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Nate Connors and Steve Coogan
Watch for the bump! New Everett HOV lane causing trouble for drivers
Listeners told the KIRO Newsradio team about a paving issue on a new HOV lane in Everett that may be jarring for drivers.2 years ago
Feliks Banel
The Rainier cowgirl is a big asset for this small town
A sign for a shop that once sold T-shirts – in the shape of a giant "cowgirl" – has been resurrected in the Thurston County town of Rainier.2 years ago
Ted Buehner
Major storm rips through Western Washington overnight
Showers, thunderstorms and lightning are likely to track from south to north through Western Washington late Saturday into Sunday morning.2 years ago
James Lynch
Prosecutors: Man accused of throwing debris onto I-5 charged, posed risk of death
A man accused of throwing debris onto I-5 has been charged. Prosecutors said his actions posed a substantial risk of death or injury.2 years ago
Luke Duecy
Hawaii man faces charges in connection with killing 25 seagulls on Long Beach
Charges are being recommended for a Hawaii man accused of deliberately driving a rented Jeep Wrangler into a flock of birds on Long Beach.2 years ago
Sam Campbell
Gang leader, accomplice accused of targeting Asian families in Washington indicted
A gang leader accused of a series of armed robberies targeting Asian families in Washington, as well as his accomplice, have been indicted.2 years ago
Chris Sullivan
Sound Transit preparing for Lynnwood light rail opening on Aug. 30
Game day for Sound Transit comes Aug. 30. That's the day passenger service for the new light rail from Lynnwood begins.2 years ago
Nate Connors
Latest recall for Ford, Mazda vehicles comes with a ‘Do Not Drive’ warning
Nearly 460,000 Fords, Lincolns, Mercurys and Mazdas are facing a vehicle recall due to safety concerns with defective Takata airbags.2 years ago
Frank Sumrall
John and Jake: Duke basketball legend Coach K saves Yelm sports teams
Yelm Community Schools announced it would undergo major cuts for sports programs before Coach K and others tepped in and raised enough money.2 years ago
James Lynch
Alleged infamous Seattle graffiti vandal faces felony charge
An alleged Seattle graffiti vandal is now facing felony charges. Police said they found the suspect with the help of social media.2 years ago
Luke Duecy
Proposed law to combat Aurora crime met with controversy: ‘Violence will escalate’
Seattle's Public Safety Committee heard from experts and the public about a newly proposed ordinance designed to curb sex trafficking and gun violence along Aurora.2 years ago
Feliks Banel
Charles Cross, acclaimed biographer of Hendrix, Cobain, dies at 67
The work of Charles R. Cross, well-known biographer of Pacific Northwest musical icons, will no doubt outlast all of us who mourn his unexpected passing.2 years ago
Tom Brock and Steve Coogan
1 rescued after major fire in Puyallup destroyed several apartment units
A significant fire in Puyallup destroyed several units of an apartment building Friday afternoon and one person needed to be rescued.2 years ago
James Lynch
Redmond pot shop hit by smash-and-grab thieves for the 4th time
The Redmond Police Department is investigating yet another smash-and-grab burglary at Hashtag Cannabis in Oldtown.2 years ago
Sam Campbell and Steve Coogan
Driver involved in truck crash that snarled I-5 traffic in Olympia may have been high
Weekend commuters headed to the coast saw heavy delays Friday, partly due to the crash of a truck hauling lumber on I-5 south in Olympia.2 years ago
Feliks Banel
96-year-old WSU Press will not close, will become part of WSU Libraries
University officials confirmed Friday KIRO Newsradio's reporting that operations of WSU Press are no longer slated to cease.2 years ago
James Lynch
SPD: Strong-arm-robbers ‘hit back-to-back-to-back’
SPD said three men went on a strong-arm-robbery spree Wednesday, hitting three West Seattle businesses in the span of just 20 minutes.2 years ago
Luke Duecy
2 contractors charged in carbon monoxide death of Evergreen college student
Two contractors are now charged in the 2023 carbon monoxide death of an Evergreen State College student.2 years ago
Chris Sullivan
WSF engineers: ‘Inslee has run service into the rocks’
Washington State Ferry engineers blame Washington State Governor Jay Inslee for all the recent canceled sailings.2 years ago
James Lynch
Pierce County Sheriff: Woman shot, other pistol whipped during marijuana deal
Pierce County deputies are investigating a marijuana deal that went bad after it turned into a shooting and then, a carjacking.2 years ago
Luke Duecy
Not ‘a PR campaign’ for Boeing: NTSB begins hearing about midflight blowout
Investigators are questioning Boeing officials in hearings about the midflight blowout of a panel from a 737 Max.2 years ago
Sam Campbell and Steve Coogan
Despite sagging stocks, analysts allay recession fears, suggest investors hold steady
A stunning Monday pummeled Wall Street with more steep losses, as fears, for investors and others, worsened about a slowing U.S. economy.2 years ago
James Lynch
More than 140 roosters seized in Pierce County cockfighting raid
Pierce County deputies and animal control raided a home and rescued more than 140 roosters that deputies said were bred for cockfighting.2 years ago
