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Matt Markovich
Democratic Governor-elect Ferguson proposes bold spending cuts, echoing what Republicans have wanted
Governor-elect Bob Ferguson revealed plans to ask all state agencies to reduce their projected spending by 6%, as Washington faces a projected $12 billion budget shortfall over the next four years.2 years ago
Steve Coogan
The Seattle Times announces it is suing the Seattle Police Department
The Seattle Times announced in a story published early Thursday it is suing the Seattle Police Department over the release of public records.2 years ago
James Lynch
No yolk: Egg prices skyrocket amid bird flu, inflation
It will probably come as no secret … the price of eggs is soaring and there appears no relief in sight.2 years ago
Julia Dallas
Developer hopes to resolve $22M dispute as Cle Elum faces jarring bankruptcy
Cle Elum owes City Heights Holdings, LLC more than $22 million, as awarded by an arbitrator in November.2 years ago
Sam Campbell
CDC: Washington saw 2,232% spike in whooping cough cases in 2024
Federal data show cases of pertussis – commonly known as whooping cough – in the state of Washington jumped more than 2,200%.2 years ago
Nate Connors
NE 145th Street in Shoreline reopens with limited access for drivers
NE 145th Street in Shoreline reopens: The contractors working reopened a single lane in each direction between Corliss Avenue and I-5 Tuesday.2 years ago
The KIRO Newsradio staff with wire reports
Meta replaces fact-checking with X-style community notes
Facebook and Instagram owner Meta said Tuesday it's scrapping its third-party fact-checking program and replacing it with Community Notes.2 years ago
Nate Connors
WSDOT projects will bring lane restrictions, ramp closures this week
A number of late-night WSDOT projects around Seattle and on the Eastside will bring lane restrictions and ramp closures.2 years ago
Sam Campbell
‘Extra income for everyone:’ Business owners rejoice as Amazon workers return full time
Business owners neighboring Amazon’s Seattle headquarters were beaming on Monday following a return to the office for thousands of the tech giant’s employees.2 years ago
James Lynch
Pierce County records first homicide of the new year
The body of a man who is believed to have lived around the Parkland area in Pierce County was found Sunday morning just after 7:30 a.m.2 years ago
Sam Campbell
Seattle Police Department fires officer who hit and killed Jaahnavi Kandula
Seattle fires officer: The SPD officer who hit and killed a 23-year-old woman in January 2023 has been relieved of his duties.2 years ago
Bill Kaczaraba
‘A difficult day for many of us:’ Jayapal comments on Trump certification 4 years after Jan. 6 attack
Congress certified President-elect Trump as the winner of the 2024 election in proceedings that Rep. Jayapal (D-Wash. 7) called "difficult."2 years ago
Tom Brock
Army soldier in Las Vegas Cybertruck blast trained at JBLM special operations program
The Green Beret soldier who fatally shot himself in a Cybertruck that exploded outside a Trump hotel on New Year’s Day has a northwest connection.2 years ago
Tom Brock
Bill Nye the Science Guy awarded Presidential Medal of Freedom
President Joe Biden awarded a Presidential Medal of Freedom to Seattle's own "Bill Nye the Science Guy."2 years ago
Tom Brock
2 people survive car explosion in Everett
Emergency responders in Everett said it's lucky no one was hurt after a propane heater inside a car caused an explosion.2 years ago
Tom Brock
Vehicle hits fire hydrant in Kent, flooding several apartments
Residents in Kent are dealing with flooded-out apartments from a broken fire hydrant that sent thousands of gallons of water spewing into the air.2 years ago
Tom Brock
Town of Steilacoom pulls plug on outdoor concert series
The future of a popular outdoor concert series in Steilacoom is uncertain, after the city announced it won’t be funding the program this year.2 years ago
Tom Brock
Woman walking in roadway struck and killed in South Seattle
Detectives with the Seattle police are investigating a deadly crash involving a car that hit a pedestrian.2 years ago
KIRO Newsradio and MyNorthwest staff
Salmonella outbreak linked to North Seattle shelter serving Christmas dinner
Health officials are investigating a salmonella outbreak at a North Seattle homeless shelter.2 years ago
James Lynch
Group of girls arrested for alleged Kia theft in Tacoma
In Tacoma, three teenage girls are accused of auto theft. FOX 13 News reported Thursday the girls, ages 15, 14, and just 12 years old, were arrested on New Year’s Day.2 years ago
KIRO Newsradio Staff with Wire Reports
‘Long overdue:’ Surgeon General, Seattle doctor call for new label to warn of alcohol’s cancer risk
Alcohol is a leading cause of cancer, a risk that should be clearly labeled on drinks Americans consume, U.S. Surgeon General Vivek Murthy proposed on Friday.2 years ago
Matt Markovich
Seattle mayor calls for major SPD reforms after Adrian Diaz harassment claims probe
Seattle Mayor Bruce Harrell has called for major SPD changes after a probe into allegations of gender discrimination and sexual harassment.2 years ago
Charlie Harger
Footage of recent 4-hour Puyallup standoff with man wielding hammer released
The Pierce County Sheriff's Department released footage from a standoff in Puyallup that ended with the arrest of a man wielding a hammer.2 years ago
