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Frank Sumrall

Report: Seattle Police ended contract with AI service after Auderer’s comments

SPD canceled its contract with Truleo less than a month after Officer Daniel Auderer's comments about Jaahnavi Kandula's death were captured, a report says.
9 hours ago
Washington wildfires...
Ted Buehner

Maui and Spokane: 2 public warning systems and the need for preparedness

The tragic wind-whipped Maui wildfire last month took many lives. How does the public warning system here shape up in comparison?
10 hours ago
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Frank Sumrall

Seattle Police Officer Daniel Auderer reassigned

Daniel Auderer, the officer who made inappropriate comments over the death of Jaahnavi Kandula, has been reassigned to a non-operational position.
12 hours ago
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Bill Kaczaraba

Meet Willow: Tacoma zoo’s new muskox calf is big enough to wander

Earlier this month, Charlotte the muskox gave birth to a female calf at Point Defiance Zoo & Aquarium in Tacoma. The calf, named Willow, is healthy.
13 hours ago
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Julia Dallas, KIRO 7 News

Pierce County Humane Society asking for help after 13 puppies rescued in 48 hours

The Tacoma and Pierce County Humane Society is asking for help after it received 13 puppies in 48 hours, all abandoned.
14 hours ago
Artificial Intelligence AI...
Bill Kaczaraba

UW researcher examines AI’s impact on teen learning

One University of Washington researcher says she believes, if used correctly, Artificial Intelligence can help teen students learn.
15 hours ago
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Frank Sumrall

Seattle-based logistics company lays off a third of its staff

Flexe filed a notice with the Washington Employment Security Department that 131 people would be laid off by Nov. 27.
16 hours ago
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Bill Kaczaraba

Analysis: Sea-Tac Airport ranks in top 10 for on-time flights

Even as Seattle Tacoma International Airport grinds through a record number of passengers, the airport made the top 10 in on-time flights.
16 hours ago
Ferry accident...
L.B. Gilbert

‘Black sludge’ found in fuel filter deemed cause of ferry power failure

According to a report from WSF the Walla Walla lost propulsion on April 15, because the fuel filters were clogged with bacteria and fungus.
17 hours ago
Washington Gov. Jay Inslee wears a mask as he listens to questions from reporters after he signed a...
L.B. Gilbert

Gov. Inslee tests positive for COVID-19 for third time

Washington Governor Jay Inslee tested positive for COVID-19 Thursday morning.
18 hours ago
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L.B. Gilbert

Two fatal crashes in South Seattle and SoDo Thursday morning

Two people are dead after crashes in Georgetown and SoDo Thursday morning. 
19 hours ago
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Lisa Brooks

Everett Police Chief calls it quits at city council meeting

Wednesday night's Everett City Council meeting started off with some big news: Police Chief Dan Templeman announced his resignation, effective Oct.31.
21 hours ago
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KIRO 7 News Staff

Friends remember Ravensdale man killed while walking dog as search for suspect continues

Family and friends are remembering a man who was killed last week in Ravensdale as investigators work to identify a suspect.
22 hours ago
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Associated Press

2 lawsuits blame utility for eastern Washington fire that killed man and burned hundreds of homes

Two lawsuits have been filed against an electric utility for allegedly sparking a fire in eastern Washington that killed a man and burned approximately 240 homes.
23 hours ago
organized retail theft...
Heather Bosch

Organized retail theft leads to higher prices in the long run

Target announced it would be closing nine stores in several major cities, including two in Seattle due to theft and organized retail crime.
1 day ago
king county collisions...
Ranji Sinha, KIRO 7 News

State patrol warns public to slow down after 98 collisions in King County since Tuesday

Washington State Patrol is asking drivers to slow down and prepare for more rainy weather after dozens of collisions have happened in the past few days.
2 days ago
seattle police home invasions...
Bill Kaczaraba

Police make arrests in connection with South Seattle home invasions

Seattle Police (SPD) announced several arrests Wednesday that were in connection with a string of 14 armed robberies in South Seattle.
2 days ago
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Heather Bosch

Everett resident sentenced to 6 years in prison for revenge porn campaign against ex-wife

Gregson said Crawford, 42, used multiple online accounts to send around intimate photos of his ex-wife that were taken while they were still a couple.
2 days ago
Lake Forest Park shooting...
Bill Kaczaraba

Person shot and killed in Lake Forest Park RV

A person was shot and killed between Lake Forrest Park and Lake City. Police say that the shooting involved an RV.
2 days ago
Seattle rain...
Bill Kaczaraba

The rain is a big reminder that fall has arrived, but there’s hope for the weekend

El Niño events tend to take place every two to seven years and reach their peak intensities between December and April.
2 days ago
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L.B. Gilbert

5,000+ residents without power across Puget Sound due to morning storm

Multiple power outages caused by heavy rain and wind are affecting more than 5,000 residents in the Puget Sound region Wednesday morning.
2 days ago
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Deborah Horne, KIRO 7 News

South Sound body shop hit 3 times by thieves, stolen Kia stolen again

An Auburn auto body shop is frustrated after being hit by burglars three times since early Monday morning.
2 days ago
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L.B. Gilbert

WA breweries bring home gold at Great American Beer Festival

14 Washington beers won a medal at the Great American Beer Festival, with seven Seattle-based breweries taking home a prize.
2 days ago
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Bill Kaczaraba

Seattle Sounders evolve new look for 50th anniversary in 2024

To celebrate the 50th anniversary of the franchise, the Seattle Sounders FC is introducing a new crest and secondary logos along with slightly altered colors.
2 days ago