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Matt Markovich
Washington House committee advances controversial firearm bills amid heated debate
These proposals address firearm purchase permits, ammunition sales restrictions and measures to curb firearm theft from vehicles.2 years ago
James Lynch
Pierce County deputies arrest 4 teens in major street racing takeover
Pierce County Sheriff’s Department deputies shut down a major street racing/intersection takeover last weekend in Parkland. Two 15-year-old boys and two 18-year-olds were arrested. It happened last Saturday night at the intersection of Park Avenue South and 108th Street South. Deputies told KIRO Newsradio they received multiple 911 calls from drivers trying to get through […]2 years ago
Matt Markovich
Speed demons on a leash: Bill would require limiter device for reckless drivers
Washington is taking a bold step toward tackling reckless drivers and speeding with a new bill that could change how high-risk drivers get back on the road.2 years ago
Charlie Harger
‘A place where new stories begin:’ Faith-based groups offer help, recovery paths to homeless
Faith-based organizations in Seattle and the Puget Sound region conduct outreach, offering blankets and also a path to recovery to homeless people.2 years ago
James Lynch
‘One of the greatest honors:’ Incoming chief shares vision for Seattle Police Department
If there is any doubt about how happy Shon Barnes is to be the Seattle Police Department's new chief, the doubt ends now.2 years ago
Matt Markovich
New bill allows volunteer opportunities at schools for parents with criminal records
House Bill 1189 is working to give parents and guardians with criminal records a shot at helping out in schools.2 years ago
Sam Campbell and Luke Duecy, KIRO Newsradio
Bail set at $2M for man accused of stabbing 13-year-old Everett boy
A judge has ordered a man suspected of stabbing a teenage boy in Snohomish County earlier this month to remain in jail with bail set at $2 million.2 years ago
Matt Markovich
Caught in the net: Washington lawmakers push to reduce penalties for online sting operations
Washington lawmakers are considering a controversial new bill that could change the way the state treats people caught in internet sting operations.2 years ago
Matt Markovich
Washington lawmakers push to keep ‘vehicular homes’ safe from tow yard
A new bill making its way through the Washington State Legislature aims to help people who live in their vehicles avoid losing them to impoundment.2 years ago
Matt Markovich
Lawmakers push to make clergy mandatory reporters — Will this attempt finally succeed?
Washington lawmakers are once again tackling the sensitive issue of mandatory reporting of child abuse and neglect by clergy members.2 years ago
Matt Markovich
Protest, but play nice: Washington weighs new rules on student aid, campus demos
If you're a college student in Washington and love a good protest, listen up — your taxpayer funded financial aid could be on the line, but not as much before.2 years ago
Matt Markovich
Could cow burps and farts be taxed under the Climate Commitment Act?
House Bill 1630 mandates that dairy farms and feedlots report their annual methane emissions -- largely coming from cow burps and farts -- to the state.2 years ago
Luke Duecy
‘I don’t have optimism:’ Cle Elum one step closer to declaring bankruptcy
The small town of Cle Elum is one step closer to declaring bankruptcy after a special meeting and vote by its city council Tuesday night.2 years ago
James Lynch
Exclusive: Interim Chief Sue Rahr says SPD workforce felt ‘betrayed,’ desperate for leadership
Ahead of her departure as Seattle's Interim Police Chief, Sue Rahr spoke at length to KIRO Newsradio about a series of topics.2 years ago
Julia Dallas
Cliff Mass: Parts of Western Washington could see snow next weekend
Those hoping for snow could get a little treat next weekend. Cliff Mass, atmospheric sciences professor at the University of Washington, told “Seattle’s Morning News” on KIRO Newsradio Monday there is a chance of snow in the region. However, only some areas of Western Washington, such as Skagit and Whatcom Counties, will see it. “There’s […]2 years ago
Matt Markovich
Ranking the future: WA lawmakers eye overhaul of local elections with ranked choice voting
House Bill 1448 is looking to shake things up by introducing ranked choice voting to local elections. Lawmakers have brought it back, hoping the second time is the charm.2 years ago
Matt Markovich
Washington aims to curb drunk driving with bold civil protection orders
If passed, the Washington bill would create an entirely new kind of legal tool: the Impaired Driving Protection Order (IDPO).2 years ago
Chris Sullivan
Sullivan: What lurks beneath I-90 fish passage project?
It's been a year and a half since WSDOT started tearing up I-90 in Factoria for a massive fish passage project. How's the work going?2 years ago
Matt Markovich
Racing into trouble: New Washington bill targets chronic speeders
Lawmakers are championing a Washington bill that seeks to clamp down on chronic speeders.2 years ago
Matt Markovich
Some Washington lawmakers push for campus abortion access during bill’s first hearing
Washington Democratic lawmakers are proposing taxpayer-funded colleges and universities provide abortion access.2 years ago
Luke Duecy
Ferguson signs executive order to support children if parents arrested by ICE
Ferguson signed an executive order that creates a rapid response team to support children and their families if mom or dad are arrested by ICE.2 years ago
Sam Campbell
Mark Solomon appointed to take the Seattle City Council’s vacant seat
Mark Solomon, a career crime prevention coordinator with the Seattle Police Department, has been appointed to take the vacant Seattle City Council seat.2 years ago
James Lynch and Steve Coogan
Internal memo: Interim SPD chief Sue Rahr to vacate office Wednesday
The Seattle Police Department’s Interim Chief Sue Rahr will vacate her office Wednesday to make way for new department Chief Shon Barnes, according to memo emailed to the department Monday. Rahr’s memo, which was obtained by KIRO Newsradio, states she is “clearing out the ‘Chief’s Office'” Wednesday. From there, “Chief Barnes will be moving into […]2 years ago
