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Bill Kaczaraba

Violent attacks shake Tacoma community: Man survives brutal ax assault

In a harrowing incident late last month, a Pierce County man narrowly escaped death after being randomly attacked with an ax.
3 years ago
The orphaned killer whale calf in a lagoon near Zeballos, B.C. (Jared Towers, Ehattesaht First Nati...
Heather Bosch

Trapped orphaned whale calf is now free

A whale calf that had been trapped in a lagoon off Vancouver Island since last month is now free, according to Fisheries and Oceans Canada,
3 years ago
Everett shooting Middle School...
Frank Sumrall

One injured in shooting near Everett’s Explorer Middle School

A shooting occurred south of Everett's Kasch Park near Explorer Middle School at approximately 11 a.m.
3 years ago
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Frank Sumrall

Former Tacoma Police Chief of Staff suing department over alleged racial discrimination

Former Tacoma Police Department Chief of Staff Curtis Hairston is filing a lawsuit after claiming he faced racial discrimination within the agency.
3 years ago
Photo: A homeless encampment in Burien....
James Lynch

Burien camping ban saga continues as mayor speaks on resolution

If you live in King County, you probably know there is an ongoing feud between government officials over Burien's public camping ban.
3 years ago
Photo: Brienne the dragon rolls down the Renton River Days parade in July 2019....
Julia Dallas

Renton’s Fourth of July show to light up the sky without fireworks

The City of Renton is taking a different approach to its annual Fourth of July show at the Renton River Days festival.
3 years ago
Photo: This July 6, 2011 photo shows a grizzly bear roaming near Beaver Lake in Yellowstone Nationa...
Heather Bosch

Grizzly bears to return to Washington despite opposition

Grizzly bears WILL be returning to the North Cascades, decided the National Park Service and the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service.
3 years ago
I-5 accidents federal way...
Frank Sumrall

Multiple I-5 accidents near Federal Way, Kent clog up highway

All lanes heading north on I-5 in Federal Way were blocked off after a semi-truck suffered a rollover collision. The lanes have since reopened.
3 years ago
gas prices wa climate commitment act...
Kate Stone

WSDOT wraps up investigation into ex-employee’s gas price whistleblowing claims

An investigation into a WSDOT whistleblower, who claimed he was pressured to lie about the impact of climate laws on gas prices, is over.
3 years ago
officer-involved shooting bodycam...
Frank Sumrall

SPD releases bodycam footage of April 17 officer-involved shooting

SPD released bodycam video footage of an officer-involved shooting that led to the death of a suspect in Tukwila on April 17.
3 years ago
mercer island water use...
Kate Stone

Mercer Island residents must restrict summer water use after pipe break

Mercer Island residents may need to conserve water this summer because of a major supply line break earlier this month.
3 years ago
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David Koenig, The Associated Press

Southwest will limit hiring and drop 4 airports, including Bellingham, after loss

Southwest Airlines will limit hiring and stop flying to four airports as it copes with weak financial results and delays in getting new planes from Boeing.
3 years ago
It has been a decade since the Oso landslide swept through Oso, taking 43 lives. (Photo: Chris Sull...
Nate Connors

Snohomish County Search and Rescue seeks volunteers amid uptick in missions

Snohomish County Volunteer Search and Rescue typically has 500 volunteers, but as we head into the busy season, it's down 60 people.
3 years ago
Photo: Everett Clark Park gazebo....
Feliks Banel

Citizens beg City of Everett to compromise on dog park and gazebo

The Everett Historical Commission voted to postpone taking action on the city's request for permission to demolish the Clark Park gazebo.
3 years ago
Sue Bird #10 of the Seattle Storm looks on during warm ups before the game against the Los Angeles ...
Heather Bosch

Storm announce the return of Sue Bird 

Seattle basketball legend Sue Bird is returning to the WNBA Storm -- as an owner, the team's ownership group Force 10 Hoops announced.
3 years ago
General view of some 500 cars parking inside the new Hybrid and PHEV Vehicles Stellantis Group eDCT...
Bill Kaczaraba

Electric vehicle rebates coming this summer for Washingtonians

Washington motorists will get an opportunity to benefit from new state rebates for electric vehicles (EVs) starting this summer.
3 years ago
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James Lynch

King County deputies searching for suspected hit-and-run jeep

King County deputies are looking for a jeep believed to be connected to a hit-and-run that happened in White Center.
3 years ago
Michelle Gutierrez, organizer with Service Employees International Union joined with the Denver Pos...
Sam Campbell, KIRO Newsradio and Bill Kaczaraba, MyNorthwest

More freedom for Washington workers as noncompete contracts are challenged

The Federal Trade Commission has swung its regulatory hammer, striking down nearly all non-compete agreements.
3 years ago
boeing q1 loss...
Frank Sumrall

Boeing posts $355 million loss in Q1 after series of company crises

"We are in a tough moment," Boeing CEO David Calhoun said as the company announced a $355 million loss in 2024's Q1.
3 years ago
Photo: Lund Hill solar farm in Klickitat County, Washington, the state’s largest photovoltaic pla...
Julia Dallas

Washington receives over $150M to implement solar, lower energy costs

On Monday, The EPA announced Washington has been selected to get $156M to develop long-lasting solar programs for low-income communities.
3 years ago
Image: Buddy Booth is seen as a young adult. Episodes of Season 2 of The Letter from KSL Podcasts a...
Amy Donaldson - executive producer, KSL Podcasts

The Letter Season 2: Sense of dread precedes second 1982 Millcreek Canyon murder

The second episode of the second season of The Letter, "Ripple Effect," details the second man killed in a 1982 double murder.
3 years ago
Photo: West Seattle High School students held a pro-Palestinian protest....
James Lynch

Western Washington students walk out against Israel-Hamas war

Around 100 West Seattle High School students joined other groups across the nation in protesting against the Israel-Hamas war.
3 years ago
Boeing production floor...
Heather Bosch

Boeing engineers allege retaliation over safety concerns

Two Boeing engineers have alleged retaliation by the company’s management after they insisted on a re-evaluation of work on the 787 and 777.
3 years ago
Red Cross...
Bill Kaczaraba

South King Fire offering free smoke alarm installation for Federal Way residents

The American Red Cross is set to host a home fire safety event, Sound the Alarm, on Saturday, April 27, 2024.
3 years ago