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Micki Gamez
Another Kia software upgrade is happening in Bellevue
Kia through the Bellevue Police Department is offering free software upgrades to those who qualify in an effort to prevent theft.2 years ago
Matt Markovich
Signature gathering begins for initiative to keep natural gas in Washington
Those seeking to halt the state's efforts to eliminate natural gas use in homes and buildings want to get the measure on the November ballot.2 years ago
Matt Markovich
Judge tosses lawsuit aimed at removing state’s gender-affirming care for youth
A federal judge in Washington has dismissed a lawsuit brought by two anti-transgender groups challenging a state law.2 years ago
James Lynch
UW buildings covered with pro-Palestinian graffiti; president responds
The University of Washington community found many buildings around the pro-Palestinian encampment on campus covered with graffiti Wednesday.2 years ago
Matt Markovich
Privacy vs. finding stolen cars: Seattle considers expanding license plate readers
The Seattle Police Department aims to dramatically expand the use of license plate readers to all 360 of its vehicles.2 years ago
Angela Poe Russell
Angela Poe Russell: What we can all learn from Harrison Butker’s shocking speech
That’s why the commencement speech by Kansas City Chiefs Kicker Harrison Butker caught me off guard. His theme: Stay in your lane.2 years ago
Micki Gamez
Bellevue PD is teaching women to fight back with self-defense
Craig Hanaumi said more than 2,000 women have attended his self-defense workshop since it began. Some traveled more than 60 miles.2 years ago
James Lynch
$3M bail set for man accused of murdering chef at Seattle light rail
The man King County prosecutors said killed a chef at the Capitol Hill Link light rail station, had his first court appearance.2 years ago
Matt Markovich
King County Council votes to increase minimum wage by 25%
The Metropolitan King County Council voted Tuesday to increase the minimum wage in unincorporated King County by 25%.2 years ago
The KIRO Newsradio staff with wire reports
Justice Department: Boeing violated deal that avoided prosecution after crashes
The DOJ determined Boeing violated a settlement that allowed the company to avoid prosecution after two crashes involving its aircraft.2 years ago
Julia Dallas
John and Jake: Gonzaga graduate, lawyer gets inside look at Trump hush money trial
Donald Trump's hush money trial is in the fourth week of witness testimonies. Spokane-born attorney Jon Selden got an inside look.2 years ago
James Lynch
Man arrested following deadly light rail stabbing of beloved Seattle chef
Witnesses told police a Seattle chef got into a fight with two men that quickly resulted in the chef being stabbed several times.2 years ago
MyNorthwest Staff
KIRO Newsradio wins Regional Edward R. Murrow Award for ‘Facing Fentanyl’
KIRO Newsradio won a 2024 Regional Edward R. Murrow Award Monday for anchor Heather Bosch's in-depth investigation series "Facing Fentanyl."2 years ago
Dave Ross
Ross: Social media companies must be responsible for content they broadcast
A phone call takes place between those who agree to talk. But a message posted on social media where anyone can see it? That's a broadcast.2 years ago
Ted Buehner
Does Washington get tornadoes? Here’s what you need to know:
In recent weeks, there has been a rash of tornadoes across the nation but several listeners recently asked: does Washington get tornadoes?2 years ago
Travis Mayfield
Mayfield: Washington lawmakers must fix broken school funding system
Which leads us to Olympia where truly the blame for all this should rest. What lawmakers really did was make things worse.2 years ago
Micki Gamez
Brace for delays: Everett Revive I-5 is back
It's been over a year since the last downtown Everett Revive I-5. Work starts Friday, May 10, and lasts until Monday.2 years ago
Paul Holden
Paul Holden: Washington has the right idea when it comes to sports betting
Recently, I was in a state where sports gambling was legal. However, I realized Washington had the right idea when it comes to sports betting.2 years ago
Lisa Brooks and James Lynch, KIRO Newsradio
Father allegedly shoots, kills 9-month-old son in Seattle
The Seattle Police Department is investigating the death of a baby in Seattle's Magnolia neighborhood Wednesday evening.2 years ago
Heather Bosch
Federal Way police go above and beyond, save litter of kittens
It was Federal Way police to the rescue when they got a call about a litter of week-old kittens that were found in a residence.2 years ago
James Lynch
Vandals dump 100 old tires at Shoreline church
Father Harley Crain was admiring the lawn of his Shoreline church. Then he saw a problem -- 100-old tires dumped in the church's backyard.2 years ago
Heather Bosch
DOJ sets critical date in potential Boeing criminal case
The Department of Justice has set May 31 as the date we will learn whether the DOJ will ask a judge to restart a criminal case against Boeing.2 years ago
Feliks Banel
Visiting Captain Vancouver’s grave in a tiny village near London
Captain George Vancouver will be commemorated as he is every year at the churchyard near London where he was buried more than 225 years ago.2 years ago
