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Bill Kaczaraba

Child safety alert: 2 recent window falls in Everett highlight urgency

The Everett Fire Department has responded to two incidents in the past week, both involving young children falling from third-story windows.
2 years ago
Image: A shooting in South Seattle on Thursday, June 28, 2024 led to the death of a teenage boy....
Steve Coogan

Fatal Seattle shooting of teen boy leads to high-speed chase ending in Everett

The shooting of a teenager in South Seattle Thursday night led to a high-speed pursuit that eventually ended in Everett.
2 years ago
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Micki Gamez

Expanded Sound Transit service for the Fourth of July

Sound Transit is extending its service on the 1 and 2-lines for the Fourth of July. Trains on the 2-line will operate every 10 minutes.
2 years ago
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Julia Dallas

Seattle’s ‘bolder’ transportation levy could cost residents even more

Seattle City Council member Tammy Morales has proposed a "bolder levy focused on improving traffic safety."
2 years ago
Photo: A kinkajou, a rainforest animal that looks similar to a lemur, was discovered far from its n...
Julia Dallas

Rainforest animal found at rest area finds refuge in local zoo

A kinkajou, a rainforest animal that looks similar to a lemur, was discovered far from its natural habitat.
2 years ago
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Julia Dallas

Seattle to hire 18 behavioral health responders as police force dwindles

Harrell announced Seattle will be hiring 18 additional behavioral health responders after securing nearly $2 million in federal funding.
2 years ago
A 5-year-old boy died in Puyallup....
Bill Kaczaraba

Woman allegedly kills boyfriend in front of her family in Gig Harbor

Police say a woman killed her boyfriend in front of her family in Gig Harbor Wednesday night. She has been arrested.
2 years ago
Image: Traffic on Interstate 5 north between mile posts 85 and 88 was backed up for miles due to ro...
Steve Coogan

Roadwork that led to major traffic backups on I-5 north concludes for now

The scheduled I-5 north roadwork hasn't stopped travelers from hitting the road and they're expected to see more traffic backups this week.
2 years ago
Photo: Auburn Officer Jeff Nelson in midst of his murder trial....
James Lynch and Julia Dallas

Auburn officer found guilty of murdering Jesse Sarey years after his death

Auburn Police Department Officer Jeff Nelson was found guilty on two counts: second-degree murder and assault.
2 years ago
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Bill Kaczaraba

Changing tides as state budget falls $500 million short

State revenue forecasts reveal that collections will fall nearly $500 million short of earlier expectations.
2 years ago
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Frank Sumrall

Pierce County elementary school teacher faces more child molestation allegations

A fourth student has come forward with child molestation allegations against a Peninsula School District fifth-grade teacher while in his class.
2 years ago
Photo: The Boeing Co. logo is displayed outside of company offices....
Bill Kaczaraba

Boeing gets hammered by NTSB for violation of investigative regulations

The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) has taken decisive action against Boeing after the company allegedly violated regulations.
2 years ago
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Frank Sumrall

Amazon becomes fifth U.S. company to reach $2 trillion valuation, thanks to AI

Amazon reached a $2 trillion valuation after Wall Street investors pushed the retail giant's stock past that elusive threshold Wednesday.
2 years ago
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Frank Sumrall

Snohomish preschool evacuates over bomb threat

Detectives are investigating a bomb threat made at a Snohomish County preschool Wednesday morning that forced students and staff to evacuate.
2 years ago
Bellevue crime drop...
Bill Kaczaraba

Bellevue police warn of thieves targeting elderly residents

In a series of recent incidents, Bellevue residents have fallen victim to a pair of thieves who prey on older individuals.
2 years ago
Photo: Tumwater police are looking for the two people in the top left corner who allegedly set fire...
Julia Dallas

Tumwater police searching for 2 people who allegedly set building ablaze

The Tumwater Police Department is looking for two people who allegedly set an abandoned building on fire Sunday.
2 years ago
Photo: Auburn Officer Jeff Nelson in midst of his murder trial....
James Lynch

Auburn officer’s murder trial shook up after jurors allegedly break rule

There has been a shakeup in the murder trial of Auburn Police Department Officer Jeff Nelson after two jurors allegedly broke a rule.
2 years ago
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Bill Kaczaraba

Getting ready for a big move? How to choose a company to help

As the peak moving season unfolds, its important for families to do their homework before choosing a company to help.
2 years ago
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Frank Sumrall

Apartment building fire in Lakewood displaces 30 people

A large apartment complex fire erupted in Lakewood on 110th Street Southwest, just south of the Lakewood Towne Center Mall.
2 years ago
Garfield High School, located in Seattle's Capitol Hill neighborhood. It's one of many schools deal...
Bill Kaczaraba

Seattle School District considering student safety measures, school consolidation

The Seattle School District (SDS) will consider measures for student safety and school consolidations at Board Meeting Wednesday night.
2 years ago
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Frank Sumrall

FBI: Reward increases to $10,000 for info related to missing 18-year-old Des Moines woman

The FBI is offering a $10,000 reward for information leading to the recovery of missing 18-year-old woman, Shelbie Lynn Dwyer.
2 years ago
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Deborah Horne, KIRO 7 News

Possible ‘electrical fire’ may have burned Issaquah family out of home

A man, his son and the family dog escaped as the fire devasted a home that the family had lived in for more than 20 years.
2 years ago
Image: A photographer captured a Seattle street race with spectators nearby checking out what's hap...
James Lynch

Seattle City Council outlines plans to curb illegal street racing

The Seattle City Council is continuing its efforts to put an end to the illegal activity that has profound and deadly consequences.
2 years ago
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Bill Kaczaraba

Seattle anti-police protesters awarded $680,000 in First Amendment case

A jury has awarded four anti-police graffiti protesters $680,000 finding that Seattle police officers violated their civil rights.
2 years ago