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Lisa Brooks

Law Professor: Texas abortion rulings could cause ‘chaos’

Courts across the country will decide what to do about access to the drug used in the most common method of abortion.
3 years ago
stealthing...
L.B. Gilbert

Controversial WA drug possession bill fails, laws could be made locally

The Washington Legislature failed to pass a remedy to the state’s drug possession law after the House rejected a Senate proposal.
3 years ago
I-5...
L.B. Gilbert

All lanes of SB I-5 in Fife reopen after early morning fatality

A pedestrian was hit and killed on southbound I-5 in Fife early Monday, causing the roadway to close and traffic to be diverted.
3 years ago
green crabs...
Bill Kaczaraba

$60 million in environmental awards headed to WA state

Senator Maria Cantwell (D-WA) announced more almost $60 million in grant funding for 14 conservation projects across the state.
3 years ago
red flag wildfire...
Frank Sumrall

11 Washington counties receive ‘F’ grades for air quality

Despite being six months removed from the final month of fire season in Washington, 11 counties still received an "F" grade when it comes to air quality.
3 years ago
tumwater...
L.B. Gilbert

Family fight erupts in gunfire with 3 injured in Maple Valley

Three family members were shot in Maple Valley overnight after an argument shortly after midnight Friday. Police said a woman called 911 about an argument with her husband that went wrong, turning into gunfire at their home along SE 260th Street. When deputies arrived, the man gave himself up to officers and was taken in […]
3 years ago
Seattle drug use...
Bill Kaczaraba

Kent Mayor wants to keep tougher drug use laws, with legislation stalling

Kent Mayor Dana Ralph is concerned about dueling drug use bills. She says open drug use in her city is a "huge problem, but doing nothing isn't ok."
3 years ago
cocktails to-go...
Bill Kaczaraba

WA keeps the party going as ‘to-go cocktails’ become law

What started out as a way to help businesses get through the pandemic will now become a lifestyle in the state. 'To-go cocktails" are here to stay.
3 years ago
drug bust...
L.B. Gilbert

28 mayors don’t want shorter drug sentences proposed in House bill

The mayors say that the current drug laws are not strong enough, and the House's amendments would make these laws even weaker.
3 years ago
Travis Mayfield

Mayfield: We need to shed our tribal bloodlust and start listening again

It's the kind of expertise voters elect their leaders to use. It is not only an intensely lived experience but deeply researched and studied as well.
3 years ago
identify...
L.B. Gilbert

Auburn Police try to identify man who doesn’t know who he is

Auburn police are asking the public to help identify a man who told officers he doesn’t know who he is or how he got to Auburn.
3 years ago
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Julia Dallas, KIRO 7 News

SeaTac names new police chief with 22 years of law enforcement experience

The city of SeaTac named a new police chief on Thursday, announced City Manager Carl Cole.
3 years ago
firefighters...
Shawn Garrett, KIRO 7 News

Seattle firefighters respond to encampment fire along I-5 in Beacon Hill

Firefighters with the Seattle Fire Department responded to an encampment fire along northbound Interstate 5 in the area of Beacon Hill.
3 years ago
Gen Z...
Bill Kaczaraba

Are Gen. Z’ers really easy to offend?

In a recent survey from Resume Builder, people said 74% of Gen Z'ers are easy to offend. 3 out of 4 managers say they are difficult to work with.
3 years ago
fentanyl...
Bill Kaczaraba

Whatcom County fentanyl ring busted, indictments handed up

A federal grand jury indicted six people in connection with a Whatcom County fentanyl distribution ring.
3 years ago
late fees...
Frank Sumrall

Small Seattle landlords frustrated with late rent fees now capped at $10

The City of Seattle implemented a $10 cap on late fees for rental payments Wednesday after the council passed the decision on a 7-2 vote.
3 years ago
Ted Buehner

Is warmer spring weather just around the corner?

Yet by the middle of next week, long-awaited warmer and drier spring weather with sunshine will finally arrive and be worth the wait.
3 years ago
police...
L.B. Gilbert

Police look for suspect in armed robbery in Mount Baker

Seattle Police Department (SPD) detectives are asking for the public’s help to identify the suspect of a robbery in Mount Baker.
3 years ago
excise tax...
Frank Sumrall

Climate Pledge joins Seahawks, Mariners stadiums with a significant excise tax exemption

Climate Pledge Arena got an unexpected tax break because the Seahawks and Mariners ownership refused to pay an excise tax directed at stadiums.
3 years ago
robocalls...
Bill Kaczaraba

New law aims to protect people from phone scams, robocalls

A new state law that limits robocalls and empowers people to sue companies over unwanted calls was signed by Gov. Inslee
3 years ago
Northgate housing levy...
Frank Sumrall

With Seattle’s housing levy set to expire, city council proposes to triple it

The housing levy is set to expire this year, leaving the Seattle City Council to develop a proposal to renew it over the next couple of months.
3 years ago
death penalty...
Frank Sumrall

Gov. Inslee signs bill finding death penalty in WA unconstitutional

Thursday Gov. Inslee signed legislation that repeals a number of unconstitutional state laws, including Washington’s invalid death penalty statute.
3 years ago
SeaTac...
Gee Scott and Ursula Reutin Show

Gee Scott: “Throw out the Sea-Tac lawsuit!”

KIRO Newsradio's Gee Scott says that a class-action lawsuit against SeaTac Airport and some airlines should "be thrown out of court."
3 years ago
Mill Creek police charges...
L.B. Gilbert

Charges filed against man who allegedly stabbed 11-year-old in Mill Creek

A man has been charged in the March stabbing of an 11-year-old boy at a Dollar Tree in Mill Creek, according to court documents.
3 years ago