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Image: A pair of McDonald's Quarter Pounder hamburgers are seen in New York City on Wednesday, Oct....
Luke Duecy

Washington grower of onions a target of federal probe over the cause of E. coli poisoning

A Washington grower of onions is a target of a federal probe into what caused E. coli poisoning for dozens of people who ate at McDonald's.
2 years ago
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James Lynch

Fife Police Chief raises concerns after juvenile detention center doesn’t take assault suspect

Fife Police Chief Peter Fisher decided to go public after the recent arrest of a 17-year-old suspected of assaulting his parents during a domestic dispute.
2 years ago
Photo: Police are looking for the person connected to a ballot box fire....
Sam Campbell

Portland police: Ballot box fire suspect has ‘wealth’ of metalworking experience

The Portland Police Bureau is searching for a suspect with a “wealth of experience in metal fabrication and welding” connected to three arsons at ballot boxes.
2 years ago
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Matt Markovich

Allegations state ex-Seattle Police Chief Adrian Diaz ‘untruthful’ with investigators

A claim of dishonesty to investigators led Interim Seattle Police Chief Sue Rahr to place former Police Chief Adrian Diaz on leave.
2 years ago
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Feliks Banel

More Washington spooky tales: 13 Steps at Maltby Cemetery, Prop Man of Orcas Island

We've been collecting your Washington spooky stories and tales about public places around Puget Sound where myths and legends have emerged.
2 years ago
Photo: In this photo provided by Kelly Soderlund, shows Kelly working remotely from her home in Wal...
Bill Kaczaraba

Gee Scott: ‘Offer to get paid less if you want to work remotely’

If you want to work remotely, you offer to get paid less. That was the concept offered by Gee Scott of KIRO Newsradio's Gee and Ursula Show.
2 years ago
Photo: People wait in line on Election Day in the parking lot of King County Elections office in Re...
Matt Markovich

Polling Washington: Predicting races for president, senate, governor, 3rd Congressional District

KIRO Newsradio went back to review all publicly reported polling in Washington related to the races for president, senate, governor and one House of Representatives seat.
2 years ago
Image: A mudslide closed all lanes of I-5 north in Bellingham early in the morning of Sunday, Oct. ...
Tom Brock and Steve Coogan

Cause of mudslide that led to 10-hour closure on I-5 in Bellingham revealed

The city of Bellingham revealed in a statement Monday what caused the mudslide that led to a 10-hour closure of I-5 north Sunday. 
2 years ago
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Matt Markovich

Decision on former SPD Chief Adrian Diaz’s future could be just days away

The announcement that former Seattle Police Chief Adrian Diaz has been placed on paid administrative leave could signal the conclusion of an investigation into his conduct.
2 years ago
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James Lynch

Seattle gas station clerk arrested after allegedly shooting at customer

A Seattle gas station clerk is facing charges after police said he opened fire on a customer following an argument over a container of ice.
2 years ago
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Feliks Banel

‘Unsolved Histories’ Episode 5: Another Flight 293 nearly suffered a similar disaster

In Episode 5 of "Unsolved Histories,' Feliks Banel examined the amazing story of survival of the passengers and crew of the other Flight 293.
2 years ago
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KIRO Newsradio Staff with Wire Reports

Boeing, in need of cash, looking to raise up to approximately $19B in offering

Boeing is looking to raise up to approximately $19 billion in a stock offering as the aerospace giant faces liquidity issues and tries to raise cash.
2 years ago
Photo: With nine days until the election, Washington ballot returns are coming in at a slower pace ...
Matt Markovich

Ballot returns lag behind 2020 pace; Counties vary in early voting trends

With nine days until the election, returned ballots are coming in at a slower pace than four years ago, but there's a reason for that.
2 years ago
An Everett firefighter was injured after falling from a 2nd-story balcony at this house fire Thursd...
Tom Brock

Everett firefighter falls from balcony while battling house fire

An Everett firefighter fell from a second-story balcony while battling a house fire early Thursday morning.
2 years ago
Image: The Trapper Creek WSA contains a significant canyon on the west slope of the Bighorn Mountai...
Steve Coogan

‘Goosebumps:’ Wyoming story of a possible helpful ghost give Jake and Spike chills

A teen hunter received assistance getting out of a tough spot in Wyoming in 1951. Did a helpful ghost who died years earlier lend a hand?
2 years ago
Police arrested a convicted felon accused of randomly firing shots from his tiny home on Meyers Way...
Tom Brock

Tiny home village shooting ends with suspect’s arrest

Seattle police arrested a 73-year-old convicted felon after they say he randomly fired shots at a tiny home village where he lived.
2 years ago
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Ted Buehner

Washington ballots: Voting early helps ensure your vote is tallied election night

Washington ballots: Why wait until Election Day? Voting now helps ensure your vote is counted as a part of election night results.
2 years ago
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Travis Mayfield

Mayfield: Downtown Seattle showing signs of life, is it making a comeback?

When I say the words "Downtown Seattle," what image comes to your mind? When was the last time you were actually in Downtown Seattle?
2 years ago
Photo: Halloween candy set out in Western Washington....
Paul Holden

Weekend event digest: All things Halloween in Western Washington

If you have a favorite bar or club in Western Washington, odds are there is a Halloween-themed event going on.
2 years ago
Image: Striking union workers stand in front of signs that read 'No pension/No planes! in response ...
Sam Campbell

Boeing union members on strike return to picket lines after latest offer voted down

Unionized machinists on strike hit the picket lines Thursday, less than 12 hours after the latest contract offer from Boeing was voted down.
2 years ago
Photo: A 15-year-old appears in court in connection to a Fall City shooting that left five dead....
Julia Dallas and James Lynch

Boy, 15, charged with murder of 3 siblings, parents in Fall City; arraignment delayed

A 15-year-old boy has been charged with murdering his three younger siblings and his parents at their home in Fall City early Monday.
2 years ago
Image: Republican candidate for Washington governor Semi Bird can be seen during his campaign....
Matt Markovich

Ex-candidate for governor Semi Bird resigns from Washington GOP leadership

Citing conflicts with his religious beliefs, former Washington Republican gubernatorial candidate Semi Bird has resigned from two leadership positions within the party.
2 years ago
Photo: Boeing machinists continue to strike....
Bill Kaczaraba

Boeing machinists continue to strike, pensions remain sticking point

Boeing machinists have voted to turn down the latest company offer and continue to strike pointing to the lack of pensions as a focus.
2 years ago
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Chris Sullivan

Direct route between Mukilteo and Everett to be cut for a year

Here is a Halloween trick: Turning 500 feet into 10 miles. How do you do that? You close a vital bridge between Everett and Mukilteo.
2 years ago