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Charlie Harger

Keep your brain sharp: Simple lifestyle changes backed by Seattle research

A recent study from the Allen Institute in Seattle, led by scientist Hongkui Zeng, offers promising insights into how everyday choices can help preserve brain health as we age.
2 years ago
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Bill Kaczaraba

How access to birth control medications is impacted by physical distance to abortion clinics

The further away a person lives from an abortion facility, the more likely they depend on the pills being mailed to them.
2 years ago
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Matt Markovich

Democratic Governor-elect Ferguson proposes bold spending cuts, echoing what Republicans have wanted

Governor-elect Bob Ferguson revealed plans to ask all state agencies to reduce their projected spending by 6%, as Washington faces a projected $12 billion budget shortfall over the next four years.
2 years ago
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Frank Sumrall

Two separate, unusual crashes leaves two vehicles submerged in water in Kitsap County

Bodies of water lying in Kitsap County accidentally became home to multiple vehicles this week after a pair of bizarre accidents occurred.
2 years ago
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Steve Coogan

The Seattle Times announces it is suing the Seattle Police Department

The Seattle Times announced in a story published early Thursday it is suing the Seattle Police Department over the release of public records.
2 years ago
People in Everett may see as much as a 43% increase in water and sewer bills. (Photo: Getty Images)...
Bill Kaczaraba

How would you like it if your water and sewer bills went up 43%?

Everett residents are facing a staggering 43% increase in their water and sewer prices, according to the city's public works finance manager.
2 years ago
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MyNorthwest Staff

KIRO Newsradio colleagues remember Pres. Jimmy Carter fondly

It's hard to find anyone to say anything negative about Jimmy Carter as a man and members of the KIRO Newsradio team are no exception.
2 years ago
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Frank Sumrall and Sam Campbell

WA firefighters heading to Southern CA to help fight devestating wildfires

More than 100 Washington firefighters are heading to Southern California to help fight the devastating wildfires ravaging the area.
2 years ago
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Chris Sullivan

Driving in Dallas: A Seattleite’s perspective on merging, tolls and overall chaos

I just returned from Dallas, and I have some thoughts on driving in Texas. Seattle-area drivers would not do well around Dallas.
2 years ago
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James Lynch

No yolk: Egg prices skyrocket amid bird flu, inflation

It will probably come as no secret … the price of eggs is soaring and there appears no relief in sight.
2 years ago
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Julia Dallas

Developer hopes to resolve $22M dispute as Cle Elum faces jarring bankruptcy

Cle Elum owes City Heights Holdings, LLC more than $22 million, as awarded by an arbitrator in November.
2 years ago
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Associated Press

Wildfires burn out of control across Los Angeles area and kill 5 as thousands flee homes

Wildfires have been tearing across the Los Angeles area with devastating force, causing ferocious winds and towering clouds of smoke.
2 years ago
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Frank Sumrall

SPD actively searches for missing 12-year-old boy, last seen Tuesday night

The Seattle Police Department is actively searching for a 12-year-old boy who's been missing since 6:10 p.m. Tuesday.
2 years ago
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Bill Kaczaraba

REI cuts dozens of people, popular programs to cure money woes

REI said it will lay off 180 full-time and 248 part-time employees, including 67 in Washington, and shutter its Experiences division.
2 years ago
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Frank Sumrall

SPD saves kidnapped girls after they left 911 call pretending to order pizza

SPD revealed a phone call from two kidnapped teenage girls pretending to order pizza aided their search for them.
2 years ago
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Bill Kaczaraba

UW Study: Significant discrimination in lending practices against minority-owned businesses

A study by UW has uncovered significant disparities in lending practices affecting businesses owned by people of color and women.
2 years ago
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Frank Sumrall

Officer-involved shooting at Marysville Costco ends with car fire, one officer injured

A shooting involving a Marysville police officer broke out, prompting a significant police response and an investigation
2 years ago
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Julia Dallas

Seattle Police Department receives highest number of applications in 10 years

According to a news release from Harrell on Tuesday, the Seattle Police Department received the most applications in 10 years.
2 years ago
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Sam Campbell

CDC: Washington saw 2,232% spike in whooping cough cases in 2024

Federal data show cases of pertussis – commonly known as whooping cough – in the state of Washington jumped more than 2,200%.
2 years ago
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Nate Connors

NE 145th Street in Shoreline reopens with limited access for drivers

NE 145th Street in Shoreline reopens: The contractors working reopened a single lane in each direction between Corliss Avenue and I-5 Tuesday.
2 years ago
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Julia Dallas

Inslee declares bomb cyclone state emergency, opening up $1M in funding

Washington State Governor Jay Inslee has unlocked state funding to help those recovering from a bomb cyclone that tore through Western Washington in November.
2 years ago
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Julia Dallas

Washington greenhouse gas emissions through 2021 dropped far below 2000 levels

According to a state agency report, Washington's greenhouse gas emissions through 2021 dropped below the levels seen during the peak in 2000.
2 years ago
The Port of Seattle recommends using the Cell Phone Parking Lot near Sea-Tac as a safer alternative...
Bill Kaczaraba

A warning to Sea-Tac Airport drivers: Don’t park on the shoulder or tech will soon get you

The Port of Seattle is considering using technology to get Seattle-Tacoma International Airport drivers to stop parking on road shoulders.
2 years ago
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Frank Sumrall

Seattle mayor’s plan to double housing capacity sparks debate, concern among city council

Seattle Mayor Bruce Harrell's plan to double the city's housing over the next 20 years was the central focus of the latest council meeting.
2 years ago