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microsoft outage...
Jason Sutich

Azure outages that hit several Microsoft services resolved

Multiple Microsoft services faced global outages ahead of the quarterly earnings call, impacting Azure cloud and Office 365 users.
1 year ago
College Inn Pub reopens u-district...
Jason Sutich

50-year-old U-District pub reopens under UW grad’s ownership

The historic College Inn Pub reopens its doors, marking a new chapter for this beloved U-District landmark under UW grad ownership.
1 year ago
FedEx crash Tiger Mountain summit...
Jason Sutich

FedEx truck crashes into trees near Tiger Mountain Summit, all lanes back open

A FedEx semi-truck collided with trees, causing lane closures and delays near Tiger Mountain Summit early Wednesday morning.
1 year ago
I-90 five-car crash mercer island...
Frank Sumrall

All lanes on I-90 on Mercer Island have reopened after five-car crash

Two lanes are blocked on eastbound I-90 after a five-car crash occurred on Mercer Island early Wednesday morning.
1 year ago
Collision Aurora van crisis...
Luke Duecy

Driver in crisis runs red light, sparks multi-vehicle crash on Aurora Avenue N.

A chain-reaction crash on Aurora Avenue N injured several people after a driver in crisis ignored a red light.
1 year ago
employer wa forbes microsoft...
Frank Sumrall

WA home to ‘best employer in the world,’ according to Forbes

According to Forbes' latest ranking, the best employer in the world is based right here in Washington.
1 year ago
peacehealth layoffs...
Frank Sumrall

PeaceHealth laying off 241 employees across Pacific Northwest

PeaceHealth announced it is laying off 241 employees, citing financial and operational realities.
1 year ago
measles Spokane hospital...
Shawn Garrett, KIRO 7 News

Public Health warns of measles exposure at Renton car dealership, Kent arena

Public Health – Seattle & King County has confirmed a measles case in an adult resident who may have exposed others to the virus.
1 year ago
wildfires climate commitment act...
Heather Bosch

Wildfires are big polluters. Should the state use Climate Commitment Act money to fight them?

Faced with a budget deficit during the last session of the legislature, lawmakers cut the amount of money DNR expected to receive for wildfire prevention and response in half.
1 year ago
snap wa trump administration...
KIRO Newsradio Newsdesk with wire reports

WA, 25 other states sue Trump Administration over SNAP suspension

Washington has joined a coalition of states that are suing the federal government over a looming lapse in federal food benefits.
1 year ago
edmonds food bank...
Aaron Granillo

Edmonds Food Bank teams up with restaurants to combat food insecurity

As food banks across the country brace for increased demand amid inflation and federal benefit cuts, the Edmonds Food Bank is launching a new initiative to strengthen local support: the Restaurant Partner Program.
1 year ago
air traffic controllers government shutdown...
KIRO Newsradio with wire reports

‘How am I going to pay my bills?’: Air traffic controllers object to working without pay

Day 28 of the federal government shutdown marks the first day that air traffic controllers are working without pay.
1 year ago
Dogs rescued from fire...
Frank Lenzi

Fire in Monroe leaves 6 people and 8 dogs without a home

A fire in Monroe has left a family of six and their eight dogs without a home. Support efforts are underway to assist them.
1 year ago
JBLM assault indecent recording 2024...
Jason Sutich

Ex-JBLM sergeant sentenced for attempting to provide classified military information to China

A former JBLM sergeant faces justice for trying to deliver classified military information to China, threatening national security.
1 year ago
meta wa layoffs...
KIRO Newsradio Newsdesk

Meta laying off more than 100 employees in WA

More than 100 Meta employees, the parent company of Facebook, are being laid off in Washington.
1 year ago
Bullfrog road overpass...
Jason Sutich

Gov. Ferguson warns I-90 overpass replacement ‘likely to take several months’

I-90 overpass replacement near Cle Elum will take several months, warns Governor Ferguson following damage from an oversized vehicle.
1 year ago
bill gates climate change...
JENNIFER McDERMOTT, THE ASSOCIATED PRESS

Bill Gates calls for climate fight to shift focus from curbing emissions to reducing human suffering

Bill Gates says its time for a “strategic pivot” in the global climate fight: from focusing on limiting rising temperatures to fighting poverty and preventing disease.
1 year ago
venue seattle crocodile...
Frank Sumrall

Two beloved downtown Seattle venues rumored to close

Two iconic Seattle venues, Madame Lou’s and Here-After, are closing their doors, City Cast Seattle, a podcast and newsletter, confirmed.
1 year ago
wsdot kingston ferry edmonds train crash...
Jason Sutich

Train crash blocking ferry terminal on Edmonds, Kingston route now clear

Ferry service between Edmonds and Kingston is suspended due to a train crash near the Edmonds terminal. Updates to follow.
1 year ago
Kent murder suspect inmate released...
Jason Sutich

Kent murder suspect accidentally released from California jail, manhunt underway

A Kent suspect in a Seattle shooting was mistakenly freed from a California prison, prompting an urgent manhunt for his capture.
1 year ago
ICE Seattle Portland...
Luke Duecy

ICE shakeup expected to reach Seattle and Portland amid push for more deportations

A significant ICE overhaul may impact deportation efforts in Seattle and Portland, raising concerns among local communities.
1 year ago
shooting woman shower seattle...
Heather Bosch

Recycling truck runs over, kills man

Seattle police said a recycling truck accidentally ran over a homeless man, who was sleeping in front of dumpsters in the middle of a street Tuesday morning.
1 year ago
west seattle shot...
Jason Sutich

Getaway nap: Kent car thieves fall asleep with drugs in plain view

Two men in Kent caught stealing a vehicle fell asleep with drug paraphernalia and fentanyl in plain sight, leading to their arrest.
1 year ago
Twin Sisters Creamery recall E. coli...
Jason Sutich

3 E. coli cases in PNW linked to Twin Sisters Creamery cheese, recall announced

Three E. coli infections in PNW lead to recall of Twin Sisters Creamery's aged, raw milk cheese for public safety.
1 year ago