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Bill Kaczaraba
KIRO Exclusive: Seattle sees first net increase in police officers in four years
For the first time in four years, the Seattle Police Department has reported a net increase in officers, City Council Pres. Sara Nelson said.2 years ago
Bill Kaczaraba
Seattle Mayor Bruce Harrell: Government needs to balance being tough on crime with compassion
Appearing on KIRO Newsradio, Seattle Mayor Bruce Harrell says it is important to be tough on crime, but be compassionate as well.2 years ago
Sam Campbell
Traffic leading up to Sea-Tac Airport snarled due to a ‘security incident’
Fliers and their families ran into traffic outside Seattle-Tacoma International Airport for the second consecutive morning Wednesday.2 years ago
Julia Dallas
Hacks to get through Sea-Tac Airport during holiday weekend
Perry Cooper with the Port of Seattle joined "The Gee and Ursula Show" on KIRO Newsradio Tuesday and shared several tips that could save visitors from missing their flights.2 years ago
Steve Coogan
Thanksgiving Day advice: Control what you can, don’t come empty-handed
Thanksgiving Day and the holiday season have officially arrived! That means the Thanksgiving advice and tips are here too.2 years ago
Steve Coogan and Heather Bosch
After hack, Sea-Tac Airport website back up in time for Thanksgiving travel
The Sea-Tac Airport website is back up and running after a ransomware attack shut several systems offline late during the summer.2 years ago
James Lynch
Inslee proposes new juvenile rehabilitation facility in Washington
Inslee is proposing a new juvenile rehabilitation facility, saying overcrowding is hampering the state’s ability to provide services to young offenders.2 years ago
Steve Coogan
Police: Driver arrested for DUI after crashing semitruck on SR 16; traffic was slowed
A rolled over semitruck on the ramp from State Route 16 to S. Sprague Avenue led to injuries and a traffic backup, state agencies report.2 years ago
Tom Brock
Snowy conditions in the Cascades brings ski season, difficult driving
Snowy conditions in the Washington Cascades brings ski season and difficult driving.2 years ago
Tom Brock
Suspect sought after man is shot several times in South Park
A shooting in the South Park neighborhood Friday night left one man wounded.2 years ago
Steve Coogan
Seattle deputy mayor: New SPD chief to be appointed before 2024 ends
Seattle Deputy Mayor Tim Burgess said on "The John Curley Show" Friday a new SPD chief is expected to be named before the end of the year.2 years ago
Paul Holden
Local jazz trombonist returns home to Seattle
Being a trombonist is Naomi Moon Siegal, way of standing out. She plays at several Seattle venues this weekend.2 years ago
James Lynch
‘Incredibly disturbing’: Man, teenage girl shot after bullets flew into Tacoma home
Two people were sent to the hospital after a shooting broke out in Tacoma Thursday night, Tacoma Police confirmed.2 years ago
Nate Connors
WSDOT: Massive project will disrupt traffic for 3 years as crews work to repair I-5
Seattle commuters should brace for significant traffic disruptions next year as the Washington State Department of Transportation embarks on its largest "Revive I-5" project to date.2 years ago
Paul Holden
Weekend events roundup: Gear up for Cranksgiving and more holiday fun
It has been a long week for people dealing with the impact of this week's weather. Let's look forward to some weekend events full of fun.2 years ago
Julia Dallas
‘It’s not worth your life’: Eastside officials urge drivers to avoid downed power lines
While residents try to navigate the aftermath of the storm, Eastside Fire and Rescue is working to prevent more deaths and is urging drivers to avoid downed power lines.2 years ago
Tom Brock and James Lynch
Teen dies after car plunges into Lake Washington; sister faces vehicular homicide charge
A 17-year-old has died after a car she and her sister were in plunged into Lake Washington. Her 20-year-old sister is facing charges.2 years ago
Julia Dallas
‘Trees were falling like toothpicks’: Washington residents recoup after storm
KIRO Newsradio spoke to people around Western Washington Wednesday who are surveying the damage and waiting for power to be restored.2 years ago
James Lynch and Julia Dallas
Utilities offer advice as residents wait for power restoration across Puget Sound
Puget Sound Energy and Seattle City Light have outlined recommendations to prepare for a windstorm and for after the storm passes.2 years ago
Julia Dallas
‘Lots of chainsaws’: Washington residents ramp up for approaching storm
A storm is approaching Western Washington, threatening to knock down power lines and cause falling trees.2 years ago
The KIRO Newsradio staff with wire reports
What is a ‘bomb cyclone?’ The weather term is back in the spotlight
Does Western Washington get hurricanes? The short answer is no, but this area does get hurricane-force winds via a bomb cyclone.2 years ago
Charlie Harger
Cliff Mass: Storm warning, expect gusts of 60-80 mph
The strongest storm in years is about to hit parts of Western Washington, according to University of Washington Atmospheric Sciences professor Cliff Mass.2 years ago
Charlie Harger
Harger: Cut some slack for Seattle weather forecasters
Perhaps we should cut our weather folks some slack. They're doing their best to keep us informed with the limited information available.2 years ago
