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Photo: Detectives are investigating a Northeast Seattle shooting where a bullet came within inches ...
Julia Dallas

Bullet comes within inches of toddlers head in Northeast Seattle shooting

Seattle detectives are investigating a Northeast Seattle shooting that nearly killed a toddler Thursday afternoon.
2 years ago
Image: Natural gas burns on a kitchen stove in the U.S. in 2023....
Matt Markovich

Gas clash: Who’s accused of being a ‘pompus turd’ in I-2066 legal threat

Brian Heywood accused Washington Gov. Jay Inslee and Attorney General Bob Ferguson of playing a "disingenuous game" with voters.
2 years ago
Image: President-elect Donald Trump and Vice President-elect JD Vance stand on stage at an election...
Charlie Harger

Trump is heading back to the White House: We want to hear from you!

The votes are in, and voters are sending Donald Trump back to the White House for a second term. Now, it’s your turn to sound off.
2 years ago
Image: President-elect Donald Trump waves as he walks with former first lady Melania Trump at an el...
Steve Coogan

‘Blindsided:’ KIRO Newsradio hosts react to Trump winning the 2024 election

Spike O'Neill told Jake Skorheim Wednesday he was blindsided by the election victory by Donald Trump on Tuesday.
2 years ago
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Sam Campbell

WA Democrats tell citizens ‘we will be ready’ for second Trump presidency

Governor Jay Inslee told KIRO Newsradio he previously discussed with Governor-elect Bob Ferguson the possibility of a second presidential term for now-President-elect Donald Trump.
2 years ago
Photo: (Left) Donald Trump gestures at supporters during a campaign rally at PPG Paints Arena in Pi...
James Lynch

‘I’m excited,’ ‘I’m worried’: Washington voters on both sides react to Trump win

People are either celebrating or coming to terms with the fact that Donald Trump will be president again. KIRO Newsradio got reactions from Washington voters on both political sides.
2 years ago
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Bill Kaczaraba

Medved: ‘Americans were in a bad mood. They wanted change.’

Michael Medved, a presidential historian and conservative commentator, shares his insights on the election results.
2 years ago
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The MyNorthwest staff with wire reports

A turbulent election campaign ends as voters select Harris or Trump; KIRO hosts weigh in

A presidential election campaign marked by upheaval and rancor headed for its Election Day finale Tuesday as voters made their final choice.
2 years ago
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Charlie Harger

Harger: As Election Day falls on a divided nation — can we try to find peace?

Perhaps it’s time to step out of our comfort zones and engage in meaningful conversations with those who hold different perspectives.
2 years ago
Image: IAM District 751 president Jon Holden greets union members after announcing they voted to ac...
Steve Coogan

Machinist union votes to accept Boeing offer, end strike

The Boeing machinist union strike ended Monday night after 59% of workers who cast votes decided accept the company's latest offer.
2 years ago
Photo: The 2024 spring clearing of Chinook Pass....
Nate Connors

Snowfall forces early closure of Chinook Pass for the season

Travelers have one less option for cross-state travel with the seasonal closure of State Route 410 Chinook Pass over Mount Rainier.
2 years ago
Northshore cellphone rules...
Matt Markovich

Washington GOP’s last-minute texts spark controversy among Latino voters

Text messages sent Friday by the Washington Republican Party have stirred last-minute controversy.
2 years ago
Bill Kaczaraba

MyNW poll results: Many would consider making less money to work remotely more

In an unscientific poll on MyNorthwest, 1,200 people gave us their thoughts on making less money for remote work.
2 years ago
Gov. Jay Inslee has approved what will likely become Washington state's largest wind turbine farm s...
Tom Brock

Gov. Inslee approves huge wind turbine farm south of the Tri-Cities

Washington Governor Jay Inslee has approved what will likely be the biggest wind farm in the state that would be built along 24 miles of the Horse Heaven Hills, just south of Kennewick.
2 years ago
Image: A Halloween trick-or-treater was caught on surveillance video swiping an entire bowl of cand...
Jason Rantz

Watch: Trick-or-treater face-plants after stealing bowl of candy on Halloween

How's this for instant karma? A kid face-plants after stealing a bowl of candy from neighbors in Federal Way.
2 years ago
Matt Markovich

Betting on the election is now available, but don’t try it says the state

The state's gambling commission says don't bet on the election in Washington - it's illegal in the state.
2 years ago
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
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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