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Image: Seattle City Council member Tammy Morales speaks at an event in 2024....
Steve Coogan

‘Absolutely lame:’ KIRO hosts discuss, debate the resignation of Tammy Morales

"I think this is just absolutely lame," KIRO Newsradio's Ursula Reutin said Wednesday about the resignation of Tammy Morales.
2 years ago
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James Lynch

Residents suspect a serial dog killer on Whidbey Island

Two dogs escaped their Whidbey Island yard and disappeared. They were found killed several days later. Residents fear a serial dog killer.
2 years ago
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Associated Press

Canadian police say stabbing suspect shot dead by police in Vancouver

A stabbing suspect is dead after being shot by police in a convenience store in Vancouver, British Columbia, police said.
2 years ago
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Bill Kaczaraba

Gov. Inslee issues freeze on most non-essential hiring

Governor Jay Inslee has mandated a freeze on most non-essential hiring, service contracts, purchasing, and travel for state agencies.
2 years ago
Buyers were using their phones over Black Friday and Cyber Monday at record rates. (Photo by DENIS ...
Bill Kaczaraba

Black Friday, Cyber Monday sales break records with buyers using AI, phones

In a dazzling display of consumer enthusiasm, Amazon has announced that its Black Friday Week and Cyber Monday event has set new records,
2 years ago
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Bill Kaczaraba

Lynnwood city property taxes to go up by a whopping 52%

Lynnwood residents will see their property taxes go up by a staggering 52% next year. That will average $144 yearly per resident.
2 years ago
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Frank Sumrall

Seattle City Council member Tammy Morales will resign in January; constituents respond

Seattle City Councilmember Tammy Morales announced she is resigning from the city council, effective Jan. 6.
2 years ago
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Luke Duecy

More details in the stabbing death of 86-year-old Bellevue woman

Police said in court documents she told dispatchers an 86-year-old Bellevue woman was stabbed and he husband had barricaded himself inside.
2 years ago
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Jake Offenhartz, The Associated Press

The UnitedHealthcare CEO has been shot and killed outside a New York City hotel

Brian Thompson, the CEO of UnitedHealthcare, was fatally shot outside a hotel in midtown Manhattan on Wednesday morning.
2 years ago
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Frank Sumrall

Off-duty cop flashes gun during road rage incident in Edmonds

An off-duty officer with the Edmonds Police Department was arrested after she was accused of pointing a gun at a driver in a road rage incident.
2 years ago
El Pollo Loco restaurant. (Photo: El Pollo Loco)...
Bill Kaczaraba

El Pollo Loco breaks into the Pacific Northwest

Although not yet formalized, it appears El Pollo Loco fire-grilled chicken will be opening shop in Kent soon.
2 years ago
Stan Shikum watches a closed-circuit feed of a ICE Flight at Boeing Field.  The feed involves a cam...
Matt Markovich

Court protects Boeing Field ICE flights; observers fear Trump administration will add more

Inside planes are individuals detained by ICE. These individuals are part of a secretive network of ICE flights known as ICE Air.
2 years ago
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Steve Coogan

2 dead, including a 15-year-old, after multiple vehicle collisions

Two people, including a 15-year-old driver, were killed in separate vehicle collisions in Western Washington late Sunday and early Monday.
2 years ago
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Jason Rantz

Rantz: Thanks to inaction, this Seattle homeless man could be one of many deaths this winter

It's winter in Seattle and too many local homeless face tough odds of survival due to inaction from local Democrats.
2 years ago
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James Lynch

City of Tacoma considers cutting firefighting program to aid budget deficit

The City of Tacoma may cut a firefighting program to aid with its budget deficit. But the firefighters' union is sounding the alarm.
2 years ago
Truck crash into motel closes motel at Pacific Hwy and Port of Tacoma Road. (Photo: Fife Police Dep...
Bill Kaczaraba

Truck crash closes west-bound lanes of Pacific Hwy and Port of Tacoma Road

A semi-truck driver suffered minor injuries after their truck crashed into an abandoned motel in Fife Tuesday morning.
2 years ago
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Kim Tong-Hyung, The Associated Press

South Korean parliament votes to defy president by lifting his declaration of martial law

The South Korean parliament has voted to defy the country’s president and immediately lift his martial law declaration.
2 years ago
Bellevue crime drop...
Luke Duecy

Screams of 86-year-old Bellevue woman were the last sounds she made

Residents at a senior living facility in Bellevue heard screams coming from inside one of the units Monday afternoon.
2 years ago
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Frank Sumrall

Kendrick Lamar, SZA performing at Lumen Field as part of 2025 tour

Kendrick Lamar and SZA will be performing at Lumen Field May 17 as part of the 2025 Grand National Tour this upcoming summer.
2 years ago
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Frank Sumrall

FOB Sushi reopens after worm controversy with TikTok food influencer

FOB Sushi in Bellevue and Seattle is reopening today after shuttering its doors for weeks due to a viral incident with Keith Lee.
2 years ago
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Chris Sullivan

WSDOT begins work to finish SR 520 Montlake Project

Just as the SR 520 Montlake Project is about to wrap up, work is already underway on the final piece of the plan, getting across Portage Bay to I-5.
2 years ago
James Lynch

Consider these tips to protect your holiday gifts from porch pirates

Thefts from steps of homes by porch pirates can be a problem anytime during the year, but it really ramps up during the holiday season.
2 years ago
Steve Coogan

Alaska Airlines forced to ground flights Monday due to IT issues

Alaska Airlines grounded flights leaving Seattle-Tacoma International Airport for about 40 minutes late Monday morning due to computer snags.
2 years ago
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Bill Kaczaraba

Smooth sailing for Sea-Tac Aiport travelers during holiday weekend

Seattle-Tacoma Airport experienced a record-breaking holiday travel period despite passenger volumes falling short of forecasted levels.
2 years ago