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Photo: Refugee encampment in King County on July 30, 2024....
Sam Campbell

King County moves forward with plan to open old motel next to now-swept refugee encampment

King County said it is still moving forward with a plan to open an old motel next to the site of the now-emptied refugee camp in Kent.
2 years ago
Photo: Evergreen State College confirms it has reached a $25 million settlement with the family of ...
KIRO Newsradio staff

Evergreen settles with family of student who died from carbon monoxide poisoning

Evergreen State College confirms it has reached a $25M settlement with the family of a student who died from carbon monoxide poisoning.
2 years ago
Plaques created in the 1990s by the City of Sumner to honor longtime local families and donors will...
Feliks Banel

Corn mazes, Sumner plaques, Royer waterfront, and more updates

We have updates of recent All Over the Map stories including corn mazes, Sumner plaques, Mama's Mexican Restaurant, and more.
2 years ago
Photo: Seattle Mariners fans are expressing their disappointment after the team was kept out of the...
Sam Campbell

‘That sucks:’ Mariners fans express frustrations with team’s struggle to make playoffs

Seattle Mariners fans are expressing their disappointment after the team was kept out of the playoffs for the second year in a row.
2 years ago
Image: U.S. Sen. Dan Evans stands in front of several microphones with his three sons, from left, M...
Patti Payne

Patti Payne on Dan Evans: ‘I loved his spirit, respect and humility’

"My heart and mind are filled with personal memories of (Dan Evans)," Patti Payne said in her commentary for KIRO Newsradio.
2 years ago
Image: A Boeing worker wears a mask with a digital "strike" sign as employees picket outside the co...
Steve Coogan

‘Same pile of chili:’ Union won’t vote on Boeing’s ‘final’ offer, will meet mediator

Boeing announced its "best and final" offer to striking machinists. But the union said it won't bring the latest contract offer to a vote.
2 years ago
Seattle's Highland Park homeless people are back. (Photos courtesy of Diane Radischat)...
Bill Kaczaraba

Homeless encampment returns to Seattle’s Highland Park neighborhood

The problem cropped up a couple of years ago in Seattle's Highland Park neighborhood. The homeless peopla are back.
2 years ago
Photo: A 16-year-old girl at Kentwood High School in Covington was detained....
KIRO Newsradio Newsdesk

Girl, 16, detained after allegedly threatening fellow Kentwood High student with a gun

A 16-year-old girl at Kentwood High School in Covington was detained after officials say she threatened another student with a gun.
2 years ago
walking seattle history...
Feliks Banel

Accumulating miles and stories by walking the history of Seattle

Austin Watson easily covers 10 miles on foot a day, walking different treks to explore the history of Seattle in his retirement.
2 years ago
Image: A portion of the Mountain to Sound Greenway Trail, also known as the I-90 Trail, can be seen...
James Lynch

Man shot, woman pistol-whipped along Mountain to Sound Trail in Seattle

The Seattle Police Department says it has a 52-year-old suspect in custody after two unprovoked assaults on the Mountain to Sound Trail.
2 years ago
Photo: Macklemore performs on May 15, 2024 in Melbourne, Australia....
Julia Dallas

John and Jake: Will Macklemore lose Kraken ownership after proclaiming ‘F*** America?’

The Palestine Will Live Forever Festival caused controversy when Seattle-born rapper Macklemore stated his strong distaste for America.
2 years ago
Image: A pursuit of a suspect by the Everett Police Department om Sunday, Sept. 22, 2024 led to a s...
Tom Brock and Steve Coogan

Pursuit of murder suspect leads to hourslong shutdown on I-5 in Everett

A police pursuit of a shooting suspect shut down all lanes in both directions of Interstate 5 in Everett Sunday afternoon.
2 years ago
Image: Then-U.S. Sen. Dan Evans (R-Wash.) stands with his son Dan Jr., after he won the primary ele...
Feliks Banel

Dan Evans, former Washington governor and US senator, dies at 98

Daniel J. Evans, who served three terms as governor of Washington, has died at the age of 98. The Seattle Times broke the news Saturday.
2 years ago
Image: The city of Shoreline posted an aerial photo of the construction at 145th Street near I-5 in...
Steve Coogan

Closure at 145th Street near I-5 in Shoreline to continue into 2025 due to construction

The closure of N 145th Street between 1st Avenue NE and Interstate 5 in Shoreline has been extended to early 2025, the city announced.
2 years ago
king county fentanyl...
Heather Bosch

Facing Fentanyl: Is King County’s fatal crisis finally dipping?

Fatal fentanyl overdoses in King County have declined 20% in the first six months of this year compared to the first half of 2023.
2 years ago
kent...
Luke Duecy

Kent police catch suspect after woman fights him off during brutal attack, sexual assault

Kent Police are crediting a victim's detailed description and her will to fight back with catching a 26-year-old suspect.
2 years ago
I-90 rock thrower...
Sam Campbell

‘We don’t feel safe:’ Another driver falls victim to I-90 rock thrower

A rock thrower has hit drivers again near I-90 and Rainier Avenue. WSP Trooper Rick Johnson said it happened around 8:40 Wednesday night.
2 years ago
Photo: Reichert and Ferguson face of in their second gubernatorial debate on September 18, 2024....
Julia Dallas

Gee and Ursula: Reichert did better this debate but doubtful he can beat Ferguson

Ferguson and Reichert faced off a second time in the race for Washington governor on Wednesday, clashing on everything.
2 years ago
Hawaii drownings...
Luke Duecy

Snohomish County couple drowned while on snorkeling outing in Hawaii

A Snohomish County couple drowned while snorkeling in Hawaii over the weekend. According to family members on a GoFundMe page.
2 years ago
Photo: The Boeing strike continues....
Sam Campbell

Boeing blames strike for furloughs while numbers show past debt

As the Boeing machinists strike goes into its sixth day, the company is announcing temporary furloughs.
2 years ago
Washington State Patrol vehicle...
James Lynch

‘A very serious situation:’ WSP warns of ‘bump-jackings’

WSP is warning of "bump-jackings," as armed assailants are bumping cars from behind and then carjacking them at gunpoint.
2 years ago
The one-story building at Second and Bell in downtown Seattle once housed Mama's Mexican Kitchen; e...
Feliks Banel

Toothless Seattle landmark law dooms the old Mama’s in Belltown

The one-story brick building in Belltown that once housed beloved restaurant Mama’s Mexican Kitchen will apparently soon be demolished.
2 years ago
Photo: The company is about $58 billion in debt and analysts say the Boeing strike costs the compan...
Sam Campbell

Analyst: Strike costs Boeing $100 million in daily revenue

Union workers were outside protesting the company on Tuesday in Everett, garnering a steady stream of honks from drivers passing by.
2 years ago
aurora avenue seattle viral video pimp war trafficking...
Frank Sumrall

Ann Davison on SOAP laws curbing Seattle sex trafficking: ‘The goal is disruption’

Legislation aimed at targeting sex trafficking and gun violence throughout the city will have its fate decided by the Seattle City Council Tuesday.
2 years ago