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auburn power squirrel...
Frank Sumrall

Outage caused by squirrel kills power for 5,000 Auburn customers

The cause of a power outage affecting more than 5,000 customers in Auburn was uncovered to be a squirrel that got into PSE equipment.
2 years ago
Edmonds summer market...
Bill Kaczaraba

Edmonds looks to the future with growth, housing, land management

The Edmonds City Council and Planning Board are planning a generation ahead for growth, housing and land use development. During a special meeting Tuesday night, the council reviewed the Edmonds’ 2024 Comprehensive Plan. This process is required by Washington State’s Growth Management Act, which mandates periodic updates to ensure cities and counties plan for future […]
2 years ago
Image: A police vehicle with its lights and siren engaged can be seen....
Bill Kaczaraba

Youth crime, gun violence urgent topics for Lynnwood community meeting tonight

Lynnwood city council members, police, and community leaders will host a community conversation on Thursday, Aug. 22, at 6 p.m.
2 years ago
Everett shootings...
James Lynch

4 injured after shooting on West Casino Road in Everett

Four people were injured after a shooting in Everett just after 11 p.m. Tuesday night, according to police.
2 years ago
Photo: Seattle Police detectives have arrested a suspect in the carjacking, of a Subaru, and killin...
Bill Kaczaraba and Sam Campbell

Arrest made in ‘horrific’ killing of beloved 80-year-old Seattle dog walker and dog

Seattle Police detectives have arrested a suspect in the carjacking and killing of a beloved dog walker and dog.
2 years ago
Image: Paul McCartney, George Harrison and Ringo Starr of The Beatles fishing from their hotel room...
Feliks Banel

Searching for Beatlesville and Beatles Avenue on 60th anniversary of band’s Seattle visit

When Beatles were in Seattle 60 years ago, they made it from Sea-Tac Airport to the Edgewater Hotel and then to Seattle Center.
2 years ago
Photo: Screen capture of body worn camera footage during the Jan. 6 attack allegedly shows Derek No...
Sam Campbell

FBI arrest two Snohomish men accused of Jan. 6 attack on Capitol police

Federal agents with the FBI arrested a 47-year-old man in Snohomish, accused of attacking police officers during the Jan. 6 insurrection.
2 years ago
Stolen traffic patrol truck....
Bill Kaczaraba

Washington State Patrol troopers chase down a stolen traffic control truck

A woman stole a traffic control truck from a work site early Wednesday morning, leading to a low-speed chase that ended at I-405 and I-90.
2 years ago
fall granite falls...
Frank Sumrall

Hiker’s body recovered after fatal fall near Granite Falls

Search-and-rescue personnel discovered the body of a man who died while climbing a peak near the Granite Falls area.
2 years ago
Everett launches drones with first responders...
Frank Sumrall

Four injured in shooting on Casino Road, a hotspot for crime in Everett

Police are investigating a shooting in Everett that sent three people to the hospital at 12:30 a.m. Wednesday morning on West Casino Road.
2 years ago
Photo: Pierce County deputies and animal control raided a home and rescued more than 140 roosters t...
Julia Dallas

Roosters rescued from Pierce County cockfighting ring looking for forever homes

More than 140 roosters rescued from a Pierce County cockfighting ring earlier this month are looking for their forever homes.
2 years ago
A new camping ban went into effect last Friday in Lakewood....
James Lynch

Homeless face arrest as Lakewood camping ban goes into effect

A new camping ban went into effect last Friday in Lakewood. It allows for the arrest of people camping in public spaces who refuse to leave.
2 years ago
Sultan, WA...
Bill Kaczaraba

U.S. 2 in Sultan is getting $16.5 million in improvement funds

U.S. 2 in Sultan to undergo a $16.5 million transformation. A new roundabout and other road improvements are part of the plan.
2 years ago
Photo: The U.S. District Court Western District of Washington courthouse....
Julia Dallas

Man sentenced to prison for selling drugs near Seattle treatment center

A man was sentenced Monday in U.S. District Court in Seattle for selling drugs near a treatment center in Seattle.
2 years ago
Washington ferry...
Julia Dallas

What happens to a Washington ferry after it’s retired?

Two vessels in the Washington State Ferry's fleet -- the Elwha and the Klahowya -- have been retired. But what happens to them now?
2 years ago
Image: Alaska Airlines planes are shown parked at gates with Mount Rainier in the background at sun...
Associated Press

Alaska Airlines clears a big hurdle in its proposed merger with Hawaiian Airlines

Alaska Airlines is one step closer to acquiring Hawaiian Airlines after the DOJ chose not to challenge the $1 billion deal.
2 years ago
wa hotels sex trafficking...
Frank Sumrall

Lawsuits charging WA hotels for facilitating sex trafficking

Multiple WA hotels are involved in lawsuits where they allegedly knew of, profited and failed to prevent sex trafficking within their premises.
2 years ago
dui warehouse...
Frank Sumrall

DUI suspect arrested after crashing into Aurora Ave. warehouse

The Seattle Police Department (SPD) arrested a man for driving under the influence after he crashed into a building in North Seattle.
2 years ago
Scales of justice...
Bill Kaczaraba

Plaintiffs asked to identify and describe their tattoos; They say the request is racist

Four Black men claim to have received a racist discovery request in their lawsuit against a Central District strip mall.
2 years ago
biden dnc...
Will Weissert and Nicholas Riccardi, The Associated Press

Joe Biden’s exit, talk of the glass ceiling, a nod to Gaza protesters. Takeaways from DNC’s Day 1

The Democratic National Convention‘s first night showcased speeches from the last Democrat to lose to Donald Trump and the last one to beat him.
2 years ago
Photo: Seattle officers have issued a warning to be on the lookout for two to three women and sever...
James Lynch

Several children part of alleged shoplifting scheme seen in Seattle

Seattle officers have issued a warning to be on the lookout for two to three women and several children, shoplifting together.
2 years ago
Photo: MV Salish with Washington State Ferries....
KIRO Newsradio staff

Port Townsend residents may wake up to gunfire, sirens on Tuesday

Port Townsend residents will wake up to a large presence of first responders on the morning of Tuesday, August 20.
2 years ago
Stehekin fire...
Bill Kaczaraba

Fire evacuation order lifted for parts of Stehekin Valley

Weeks after the Pioneer Fire approached the town, most of Stehekin Valley is no longer under a Level 3 “get out now” evacuation order. The area remains closed to visitors and the fire is 23% contained. Chelan County officials posted on social media the new level is a 2 “be prepared” order from High Bridge […]
2 years ago
Photo:King County investigators said a man was stabbed and assaulted by as many as 15 kids on a Kin...
Louie Tran, KIRO 7 News

Man allegedly stabbed, assaulted by ‘as many as 15’ kids on King County Metro bus

King County investigators said a man was stabbed and assaulted by as many as 15 kids on a King County Metro bus.
2 years ago