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Image: This is a photo of the DC-7C airliner that took off from McChord Air Force Base on June 3, 1...
Feliks Banel

‘Unsolved Histories’: New podcast examines airliner that crashed after departing Tacoma

"Unsolved Histories: What Happened to Flight 293" is a podcast about three intersecting stories historian Feliks Banel has been investigating.
2 years ago
Photo: WSP is trying to identify human remains found at a homeless encampment last Friday morning....
James Lynch

WSP: Dead body found in suitcase near I-5, I-90 interchange identified

The Washington State Patrol has identified the body of a woman found in a suitcase in an encampment.
2 years ago
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Nate Connors

Peace and quiet ahead: Boylston Ave off-ramp to shut down for noise walls

This weekend's portion of the noise wall project is scheduled to close the Boylston Ave off-ramp at 7 a.m. Saturday through 8 p.m. Sunday.
2 years ago
Photo: The Rocky Broad River flows into Lake Lure and overflows the town with debris from Chimney R...
Sam Campbell

‘Truly devastating:’ More Washington first responders deployed to North Carolina

Washington Task Force 1 deployed more specialists to North Carolina as officials say over 200 people were killed by Hurricane Helene.
2 years ago
Photo: Over 800,000 fentanyl pills were seized in a bust of a major family fentanyl operation based...
James Lynch

Law enforcement busts major Renton family drug ring that targeted Native Americans

The U.S. Department of Justice announced the dismantling of a major fentanyl distribution operation based in Renton, led by one family.
2 years ago
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Julia Dallas

New indictment undermines ruling that Trump’s alleged crimes fall under presidential immunity

A new indictment gives supporting evidence that allegations against former president Donald Trump do not fall under presidential immunity.
2 years ago
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Bill Kaczaraba

Gee and Ursula: What does it take to get fired as a Mercer Island police officer?

A Mercer Island police officer is under investigation for two incidents, one involving a prank with a sex toy and another "an abuse of power."
2 years ago
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Steve Coogan

Vance more polished: KIRO, KTTH hosts react to the vice presidential debate

The KIRO Newsradio and KTTH hosts who offered their impressions of the vice presidential debate agreed JD Vance had a good evening.
2 years ago
Photo: Police investigate a Renton murder after a suspect called 911....
Luke Duecy

Renton murder suspect back in custody after judge increases bail

A murder suspect in Renton who was originally allowed to post $5,000 bail is back in custody after a judge increased his bail amount.
2 years ago
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Luke Duecy

Police looking for person who stabbed man to death in South Seattle

Seattle Police are searching for a suspect in the stabbing death of a man in his 50s in South Seattle's Rainier Valley neighborhood.
2 years ago
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Steve Coogan

Colleen O’Brien explains how one candidate’s abortion policy could’ve killed her

Colleen O'Brien, who is currently raising kids, said she didn't hear anything that appealed to her on the topic of abortion.
2 years ago
Image: Tamara Towers Parry, 57, had a QAnon sign displayed in the window of her West Seattle home. ...
James Lynch

Woman killed in West Seattle pulled out shotgun while being served documents

There is new information about Tuesday afternoon's fatal West Seattle shooting of Tamara Towers Parry, 57.
2 years ago
Photo: Cydney Moore with the Burien Community Support Coalition, reads a notice warning of a sweep ...
Sam Campbell

Burien, King County homelessness feud continues with latest planned sweep

Tensions have again flared in Burien over homelessness and an ongoing plan to sweep an encampment in the city.
2 years ago
Photo: A Bellevue man convicted of murdering four people is requesting a new sentence....
Julia Dallas

You be the judge: Bellevue murderer asks for shorter sentence

A Bellevue man convicted of murdering four people when he was 17 is requesting a new sentence. "The Gee and Ursula Show" on KIRO Newsradio asked listeners to be the judge.
2 years ago
Image: A life flight helicopter landed on I-5 north in Tumwater on Wednesday, Oct. 2, 2024 after a ...
Steve Coogan

All I-5 north lanes are clear in Tumwater after being blocked due to 2 collisions

All of the I-5 north lanes in Tumwater were blocked Wednesday while emergency crews responded to two collisions involving eight vehicles.
2 years ago
Image: Tacoma Police Chief Avery Moore is seen in a 2022 interview....
Steve Coogan

Tacoma Police Chief Avery Moore returns to work after being placed on leave

After being placed on administrative leave last week without any explanation, Tacoma Police Chief Avery Moore will resume his full duties.
2 years ago
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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
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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
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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
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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