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Photo: A child receives a vaccine....
Julia Dallas

King County child immunizations rates fall below CDC guidelines; free vaccines offered

King County is urging families to get their children vaccinated before the start of school, offering several free clinics.
2 years ago
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Luke Duecy

Driver crashes at 100 mph after fleeing police, passenger killed at the scene

A Jeep Cherokee struck a light pole at more than 100 miles per hour. The driver is under arrest on suspicion of driving under the influence of drugs.
2 years ago
Kelly Ortberg begins his new job as CEO at Boeing. (Boeing)...
Bill Kaczaraba

Kelly Ortberg starts as new Boeing CEO, will work out of company’s Seattle office

Boeing has a new CEO and he is hitting the ground running walking the production floor in Renton on his first day.
2 years ago
Heather Bosch

Pioneer wildfire moves inside Stehekin city limits

The Pioneer wildfire near Lake Chelan is now burning inside the Stehekin city limits. The current size of the fire is 37,000 acres.
2 years ago
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Frank Sumrall

Lynnwood police arrest ‘criminal mastermind’ behind gift card scheme

Lynnwood Police have arrested what they are calling a criminal "mastermind" who anchored an elaborate gift card fraud scheme.
2 years ago
Photo: Evergreen State College confirms it has reached a $25 million settlement with the family of ...
Luke Duecy

2 contractors charged in carbon monoxide death of Evergreen college student

Two contractors are now charged in the 2023 carbon monoxide death of an Evergreen State College student.
2 years ago
costco membership cards...
Frank Sumrall

Costco to require membership card scans upon entrance

Costco is officially rolling out new membership scanners, meaning customers will have to scan their membership cards in order to enter the store.
2 years ago
Image: Taylor Swift performs at Wembley Stadium in London as part of her Eras Tour on Friday, June ...
Associated Press

Organizers cancel Taylor Swift concerts in Vienna over fears of an attack

Organizers of three Taylor Swift concerts in Vienna this week called them off after officials announced arrests over an apparent attack plot.
2 years ago
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Frank Sumrall

Seattle finds room for misdemeanor detainees at SCORE, despite public protests

The new pilot program, negotiated by Mayor Bruce Harrell, gives Seattle the authority to house 20 additional misdemeanor detainees at SCORE.
2 years ago
Traffic issue in Marysville. (WSDOT)...
Bill Kaczaraba

Lanes re-opened on I-5 north in Marysville after earlier incident

KIRO Newsradio Traffic reports conditions on I-5 north in Marysville are back to normal after a traffic incident Wednesday.
2 years ago
funeral gathering shooting...
Frank Sumrall

Three injured after Central District shooting erupts during funeral gathering

Three people were injured in a shooting outside a funeral gathering in Seattle’s Central District Tuesday near 26th Avenue South and South Norman Street.
2 years ago
Photo: Adam Rueben has pled guilty to causing a deadly Belltown metro bus crash....
Julia Dallas

Man pleads guilty to killing woman, slamming into Seattle metro bus while high

The man who caused a deadly Belltown metro bus crash last November has now pled guilty.
2 years ago
Image: Washington's 4th Congressional District Representative Dan Newhouse is seen on Capitol Hill ...
Steve Coogan

Washington US House primary results: Newhouse vs. Sessler in 4th District

A couple of retirements have injected some excitement into the Washington House primaries this election cycle.
2 years ago
Photo: Washington State Ferry (WSF) engineers blame Washington State Governor Jay Inslee for all th...
Chris Sullivan

WSF engineers: ‘Inslee has run service into the rocks’

Washington State Ferry engineers blame Washington State Governor Jay Inslee for all the recent canceled sailings.
2 years ago
Photo: Close up of the Pierce County Sherriff's Office insignia on one of its vehicles....
James Lynch

Pierce County Sheriff: Woman shot, other pistol whipped during marijuana deal

Pierce County deputies are investigating a marijuana deal that went bad after it turned into a shooting and then, a carjacking.
2 years ago
Photo: A semitruck experienced mechanical issues on the driver lost control, causing a crash on I-5...
Julia Dallas

Cleared: I-5 south sees delays after semitruck driver loses control

The Washington State Department of Transportation is reporting all lanes are now open on I-5 south after a semitruck crash.
2 years ago
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Luke Duecy

Not ‘a PR campaign’ for Boeing: NTSB begins hearing about midflight blowout

Investigators are questioning Boeing officials in hearings about the midflight blowout of a panel from a 737 Max.
2 years ago
Monorail...
Bill Kaczaraba

Seattle’s Museum of Pop Culture seeks national recognition

Seattle’s Museum of Pop Culture (MoPOP) is aiming to be officially recognized as the National Museum of Pop Culture.
2 years ago
Tacoma tax...
Frank Sumrall

New ways to park in Tacoma coming soon

Parking in Tacoma could change after the city council reviewed a traffic ordinance that attempts to update the city's municipal code.
2 years ago
auburn fire...
Frank Sumrall

Three alarm fire near Auburn under control after reaching 5 acres in size

A massive three-alarm brush fire near Auburn is now under control after firefighters from multiple agencies were called to contain it.
2 years ago
Photo: The City of Seattle and King County, including Sound Transit, are changing their work-from-h...
Julia Dallas

Harrell: City of Seattle, King County workers will return to in-person this fall

The City of Seattle and King County are changing their work-from-home policies to be in-person three days a week.
2 years ago
Image: A television screen is seen on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange on Monday, Aug. 5, 2...
Sam Campbell and Steve Coogan

Despite sagging stocks, analysts allay recession fears, suggest investors hold steady

A stunning Monday pummeled Wall Street with more steep losses, as fears, for investors and others, worsened about a slowing U.S. economy.
2 years ago
Photo: Pierce County deputies and animal control raided a home and rescued more than 140 roosters t...
James Lynch

More than 140 roosters seized in Pierce County cockfighting raid

Pierce County deputies and animal control raided a home and rescued more than 140 roosters that deputies said were bred for cockfighting.
2 years ago
Photo: Two men were sentenced to prison, on Thursday, in separate cases of sexually assaulting pass...
Julia Dallas

2 men sentenced to prison for sexually assaulting passengers on flights to Seattle

Two men were sentenced to prison, on Thursday, in separate cases of sexually assaulting passengers on flights to Seattle.
2 years ago