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Ted Buehner

Will your weather forecasts soon be done without humans?

A listener recently asked how Artificial Intelligence or AI is involved in weather forecasting. That is a great and timely question.
2 years ago
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Luke Duecy

All clear: SPD East Precinct, other buildings evacuated after suspicious backpack found

Several buildings in Seattle’s Capitol Hill were evacuated Thursday after a backpack was found on the front steps of the East Precinct.
2 years ago
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Frank Sumrall

Fall City gun shop burglary foiled, suspects aged 13-21 caught after high-speed chase

An attempted burglary at a Fall City gun shop led to a high-speed chase on Dec. 6, ultimately ending in a crash.
2 years ago
Centennial Middle School in Snohomish County. (Photo: Centennial Middle School)...
Bill Kaczaraba

Snohomish County middle school administrator on leave after allegations of child rape

An assistant principal at a Snohomish County middle school has been on administrative leave because he was arrested.
2 years ago
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Frank Sumrall

Woman sexually assaulted at Point Defiance Park in Tacoma, no arrests so far

A woman was sexually assaulted Wednesday evening near the Point Defiance dog park, prompting an investigation from TPD.
2 years ago
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Luke Duecy

Construction sign reads ‘one less CEO’ in Seattle during AM commuting hours

The alarming trend of people applauding the suspected shooter in the death of UnitedHealthcare's CEO has hit Seattle Thursday morning.
2 years ago
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Frank Sumrall

Coast Guard: Two bodies found, belived to be connected to capsized fishing boat in Alaska

The Coast Guard said it has suspended its search for five people after their fishing boat reportedly capsized near Couverden Point, Alaska.
2 years ago
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Frank Sumrall

Northshore School District teacher arrested for attempted child rape

A Northshore School District teacher was arrested on suspicion of attempted rape of a child, Redmond Police confirmed.
2 years ago
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Chris Sullivan

Edgewater Bridge: ‘Road Closed’ really means the road is closed

Locals are struggling with what "Road Closed" signs mean around a year-long construction project between Everett and Mukilteo.
2 years ago
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Julia Dallas

Police in Olympia locate two 11-year-old runaways

The Olympia Police Department is asking for the public's help in finding two children. OPD reported two 11-year-old boys ran away.
2 years ago
Image: The lodge at Camp Long in West Seattle dates to the early 1940s; it was struck by an arsonis...
Feliks Banel

Seattle Parks expects to restore historic Camp Long lodge, but questions remain

The historic lodge at Camp Long in West Seattle was badly damaged in a fire in November and the cost to repair it has yet to be determined.
2 years ago
Players vie for the ball in a high school basketball game. (Photo: AP)...
Bill Kaczaraba

New proposals in WA for transgender high school student-athletes

The Washington Interscholastic Activities Association is proposing a new way for transgender athletes to participate in high school sports.
2 years ago
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Julia Dallas

Federal Way crime data shows drug arrests skyrocketed more than 400% this year

The city of Federal Way released its yearly crime data report, revealing staggering numbers when it came to crime regarding drug use.
2 years ago
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James Lynch

Former assistant principal at Seattle K-8 school charged for allegedly soliciting sex from minor

The Renton Police Department announced the arrest of seven men following an undercover child sex trafficking operation. One of those individuals was a local principal.
2 years ago
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Frank Sumrall

$2M resolution with mortgage firm: Are you one of 1,500 WA residents owed money?

1,500 WA residents will get to claim their share of $2 million as a result of a resolution with Nationstar for mortgage violations.
2 years ago
This Chevron station was one of at least five businesses hit in a series of convenience store robbe...
Bill Kaczaraba

Seattle man arrested after reportedly ramming multiple vehicles trying to flee police

A 31-year-old man was arrested Tuesday after he reportedly rammed and damaged more than half a dozen vehicles while escaping from police.
2 years ago
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Brooke Griffin and Madeline Ottilie, KIRO 7 News

Tacoma City Council passes budget, adds $2.5 million to maintain fire department staffing

The Tacoma City Council has voted to pass the 2025-2026 budget, ultimately voting to increase funding for the fire department.
2 years ago
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Frank Sumrall

WA-based Locust Cider closing six taprooms throughout the state

Locust Cider, a popular Washington-based cider company, is closing six of its taprooms throughout the state.
2 years ago
Photo: Damage is seen in a neighbourhood in Issaquah, Wash., Wednesday, Nov. 20, 2024, after a 'bom...
Ted Buehner

Winds up to 100 mph in the Hanukkah Eve storm

In 2006, the Hanukkah Eve Wind Storm struck Western Washington. This weekend will mark the highly impactful storm from 18 years ago.
2 years ago
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Chris Sullivan

Are anti-graffiti drones the future of keeping WA’s roads clear of the vandalism?

WSDOT believes the state should allocate more money to program more drones to combat graffiti and train more pilots for said drones.
2 years ago
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Dee-Ann Durbin, The Associated Press

Albertsons gives up on Kroger merger and sues the grocery chain for failing to secure deal

Albertsons is giving up on its merger with Kroger and is suing the grocery chain, saying it didn’t do enough to secure regulatory approval.
2 years ago
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Frank Sumrall

Jewelry bandits attempt getaway from police via stolen rowboat, until it sank

Unfortunately for the jewelry bandits, their escape plan from deputies didn't work as the rowboat began sinking.
2 years ago
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James Lynch

Bellevue police crack down on holiday shoplifting: ‘Expect to go to jail’

The Bellevue Police Department is cracking down on holiday shoplifting and spoke to KIRO Newsradio about what criminals can expect.
2 years ago
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Julia Dallas

Lewis County PUD commissioner in hot water as bribery case ensues

Lewis County PUD Commissioner Michael Jay Kelly is accused of offering Lewis County PUD General Manager David Plotz an 8% raise in exchange for Plotz creating a job for Kelly.
2 years ago