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Matt Markovich
Inslee directive requires Washington hospitals to provide emergency abortion care
Washington Gov. Jay Inslee has issued a directive requiring the Department of Health to ensure hospitals provide emergency abortion care.2 years ago
Chris Sullivan
Sullivan: The do’s and don’ts of beach driving in Washington
Driving on the beach is one of those great experiences that we have here in Washington, but it appears that many people don't know the rules.2 years ago
Matt Markovich
Designs unveiled for new I-5 bridge between Washington, Oregon
The first conceptual design drawings for a replacement I-5 bridge between Washington and Oregon were made public Monday.2 years ago
Julia Dallas
‘If you flee, we will pursue you:’ Washington police respond to new law
A new Washington police pursuit law went into effect on Thursday. KIRO Newsradio spoke with agencies about what the public can expect.2 years ago
The KIRO Newsradio staff with wire reports
Judge denies state GOP attempt to keep initiatives’ financial impact off ballot
A judge ruled Friday that what have are known as "financial warning labels" must be included with initiatives on the November ballot.2 years ago
Micki Gamez
Kia deals with another massive recall as Telluride SUVs face a risk of fire
Kia and the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration announced a recall Friday, this time for nearly half a million Kia Telluride SUVs.2 years ago
Micki Gamez
Bellevue Police Department has had enough with traffic fatalities
Washington traffic fatalities are at a 33-year high. A Bellevue police officer said the numbers should concern everyone.2 years ago
KIRO Newsradio staff
‘Earthrise’ photographer who called Northwest home on his famous picture
Apollo 8 astronaut Bill Anders took a photograph of a distant earth in 1968. The image has since been come to be known as "Earthrise."2 years ago
Micki Gamez
Welcome to construction season: Revive I-5 in Seattle is back
Drivers moving between Seattle and Tukwila will have a hard time getting through work this weekend thanks to the Revive I-5 project.2 years ago
Feliks Banel
Fires devastated Seattle, Ellensburg, Spokane in 1889
When Washington became a state in November 1889, that wasn’t the only big news story that year, thanks to devastating fires across the state.2 years ago
Heather Bosch and Steve Coogan
1 killed after a plane crashed into an Auburn building
One person died after a small plane crashed onto the roof of a building in Auburn Thursday, according to the Valley Regional Fire Authority.2 years ago
Feliks Banel
Everett’s Clark Park gazebo now gone to the dogs
The Everett Clark Park gazebo will be dismantled as the city council voted for funding to build an off-leash dog area.2 years ago
KIRO Newsradio Newsdesk
OPA opens probe over incident where Seattle officers appear to be beating man
Seattle's civilian police watchdog agency has confirmed it is investigating Seattle officers seen on social media appearing to beat a man.2 years ago
Matt Markovich
Seattle homeowners face sticker shock with new levies
Seattle homeowners should be prepared for sticker shock after an approved housing levy and proposed transportation levy take shape.2 years ago
Ted Buehner
Warmer weather is here! Expect sunshine, rising temps
The long-awaited warmer drier weather is arriving! There are several things to remember as the area heats up.2 years ago
Matt Markovich
Markovich: Where’s our ‘inconvenience fee’ for when the president visits and disrupts Seattle?
Three weeks after Biden's visit, Vice President Harris made a trip to the Washington ATM. Well, now I want my ATM service fee. Call it an inconvenience fee.2 years ago
Matt Markovich
‘Consider every option’: State GOP leader addresses Semi Bird endorsement
The Washington Republican Party's head said leadership is looking at the new allegations against endorsed candidate for governor, Semi Bird.2 years ago
Matt Markovich
Is it a tax or not? Attorney general sued over controversial ballot language
Rep. Jim Walsh sued Attorney General Bob Ferguson over what Walsh calls "warning labels" the attorney general must include on the ballot.2 years ago
Micki Gamez
Vashon Islanders can’t wait another 4 years for new ferry
Small businesses on Vashon Island are struggling to make ends meet because of the frequent delays and outages with the ferry system.2 years ago
Heather Bosch
First responders save woman in Puyallup River
First responders rescued a woman in her 30s from the Puyallup River in Fife Tuesday afternoon. Witnesses who saw her struggling called 911.2 years ago
Matt Markovich
Markovich: 75% of King County refugees won’t get what they seek
The saga of 100 asylum seekers, who have been pushed around King County, may be ending soon as they face eviction.2 years ago
Feliks Banel
Sumner City Council unanimously rejects Ryan House resolution
The Sumner City Council will meet Monday night and will likely vote on a Ryan House private fundraising resolution.2 years ago
Matt Markovich
Seattle scraps ShotSpotter plans; advances surveillance, license plate readers
Seattle has abandoned plans to install acoustic gunshot locators after receiving cost estimates for the "Crime Prevention Technology Pilot."2 years ago
