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Frank Sumrall

WA AG files temporary restraining order against Trump’s executive order ending birthright citizenship

WA Attorney General Nick Brown is challenging President Donald Trump’s freshly signed executive order revoking birthright citizenship.
2 years ago
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Frank Sumrall

WSU female student arrested after allegedly stabbing another student

Washington State University (WSU) Police arrested a 20-year-old woman after an alleged stabbing involving another student early Monday.
2 years ago
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Liz Burch, KIRO 7 News

Seattle car shops slammed as cold snap causes car issues

Several Seattle autobody and tire shops told KIRO 7 they’ve been busy lately, as cold weather causes car issues for many people.
2 years ago
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James Lynch

Marches held throughout Western Washington to commemorate MLK Day

On this Martin Luther King Jr. holiday, rallies and marches were held all over Western Washington.
2 years ago
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Steve Coogan

3.5 magnitude earthquake recorded near Snoqualmie

The U.S. Geological Survey confirmed a magnitude 3.5 earthquake hit Western Washington near Snoqualmie Monday afternoon.
2 years ago
Photo: A marcher holds up a sign at a march and rally at the South Carolina Statehouse to honor Mar...
MyNorthwest Staff with Wire Reports

How do we talk about race? UW professor joins KIRO Newsradio amid MLK Day

"Seattle's Morning News" hosted Dr. Ralina Joseph, a professor at the University of Washington, on MLK Day to discuss how we talk about race.
2 years ago
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Frank Sumrall

Record-setting amount of guns confiscated from Washington airports in 2024

TSA officers working in Washington airports revealed they have collectively confiscated more guns in 2024 than ever before.
2 years ago
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Frank Sumrall

18,000 Costco teamsters to strike if no deal reached by Jan. 31

Thousands of Costco workers could strike by February after negotiations for an updated bargaining contract continue to strain.
2 years ago
Relatives and friends of people killed and abducted by Hamas and taken into Gaza react as they gath...
Tom Brock

Local Jewish leaders “overwhelmed with emotion” but not celebrating release of three Israeli hostages

Local leaders of Seattle's Jewish community are reacting to this weekend's release of three Israeli hostages.
2 years ago
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Associated Press

TikTok restores service for US users based on Trump’s promised executive order

TikTok restored service to users in the United States just hours after the video-sharing platform went dark in response to a federal ban.
2 years ago
Image: Customers lined up outside the Skakey's in Renton on Friday, Jan. 17, 2025. They were lookin...
Steve Coogan

Lines bust out the door as last Western Washington Shakey’s is set to close

The last Shakey's Pizza Parlor in Western Washington announced this week it will permanently close Monday.
2 years ago
An Amtrak train with 157 passengers on board demolished this semi truck that was stuck on the track...
Tom Brock

Amtrak train hits semitruck stuck on the tracks in Auburn

An Amtrak train crushed the cab of a semi truck in Auburn Saturday, after the vehicle got stuck at a railroad crossing.
2 years ago
Image: Members of the Seattle Police Department are seen in a recent photo....
James Lynch

Seattle Police Department breaks up costly ring of retail theft

Police in Seattle believe two men are responsible for a ring of retail theft that led to more than $50,000 in merchandise being stolen.
2 years ago
Off-duty firefighter Alex Fatkin, in the water, and former Navy helicopter pilot Matthew Loverink, ...
Tom Brock

Off-duty firefighter and a former Navy pilot rescue woman from submerged SUV

An off-duty firefighter rescued an elderly woman who accidentally drove into Lake Stevens Thursday evening.
2 years ago
Photo: The outside of a Puppyland store....
Julia Dallas

Puppyland settles with Washington AG’s Office over illegal advertising, sales practices

Washington State Attorney General Nick Brown announced Puppyland will have to pay the state more than $3 million and end its illegal advertising and sales practices.
2 years ago
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Julia Dallas

King County executive issues Proclamation of Emergency

King County Executive Dow Constantine issued a Proclamation of Emergency Friday.
2 years ago
Image: Mt. Rainier can be seen from Camp Schurman in a recent image....
Steve Coogan

Fees to camp at Mount Rainier National Park to jump for some people

Mount Rainier National Park is changing its fee structure for wilderness permits and large groups will be paying more than in years past.
2 years ago
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Julia Dallas

King County man sentenced for sexually abusing 15-year-old on flight to Seattle

A man from Mercer Island was sentenced on Friday for sexually abusing a 15-year-old on a flight in November 2021.
2 years ago
Photo: King County deputies seized a plethora of drugs during an arrest....
Julia Dallas

‘Behemoth bust:’ King County deputies get $1.3M worth of drugs off the streets

After several months of investigating, the efforts of deputies and detectives with the King County Sheriff's Office have paid off.
2 years ago
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Frank Sumrall

What PSE’s newly increased rates mean for your budget

Expect to be paying more for gas and electricity if you're a Puget Sound Energy (PSE) customer after recently-approved rate hikes.
2 years ago
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Frank Sumrall

Seattle cop fired for hitting, killing woman in crosswalk appealing his termination

The Seattle police officer who was fired after hitting and killing a woman with his police vehicle is appealing his termination.
2 years ago
Photo: Wearing a button in support of TikTok, Tiffany Cianci, who says she is a "long-form educatio...
Julia Dallas

As TikTok ban just days away, what comes next will impact millions

A potential approaching TikTok ban would impact millions of people who rely on the app for their livelihood.
2 years ago
Then-Madison Police Chief Shon Barnes speaks to the media about the shooting at the Abundant Life C...
Jason Rantz

Rantz: Source says newly announced SPD Chief Barnes failed polygraph exam, mayor’s office disputes

Newly selected Seattle Police Chief Shon Barnes failed the SPD's polygraph as part of the city's pre-employment screening process.
2 years ago
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Associated Press

Trump swearing-in will move inside Capitol Rotunda because of intense cold

President-elect Donald Trump will take the oath of office from inside the Capitol Rotunda Monday due to forecasts of intense cold weather.
2 years ago