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Camp Long West Seattle...
Steve Coogan

City agency: Camp Long lodge in Seattle was vandalized before fire

One of the primary buildings at the historic Camp Long in the West Seattle neighborhood of Seattle caught fire Monday night.
2 years ago
Photo: Rep. Pramila Jayapal, D-Wash., talks with reporters outside the U.S. Capitol after the House...
KIRO Newsradio Staff with Wire Reports

Jayapal says she’s prepared to ‘fight’ next administration as Trump makes cabinet picks

Washington Representative Pramila Jayapal said she's focused on the administration's immigration agenda.
2 years ago
B24 - World War II...
Bill Kaczaraba

Jake’s story of his grandfather in World War II honors those on Veterans Day

KIRO Newsradio host Jake Skorheim's grandfather was 19-years-old and the co-pilot of a B-24 shot down in World War II.
2 years ago
Gov Jay Inslee...
Bill Kaczaraba

On KIRO Newsradio, Gov. Jay Inslee points to Climate Commitment Act as a success

Governor Jay Inslee, the longest-serving governor in the United States, expressed pride in the state’s recent achievements.
2 years ago
Image: Democratic U.S. Rep. Marie Gluesenkamp Perez can be seen in a recent photo....
KIRO Newsradio and MyNorthwest staff

Democrat Gluesenkamp Perez wins rematch with Kent in 3rd District

Incumbent Democrat Marie Gluesenkamp Perez appears close to a victory in a rematch with Republican Joe Kent in Washington's 3rd District.
2 years ago
Image: Patti Moran and her husband James Wonsettler had to keep their marriage and her pregnancy a ...
Feliks Banel

‘Unsolved Histories’ Episode 6: Meeting the lost crew and examining sinister crash theories

In Episode 6 of 'Unsolved Histories,' Feliks Banel introduces the crew of Flight 293 those they left behind have tried to cope with their losses.
2 years ago
Bellevue police investigators want to find the driver of this SUV, who was involved in a hit-and-ru...
Tom Brock

Bellevue police seeking hit-and-run driver involved in serious accident

Police are looking for a hit-and-run driver in a crash that severely injured a woman.
2 years ago
Photo: Seattle City Council member Cathy Moore announced Friday her plan to introduce a similar tax...
Matt Markovich

Seattle council member jumps on capital gains bandwagon, proposes one for city residents

Just days after Washington voters rejected a measure to repeal the statewide capital gains tax, Seattle City Council member Cathy Moore announced Friday her plan to introduce a similar tax for Seattle residents.
2 years ago
sound transit 1 line...
Nate Connors

Weekend traffic: Closures scheduled for Sound Transit’s 1 Line

Sound Transit's 1 Line will undergo scheduled maintenance over the weekend closing five stations between Capitol Hill and SODO.
2 years ago
Racist text...
Bill Kaczaraba

Gee Scott: Racist texts show ‘large population’ feels African Americans should go back to picking cotton

Black and Hispanic Americans, including women and children as young as middle school, have received racist text messages.
2 years ago
washington legislature kids fentanyl...
Matt Markovich

Democrats fall short of supermajority in state legislature but are set to flip GOP seats

Democrats in Washington who were hoping to gain a supermajority in both chambers of the state legislature most likely won't get their wish.
2 years ago
Photo: There are many fall activities in Western Washington....
Paul Holden

Weekend event digest: Numerous fall activities to choose from

With what felt like an extended Halloween over, the focus of weekend fun has shifted to autumn, with a multitude of fall activities in Western Washington.
2 years ago
Photo: Attorney General Bob Ferguson told reporters he is preparing his successor, Attorney General...
Sam Campbell

Ferguson, next AG Brown prepare for lawsuits against another Trump admin

Attorney General Bob Ferguson told reporters he is preparing his successor, Attorney General-elect Nick Brown, for potential litigation against the incoming Donald Trump administration.
2 years ago
Photo: Detectives are investigating a Northeast Seattle shooting where a bullet came within inches ...
Julia Dallas

Bullet comes within inches of toddlers head in Northeast Seattle shooting

Seattle detectives are investigating a Northeast Seattle shooting that nearly killed a toddler Thursday afternoon.
2 years ago
Image: Natural gas burns on a kitchen stove in the U.S. in 2023....
Matt Markovich

Gas clash: Who’s accused of being a ‘pompus turd’ in I-2066 legal threat

Brian Heywood accused Washington Gov. Jay Inslee and Attorney General Bob Ferguson of playing a "disingenuous game" with voters.
2 years ago
Image: President-elect Donald Trump and Vice President-elect JD Vance stand on stage at an election...
Charlie Harger

Trump is heading back to the White House: We want to hear from you!

The votes are in, and voters are sending Donald Trump back to the White House for a second term. Now, it’s your turn to sound off.
2 years ago
Image: President-elect Donald Trump waves as he walks with former first lady Melania Trump at an el...
Steve Coogan

‘Blindsided:’ KIRO Newsradio hosts react to Trump winning the 2024 election

Spike O'Neill told Jake Skorheim Wednesday he was blindsided by the election victory by Donald Trump on Tuesday.
2 years ago
Photo: WA democrats Washington state Governor Jay Inslee (L) and Washington Attorney General Bob Fe...
Sam Campbell

WA Democrats tell citizens ‘we will be ready’ for second Trump presidency

Governor Jay Inslee told KIRO Newsradio he previously discussed with Governor-elect Bob Ferguson the possibility of a second presidential term for now-President-elect Donald Trump.
2 years ago
Photo: (Left) Donald Trump gestures at supporters during a campaign rally at PPG Paints Arena in Pi...
James Lynch

‘I’m excited,’ ‘I’m worried’: Washington voters on both sides react to Trump win

People are either celebrating or coming to terms with the fact that Donald Trump will be president again. KIRO Newsradio got reactions from Washington voters on both political sides.
2 years ago
Photo: Republican president-elect President Donald Trump gestures as he speaks during a rally in La...
Bill Kaczaraba

Medved: ‘Americans were in a bad mood. They wanted change.’

Michael Medved, a presidential historian and conservative commentator, shares his insights on the election results.
2 years ago
Image: This combination of photos shows Democratic presidential nominee Vice President Kamala Harri...
The MyNorthwest staff with wire reports

A turbulent election campaign ends as voters select Harris or Trump; KIRO hosts weigh in

A presidential election campaign marked by upheaval and rancor headed for its Election Day finale Tuesday as voters made their final choice.
2 years ago
Photo: Supporters attend a campaign rally for former US President and Republican presidential candi...
Charlie Harger

Harger: As Election Day falls on a divided nation — can we try to find peace?

Perhaps it’s time to step out of our comfort zones and engage in meaningful conversations with those who hold different perspectives.
2 years ago
Image: IAM District 751 president Jon Holden greets union members after announcing they voted to ac...
Steve Coogan

Machinist union votes to accept Boeing offer, end strike

The Boeing machinist union strike ended Monday night after 59% of workers who cast votes decided accept the company's latest offer.
2 years ago
Photo: The 2024 spring clearing of Chinook Pass....
Nate Connors

Snowfall forces early closure of Chinook Pass for the season

Travelers have one less option for cross-state travel with the seasonal closure of State Route 410 Chinook Pass over Mount Rainier.
2 years ago