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Jason Sutich

Teen arrested for DUI, passenger ejected through sunroof in Thurston County crash

A 16-year-old faces DUI charges after a crash in Thurston County ejected a passenger through the sunroof.

1 year ago

Jason Sutich

WA joins national effort to end drunk driving with in-vehicle alcohol detection technology

Discover the Driven to Protect initiative and its alcohol detection technology aimed at reducing drunk driving in Washington.

1 year ago

Jason Sutich

Widespread bacterial pollution found in three-quarters of WA beaches last year

A new report reveals contaminated beach conditions in Washington, raising health concerns for summer visitors.

1 year ago

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Frank Sumrall

Boeing, Alaska Airlines settle $1B lawsuit with passengers after door plug blowout

Boeing and Alaska Airlines have settled a lawsuit out of court with several passengers aboard the plane that suffered a door plug blowout.

1 year ago

Frank Sumrall

Seattle’s ‘Spite House,’ built to irritate an ex-husband, sells for $745,000

The "Spite House," a Seattle home made famous for its odd design and its spiteful backstory, has been sold for $745,000.

1 year ago

Frank Sumrall

Gas leak in Seattle’s Belltown neighborhood causes evacuations

Seattle Fire Department (SFD) is responding to reports of a natural gas leak in downtown Seattle.

1 year ago

Gwen Baumgardner, KIRO Newsradio

13 migrants transferred out of Tacoma onto ICE flight while immigration groups protest

13 migrants were transferred out of Tacoma onto an ICE flight headed to Arizona. The flight was met with protests in Seattle.

1 year ago

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Luke Duecy

Sheriff Swank downplays own DUI arrest as top commander faces vehicular assault charge

KIRO Newsradio uncovered court records that showed Pierce County Sheriff, Keith Swank, who hired Dickerson to be a part of command staff as head of criminal investigations, was also arrested for DUI 18 years ago.

1 year ago

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Frank Lenzi

4-year-old boy accidentally shoots mom, Snohomish County Sheriff’s Office says

A 4-year-old boy in Lynnwood accidentally shot his mother with a loaded firearm, according to the Snohomish County Sheriff's Office.

1 year ago

Jason Sutich

‘Safety has no borders’: National I-90 patrols begin July 20

National law enforcement agencies will enhance safety along I-90 from July 20 to 27 through coordinated speed enforcement efforts.

1 year ago

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James Lynch

Seattle Police Department unveils high-tech crime center, raising privacy concerns

Seattle Police Department unveils Real Time Crime Center to enhance public safety and crime response in the city.

1 year ago

Jason Sutich

13 indicted in Yakama Nation, Yakima Valley drug trafficking investigation; 7K pounds of drugs seized

A major investigation leads to 13 arrests and 7,000 pounds of drugs seized, targeting violent drug traffickers in Yakama Nation.

1 year ago

James Lynch

King County re-affirms status as sanctuary county

King County Council supports immigrants and refugees, reaffirming its sanctuary county status to foster inclusivity and safety.

1 year ago

Jason Sutich

WA law change: No civil penalty for rescuing children or animals from hot cars

New Washington law protects rescuers from lawsuits when saving children or animals from hot vehicles.

1 year ago

Frank Sumrall

11 wildfires burning across WA, four classified as ‘large’

With hot weather, there's an increased risk of wildfires. There are eleven active fires burning in Washington right now. Four of them are considered "large."

1 year ago

Jason Sutich

Child rescued from Auburn cliffside after drone spots location

Firefighters successfully rescued a child from a cliff in Auburn, utilizing drones for location spotting and rope descent techniques.

1 year ago

Frank Sumrall

Four WA casinos to close as Maverick Gaming files for bankruptcy

Four casinos in Washington are shutting down after their parent company filed for bankruptcy.

1 year ago

KIRO Newsradio staff

Major with Pierce County Sheriff’s Office arrested for DUI after injuring pregnant woman, family in crash

A senior member of the Pierce County Sheriff’s Office staff is under investigation for a serious crash as a result of allegedly driving under the influence.

1 year ago

Frank Sumrall

55-year-old man found fatally stabbed in van in Seattle’s SODO neighborhood

A fatal stabbing took place Monday evening in Seattle’s SODO neighborhood, the Seattle Police Department (SPD) confirmed.

1 year ago

Jake Chapman, KIRO 7 News

‘There was a bullet in my shower’, bullet whizzes into Green Lake home

Early Monday morning, people living near North 85th Street and Bagley Avenue N. were woken up by gunfire, and one bullet hit a Green Lake home.

1 year ago

Chris Sullivan

SR 18 to close for eight days for construction at I-90

The new I-90/SR 18 interchange opens next week after nearly two years of construction, but drivers have eight days of pain to endure before that happens.