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Matt Markovich

Washington GOP’s last-minute texts spark controversy among Latino voters

Text messages sent Friday by the Washington Republican Party have stirred last-minute controversy.
2 years ago
Bill Kaczaraba

MyNW poll results: Many would consider making less money to work remotely more

In an unscientific poll on MyNorthwest, 1,200 people gave us their thoughts on making less money for remote work.
2 years ago
Gov. Jay Inslee has approved what will likely become Washington state's largest wind turbine farm s...
Tom Brock

Gov. Inslee approves huge wind turbine farm south of the Tri-Cities

Washington Governor Jay Inslee has approved what will likely be the biggest wind farm in the state that would be built along 24 miles of the Horse Heaven Hills, just south of Kennewick.
2 years ago
Image: A Halloween trick-or-treater was caught on surveillance video swiping an entire bowl of cand...
Jason Rantz

Watch: Trick-or-treater face-plants after stealing bowl of candy on Halloween

How's this for instant karma? A kid face-plants after stealing a bowl of candy from neighbors in Federal Way.
2 years ago
Matt Markovich

Betting on the election is now available, but don’t try it says the state

The state's gambling commission says don't bet on the election in Washington - it's illegal in the state.
2 years ago
Image: A pair of McDonald's Quarter Pounder hamburgers are seen in New York City on Wednesday, Oct....
Luke Duecy

Washington grower of onions a target of federal probe over the cause of E. coli poisoning

A Washington grower of onions is a target of a federal probe into what caused E. coli poisoning for dozens of people who ate at McDonald's.
2 years ago
Photo: Fife Police Chief Peter Fisher....
James Lynch

Fife Police Chief raises concerns after juvenile detention center doesn’t take assault suspect

Fife Police Chief Peter Fisher decided to go public after the recent arrest of a 17-year-old suspected of assaulting his parents during a domestic dispute.
2 years ago
Photo: Police are looking for the person connected to a ballot box fire....
Sam Campbell

Portland police: Ballot box fire suspect has ‘wealth’ of metalworking experience

The Portland Police Bureau is searching for a suspect with a “wealth of experience in metal fabrication and welding” connected to three arsons at ballot boxes.
2 years ago
seattle spd lawsuit...
Matt Markovich

Allegations state ex-Seattle Police Chief Adrian Diaz ‘untruthful’ with investigators

A claim of dishonesty to investigators led Interim Seattle Police Chief Sue Rahr to place former Police Chief Adrian Diaz on leave.
2 years ago
Image: A map of Orcas Island...
Feliks Banel

More Washington spooky tales: 13 Steps at Maltby Cemetery, Prop Man of Orcas Island

We've been collecting your Washington spooky stories and tales about public places around Puget Sound where myths and legends have emerged.
2 years ago
Photo: In this photo provided by Kelly Soderlund, shows Kelly working remotely from her home in Wal...
Bill Kaczaraba

Gee Scott: ‘Offer to get paid less if you want to work remotely’

If you want to work remotely, you offer to get paid less. That was the concept offered by Gee Scott of KIRO Newsradio's Gee and Ursula Show.
2 years ago
Photo: People wait in line on Election Day in the parking lot of King County Elections office in Re...
Matt Markovich

Polling Washington: Predicting races for president, senate, governor, 3rd Congressional District

KIRO Newsradio went back to review all publicly reported polling in Washington related to the races for president, senate, governor and one House of Representatives seat.
2 years ago
Image: A mudslide closed all lanes of I-5 north in Bellingham early in the morning of Sunday, Oct. ...
Tom Brock and Steve Coogan

Cause of mudslide that led to 10-hour closure on I-5 in Bellingham revealed

The city of Bellingham revealed in a statement Monday what caused the mudslide that led to a 10-hour closure of I-5 north Sunday. 
2 years ago
Image: Former Seattle Police Department Chief Adrian Diaz....
Matt Markovich

Decision on former SPD Chief Adrian Diaz’s future could be just days away

The announcement that former Seattle Police Chief Adrian Diaz has been placed on paid administrative leave could signal the conclusion of an investigation into his conduct.
2 years ago
Photo: A shell gas station clerk allegedly shot at a customer....
James Lynch

Seattle gas station clerk arrested after allegedly shooting at customer

A Seattle gas station clerk is facing charges after police said he opened fire on a customer following an argument over a container of ice.
2 years ago
Image: Richard Pouliot was a decorated Air Force fighter pilot who survived the ditching of Flight ...
Feliks Banel

‘Unsolved Histories’ Episode 5: Another Flight 293 nearly suffered a similar disaster

In Episode 5 of "Unsolved Histories,' Feliks Banel examined the amazing story of survival of the passengers and crew of the other Flight 293.
2 years ago
boeing guilty plea 737 max crash...
KIRO Newsradio Staff with Wire Reports

Boeing, in need of cash, looking to raise up to approximately $19B in offering

Boeing is looking to raise up to approximately $19 billion in a stock offering as the aerospace giant faces liquidity issues and tries to raise cash.
2 years ago
Photo: With nine days until the election, Washington ballot returns are coming in at a slower pace ...
Matt Markovich

Ballot returns lag behind 2020 pace; Counties vary in early voting trends

With nine days until the election, returned ballots are coming in at a slower pace than four years ago, but there's a reason for that.
2 years ago
An Everett firefighter was injured after falling from a 2nd-story balcony at this house fire Thursd...
Tom Brock

Everett firefighter falls from balcony while battling house fire

An Everett firefighter fell from a second-story balcony while battling a house fire early Thursday morning.
2 years ago
Image: The Trapper Creek WSA contains a significant canyon on the west slope of the Bighorn Mountai...
Steve Coogan

‘Goosebumps:’ Wyoming story of a possible helpful ghost give Jake and Spike chills

A teen hunter received assistance getting out of a tough spot in Wyoming in 1951. Did a helpful ghost who died years earlier lend a hand?
2 years ago
Police arrested a convicted felon accused of randomly firing shots from his tiny home on Meyers Way...
Tom Brock

Tiny home village shooting ends with suspect’s arrest

Seattle police arrested a 73-year-old convicted felon after they say he randomly fired shots at a tiny home village where he lived.
2 years ago
washington ballots...
Ted Buehner

Washington ballots: Voting early helps ensure your vote is tallied election night

Washington ballots: Why wait until Election Day? Voting now helps ensure your vote is counted as a part of election night results.
2 years ago
downtown seattle...
Travis Mayfield

Mayfield: Downtown Seattle showing signs of life, is it making a comeback?

When I say the words "Downtown Seattle," what image comes to your mind? When was the last time you were actually in Downtown Seattle?
2 years ago
Photo: Halloween candy set out in Western Washington....
Paul Holden

Weekend event digest: All things Halloween in Western Washington

If you have a favorite bar or club in Western Washington, odds are there is a Halloween-themed event going on.
2 years ago