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Frank Sumrall

Everett City Council decides on location of new AquaSox ballpark

The Everett AquaSox has found a home for its new ballpark, according to an Everett City Council vote that occurred Wednesday night.
2 years ago
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Frank Sumrall

Amazon workers repped by Teamsters Union strike at multiple facilities across U.S.

Thousands of unionized Amazon delivery drivers have walked off the job for a strike at seven facilities in four states.
2 years ago
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Sam Campbell

Seattle officer who hit Kandula agrees to $5,000 fine as part of negligent driving penalty

A Seattle Police Department officer has agreed to pay a $5,000 fine as part of a penalty tied to hitting and killing a 23-year-old woman walking through a South Lake Union crosswalk in January 2023.
2 years ago
Image: From left, Chris Sullivan, Dave Ross and Colleen O'Brien stand together in the KIRO Newsradi...
MyNorthwest Staff

Dave and Colleen’s final ‘SMN:’ KIRO colleagues, politicians say their goodbyes

"Seattle's Morning News" on KIRO Newsradio will soon have a new sound. On Thursday, Dave Ross and Colleen O'Brien will host their last show together after a decade of co-hosting.
2 years ago
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Bill Kaczaraba

How do you feel about riding the rails at 250 mph to Portland or Vancouver, B.C.?

The Feds are giving almost $50 million to begin planning for the proposed Cascadia High-Speed Rail project.
2 years ago
Photo: The Humane Society for Tacoma and Pierce County is caring for a record number of dogs, this ...
Julia Dallas

Tacoma shelter cares for record number of dogs as 50 animals arrive from cruelty case

The Humane Society for Tacoma and Pierce County was already spread thin but after a recent animal cruelty case, the shelter has reached a record level of care.
2 years ago
Bill Kaczaraba

Double dip of good economic news in Washington

Washington's economy saw a significant boost in November, adding an estimated 30,900 jobs, according to seasonally adjusted data.
2 years ago
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Bill Kaczaraba

Seattle City Council President Sarah Nelson announces re-election bid

In an exclusive KIRO Newsradio interview, Seattle City Council President Sarah Nelson announced her candidacy for a second term.
2 years ago
Alderwood Middle School responds to threatening voicemails. (KIRO 7)...
Bill Kaczaraba

Alderwood Middle School gets threats to ‘shoot up’ the school

Alderwood Middle School in Lynnwood gave students an excused absence on Tuesday, following threatening voicemails.
2 years ago
Everett police investigate park stabbing. (KIRO 7)...
Bill Kaczaraba

Arrest made in stabbing of a 14-year-old boy in Everett

A juvenile male has been arrested in connection with the stabbing of a 14-year-old boy at Lions Park in Everett.
2 years ago
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Bill Kaczaraba and James Lynch

Auburn police search for suspect in shooting of boy

Police are searching for the person who shot a boy in Auburn on Tuesday night, according to a police department Facebook post.
2 years ago
Image: Multiple lanes were closed on Interstate 5 north in Seattle on Wednesday, Dec. 18, 2024....
Steve Coogan

Multiple issues, including roadway water, snarled traffic on I-5, other roads

A collision in Seattle, fallen trees in Everett and standing water impacted traffic on I-5 in both directions Wednesday.
2 years ago
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Sam Campbell

Police: Woman caught with mail from 17 addresses in Renton in suspected theft

The Renton Police Department is warning residents to check their mail frequently as the holiday season means mail theft is on the rise.
2 years ago
Seattle's Saigon bus stops reopen, addressing crime concerns and improving public transit access fo...
Nate Connors

Metro Transit suspends service in Seattle’s Little Saigon over safety concerns

Monday morning, riders on Metro Transit were greeted with an out-of-service sign at the 12th Avenue South and South Jackson Street bus stop in Seattle's Chinatown-International District.
2 years ago
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Julia Dallas

Irish brothers sentenced to prison in Seattle court for scamming elderly homeowners

Two brothers from Ireland are going to prison for defrauding elderly homeowners throughout the country, including several in the Pacific Northwest.
2 years ago
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KIRO Newsradio Newsdesk

Ex-chief Adrian Diaz fired from SPD for alleged ‘intimate’ relationship with staffer

Adrian Diaz, the former Seattle Police Chief, was fired from the department, Seattle Mayor Bruce Harrell's office said to KIRO Newsradio. 
2 years ago
Photo: The Summit at Snoqualmie can be seen in late 2023....
Steve Coogan

‘The wait is over:’ Ski season at The Summit at Snoqualmie begins

Ski season at the Summit at Snoqualmie begins Tuesday after its base depth doubled over the weekend, the resort announced on its website.
2 years ago
Photo: At an Auburn City Council meeting at which council member Cheryl Rakes was voted deputy mayo...
Jason Rantz

Rantz Exclusive: Auburn City Council member’s car stolen at City Hall during meeting

Roughly a half hour before an Auburn City Council meeting, the newly elected deputy mayor's car was stolen outside of Auburn City Hall.
2 years ago
Photo: A line of people wait for food outside the University District Food Bank in Seattle, Dec. 16...
Sam Campbell

Data shows Washington food insecurity rising as food bank visits exceed 13 million

New data from the Washington State Department of Agriculture show signs of rising food insecurity in the Evergreen State.
2 years ago
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James Lynch

‘Be aware’: Pierce County officer shares tips to avoid Grinches while holiday shopping

Pierce County Sheriff's Department Lieutenant Darren Moss, Jr. said while the rest of us are shopping for the holidays, thieves are stealing and crowded parking lots are a target-rich environment.
2 years ago
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Steve Coogan

Seattle Police Department announces leadership changes, including deputy chief

Interim Seattle Police Department Chief Sue Rahr announced Friday command staff changes that are in the works.
2 years ago
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Bill Kaczaraba

Starbucks expands parental leave benefits for hourly part-time employees

Starbucks announced Monday that it will significantly increase parental leave for hourly part-time employees.
2 years ago
The Fred Meyer in Bellingham where retail theft patrols took place. (Photo: Bellingham police)...
Bill Kaczaraba

Bellingham police and Fred Meyer collaborate to combat retail theft

The Bellingham Police Department and Fred Meyer conducted two emphasis patrols to help prevent retail theft.
2 years ago
Classical literature on bookshelves. (Photo by Richard Baker / In Pictures via Getty Images)...
Dave Ross

Dave Ross as you’ve never heard him before: ‘I like fat books and I can’t deny’

"This song, inspired by one of my first interviews when I started my talk show, which was Sir Mix-A-Lot," Dave Ross said.
2 years ago