residents in Kent are dealing with flooded-out apartments from a broken fire hydrant that sent thousands of gallons of water spewing into the air.2 years ago
Tom Brock
Town of Steilacoom pulls plug on outdoor concert series
The future of a popular outdoor concert series in Steilacoom is uncertain, after the city announced it won’t be funding the program this year.2 years ago
Tom Brock
Woman walking in roadway struck and killed in South Seattle
Detectives with the Seattle police are investigating a deadly crash involving a car that hit a pedestrian.2 years ago
KIRO Newsradio and MyNorthwest staff
Salmonella outbreak linked to North Seattle shelter serving Christmas dinner
Health officials are investigating a salmonella outbreak at a North Seattle homeless shelter.2 years ago
James Lynch
Group of girls arrested for alleged Kia theft in Tacoma
In Tacoma, three teenage girls are accused of auto theft. FOX 13 News reported Thursday the girls, ages 15, 14, and just 12 years old, were arrested on New Year’s Day.2 years ago
KIRO Newsradio Staff with Wire Reports
‘Long overdue:’ Surgeon General, Seattle doctor call for new label to warn of alcohol’s cancer risk
Alcohol is a leading cause of cancer, a risk that should be clearly labeled on drinks Americans consume, U.S. Surgeon General Vivek Murthy proposed on Friday.2 years ago
Matt Markovich
Seattle mayor calls for major SPD reforms after Adrian Diaz harassment claims probe
Seattle Mayor Bruce Harrell has called for major SPD changes after a probe into allegations of gender discrimination and sexual harassment.2 years ago
Charlie Harger
Footage of recent 4-hour Puyallup standoff with man wielding hammer released
The Pierce County Sheriff's Department released footage from a standoff in Puyallup that ended with the arrest of a man wielding a hammer.2 years ago
Julia Dallas and Sam Campbell
Building evacuated after toxic substance spills in South Seattle building
SFD first posted about the toxic substance in the 1700 block of Airport Way South in Seattle on X at approximately 11 a.m. Friday.2 years ago
Paul Holden
Celebrating first weekend of 2025: You can still enjoy the holidays in the Seattle area
It's the first weekend of the new year and there are plenty of things to do in the Seattle area to kick it off!2 years ago
Julia Dallas
Former King County sheriff discusses security lessons from New Orleans to Seattle
King County residents will most likely see more security moving forward after a terror attack in New Orleans on New Year's Day.2 years ago
James Lynch
Auto theft down across Pierce County, reports sheriff’s department
The Pierce County Sheriff’s Department told KIRO Newsradio auto theft across the county is down significantly from its peak in the summer of 2023.2 years ago
MyNorthwest Staff
New year brings more money as Seattle’s minimum wage rises
The new year will come with extra money as Seattle's minimum wage rises Wednesday, as stated by the city of Seattle.2 years ago
Feliks Banel
New Year’s Eve icon’s forgotten ties to Northwest hydroplane racing
He was a fixture every New Year’s Eve, first on radio and then on TV, but bandleader Guy Lombardo also had a strong, very loud – and sometimes very fast – hydroplane racing connection to Seattle2 years ago
Feliks Banel
Jimmy Carter in 1980: ‘Moon looks like a golf course’ compared to Mount St. Helens
When Mount St. Helens erupted in 1980, President Jimmy Carter declared the entire state of Washington a federal disaster area.2 years ago
Tom Brock
Jetliner skids off runway and bursts into flames while landing in South Korea, killing 179
A jetliner skidded off a runway, slammed into a concrete fence and burst into flames Sunday in South Korea after its landing gear apparently failed to deploy.2 years ago
Tom Brock
Child abduction suspect arrested in Portland after police issue Amber Alert
A man was arrested in Oregon Saturday after he was accused of abducting his two children from the Olympia area. An Amber Alert was issued.2 years ago
Tom Brock
Tacoma animal shelter caring for 264 dogs, highest number in 7 years
There is no room at Tacoma's animal shelter for lost dogs, after it took in the highest number in seven years.2 years ago
Steve Coogan
Jake and Spike: Drum sets stolen from Poison band member worth $100K recovered
Five drum sets belonging to Rikki Rockett, drummer of the rock band Poison, that were worth about $100,000 were stolen and recovered.2 years ago
