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Image: Natural gas burns on a kitchen stove in the U.S. in 2023....
Kate Stone

Inslee signs natural gas bill into law, critics say it comes at expense of customers

A controversial natural gas bill is now law. But the heated debate over how we warm our homes is far from over.
2 years ago
Photo: Police recovered stolen items, over $17,000 in cash and several designer bags in Kirkland ar...
Julia Dallas

Kirkland police arrest alleged burglars who targeted Indian Americans, South Asians

The investigation was sparked when members of the Eastside Indian American and South Asian communities brought their concerns to police.
2 years ago
Image: Police detectives in Tacoma are asking for the public's help to identify the suspect respons...
Julia Dallas

Tacoma police make arrest in Point Defiance stabbing

Tacoma police arrested a suspect in the stabbing of a woman in Point Defiance Park. The woman was walking on a trail when she was attacked.
2 years ago
Photo: Sharon Lee, Melissa's mother, stands next to Sheriff Fortney on Wednesday after there was a ...
Julia Dallas

Family says teen can ‘rest in peace’ after Bothell man convicted of 1993 murder

The family of Melissa Lee can rest knowing her killer is behind bars. Lee, who was 15 in 1993, was murdered by Alan Dean, who was 35.
2 years ago
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Frank Sumrall

‘My dog identifies as a person:’ Excuses pile up as WSP increases HOV patrols

Washington State Patrol underwent a HOV lane patrol this week, where they reported 130 HOV citations among scofflaws in a 2.5-hour period.
2 years ago
BEVERLY HILLS, CALIFORNIA - FEBRUARY 23: Louis Gossett Jr. attends American Black Film Festival Hon...
Beth Harris, The Associated Press

Louis Gossett Jr., 1st Black man to win supporting actor Oscar, dies at 87

Louis Gossett Jr., the first Black man to win a supporting actor Oscar and an Emmy winner for his role in the seminal TV miniseries “Roots,” has died. He was 87.
2 years ago
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Frank Sumrall

Washington becomes first state to ban lead in cookware

Washington Gov. Jay Inslee signed the Lead in Cookware Act Thursday, banning lead from any products used to cook food.
2 years ago
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Frank Sumrall

Woman sues Delta Air Lines after sexually assaulted on flight by employee

Last year, a woman was sexually assaulted on a Delta Air Lines flight from Phoenix to Seattle by an airline employee.
2 years ago
Photo: Lewis and Clark High School students thought quickly to save their track coach's life....
Julia Dallas

Spokane high school students save track coach’s life after his heart stops

Two Spokane high school students used their quick thinking and past training to save their track coach's life last week.
2 years ago
Image: Brightly colored eggs are set on a table on the South Lawn of the White House in Washington,...
Ted Buehner

Expect good Easter weekend weather for egg hunts, chilly evening Mariners games

Both Saturday and Sunday of Easter weekend will feature temperatures warming to around 60 degrees across much of Western Washington.
2 years ago
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Micki Gamez, KIRO Newsradio and Bill Kaczaraba, MyNorthwest

Seattle tourism dollars break records following All-Star Week, Taylor Swift

It was a record-setting year for dollars flowing into Seattle from tourists.
2 years ago
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Julia Dallas

Carnation frustrated with Seattle again after 8th false emergency alarm induces widespread panic

Carnation citizens have faced a series of panic-inducing alarms after SPU's system for the Tolt Dam falsely sounded eight times.
2 years ago
Bill Kaczaraba

Ways to deal with Seattle grocery store sticker shock

Seattle grocery store sticker shock continues to play havoc on locals, but there are ways to counter high prices.
2 years ago
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MyNorthwest Staff

KIRO Newsradio anchors receive Gracie Awards for outstanding work

Heather Bosch and Lisa Brooks, anchors at KIRO Newsradio, have been honored by the Alliance for Women in Media with prestigious Gracie Awards.
2 years ago
Kia Boys...
Kate Stone and Bill Kaczaraba

‘Kia Boyz’ allegedly execute a crime spree in south King County

Renton police chased down a 14-and 16-year-old but are still looking for two other teen suspects in what they said was a "crime spree" in south King County.
2 years ago
Spanaway woman shot dead...
Kate Stone

Search for shooter continues after woman shot dead while driving in Spanaway

A 47-year-old woman was shot dead in Spanaway, causing her to hit another driver head-on early Wednesday morning.
2 years ago
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Frank Sumrall

Nintendo to lay off 86 Redmond employees this spring

Nintendo of America is laying off 86 contract workers in Redmond, beginning May 25, due to company reorganization.
2 years ago
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Chris Sullivan

Sullivan: Major disruptions to impact drivers who use I-5 overpass at 145th Street

The North 145th Street overpass of I-5, right there at the new light rail station, is about to close for seven months.
2 years ago
Image: Photos of 4-year-old Ariel Garcia of Everett...
KIRO Newsradio staff

Everett police: Mother arrested in connection to death of 4-year-old boy

The Everett Police Department has arrested the mother of 4-year-old boy Ariel Garcia in connection with his death. 
2 years ago
Photo: The Judge Patricia H. Clark Children and Family Justice Center....
James Lynch

King County’s plan to close youth detention center met with fierce backlash

The King County Law and Justice Committee received a final report on Executive Dow Constantine's plan to close a youth detention center.
3 years ago
Image: A Tacoma teen was shot outside her Tacoma Hilltop area apartment over the weekend....
Heather Bosch

Estranged boyfriend suspected in Tacoma teen’s death turns himself in

We're learning more about the man who's accused of fatally shooting a teenager outside her Tacoma Hill Top area apartment over the weekend.
3 years ago
Seattle Amazon walkout...
Bill Kaczaraba

Protests at Amazon HQ object to use of fossil fuels in Oregon

A protest Wednesday morning at Amazon headquarters pitted activists, objecting to the use of fossil fuels, against company employees trying to get to work.
3 years ago
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Sam Campbell

Road rage on SR167 ends in gunfire, troopers search for suspect

A driver on State Route 167 near Renton opened fired at another driver next to him after an argument between the two, the Washington State Patrol (WSP) said.
3 years ago
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Frank Sumrall

High school football coach resigns after leading tackling drills without pads

A head football coach in the Shelton School District has resigned following students practice tackling drills without pads under his watch.
3 years ago