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The KIRO Newsradio staff with wire reports

Families of those who died in Boeing crashes press DOJ for prosecution

Relatives of passengers who died in two jetliner crashes pushed federal officials Friday to prosecute Boeing on criminal charges.
2 years ago
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Julia Dallas

Washington insurance: Health plan prices may rise; new rule set to begin

A new rule is starting Saturday for Washington insurance while the OIS is reviewing increase proposals for individual health insurance.
2 years ago
Image: The 1910 railroad bridge and brick-paved road are the only remaining landmarks which have no...
Feliks Banel

Endangered brick street and railroad bridge were witness to the Everett Massacre

The area where a stretch of brick road is crossed by a railroad bridge is the only portion unchanged from the Everett Massacre.
2 years ago
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James Lynch

Redmond High School counselor charged with inappropriate student relationship

A Redmond High School counselor was arrested this week for allegedly having an inappropriate sexual relationship with a female student.
2 years ago
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Steve Coogan

Amazon to close Tukwila warehouse, impacting hundreds of workers

Amazon is shutting down a warehouse in Tukwila and the upcoming closure will affect hundreds of employees.
2 years ago
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Frank Sumrall

1-year-old killed after getting struck by car in Lynnwood, driver possibly under the influence

A one-year-old child was hit and killed by a vehicle in Lynnwood while the infant was playing in the yard with their parents last night.
2 years ago
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Frank Sumrall

Parents plea for other solutions as SPS considers closing 20 elementary schools

Many parents and teachers provided plenty of pushback against Seattle Public Schools' idea of closing dozens of schools due to an extreme budget deficit.
2 years ago
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Frank Sumrall

Renton ‘career criminal’ arrested after ‘heated’ police chase on foot

A man known as a "dangerous career criminal" by local law enforcement has been arrested after a heated police chase at the Landing in Renton.
2 years ago
Photo: People hold signs and cheer during a protest and rally for abortion rights, Saturday, May 14...
Julia Dallas

Washington has become ‘safe haven for people seeking abortions,’ study finds

A study found that since Roe vs. Wade was overturned, Washington has seen a 50% increase in out-of-state patients seeking abortions.
2 years ago
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Matt Markovich

Lawmakers, judges, prisoners seek resentencing reform amid victim concerns

The resentencing reform effort arises as victims of violent crime argue the proposed state law doesn't take their healing into consideration.
2 years ago
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Associated Press

Amazon gets FAA approval that allows it to expand drone deliveries

Federal regulators have given Amazon key permission that will allow it to expand its drone delivery program, the company announced Thursday.
2 years ago
Photo: Seattle Police are investigating a stabbing that happened in the Queen Anne neighborhood Wed...
James Lynch

Police: Man killed, another injured after being stabbed in Queen Anne park

Investigators with SPD are trying to determine what led to two stabbings Wednesday night in the Queen Anne neighborhood.
2 years ago
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Associated Press

Guilty: Trump becomes first former US president convicted of felony crimes after trial

Donald Trump is the first ex-president to be convicted of felony crimes as he was found guilty Thursday after a New York trial.
2 years ago
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Frank Sumrall

Mill Creek man arrested after crashing into rideshare vehicle carrying four elderly people, killing one

A 74-year-old woman died in a car crash in downtown Seattle last week, and now the Mill Creek driver who caused the accident has been arrested.
2 years ago
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Feliks Banel

Exclusive: New Seattle National Archives to be a ‘very large project’

KIRO Newsradio spoke to two officials involved for a preview of what's to come in developing the new Seattle National Archives facility.
2 years ago
Photo: Crews cleared a South Lake Union homeless encampment on May 29, 2023....
James Lynch

‘I feel bad for these people:’ South Lake Union homeless encampment cleared away

The deadline, for those living in a South Lake Union homeless encampment, to pack up and move on was 9 a.m. Wednesday.
2 years ago
Images: Adrian Diaz, left, stands at the Wednesday, May 29, 2024 news conference after Seattle Mayo...
Matt Markovich

Diaz to depart as SPD chief; Interim Sue Rahr to focus on cultural change

Former King County Sheriff Sue Rahr will replace Adrian Diaz and serve as interim Seattle Police chief, Mayor Bruce Harrell said.
2 years ago
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Julia Dallas

Burn ban starts Saturday for unincorporated Pierce County

Soon unincorporated Pierce County residents will have to follow outdoor burning rules, as the county's burn ban goes into effect Saturday.
2 years ago
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Frank Sumrall

Beloved ‘beer mecca’ Brouwer’s Café in Fremont to close after 19 years

Brouwer's Café, a Belgian-inspired pub located in Seattle's Fremont neighborhood, announced it will be shuttering its doors on June 29.
2 years ago
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Frank Sumrall

Notable Seattle CEO Dan Price back with company after sexual assault claims dropped

Gravity Payments' former CEO Dan Price has returned to the Seattle-based company he founded after previously resigning less than two years ago.
2 years ago
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Frank Sumrall

10-year-old dies after hit with stray bullet in Skyway apartment shooting

A 10-year-old died after being hit by a stray bullet in Skyway Thursday morning.
2 years ago
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Frank Sumrall

SFD: Woman still missing after falling off boat into Lake Washington Monday night

The Seattle Fire Department (SFD) fears a woman who is reportedly missing since Monday night has drowned in Lake Washington.
2 years ago
Image: A sign against the lockout of the Boeing firefighters can be seen at a one of firefighters' ...
Steve Coogan

Boeing and its firefighters reach tentative agreement

The Boeing firefighter strike may be coming to an end after months of fruitless negotiations.
2 years ago
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Heather Bosch, KIRO Newsradio and Julia Dallas, MyNorthwest

Hackers target Seattle Public Library system

As the Seattle Public Library was preparing to go offline for maintenance, it became aware of what it stated was a "ransomware event."
2 years ago