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KIRO Newsradio staff

Report: Whatcom County deaths of unhoused people on pace for record amount

More people are dying on the streets of Whatcom County. Opportunity Council said there have been 56 documented deaths this year.
2 years ago
Photo: The Washington State Patrol is cracking down on people who cut in ferry lines....
James Lynch

Don’t be that person: State troopers fine ferry line cutters $145

Have you ever been frustrated by a driver who cut in line at a ferry terminal? Now the Washington State Patrol is cracking down.
2 years ago
Photo: KIRO Newsradio is celebrating the 50th anniversary of its "newsradio" format with a special ...
MyNorthwest Staff

KIRO celebrates 50th anniversary of ‘newsradio’ format with special alumni broadcast

KIRO Newsradio is celebrating the 50th anniversary of its "newsradio" format with a special broadcast featuring several prominent alumni.
2 years ago
Photo: Police swarm Alderwood Mall in Lynnwood after shooting on July 3....
James Lynch

Police identify 2 girls who were with alleged Alderwood Mall shooter

There are new developments in last week's deadly shooting at Alderwood Mall. Jayda Woods-Johnson, 13, was killed.
2 years ago
Photo: Locals living along Aurora Avenue are dealing with yet another shooting in their neighborhoo...
James Lynch

‘Just senseless violence:’ Neighbors grapple with another shooting along Aurora

Locals living along Aurora Avenue are dealing with yet another shooting in their neighborhood as they call for an end to violence.
2 years ago
Photo: A brick was thrown at a truck on I-90 Tuesday morning. It could be the same man who threw a ...
Sam Campbell

I-90 brick-throwing suspect ‘could be’ same man who threw rocks at drivers in June

The man who threw a brick into a truck on I-90 Tuesday morning could be the same man in last month's attack on Rainier Avenue.
2 years ago
Photo: A shootout happened Saturday night, just after 3 a.m., near the corner of Aurora Avenue Nort...
James Lynch

Surveillance video captures shootout between rival pimps on Aurora

A shootout happened Saturday night, just after 3 a.m., near the corner of Aurora Avenue North and North 101st Street.
2 years ago
Photo: As the Republican National Convention prepares to kick off on Monday, speculation swirls ove...
Charlie Harger

Who will be Trump’s VP pick? Washington State GOP Chairman shares insights ahead of RNC

As the Republican National Convention prepares to kick off on Monday, speculation swirls over Trump's VP pick for the 2024 election.
2 years ago
Image: From left, Washington Democratic U.S. Rep. Adam Smith is seen in 2018, Washington's U.S. Dem...
Sam Campbell and Steve Coogan

Key Washington Democrat says Biden should exit the 2024 election race

Washington Democratic U.S. Rep. Adam Smith called for President Joe Biden to drop out of the 2004 presidential election Monday.
2 years ago
Image: The Good To Go Flex Pass sticks to a car windshield with small Velcro tabs and can be switch...
Chris Sullivan

‘Convincing’ Good To Go! toll scam rears its ugly head

Scammers are at it again, trying to get your personal information with bogus scam text messages posing as Good To Go! toll reminders.
2 years ago
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Ted Buehner

Dangerous heat has arrived in Washington; highs in the 90s

After picture-perfect Fourth of July weather, sizzling temperatures have arrived and will hold on through the weekend.
2 years ago
Rows of books at the Burton Barr Central Library in Phoenix are seen on Sept. 11, 2019....
Travis Mayfield

Mayfield: One public library is now banning kids from entering

A public library in Idaho has officially banned kids from entering. It says it is make the change due to a new state law.
2 years ago
Photo: Airborne United Airlines’ DC-4 at Sea-Tac Airport on July 9, 1949....
Feliks Banel

Vintage photos: Sea-Tac Airport celebrates 75 years

While its origins as an airfield date back to the early months of World War II, the Port of Seattle is marking 75 years of Sea-Tac Airport.
2 years ago
Photo: People have found themselves in dangerous situations after selling items online through Face...
James Lynch

Selling online? Expert recommends safety tips following Seattle robbery

People have been robbed, assaulted and even killed after using online marketplaces. We gathered some tips to help keep you safe.
2 years ago
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Angela Poe Russell

Angela Poe Russell: Why we should feel sorry for giant, billion-dollar grocery chains

The good news is the rate of increase for grocery retailers is slowing down, while still being thoughtful about keeping the essentials in check.
2 years ago
Image: Washington Gov. Jay Inslee speaks at a press conference about hospitals in the state providi...
The KIRO Newsradio team with wire reports

Inslee was part of Biden meeting with Democratic governors

President Joe Biden met with Democratic governors as he attempted to solidify support. and Washington's Jay Inslee attended virtually.
2 years ago
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Micki Gamez

Washington State Ferries has a warning for crabbers

Crab potting kicked off July 1. Washington State Ferries is warning people to keep their crab pots out of the ferry lanes.
2 years ago
Photo: Teto’s Cantina in Seattle, where one person was shot in killed in the parking lot early Mo...
James Lynch

‘Too many guns on the street:’ Local agencies respond to weekend filled with violence

It was a weekend filled with gun violence in the Seattle metropolitan area. There were six shootings between Saturday and Monday.
2 years ago
Image: An Auburn Police Department vehicle sits at a scene....
Steve Coogan

2 teens shot in Auburn weekend incident; suspects remain at large

The Auburn Police Department has confirmed four people were shot at two teens were shot in an incident early Saturday.
2 years ago
Photo: An airplane flies over a sign on Boeing's newly expanded 737 delivery center, Oct. 19, 2015,...
The KIRO Newsradio team with wire reports

Lawyers: US wants Boeing to plead guilty over fatal crashes, is in tricky spot

The U.S. Justice Department is pushing Boeing to plead guilty to criminal fraud in connection with two deadly plane crashes.
2 years ago
The U.S. Supreme Court building is seen on Friday, June 28, 2024, in Washington, D.C....
The KIRO Newsradio staff with wire reports

Supreme Court allows cities to enforce bans on homeless people sleeping outside

The Supreme Court decided Friday cities can enforce bans on homeless people sleeping outdoors in areas where shelter space is lacking.
2 years ago
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Travis Mayfield

Mayfield: Please get out of the CARE Team’s way and let it work

This week the Mayor announced a pilot program called the Community Assisted Response and Engagement (CARE) team could be expanding.
2 years ago
Image: Republican presidential candidate former President Donald Trump, left, speaks during the CNN...
Steve Coogan

‘Disaster’: KIRO, KTTH hosts roast Biden for CNN debate performance

The KIRO Newsradio and KTTH hosts who offered their impressions of the debate agreed that Joe Biden did not have a good night at the podium.
2 years ago
Image: Traffic on Interstate 5 north between mile posts 85 and 88 was backed up for miles due to ro...
Steve Coogan

Roadwork that led to major traffic backups on I-5 north concludes for now

The scheduled I-5 north roadwork hasn't stopped travelers from hitting the road and they're expected to see more traffic backups this week.
2 years ago