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Luke Duecy

NTSB: FAA needs to take rudder issues on Boeing 737 MAX more seriously

The head of the National Transportation Safety Board says the Federal Aviation Administration needs to up the urgency on the potential for jammed flight controls on some Boeing 737s.
2 years ago
A picture taken from northern Israel, along the border with southern Lebanon, on September 30, 2024...
Associated Press

Israeli military: Iran fires missiles into Israel

Iran said it fired dozens of missiles into Israel Tuesday, an escalation of the monthslong conflict between Israel and Iran-backed militias.
2 years ago
Image: This map from the Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) shows a map of closu...
Steve Coogan

3 deputies injured after police chase closed US 2 in Snohomish County

A police chase caused the closure of US 2 between Snohomish and Monroe Tuesday morning, local officials stated.
2 years ago
Image: The M/V Wenatchee, seen here in September 2023, is the first JMII vessel to be converted to ...
Nate Connors

Washington State Ferries first attempt at hybrid-electric conversion faces delay

Washington State Ferries is completing conversions of its three largest vessels. But there is a delay in getting the M/V Wenatchee back up.
2 years ago
Photo: Debris is seen in the aftermath of Hurricane Helene, Monday, Sept. 30, 2024, in Asheville, N...
KIRO Newsradio staff with Wire Reports

PNW volunteers, emergency responders deployed as Hurricane Helene’s death toll tops 130

Hurricane Helene tore through the south after making landfall, and as of the weekend, 4.8 million people were without electricity.
2 years ago
tukwila officer-involved shooting...
Julia Dallas

Gee and Ursula: What can be done to make us feel safer?

The Southcenter Mall shooting begged the question on "Gee and Ursula" -- what can be done to make residents feel safer?
2 years ago
Photo: Chronic Wasting Disease, also called "Zombie Deer Disease," is an insidious disease afflicti...
Luke Duecy

‘Zombie deer, elk disease’ confirmed in Washington: What you should know

Chronic Wasting Disease, also called "Zombie Deer Disease," is an insidious disease afflicting deer, elk and moose populations.
2 years ago
Elysian Brewing Company plans to shut down operations at its Seattle Georgetown brewery. (Photos: E...
Bill Kaczaraba

Is a strike brewing at Elysian?

Employees at Elysian Brewing are inching closer to a strike as contract negotiations stall with parent company Anheuser-Busch.
2 years ago
gas pumps different amounts fuel...
Dave Ross

Dave Ross: Don’t criticize the man who’s giving you cheaper gas… if only for an hour

It seems to me if someone with a lot of money wants to spend it giving cheaper gas for an hour, don’t CRITICIZE the guy!
2 years ago
Image: One person died after a chase involving a Washington State Patrol trooper in Everett on Sund...
Colleen West, KIRO 7 News

1 dead after chase by trooper ends with rollover crash in Everett

One person was killed during an incident after a chase involving a Washington State Patrol trooper in Everett Sunday night.
2 years ago
Image: The sunset can be seen in at Ballinger Park in Mountlake Terrace on Friday, Aug. 9, 2024....
Ted Buehner

Sun sets on September: Why October may bring brilliant fall colors to Washington

As October is coming quick, the days continue to get shorter, the nights will grow longer and the fall colors may get more lively.
2 years ago
A commercial guide boat captain from Woodland, Washington is missing and presumed dead, after his b...
Tom Brock

Guide boat captain missing after vessel capsizes on Columbia River

A guide boat captain is missing and presumed dead after his vessel capsized in treacherous conditions on the Columbia River.
2 years ago
A devastating house fire in SeaTac Saturday evening left one person dead and another injured. (Phot...
Tom Brock

SeaTac house fire leaves 1 person dead and 1 injured

One person is dead and another injured, after a two-alarm fire that spread to two homes in SeaTac.
2 years ago
Nearly 150 firefighters who took part in a live-fire training drill may have been inadvertently exp...
Tom Brock

Nearly 150 Snohomish County firefighters may have inhaled asbestos during training exercise

Nearly 150 firefighters may have inhaled asbestos at a training exercise at two abandoned houses in Snohomish.
2 years ago
Orting whistleblower says he was fired after raising concerns about the city's wastewater lagoon. (...
Tom Brock

Orting whistleblower files $10 million claim against city

A whistleblower in Orting says the city fired him after he raised concerns its sewage lagoon was overflowing.
2 years ago
seattle traffic congestion...
Julia Dallas

Gee and Ursula: Coming back to the office impacts women, traffic, economy

"The Gee and Ursula Show" on KIRO Newsradio discussed how the flood of workers will impact the city of Seattle.
2 years ago
Capitol hill night club shooting...
Julia Dallas

Chehalis woman dies after being attacked by her own dogs

Lewis County Sheriff's Office deputies are investigating a dog attack that occured Wednesday on River Road in Chehalis.
2 years ago
Photo: A South Seattle smoke shop was hit for a second time....
James Lynch

Owner of Seattle smoke shop fights back against burglary suspects

A Seattle smoke shop owner caught a burglary in progress. The suspects fired at the owner and the owner retuned fire.
2 years ago
Seattle Library Levy...
Luke Duecy

Seattle Public Library will spend $1M responding to ransomware attack 

The Seattle Public Library expects to pay $1 million out of its pocket responding to a ransomware attack that has caused issues for months.
2 years ago
Some of the cats seized in Brinnon. (KIRO 7)...
Bill Kaczaraba

‘Biggest cat hoarding case:’ 130 animals rescued in Brinnon

About 130 cats were rescued from one property in Brinnon this week, according to the Jefferson County Sheriff's Office.
2 years ago
Photo: Seattle dog walker murder suspect....
KIRO 7 News Staff

Suspect in carjacking that killed 80-year-old dog walker found incompetent to stand trial

A man accused of a carjacking that ended in the death of an 80-year-old woman was found to be mentally unfit on Thursday to stand trial.
2 years ago
Photo: The Ballard Bridge....
Nate Connors

More than 100-year-old Ballard Bridge will shut down for makeover

If all goes as planned, SDOT will need four consecutive weekend closures to complete the projects on the Ballard Bridge.
2 years ago
Photo: Refugee encampment in King County on July 30, 2024....
Sam Campbell

King County moves forward with plan to open old motel next to now-swept refugee encampment

King County said it is still moving forward with a plan to open an old motel next to the site of the now-emptied refugee camp in Kent.
2 years ago
Photo: Evergreen State College confirms it has reached a $25 million settlement with the family of ...
KIRO Newsradio staff

Evergreen settles with family of student who died from carbon monoxide poisoning

Evergreen State College confirms it has reached a $25M settlement with the family of a student who died from carbon monoxide poisoning.
2 years ago