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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
Image: A collision involving multiple vehicles blocked lanes on Interstate 5 north in Seattle on Mo...
Steve Coogan

Collision on I-5 north in Seattle leads to major traffic backups

A significant collision on Interstate 5 (I-5) north in Seattle Monday has led to a miles-long traffic backup for travelers.
2 years ago
Image: A Snohomish County Sheriff's vehicle is seen in Lynnwood in March 2024....
Frank Sumrall

Snohomish County Sheriff’s Office finds missing autistic teenager

The Snohomish County Sheriff's Office found an autistic 17-year-old teenager on Monday who went missing on Saturday.
2 years ago
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Associated Press

Dow drops over 1,000 points, Japan’s stocks suffer worst crash since ’87 on US economy worries

Nearly everything on Wall Street is tumbling as fear about a slowing U.S. economy worsens and sets off another worldwide sell-off of stocks.
2 years ago
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Luke Duecy

Multiple injured after First Hill shooting broke out early Monday morning

Multiple people were injured and rushed to nearby hospitals after an early-morning shooting in Seattle’s First Hill neighborhood broke out.
2 years ago
Photo: Seattle police arrested two men and recovered guns, drugs and cash on July 24 during patrols...
Julia Dallas

Police arrest 2 men; seize guns, cash, drugs in Aurora patrol

Seattle police arrested two men and seized guns, drugs and cash on July 24 during patrols along the Aurora Avenue Corridor.
2 years ago
Photo: Parents at a Tacoma daycare are calling for change after they say people are constantly camp...
Samantha Lomibao, KIRO 7 News

Parkland daycare parents concerned for child safety due to nearby encampment

Parents at a Tacoma daycare are calling for change after they say people are constantly camping and using drugs on the property.
2 years ago
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KIRO Newsradio staff

WSP looking for person involved in deadly hit-and-run

Troopers are looking for someone who drove off from a deadly crash involving a pedestrian on I-5 in the Seattle area.
2 years ago
Photo: South County firefighters worked to put out a brush fire on Edmount Island near Mountlake Te...
Julia Dallas

Firefighters deploy boats to extinguish Edmount Island fire

South County firefighters worked to put out a brush fire on Edmount Island near Mountlake Terrace Sunday morning.
2 years ago
Cooks, service workers...
Bill Kaczaraba

Hollingsworth withdraws bill that would have slowed minimum wage increases

Seattle City Councilmember Joy Hollingsworth has decided to withdraw a bill aimed to slow the city’s minimum wage increase.
2 years ago
Image: Two Seattle Police Department vehicles are seen on a city street....
Bill Kaczaraba

South Seattle shooting, attempted robbery leads to arrest

Seattle Police apprehended a man in connection with a shooting and attempted robbery in South Seattle on Friday evening.
2 years ago
Signs for Fred Meyer, QFC stores, both owned by Kroger. (MyNorthwest file photos)...
Heather Bosch

Schrier: Kroger-Albertsons deal bad for consumers, farmers

Washington Congresswoman Kim Schrier is upping her criticism about the proposed merger between Kroger and Albertsons.
2 years ago
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Bill Kaczaraba

Seattle drug-related crime in public places is the focus of new legislation

Legislation, known as the Stay Out of Drug Area (SODA) ordinance, seeks to curb drug-related crime in specified public areas of Seattle.
2 years ago
Photo: The Kitsap County Sheriff's Office said a Bremerton shooting in a home was a targeted attack...
James Lynch

Sheriff: Violent home invasion shooting in Bremerton was targeted

The Kitsap County Sheriff's Office said a home invasion shooting Friday in Bremerton was a targeted attack.
2 years ago
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Julia Dallas

Former King County sheriff: ‘If you start a gang unit, gang crime will go off the charts’

The question of gang violence has been raised as a rash of shootings involving teenagers have been seen around King County.
2 years ago
Photo: The Auburn Police Department held a meeting with residents to talk about recent gun violence...
James Lynch

Auburn PD confirms rash of gun violence is gang-related but there is no gang unit

Residents and business owners say teen, gun-related-violent crime is taking over the city. Auburn PD confirmed the violence is gang-related.
2 years ago
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Travis Mayfield

Mayfield: Get out of your bubble; You might be surprised at who you meet

And in the creation of those bubbles we believe we are surrounding ourselves with other good people and those elsewhere are bad people.
2 years ago
Photo: A Seattle Police Department vehicle is parked outside Lumen Field in Seattle. Officers said ...
Sam Campbell

Can Washington officers question children without an attorney present?

Officers said a law, prohibiting them from interviewing children if they didn't have an attorney, hampered their ability to get details.
2 years ago
Photo: A sign is posted in front of a Dollar Tree store on March 13, 2024....
Julia Dallas

Discovery of toxic children products leads to $200K Dollar Tree agreement

Dollar Tree will have to pay nearly $200,000 after toxic school supplies were found during an investigation by the AG's Office.
2 years ago
Cooks, service workers...
Bill Kaczaraba

Gee & Ursula: Hollingsworth wants to strike a balance on minimum wage requirement

Seattle City Councilmember Joy Hollingsworth is re-opening the can of worms called Seattle's minimum wage law and Gee & Ursula want to know why.
2 years ago
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Luke Duecy

Defying the court: Could the Belltown Hellcat be back on social media?

There are reports that the man known as the Belltown Hellcat might be back on social media after a court ordered him to stop posting.
2 years ago
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Frank Sumrall

Man intentionally kills 25 seagulls with Jeep on Washington beach

Police are investigating an incident where a man allegedly sped along a Washington Beach in order to run over seagulls "for fun" with his Jeep.
2 years ago
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Frank Sumrall

‘We’re not leaving:’ Evacuation orders increase for 53-day Pioneer fire, only 15% contained

The Pioneer Fire, which has burned for the past 53 days, is now approximately 33,000 acres in size and is only 15% contained.
2 years ago
Photo: A person demonstrates making a delivery with DoorDash as a Dasher in April 2024....
Julia Dallas

DoorDash to implement new fee amid frustrations with Seattle City Council

DoorDash is implementing additional fees in Seattle the company deems necessary. However, critics say DoorDash is extorting the city.
2 years ago