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Image: Scooter Christensen, left, and Zeus McClurkin of the Harlem Globetrotters pose for a photo i...
Paul Holden

Seattle weekend events: sQuatch Fest, Harlem Globetrotters and more

Some Seattle weekend events upcoming include the Harlem Globetrotters playing in Seattle and sQuatch Fest in Cowlitz County.
2 years ago
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Luke Duecy

Newly released videos show last moments before King County Metro bus driver was murdered

Newly released videos reveal the last moments before King County Metro bus driver Shawn Yim was stabbed to death in Seattle.
2 years ago
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Julia Dallas

‘A brand new shop:’ Jesse Jones shares vision for Results Washington as newly-appointed director

Jesse joined "The Gee and Ursula Show" on KIRO Newsradio Thursday to discuss his vision for his new role as director of Results Washington.
2 years ago
Photo: Comedian Adam Corolla attends "A Night of Laughter With RFK Jr. & Friends."...
Julia Dallas

John Curley: Adam Carolla thinks Los Angeles wildfires may change political votes

Comedian and podcaster Adam Carolla believes those affected by the Los Angeles wildfires may vote differently next time.
2 years ago
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James Lynch

20-year-old charged in friend’s death following alleged street racing on I-5

Two friends' alleged street racing on I-5 turned tragic. One of them is dead. The other was arrested and charged with vehicular homicide.
2 years ago
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Julia Dallas

‘The biggest pressure relief ever:’ Gee reflects on son’s college football national championship win

KIRO Newsradio's Gee Scott is celebrating this week after his son's team won the college football national championship.
2 years ago
Image: An outline of the SR 167 Completion Project that spans through Fife....
Nate Connors

Traffic this week: Bridge demolition in Fife brings closures on State Route 99

Beginning Tuesday evening, commuters on State Route 99 in Fife will have a 42-hour lane closure in the southbound direction.
2 years ago
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Matt Markovich

Capping the chaos: Washington rent stabilization bill moves forward

In one of its first acts of the 2025 legislative session on Monday, Washington State House Democrats have resurrected an attempt at rent stabilization.
2 years ago
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James Lynch

Marches held throughout Western Washington to commemorate MLK Day

On this Martin Luther King Jr. holiday, rallies and marches were held all over Western Washington.
2 years ago
Image: President Donald Trump finishes his inaugural address as Vice President JD Vance applauds du...
The MyNorthwest staff with wire reports

Trump inaugural speech: President rips past leaders, makes promises; hosts react

Trump inaugural speech: The president’s second address contained an indictment of the country he inherits and promises to fix its problems.
2 years ago
Photo: Attendees watch at an Inauguration parade as a screen shows President-elect Donald Trump tak...
Julia Dallas

‘Like winning the Super Bowl:’ KIRO Newsradio host gets firsthand look at Trump inauguration

John, host of "The John Curley Show," on KIRO Newsradio flew to Washington D.C. to attend the Trump inauguration.
2 years ago
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Steve Coogan

‘Trump will deliver a strong message:’ KIRO, KTTH hosts offer Inauguration Day thoughts

It is Inauguration Day and Donald Trump who won another White House term in November, will be sworn in Monday as the 47th U.S. president.
2 years ago
Relatives and friends of people killed and abducted by Hamas and taken into Gaza react as they gath...
Tom Brock

Local Jewish leaders “overwhelmed with emotion” but not celebrating release of three Israeli hostages

Local leaders of Seattle's Jewish community are reacting to this weekend's release of three Israeli hostages.
2 years ago
An Amtrak train with 157 passengers on board demolished this semi truck that was stuck on the track...
Tom Brock

Amtrak train hits semitruck stuck on the tracks in Auburn

An Amtrak train crushed the cab of a semi truck in Auburn Saturday, after the vehicle got stuck at a railroad crossing.
2 years ago
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James Lynch

Seattle Police Department breaks up costly ring of retail theft

Police in Seattle believe two men are responsible for a ring of retail theft that led to more than $50,000 in merchandise being stolen.
2 years ago
Off-duty firefighter Alex Fatkin, in the water, and former Navy helicopter pilot Matthew Loverink, ...
Tom Brock

Off-duty firefighter and a former Navy pilot rescue woman from submerged SUV

An off-duty firefighter rescued an elderly woman who accidentally drove into Lake Stevens Thursday evening.
2 years ago
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Paul Holden

Weekend event digest: Lunar New Year, MLK Jr. celebrations and more

A long holiday weekend is upon us. Will you be attending an event of some kind? There are a lot to choose from.
2 years ago
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James Lynch

New Pierce County sheriff puts emphasis on drug trafficking

There is a new Pierce County sheriff in town. Keith Swank, 56, was formally sworn in Wednesday, reports KIRO Newsradio.
2 years ago
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Matt Markovich

State Senate bill with new gun-free zones in parks, where kids are present moves ahead

Washington lawmakers revised a gun-free-zones bill that would have prohibited firearms and weapons in most locations where kids are present.
2 years ago
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Luke Duecy

Ex-tutor charged with sexually assaulting a 13-year-old student pleads not guilty

The ex-tutor charged with assaulting a student inside a Seattle restaurant bathroom and recording it pleaded not guilty to two charges.
2 years ago
Photo: The view of the sunset from an overlook in Queen Anne in Seattle in February....
Ted Buehner

Brace yourself: Western Washington’s coldest weather of the season coming up

The coldest weather of the season is on tap starting this holiday weekend and extending into next week in Western Washington.
2 years ago
Photo: Washington Huskies guard Matisse Thybulle (4) tips the ball against Washington State Cougars...
Matt Markovich

New bill proposes state taxpayers fund health insurance for student athletes

Star collegiate athletes like starting quarterbacks and lesser known players, like third stringers on a school's softball team, could see state taxpayers pay for their health insurance.
2 years ago
Photo: Investigators seized guns, drugs and a TSA badge, among other items, while executing a searc...
James Lynch

Police find enough narcotics to kill 1.7M as notorious Seattle drug traffickers indicted

Five men the FBI, Drug Enforcement Agency and Seattle Police Department call the most notorious, most violent drug traffickers in Seattle's Chinatown-International District have been federally charged and remain behind bars.
2 years ago
Photo: A cannabis plant....
Matt Markovich

From outlawed to mainstream: Washington cannabis workers push for union rights

Once upon a time, cultivating cannabis could land you behind bars. Fast forward to today and it's a bona fide career path in Washington.
2 years ago