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Image: A bridge in Carnation....
Julia Dallas

Carnation frustrated with Seattle again after 8th false emergency alarm induces widespread panic

Carnation citizens have faced a series of panic-inducing alarms after SPU's system for the Tolt Dam falsely sounded eight times.
3 years ago
Bill Kaczaraba

Ways to deal with Seattle grocery store sticker shock

Seattle grocery store sticker shock continues to play havoc on locals, but there are ways to counter high prices.
3 years ago
KIRO Newsradio gracie awards...
MyNorthwest Staff

KIRO Newsradio anchors receive Gracie Awards for outstanding work

Heather Bosch and Lisa Brooks, anchors at KIRO Newsradio, have been honored by the Alliance for Women in Media with prestigious Gracie Awards.
3 years ago
Kia Boys...
Kate Stone and Bill Kaczaraba

‘Kia Boyz’ allegedly execute a crime spree in south King County

Renton police chased down a 14-and 16-year-old but are still looking for two other teen suspects in what they said was a "crime spree" in south King County.
3 years ago
Spanaway woman shot dead...
Kate Stone

Search for shooter continues after woman shot dead while driving in Spanaway

A 47-year-old woman was shot dead in Spanaway, causing her to hit another driver head-on early Wednesday morning.
3 years ago
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Frank Sumrall

Nintendo to lay off 86 Redmond employees this spring

Nintendo of America is laying off 86 contract workers in Redmond, beginning May 25, due to company reorganization.
3 years ago
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Chris Sullivan

Sullivan: Major disruptions to impact drivers who use I-5 overpass at 145th Street

The North 145th Street overpass of I-5, right there at the new light rail station, is about to close for seven months.
3 years ago
Image: Photos of 4-year-old Ariel Garcia of Everett...
KIRO Newsradio staff

Everett police: Mother arrested in connection to death of 4-year-old boy

The Everett Police Department has arrested the mother of 4-year-old boy Ariel Garcia in connection with his death. 
3 years ago
Photo: The Judge Patricia H. Clark Children and Family Justice Center....
James Lynch

King County’s plan to close youth detention center met with fierce backlash

The King County Law and Justice Committee received a final report on Executive Dow Constantine's plan to close a youth detention center.
3 years ago
Image: A Tacoma teen was shot outside her Tacoma Hilltop area apartment over the weekend....
Heather Bosch

Estranged boyfriend suspected in Tacoma teen’s death turns himself in

We're learning more about the man who's accused of fatally shooting a teenager outside her Tacoma Hill Top area apartment over the weekend.
3 years ago
Seattle Amazon walkout...
Bill Kaczaraba

Protests at Amazon HQ object to use of fossil fuels in Oregon

A protest Wednesday morning at Amazon headquarters pitted activists, objecting to the use of fossil fuels, against company employees trying to get to work.
3 years ago
Image: A Washington State Patrol vehicle...
Sam Campbell

Road rage on SR167 ends in gunfire, troopers search for suspect

A driver on State Route 167 near Renton opened fired at another driver next to him after an argument between the two, the Washington State Patrol (WSP) said.
3 years ago
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Frank Sumrall

High school football coach resigns after leading tackling drills without pads

A head football coach in the Shelton School District has resigned following students practice tackling drills without pads under his watch.
3 years ago
Photo: A hole in the West Seattle off-ramp to SR 99....
Julia Dallas

‘Living on borrowed time’: Washington, US bridges need repair, replacement

University of Washington Civil Engineer John Stanton said nationally, the need to repair -- and replace -- bridges is quite high.
3 years ago
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Julia Dallas

Barrage of gunshots in Seattle lead police to Mercer Island crime

At least 26 gunshots were fired in the Rainer Valley neighborhood Monday night, leading officers to evidence of another crime.
3 years ago
Images: At left, Bellevue Police Department Officer Kevin Bereta is seen in his uniform. At right, ...
Julia Dallas

Bellevue officer injured in VP Harris motorcade recalls road to reclaiming benefits

Bellevue Police Officer Kevin Bereta's life changed while he was on VP Kamala Harris' service detail during her visit to Washington.
3 years ago
Instacart...
Heather Bosch

Instacart settles over Seattle’s gig worker sick pay law

Instacart will pay $730,041 dollars to settle claims it violated Seattle's law that provides gig workers paid sick leave.
3 years ago
bridge collapse...
Feliks Banel

Baltimore bridge collapse reminds Washingtonians of past disasters

A container ship rammed into the Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore early Tuesday, causing the bridge to crumble into the river below.
3 years ago
Image: Utah Utes women's basketball coach Lynne Roberts reacts during the third quarter of her team...
Michelle Bodkin and Madisan Miller, KSL Sports

Coeur d’Alene officials express regret, sorrow after Utah team experienced ‘racial hate crimes’

Idaho officials spoke about the racial incidents the Utah women's basketball team experienced while traveling for the NCAA Tournament.
3 years ago
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Julia Dallas

Grizzly bears could soon roam Washington forests in controversial plan

Last week, agencies outlined a plan to reintroduce grizzly bears to the North Cascades. However, some lawmakers are pushing back.
3 years ago
Equal pay...
Bill Kaczaraba

Wage gap in Washington shows women, minorities continue to get short shrift

The fight for equal pay in Washington is far from over, with women and minorities still on the short end of the wage gap.
3 years ago
military helicopter thurston county...
Sam Campbell

Military helicopter crashes on JBLM after ‘mishap,’ two crew onboard

A military Apache helicopter crashed on the grounds of JBLM with two soldiers on board Tuesday morning.
3 years ago
Seattle bank robberies...
Lisa Brooks

SPD, FBI investigating string of Seattle bank robberies

A middle-aged white man is suspected of committing several bank robberies in the Seattle area over the past few months.
3 years ago
boeing ceo...
Lisa Brooks

Seattle attorney on Boeing CEO: ‘His days were numbered as soon as that door plug blew out’

Responding to Boeing's changes at CEO and other leadership positions, Seattle Attorney Mark Lindquist said the company needed to go even further.
3 years ago