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James Lynch, KIRO Newsradio

Who killed Nick Valison? Reward now $6,000

People in the small town of Ravensdale are coping with a tragic mystery, surrounding the death of one of their own.
3 years ago
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Bill Kaczaraba

Jeff Bezos is leaving Seattle for the sunnier confines of Miami

Amazon founder Jeff Bezos says he is packing his bags and moving out of Seattle to the sunnier confines of Miami.
3 years ago
Associated Press

Amazon used an algorithm to essentially raise prices on other sites, the FTC says

Amazon used a secret algorithm to essentially help raise prices on other online sites and also “destroyed” internal communications as the Federal Trade Commission undertook an antitrust investigation against it, according to newly unredacted portions of the agency’s lawsuit.
3 years ago
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Lisa Brooks

Former guard indicted for bribery, smuggling drugs into King County Jail

A former corrections officer at the King County Jail has been accused of smuggling drugs into the facility.
3 years ago
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Associated Press

3 passengers sue Alaska Airlines after off-duty pilot accused of trying to cut engines mid-flight

Three passengers sued Alaska Airlines on Thursday, saying they suffered emotional distress from an incident last month in which an off-duty pilot is accused of trying to shut down the engines of a plane while catching a ride in the cockpit from Washington state to San Francisco.
3 years ago
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KIRO 7 News Staff

Police arrest 17-year-old student for bringing gun to Puyallup High School

Students at Puyallup High School are heading back to campus after a 17-year-old brought a gun to school on Thursday.
3 years ago
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BY CLAIRE SAVAGE AND MELISSA PEREZ WINDER, THE ASSOCIATED PRESS

Fall back: How daylight saving time can seriously affect your health

Come Nov. 5, daylight saving time is out and standard time is in and will last until March 10.
3 years ago
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KIRO Newsradio Newsdesk

Wind causes power outages across Puget Sound

Windy conditions caused power outages Thursday afternoon across the Puget Sound region, with nearly 20,000 customers without power.
3 years ago
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Frank Sumrall

Barge runs into Seattle waterfront before water taxi pushes it away

The barge allegedly struck the Seattle Aquarium pier before a water taxi pushed it away from the waterfront.
3 years ago
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Bill Kaczaraba

US congressman urges feds to reconsider grizzly bear proposal

A U.S. Representative from Washington does not want grizzly bears to be reintroduced into the North Cascades.
3 years ago
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Frank Sumrall

Clearapathra, Sir Plows-A-Lot among finalists for Lynnwood snow plow naming contest

Some current snow plow names from previous contest winners include Plowie McPlow Plow, The Big Leplowski, Sir Plows-A-Lot and Betty Whiteout.
3 years ago
A prominent Seattle instrument rental business has been devastated after thieves stole thousands of...
L.B. Gilbert

New ‘first-in-the-nation’ policy limits Seattle police from knowingly lying

The city is instituting a new policy limiting the Seattle Police Department's ability to use ruses in their work, citing recent instances where the public's trust was undermined
3 years ago
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Jake Chapman, KIRO 7 News

‘I wouldn’t wish this on anybody’: Family remembers western Washington pediatrician killed in Texas

The family of 52-year-old Dr. Talat Khan will hold a prayer service at a mosque in Montlake Terrace on Thursday to honor her memory and reflect on the impact she had in our area before moving away
3 years ago
Associated Press

Pumpkin spice helps Starbucks post record sales, but growth may moderate in coming year

Customers fell for Starbucks’ fall menu in the fiscal fourth quarter, with Pumpkin Spice Lattes and apple croissants helping the company achieve record revenue.
3 years ago
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Michael Marot

Bob Knight, Indiana’s combustible coaching giant, dies at age 83

The Hall of Famer cared little what others thought of him, choosing Frank Sinatra’s “My Way” to celebrate his 880th win in 2007.
3 years ago
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Kate Stone

King County bus murder case may have been unprovoked attack

A deadly shooting on a King County Metro bus in White Center last month may have been an unprovoked attack, according to new court documents.
3 years ago
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L.B. Gilbert

HoneyHole employees unpaid after owner disappears, but not for the first time

HoneyHole, a hugely popular neighborhood stop, has been embroiled in controversy recently after being sold by its founders in 2021.
3 years ago
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Ranji Sinha, KIRO 7 News

‘Synthetic fraud’ a different spin on identity theft

It’s one of the more sinister financial crimes. It’s called synthetic fraud and puts a different spin on identity theft.
3 years ago
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Louie Tran, KIRO 7 News and KIRO 7 News Staff

‘I wasn’t there to protect him’: Video shows North Thurston bus driver appear to hit student

A local mother is demanding answers after she said a North Thurston Public Schools bus driver hit her six-year-old son on a bus. KIRO 7 spoke with Ashley Wilson on Tuesday.
3 years ago
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L.B. Gilbert

Overnight camping ban going into effect in Burien

Starting Wednesday night, anyone sleeping or residing on public property from 10 p.m. to 6 a.m. could be charged with a misdemeanor.
3 years ago
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Bridget Chavez, KIRO 7 News

‘It’s ferry Tetris’: Washington ferry issues leave passengers stranded overnight

Washington’s fleet of ferries has mounting problems and officials told us there’s no end in sight as to when these problems will be solved.
3 years ago
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L.B. Gilbert

Nursing assistant tackled by Snohomish County officer, settles lawsuit for $75K

A healthcare worker tackled by a Snohomish County deputy for jaywalking has settled a lawsuit against the county for the violent take-down in March 2020.
3 years ago
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Frank Sumrall

PETA complaint over monkey’s death prompts state probe into UW

PETA claimed the eight-year-old monkey died due to a "botched procedure." In captivity, rhesus macaques live approximately 25 years in captivity.
3 years ago
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KIRO 7 News Staff

Teens arrested in Federal Way purse-snatching robberies that targeted the elderly

Federal Way Police officers on Saturday arrested two teens suspected of fleeing in a stolen car believed to be connected to a string of purse snatchings
3 years ago