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Photo: Seattle City Council member Cathy Moore announced Friday her plan to introduce a similar tax...
Sam Campbell

‘A lot of my income is already being taken:’ Seattleites pay US’ highest sales tax, report says

A report shows two Washington cities have the highest sales taxes in the nation -- Seattle and Tacoma.
2 years ago
Photo: A woman in Burien was killed after gunmen shot up her home....
James Lynch

‘It’s unreal:’ Gunmen shoot-up Burien home, killing woman in her 80s

Neighbors in a normally quiet cul-de-sac in Burien said they were awakened by gunfire Wednesday morning. A woman was killed.
2 years ago
Photo: The warmer and drier weather is coming back soon. Here, the sun shines in Seattle' Eastlake ...
Ted Buehner

Is summer over in Western Washington? Nope, a bit more is coming this week

The good news is summer is not over, but there will be one more blip in the upcoming return to summer weather in Washington.
2 years ago
Image: There was a long line at Spirit Airlines' check-in area at Seattle-Tacoma International Airp...
Sam Campbell and Steve Coogan

‘No estimated point of return:’ Cyberattack continues to plague Sea-Tac Airport

A suspected cyberattack Saturday is still slowing down services at Sea-Tac Airport and all Port of Seattle operations.
2 years ago
Image: At the top of this image, the reader board at Sea-Tac Airport that would normally have infor...
Steve Coogan

Travelers be aware: Cyberattack causing major issues at Sea-Tac Airport

The Port of Seattle, including Sea-Tac Airport, reported Saturday morning in a post on X it is experiencing an internet outage.
2 years ago
Man walks with umbrella along Eastlake in Seattle. No more deep freeze in the city. (Photo: Bill Ka...
Bill Kaczaraba

Summer’s not over yet, but it’ll be wet and cool this weekend

Summer's not over yet, but folks in Washington will see a wet and cool weekend, meteorologist Kirby Cook said.
2 years ago
dogwalker criminal history...
Sam Campbell

Why the alleged killer of 80-year-old dogwalker was free despite 8 felony convictions

Court documents revealed the man police accuse of killing an 80-year-old dogwalker Tuesday has a lengthy criminal history in Washington.
2 years ago
Image: The Washington State Department of Transportation's (WSDOT) shared-use path on the State Rou...
Nate Connors

Weekend traffic update: Bridge work across 3 counties may hamper plans

The 115,000 commuters who travel across Lake Washington on the SR 520 toll bridge daily will have to choose another route this weekend.
2 years ago
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Bill Kaczaraba

Conservative commentator Michael Medved says he’ll likely vote for VP Harris

Conservative commentator Michael Medved says he will likely vote for Democratic presidential nominee Kamala Harris in November.
2 years ago
Photo: Seattle Police detectives have arrested a suspect in the carjacking, of a Subaru, and killin...
Bill Kaczaraba and Sam Campbell

Arrest made in ‘horrific’ killing of beloved 80-year-old Seattle dog walker and dog

Seattle Police detectives have arrested a suspect in the carjacking and killing of a beloved dog walker and dog.
2 years ago
Image: Paul McCartney, George Harrison and Ringo Starr of The Beatles fishing from their hotel room...
Feliks Banel

Searching for Beatlesville and Beatles Avenue on 60th anniversary of band’s Seattle visit

When Beatles were in Seattle 60 years ago, they made it from Sea-Tac Airport to the Edgewater Hotel and then to Seattle Center.
2 years ago
Photo: Screen capture of body worn camera footage during the Jan. 6 attack allegedly shows Derek No...
Sam Campbell

FBI arrest two Snohomish men accused of Jan. 6 attack on Capitol police

Federal agents with the FBI arrested a 47-year-old man in Snohomish, accused of attacking police officers during the Jan. 6 insurrection.
2 years ago
journalism...
Angela Poe Russell

Angela Poe Russell: One of our most important jobs is endangered — journalism

Journalism has a vital role in our communities, but it’s endangered. How do we hold people in power accountable without journalists?
2 years ago
A new camping ban went into effect last Friday in Lakewood....
James Lynch

Homeless face arrest as Lakewood camping ban goes into effect

A new camping ban went into effect last Friday in Lakewood. It allows for the arrest of people camping in public spaces who refuse to leave.
2 years ago
Photo: Seattle officers have issued a warning to be on the lookout for two to three women and sever...
James Lynch

Several children part of alleged shoplifting scheme seen in Seattle

Seattle officers have issued a warning to be on the lookout for two to three women and several children, shoplifting together.
2 years ago
Photo: MV Salish with Washington State Ferries....
KIRO Newsradio staff

Port Townsend residents may wake up to gunfire, sirens on Tuesday

Port Townsend residents will wake up to a large presence of first responders on the morning of Tuesday, August 20.
2 years ago
Photo: A wildly successful Gig Harbor escape room was hit by cyber thieves last month....
James Lynch

Hackers unlock Gig Harbor escape room’s secrets, demand cash

A wildly successful Gig Harbor escape room was hit by cyber thieves last month. The hackers threatened to expose its secrets.
2 years ago
IA large crash is blocking all lanes on SB I-5 just north of Mercer St in Seattle....
Nate Connors and Steve Coogan

Watch for the bump! New Everett HOV lane causing trouble for drivers

Listeners told the KIRO Newsradio team about a paving issue on a new HOV lane in Everett that may be jarring for drivers.
2 years ago
Image: The original giant painted plywood cowgirl in Rainier, Wash. dates to 1982; this photo is fr...
Feliks Banel

The Rainier cowgirl is a big asset for this small town

A sign for a shop that once sold T-shirts – in the shape of a giant "cowgirl" – has been resurrected in the Thurston County town of Rainier.
2 years ago
Photo: Lightning in Washington....
Ted Buehner

Major storm rips through Western Washington overnight

Showers, thunderstorms and lightning are likely to track from south to north through Western Washington late Saturday into Sunday morning.
2 years ago
Photo: A man is charged in connection with throwing debris on I-5. The incident brought WSP, King C...
James Lynch

Prosecutors: Man accused of throwing debris onto I-5 charged, posed risk of death

A man accused of throwing debris onto I-5 has been charged. Prosecutors said his actions posed a substantial risk of death or injury.
2 years ago
Photo: A man is accused of deliberately driving into a flock of Seagulls along Long Beach....
Luke Duecy

Hawaii man faces charges in connection with killing 25 seagulls on Long Beach

Charges are being recommended for a Hawaii man accused of deliberately driving a rented Jeep Wrangler into a flock of birds on Long Beach.
2 years ago
Image: A photo of Irah Sok, left, and her family is on display. Sok was killed during a home invasi...
Sam Campbell

Gang leader, accomplice accused of targeting Asian families in Washington indicted

A gang leader accused of a series of armed robberies targeting Asian families in Washington, as well as his accomplice, have been indicted.
2 years ago
Image: A Sound Transit light rail train sits at the new Lynnwood station on Wednesday, Aug. 14, 202...
Chris Sullivan

Sound Transit preparing for Lynnwood light rail opening on Aug. 30

Game day for Sound Transit comes Aug. 30. That's the day passenger service for the new light rail from Lynnwood begins.
2 years ago