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Sam Campbell
Seattle officer who hit Kandula agrees to $5,000 fine as part of negligent driving penalty
A Seattle Police Department officer has agreed to pay a $5,000 fine as part of a penalty tied to hitting and killing a 23-year-old woman walking through a South Lake Union crosswalk in January 2023.2 years ago
MyNorthwest Staff
Dave and Colleen’s final ‘SMN:’ KIRO colleagues, politicians say their goodbyes
"Seattle's Morning News" on KIRO Newsradio will soon have a new sound. On Thursday, Dave Ross and Colleen O'Brien will host their last show together after a decade of co-hosting.2 years ago
Steve Coogan
Multiple issues, including roadway water, snarled traffic on I-5, other roads
A collision in Seattle, fallen trees in Everett and standing water impacted traffic on I-5 in both directions Wednesday.2 years ago
KIRO Newsradio staff
Gov. Inslee proposes ‘wealth tax’ to address multi-billion-dollar budget shortfall
Faced with a multi-billion-dollar budget shortfall over the next four years, outgoing Washington Governor Jay Inslee is proposing a new "wealth tax."2 years ago
Sam Campbell
Police: Woman caught with mail from 17 addresses in Renton in suspected theft
The Renton Police Department is warning residents to check their mail frequently as the holiday season means mail theft is on the rise.2 years ago
Nate Connors
Metro Transit suspends service in Seattle’s Little Saigon over safety concerns
Monday morning, riders on Metro Transit were greeted with an out-of-service sign at the 12th Avenue South and South Jackson Street bus stop in Seattle's Chinatown-International District.2 years ago
KIRO Newsradio Newsdesk
Ex-chief Adrian Diaz fired from SPD for alleged ‘intimate’ relationship with staffer
Adrian Diaz, the former Seattle Police Chief, was fired from the department, Seattle Mayor Bruce Harrell's office said to KIRO Newsradio.2 years ago
Chris Sullivan
Chokepoints: Sully’s top traffic and transportation stories of 2024
Sound Transit. Graffiti. Construction. It has been a busy year. Chris Sullivan shares some of his top stories for 2024.2 years ago
Sam Campbell
Data shows Washington food insecurity rising as food bank visits exceed 13 million
New data from the Washington State Department of Agriculture show signs of rising food insecurity in the Evergreen State.2 years ago
James Lynch
‘Be aware’: Pierce County officer shares tips to avoid Grinches while holiday shopping
Pierce County Sheriff's Department Lieutenant Darren Moss, Jr. said while the rest of us are shopping for the holidays, thieves are stealing and crowded parking lots are a target-rich environment.2 years ago
Ted Buehner
Expect a wet, but mild final week of fall ahead of the winter solstice
This final week of fall can be summarized as wet and mild. A series of Pacific frontal systems are slated to swing onshore.2 years ago
Tom Brock
Washington’s newest apple hybrid to be named ‘Sunflare’
A new variety of apple in Washington state has a new name.2 years ago
Tom Brock
Rare tornado touches down in Northern California causing widespread damage
A rare tornado in northern California over the weekend did a lot of serious damage and left several people hurt.2 years ago
Tom Brock
SR 520 Montlake Lid bicycle trail opens to the public
After years of construction, the new bike trail over the Montlake Lid project opened to the public on Saturday.2 years ago
Paul Holden and Steve Coogan
Seattle holiday events: Where revelers can go to get into the spirit
Seattle holiday events: December has arrived and there are many places to go and experiences to enjoy across the Puget Sound region.2 years ago
Sam Campbell
Auburn police link teens, 10-year-old to crime spree in South King County
Three of five people – most of them teenagers – arrested for allegedly trying to break into a Fall City gun store are now being linked to a string of robberies in South King County.2 years ago
James Lynch
Police warn elderly women after string of purse snatchings in Gig Harbor
Police in Gig Harbor are warning elderly women to be on the lookout for purse snatchers after three women were attacked in grocery store parking lots this week.2 years ago
Laura Scott
Listen: The perfect Christmas song mix from Spike and family
What makes a ‘perfect’ Christmas song playlist? Spike and his kid have been working on their ultimate holiday mix together for years.2 years ago
Luke Duecy
KIRO Newsradio obtains video as mysterious drones reach Western Washington
On the heels of an ongoing drone scare in New Jersey, dozens of people across the Puget Sound region have claimed they've also seen drones flying around at night.2 years ago
Bill Kaczaraba
Medved: Trump’s cabinet picks amid controversial pardons
In a sweeping, historic move, President Biden has granted nearly 1,500 pardons, including three individuals from Washington state.2 years ago
Steve Coogan
‘Disgusting:’ KIRO hosts note role of tech in child sex crime cases against school workers
Two school administrators and a teacher in Western Washington were arrested on suspicion of committing child sex crimes.2 years ago
Nate Connors
Come celebrate: Bike and pedestrian bridge debuts at Montlake this weekend
Just weeks before the State Route 520/Montlake Lid Project wraps up, the public is invited to attend the inaugural opening of the bike and foot bridge this weekend.2 years ago
James Lynch
King County expert urges parents to talk to children amid teacher abuse allegations
KIRO Newsradio reached out to a King County expert to learn what parents should look out for amid teacher sex crime allegations.2 years ago
