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Frank Sumrall

KIRO exclusive: Owner of recovered zebra describes escape, getting kangaroos

Shug was one of four zebras being taken back to their home at a farm in Anaconda, Montana, operated by owner Kristine Keltgen.
2 years ago
Photo: Boeing firefighters are on the picket line after contract negotiations broke down Saturday....
James Lynch

Local Boeing firefighters hit the picket line for livable wages

Boeing firefighters are on the picket line after contract negotiations broke down Saturday. This issue is money.
2 years ago
Photo: The Boeing Co. logo is displayed outside of company offices....
Heather Bosch

FAA investigating after Boeing says workers falsified inspection records

The FAA wants to know if Boeing workers properly inspected the area where wings attach to the 787 Dreamliners and if anyone falsified records.
2 years ago
Photo: Kids play a baseball game at Rainier Playfields in Seattle....
James Lynch

From baseball games to assault, safety concerns grow at Rainier Playfields

Hundreds of people gather at the Rainier Playfields to enjoy the sun, however, over the years parents have had to deal with safety issues.
2 years ago
Photo: It is the fourth day of the pro-Palestinian encampment at the University of Washington....
James Lynch

‘I’m here as a Jewish person:’ UW pro-Palestinian encampment expands to 60 tents

It is the fourth day of the pro-Palestinian encampment at UW. KIRO Newsradio spoke with a Jewish student who part of the protest.
2 years ago
Image: The entrance to a Walmart store can be seen in April 2019 in Pittsburgh....
Jake Skorheim and Spike O'Neill Show

Spike: Walmart can’t take a loss to provide affordable health care options to workers?

Recently, Walmart announced that they start closing down all 51 healthcare and telehealth facilities across multiple states.
2 years ago
A beloved Ballard market was damaged in a fire. (Photo: Sam Campbell, KIRO Newsradio)...
Sam Campbell

‘It was chaotic:’ Ballard bodega burns in suspected gas explosion

A beloved café and deli in Seattle's Ballard neighborhood is in shambles after an explosion Thursday morning.
2 years ago
Image: Puget Sound Energy crews prepare for a windstorm....
Kate Stone

Puget Sound Energy customers now paying more as rate hike takes effect

Puget Sound Energy customers will now be paying more for natural gas and electrical service, as a new rate increase took effect Wednesday.
2 years ago
Image: One of the zebras on the loose after escaping its trailer on I-90 East....
Heather Bosch

Call 911 if you see the runaway zebra; don’t try to capture it yourself

What would help animal control the most to catch the runaway zebra? "If you see it, in real time, call 911 immediately," one official said.
2 years ago
Photo: Former Bothell city council member James McNeal has been arrested on investigation of homici...
Kate Stone

Ex-Bothell City Council member charged with South Seattle homicide

Seattle Police Department officers are investigating a possible homicide in the Brighton neighborhood Tuesday afternoon.
2 years ago
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Julia Dallas

Lawyer: Women suing SPD for sexual harassment are face of recruitment efforts

The lawyer representing four women who are suing SPD for sexual harassment and discrimination was on "The John and Shari Show" on Tuesday.
2 years ago
Photo: Pro-Palestinian protesters have set up an encampment at the UW campus....
James Lynch

Pro-Palestinian UW encampment doubles by second day

UW students with the Progressive Student Union set up the encampment and said they would remain there until their demands were met.
2 years ago
Image: A biker making a food delivery biker grapples with the rain....
Matt Butler

Butler: It’s time for food delivery apps to ‘PayUp’ in Seattle, beyond

Thinking about the Seattle PayUp legislation, app firms have learned how to offload costs onto employees. But it puts more burden on them.
2 years ago
Photo: Fireworks over Lake Union in Seattle on July 4, 2018....
Julia Dallas

‘At my house, we’re blowing stuff up:’ KIRO reacts to Renton drone show

Renton is taking a different approach to its Fourth of July show. Instead of fireworks lighting up the sky — drones will take their place.
2 years ago
Photo: A Seattle fish business is restocking after thieves stole at least 100 pounds of smoked salm...
Sam Campbell

‘Our smoked salmon is just that good:’ Thieves steal 100 pounds of Seattle fish

Thieves made off with thousands of dollars and over 100 pounds of smoked salmon from a Central District fish market on Sunday.
2 years ago
Photo: A prototype drone test sprays paint to cover up graffiti in Tacoma in spring 2024....
Chris Sullivan

It’s not science fiction: A drone that removes graffiti has arrived

WSDOT says the idea is a drone used this way "makes quick work of painting over graffiti on tall retaining walls, bridges and overpasses."
2 years ago
Photo: A pro-Palestinian tent encampment on the UW campus in Washington....
James Lynch

Pro-Palestinian encampment on UW campus continues to grow

A pro-Palestinian tent encampment is growing on the UW campus, mirroring protests on college campuses across the country.
2 years ago
Photo: A homeless encampment in Burien....
James Lynch

Burien camping ban saga continues as mayor speaks on resolution

If you live in King County, you probably know there is an ongoing feud between government officials over Burien's public camping ban.
2 years ago
Photo: This July 6, 2011 photo shows a grizzly bear roaming near Beaver Lake in Yellowstone Nationa...
Heather Bosch

Grizzly bears to return to Washington despite opposition

Grizzly bears WILL be returning to the North Cascades, decided the National Park Service and the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service.
2 years ago
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Kate Stone

WSDOT wraps up investigation into ex-employee’s gas price whistleblowing claims

An investigation into a WSDOT whistleblower, who claimed he was pressured to lie about the impact of climate laws on gas prices, is over.
2 years ago
Image: Jack Stine talks about being kind amid hostile keyboard warriors....
Jack Stine

Stine: Striving toward kindness amid hostile keyboard warriors

Recently, I have had a major philosophic shift in my personal life that has resulted in me being a happier and more joyful person.
2 years ago
It has been a decade since the Oso landslide swept through Oso, taking 43 lives. (Photo: Chris Sull...
Nate Connors

Snohomish County Search and Rescue seeks volunteers amid uptick in missions

Snohomish County Volunteer Search and Rescue typically has 500 volunteers, but as we head into the busy season, it's down 60 people.
2 years ago
Photo: Everett Clark Park gazebo....
Feliks Banel

Citizens beg City of Everett to compromise on dog park and gazebo

The Everett Historical Commission voted to postpone taking action on the city's request for permission to demolish the Clark Park gazebo.
2 years ago
Sue Bird #10 of the Seattle Storm looks on during warm ups before the game against the Los Angeles ...
Heather Bosch

Storm announce the return of Sue Bird 

Seattle basketball legend Sue Bird is returning to the WNBA Storm -- as an owner, the team's ownership group Force 10 Hoops announced.
2 years ago