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Frank Sumrall

20-year-old arrested for Ballard murder, the city’s second homicide of 2025

A suspect in a Ballard homicide case was arrested Tuesday afternoon by officers with the Seattle Police Department (SPD) and SWAT.
2 years ago
frito-lay chips recall...
Frank Sumrall

Frito-Lay in a crunch: Lay’s chips recall increased to highest risk level

Frito-Lay is recalling more bags of Lay’s Classic Potato Chips after the FDA increased the risk level of the product to its highest level of risk classification.
2 years ago
Photo: Tacoma Fire Department fights blaze in a temporary classroom used for storage early Wednesda...
Bill Kaczaraba

Tacoma fire engulfs temporary classroom building

Tacoma firefighters are investigating a blaze at a portable classroom building early Wednesday morning.
2 years ago
everett cold case...
Frank Sumrall

DNA breakthrough leads to arrest in 1989 Everett cold case murder of Mary Ann Daniels

A former Everett resident was arrested in Las Vegas Saturday in connection a 36-year-old cold case, the murder of Mary Ann Daniels in 1989.
2 years ago
Image: Sue Rahr was named the Seattle Police Department's interim chief in May 2024, replacing Adri...
James Lynch

Exclusive: Interim Chief Sue Rahr says SPD workforce felt ‘betrayed,’ desperate for leadership

Ahead of her departure as Seattle's Interim Police Chief, Sue Rahr spoke at length to KIRO Newsradio about a series of topics.
2 years ago
Kennewick woman apologizes for killing a man. (Getty Images)...
Frank Sumrall

Nigerian pandemic fraud: Man sentenced for stealing thousands of identities, millions of dollars

A Nigerian man was sentenced after he pled guilty to defrauding programs of millions of dollars intended for aid during the pandemic.
2 years ago
Close up of the DEA logo on a uniform of a DEA agent....
Frank Sumrall

Lakewood drug kingpin sentenced to 10 years for helming multi-state drug trafficking ring

A Lakewood resident was sentenced to 10 years in prison after law enforcement determined he was leading a South Puget Sound drug trafficking organization.
2 years ago
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Frank Sumrall

One dead in fatal fire at Everett apartment complex

A fire broke out at a four-plex apartment complex in Everett, the Everett Fire Department confirmed, killing one person.
2 years ago
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Matt Markovich

Ranking the future: WA lawmakers eye overhaul of local elections with ranked choice voting

House Bill 1448 is looking to shake things up by introducing ranked choice voting to local elections. Lawmakers have brought it back, hoping the second time is the charm.
2 years ago
WSF Washington State Ferries...
Julia Dallas

Washington State Ferries’ anticipated spring vehicle reservations available Wednesday

Washington State Ferries riders should keep an eye out as reservations for the upcoming season are set to go live this week.
2 years ago
Former Tacoma Police Chief Avery More has been paid $479,267 as part of his separation agreement wi...
Steve Coogan

Tacoma Police Department Chief Avery Moore resigns

Tacoma Police Chief Avery Moore resigned from his position, a statement from the city confirms.
2 years ago
Photo: Inside Sea-Tac Airport....
Julia Dallas

Sea-Tac Airport sees travel at levels ‘even stronger’ than pre-pandemic

Sea-Tac Airport is predicting another record-breaking year in 2025, according to a news release from the airport.
2 years ago
Photo: A homeless encampment in Burien....
Bill Kaczaraba

Burien City Council votes on controversial public camping ban

In a contentious 5-2 vote, the Burien City Council passed an ordinance Monday enacting a public camping ban.
2 years ago
seattle arrests guns...
Frank Sumrall

Plethora of guns, drugs recovered over weekend of Seattle arrests

The Seattle Police Department kept itself busy last weekend, collecting multiple guns and firearms throughout a series of arrests.
2 years ago
A dog alerted people in Renton after his owner was hit by the SUV seen in this picture. (Photo via ...
Bill Kaczaraba

Dog saves the day: What happened when Renton owner was hit by a car

There's a reason they are called man's best friend. A dog alerted people after his owner was hit by a car in Renton.
2 years ago
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Will Weissert and Haleluya Hadero, The Associated Press

Trump says Microsoft is one of the companies eyeing TikTok

President Donald Trump said Monday evening that Microsoft is among the U.S. companies looking to take control of TikTok.
2 years ago
vermont shootout california murder seattle...
Frank Sumrall

Bizarre connection found between Vermont border agent’s death and CA homicide

The fatal shooting of a U.S. border patrol agent in Vermont and a murder in Northern California appear to be related.
2 years ago
starbucks ceo niccol...
Louie Tran, KIRO 7 News

Starbucks CEO Brian Niccol awarded $96 million pay package after 4 months on the job

Starbucks CEO Brian Niccol's compensation package makes him one of the highest-paid executives in corporate America.
2 years ago
Photo: The three-year project that is expected to slow I-5 traffic will replace concrete panels, re...
Steve Coogan

WSDOT: Major project that would have disrupted I-5 traffic for 3 years delayed

The upcoming work to rehabilitate the Ship Canal Bridge that would have caused major travel delays due to I-5 traffic has been delayed until 2026.
2 years ago
Image: In this undated photo released by the Department of Homeland Security taken in an unknown lo...
Associated Press

Prosecutors: Woman charged in killing of Border Patrol agent was in contact with homicide suspect

A Washington woman charged in connection with the fatal shooting of a U.S. border patrol agent had been in contact with someone linked to multiple homicides.
2 years ago
Washington lawsuit payouts UW...
Matt Markovich

Child sex dolls may soon be banned in Washington

A bipartisan effort to ban child sex dolls in Washington had its first hearing on Monday in the state Legislature.
2 years ago
Image: Mark Solomon, right, was appointed to take the vacant District 2 seat in the Seattle City Co...
Sam Campbell

Mark Solomon appointed to take the Seattle City Council’s vacant seat

Mark Solomon, a career crime prevention coordinator with the Seattle Police Department, has been appointed to take the vacant Seattle City Council seat.
2 years ago
A proposal would allow drivers who broke the law to take driving courses instead of suspended licen...
Julia Dallas

Traffic alert: I-90 west ramp to I-5 north back open

WSDOT traffic alert: Bridge maintenance crews closed the Interstate 90 (I-90) west ramp in Seattle to Interstate 5 (I-5) north.
2 years ago
Kirkland salmon...
Bill Kaczaraba

Could that salmon in your freezer contain Listeria?

Some Kirkland Signature Smoked Salmon is being recalled due to potential contamination with Listeria monocytogenes.
2 years ago