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Bill Kaczaraba

State secures large supply of abortion drug ahead of possible ban

The state has purchased a three-year supply of an abortion medication, Gov. Jay Inslee announced Tuesday.
4 years ago
Sam Campbell

State starts planned burns of 2,100 acres to minimize forest fire damage

State workers are getting ready to set fire to more than 2,100 acres in Central and Eastern Washington as part of the state’s effort to mitigate wildfires.
4 years ago
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L.B. Gilbert

Washington State Patrol monitors for unrest ahead of Trump surrender

WSP Spokesman Chris Loftis told KIRO Newsradio everything right now is "calm" as they continue to monitor intel.
4 years ago
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L.B. Gilbert

Jayapal introduces constitutional amendment to curtail corporate power

Jayapal has introduced a Constitutional amendment that would reverse the "Citizens United" decision and ends unlimited corporate donations to politicians.
4 years ago
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KIRO 7 News Staff

Frustrations mount after Burien homeless camp relocates a block away from first location

Frustrations are mounting after some people who were living at a homeless encampment that had just been cleared outside Burien’s City Hall and Library
4 years ago
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Frank Sumrall

Governor loses lawsuit after being accused of ‘secret negotiations’

The lawsuit claims OFM failed to provide public records in connection with the governor’s “secret negotiations" with public sector employee unions.
4 years ago
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Deborah Horne, KIRO 7 News

Community outraged over murder of Central District activist

A community is outraged after a young activist was killed and his 9-year-old nephew injured in an apparent act of road rage on Seattle’s Capitol Hill.
4 years ago
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Kate Stone

Suspect in fatal Capitol Hill shooting misses first court appearance

According to court documents, the suspect pulled out a gun and fired into the car three times, striking Lewis and the child.
4 years ago
Bill Kaczaraba

WA attorney general joins others in Google lawsuit

The Washington State Attorney General is joining a Justice Department's lawsuit against Google accusing it of monopolizing online display ads.
4 years ago
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MyNorthwest Staff

Tacoma cannabis dispensary robbed after vehicle crashes into front door

The business' alarm was triggered at 5:14 a.m. when one of the cars crashed into the front doors.
4 years ago
L.B. Gilbert

State expands wildfire prevention program from eastern to western WA

To get a head start preparing for wildfire season, a prevention program from the DNR in eastern Washington is now expanding.
4 years ago
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L.B. Gilbert

Jury finds man guilty of murdering Everett officer Dan Rocha

A jury has found a man guilty of shooting and killing an Everett Police Officer outside a Starbucks store last year.
4 years ago
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Bill Kaczaraba

Sun, snow marks early spring weather across Pacific Northwest

This is the time of year when many of us look with envy at other parts of the country where spring appears to be actually arriving.
4 years ago
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L.B. Gilbert

Additional distracted driving emphasis patrols planned this April

The WTSC is working to reduce traffic fatalities by running more emphasis patrols to crack down on distracted driving.
4 years ago
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L.B. Gilbert

Masks no longer required in many WA hospitals, some continue policy

The Washington State Department of Health (DOH) has ended the requirement to wear masks in hospitals as of April 3.
4 years ago
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KIRO 7 News Staff

New exhibits coming to Washington State Spring Fair opening in two weeks

The Washington State Spring Fair in downtown Puyallup is about two weeks away and this year will have new exhibits.
4 years ago
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Michael Simeona

Thurston Co. Sheriff released from hospital after crash with DUI suspect

Thurston County Sheriff Derek Sanders was airlifted to Harborview Medical Center Sunday after a car accident while on patrol.
4 years ago
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KIRO 7 News Staff

Man killed, 9-year-old nephew hurt in shooting on Capitol Hill

A man was killed and a child was injured during a shooting in Capitol Hill Saturday night, said the Seattle Police Department.
4 years ago
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Kevin Ko, KIRO 7 News

‘I think maybe I’ve seen something like this in a movie’: Detectives still looking for Roy kidnapper

Detectives are continuing to search for a man accused of trying to kidnap a woman in Roy on Thursday morning.
4 years ago
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KIRO Newsradio Newsdesk

Homeowner shoots, kills burglar in Lake Forest Park

A homeowner in Lake Forest Park will likely not face charges after allegedly shooting and killing an intruder.
4 years ago
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Jake Chapman, KIRO 7 News

Half of Tacoma’s homicide victims under 18; city and youth programs hoping for change

Flemming de Sandoval says in order to fix this issue, they have to listen to the youth and provide the right resources for them.
4 years ago
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KIRO 7 News Staff

Man arrested after police respond to shooting near Milwaukee Park in Pacific

According to police, officers were called to an area near the park at 522 Milwaukee Blvd. S. for a shooting around 2:45 p.m.
4 years ago
Mayor Bruce Harrell’s office is clarifying some of his comments made during last week's "State of...
L.B. Gilbert

Seattle mayor approves $970M levy to fund affordable housing projects

Seattle Mayor Bruce Harrell announced a housing levy plan that would increase affordable housing options to address the homelessness crisis.
4 years ago
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Shawn Garrett, KIRO 7 News

Vashon Island man arrested on ten federal charges related to human trafficking

According to the media release, Ruiz-Hernandez used force, threats of force, and physical violence to force an adult to work for him.
4 years ago