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Luke Duecy

Kent police chase ends with police firing at 19-year-old suspect

A police chase that started in Kent and went to SeaTac ended when two Kent officers fired shots at a 19-year-old suspect late Tuesday.
2 years ago
Image: Westfield Southcenter in Tukwila can be seen in a recent photo....
Angela Poe Russell

Angela Poe Russell: Shopping malls are taking a stand against unruly teens

The signs are out there and they point to a problem: it appears teenagers are a big part of the issues at shopping malls.
2 years ago
Photo: People take cover on the side of a road as a siren sounds a warning of incoming missiles fir...
Sam Campbell

‘This war is not about the people:’ Iranian-Americans in Seattle show support for Israelis

KIRO Newsradio spoke with local Jewish community leaders and Iranian-Americans on Tuesday about Iran's attack on Israel.
2 years ago
Photo: The Seattle Police Department is investigating a West Seattle shooting that left a 57-year-o...
James Lynch

Woman who live streamed Jan. 6 riot dies in West Seattle shooting

The Seattle Police Department is investigating a West Seattle shooting that left a 57-year-old woman dead on Tuesday.
2 years ago
New York pizza...
Bill Kaczaraba

Gee and Ursula: New York disputes Seattle’s No. 1 pizza ranking

One New Yorker said, "I'm surprised in my opinion, that they came up with the survey and still haven't put New York pizza over everything."
2 years ago
Image: This map from the Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) shows a map of closu...
Steve Coogan

3 deputies injured after police chase closed US 2 in Snohomish County

A police chase caused the closure of US 2 between Snohomish and Monroe Tuesday morning, local officials stated.
2 years ago
Image: The M/V Wenatchee, seen here in September 2023, is the first JMII vessel to be converted to ...
Nate Connors

Washington State Ferries first attempt at hybrid-electric conversion faces delay

Washington State Ferries is completing conversions of its three largest vessels. But there is a delay in getting the M/V Wenatchee back up.
2 years ago
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Charlie Harger

Harger: As violent crime drops nationally, Washington takes a wrong turn

Violent crime is down across the nation. It's a rare bit of good news these days. But here in Washington, it seems we're not getting the memo.
2 years ago
Photo: Debris is seen in the aftermath of Hurricane Helene, Monday, Sept. 30, 2024, in Asheville, N...
KIRO Newsradio staff with Wire Reports

PNW volunteers, emergency responders deployed as Hurricane Helene’s death toll tops 130

Hurricane Helene tore through the south after making landfall, and as of the weekend, 4.8 million people were without electricity.
2 years ago
tukwila officer-involved shooting...
Julia Dallas

Gee and Ursula: What can be done to make us feel safer?

The Southcenter Mall shooting begged the question on "Gee and Ursula" -- what can be done to make residents feel safer?
2 years ago
Photo: Chronic Wasting Disease, also called "Zombie Deer Disease," is an insidious disease afflicti...
Luke Duecy

‘Zombie deer, elk disease’ confirmed in Washington: What you should know

Chronic Wasting Disease, also called "Zombie Deer Disease," is an insidious disease afflicting deer, elk and moose populations.
2 years ago
Image: The sunset can be seen in at Ballinger Park in Mountlake Terrace on Friday, Aug. 9, 2024....
Ted Buehner

Sun sets on September: Why October may bring brilliant fall colors to Washington

As October is coming quick, the days continue to get shorter, the nights will grow longer and the fall colors may get more lively.
2 years ago
A devastating house fire in SeaTac Saturday evening left one person dead and another injured. (Phot...
Tom Brock

SeaTac house fire leaves 1 person dead and 1 injured

One person is dead and another injured, after a two-alarm fire that spread to two homes in SeaTac.
2 years ago
Orting whistleblower says he was fired after raising concerns about the city's wastewater lagoon. (...
Tom Brock

Orting whistleblower files $10 million claim against city

A whistleblower in Orting says the city fired him after he raised concerns its sewage lagoon was overflowing.
2 years ago
seattle traffic congestion...
Julia Dallas

Gee and Ursula: Coming back to the office impacts women, traffic, economy

"The Gee and Ursula Show" on KIRO Newsradio discussed how the flood of workers will impact the city of Seattle.
2 years ago
Photo: A South Seattle smoke shop was hit for a second time....
James Lynch

Owner of Seattle smoke shop fights back against burglary suspects

A Seattle smoke shop owner caught a burglary in progress. The suspects fired at the owner and the owner retuned fire.
2 years ago
Seattle Library Levy...
Luke Duecy

Seattle Public Library will spend $1M responding to ransomware attack 

The Seattle Public Library expects to pay $1 million out of its pocket responding to a ransomware attack that has caused issues for months.
2 years ago
Photo: This combination of photos shows Vice President Kamala Harris, left, on Aug. 7, 2024, and Re...
Bill Kaczaraba

Medved: It should be a ‘You pick, I pick, we all pick’ economy

Conservative Michael Medved told "Gee and Ursula," he predicts a solid victory for Vice-President Kamala Harris in November.
2 years ago
Photo: The Ballard Bridge....
Nate Connors

More than 100-year-old Ballard Bridge will shut down for makeover

If all goes as planned, SDOT will need four consecutive weekend closures to complete the projects on the Ballard Bridge.
2 years ago
Photo: Refugee encampment in King County on July 30, 2024....
Sam Campbell

King County moves forward with plan to open old motel next to now-swept refugee encampment

King County said it is still moving forward with a plan to open an old motel next to the site of the now-emptied refugee camp in Kent.
2 years ago
Photo: Evergreen State College confirms it has reached a $25 million settlement with the family of ...
KIRO Newsradio staff

Evergreen settles with family of student who died from carbon monoxide poisoning

Evergreen State College confirms it has reached a $25M settlement with the family of a student who died from carbon monoxide poisoning.
2 years ago
Plaques created in the 1990s by the City of Sumner to honor longtime local families and donors will...
Feliks Banel

Corn mazes, Sumner plaques, Royer waterfront, and more updates

We have updates of recent All Over the Map stories including corn mazes, Sumner plaques, Mama's Mexican Restaurant, and more.
2 years ago
Photo: Seattle Mariners fans are expressing their disappointment after the team was kept out of the...
Sam Campbell

‘That sucks:’ Mariners fans express frustrations with team’s struggle to make playoffs

Seattle Mariners fans are expressing their disappointment after the team was kept out of the playoffs for the second year in a row.
2 years ago
Image: U.S. Sen. Dan Evans stands in front of several microphones with his three sons, from left, M...
Patti Payne

Patti Payne on Dan Evans: ‘I loved his spirit, respect and humility’

"My heart and mind are filled with personal memories of (Dan Evans)," Patti Payne said in her commentary for KIRO Newsradio.
2 years ago