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OpenAI's CEO Sam Altman, the founder of ChatGPT and creator of OpenAI speaks at University College ...
Associated Press

Artificial intelligence threatens extinction, experts say in new warning

Scientists and tech industry leaders issued a new warning Tuesday about the perils that artificial intelligence poses to humankind.
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FILE - Employees walk through a lobby at Amazon's headquarters on Nov. 13, 2018, in Seattle. A grou...
Associated Press

Amazon workers upset over job cuts, return-to-office mandate stage walkout

SEATTLE (AP) — A group of Amazon workers upset about recent layoffs, a return-to-office mandate and the company’s environmental impact is planning a walkout at the company’s Seattle headquarters Wednesday. The lunchtime protest comes a week after Amazon’s annual shareholder meeting and a month after a policy took effect requiring workers to return to the […]
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Bill Kaczaraba

Seattle Amazon workers planning noon walkout Wednesday

Some Amazon workers at Seattle headquarters announced internally their plans to walkout next Wednesday, according to reports.
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Frank Sumrall

Hurricane Ridge closed indefinitely following Day Lodge fire

Olympic National Park’s Hurricane Ridge will be closed indefinitely after a fire in early May destroyed the Day Lodge.
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Stranger Things Seattle...
Micki Gamez

Seattle ‘Stranger Things the Experience’ brings Netflix series to life

If you are a fan of the Netflix series Stranger Things, then you have to check out 'Stranger Things the Experience' in Seattle.
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Frank Sumrall

Burglars equipped with kayaks, wetsuits, rob $20K from Bellevue home

Burglars equipped with kayaks and wetsuits, broke into a home in Bellevue along Lake Washington last Thursday, according to police.
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medicaid coverage ending Washington...
KIRO Newsradio staff

Medicaid coverage ending for some in Washington state

Medicaid coverage is ending for some in Washington state as people must resume proving the financial need to continue their health insurance.
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Associated Press

Body of avalanche victim in Washington state recovered after being spotted by volunteer

Search crews have recovered the body of a climber who was one of three killed in an avalanche on Washington's Colchuck Peak in February.
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KIRO Newsradio Newsdesk

Infant dies after being in hot car for 9 hours in Puyallup

A 1-year-old child died last week after being left in a parked car outside of a Puyallup hospital for over nine hours, according to police.
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Sea-Tac airport parking...
Nate Connors

Sea-Tac Airport parking rates going up more than 30%

Sea-Tac Airport parking garage rates are going up more than 30% to $8 an hour beginning this Thursday to help fund capital projects.
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Associated Press

Crucial days ahead as debt ceiling deal goes for vote

Joe Biden says he "feels good" about the debt ceiling and budget deal negotiated with House Speaker Kevin McCarthy.
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7-Eleven armed robbers...
KIRO 7 News Staff

At least 3 Eastside 7-Eleven stores held up by armed robbers

At least three 7-Eleven stores on King County’s Eastside were hit by armed robbers Tuesday morning, according to police.
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Yarrow...
Shawn Garrett, KIRO 7 News

Burglars using kayaks and wetsuits break into Yarrow Point home

Burglars with kayaks and wearing wetsuits broke into a home on Yarrow Point early Thursday morning, according to the Clyde Hill Police Department.
2 days ago
White Center shooting...
Colleen West

3 hurt after shooter opens fire at White Center bowling alley

KING COUNTY, Wash. — A shooter is on the loose after opening fire on three people at a White Center bowling alley and casino Saturday night.
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Eugene and Linda Lamie, of Homerville, Ga., sit by the grave of their son U.S. Army Sgt. Gene Lamie...
Associated Press

Biden on Memorial Day lauds generations of fallen US troops who ‘dared all and gave all’

President Joe Biden lauded the sacrifice of generations of U.S. troops who died fighting for their country as he marked Memorial Day with the traditional wreath-laying ceremony at Arlington National Cemetery.
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Echo Glen...
KTTH staff

Rantz: 4 remaining Echo Glen inmates have been captured

The King County Sheriff's Office (KCSO) said the four remaining inmates from the Echo Glen juvenile facility have been captured.
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KIRO 7 News Staff

Crew shortages force WA State Ferries to cancel nearly a dozen trips

Crew shortages forced Washington State Ferries to cancel nearly a dozen trips on one of the busiest travel days KIRO 7 has seen so far this year.
3 days ago
OpenAI's CEO Sam Altman, the founder of ChatGPT and creator of OpenAI gestures while speaking at Un...
Associated Press

ChatGPT maker downplays fears they could leave Europe over AI rules

OpenAI CEO Sam Altman on Friday downplayed worries that the ChatGPT maker could exit the European Union
3 days ago
Woman stabbed Central District...
Julia Dallas, KIRO 7 News

Woman escapes through second-story window after man allegedly stabs her in Central District

A woman escaped through a second-story window after a man allegedly stabbed her on Saturday in the Central District.
4 days ago
Paraglider Poo Poo Point...
Michael Simeona

Paraglider rescued from tree near Issaquah’s Poo Poo Point

A paraglider was rescued Friday after crashing into a tree near Issaquah's Poo Poo Point. He suffered non-life threatening injuries.
4 days ago
Tacoma rents increase...
Lauren Donovan, KIRO 7 News

Tenants protest outside city hall as Tacoma rents increase four times faster than Seattle

Experts warn that the affordability gap is narrowing, with Tacoma rents increasing four times faster than those in Seattle.
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KIRO Newsradio Newsdesk

Redmond mayor axes 600% raises for council members

The mayor of Redmond made a last-minute decision to nullify city council members from a near 600% pay increase.
4 days ago
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Kevin Ko, KIRO 7 News

‘Worse than Disney World’: Sea-Tac wait times go over an hour amid busy Memorial Day travel weekend

Wait times for security checkpoints at Sea-Tac reached 65 to 70 minutes on Friday, as tens of thousands of travelers descended on the airport.
5 days ago
Seattle leaf blowers...
L.B. Gilbert

City of Seattle to phase out gas leaf blowers by 2027

Seattle Mayor Bruce Harrell signed a resolution directing all city departments to transition to electric leaf blowers no later than 2027.
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