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L.B. Gilbert

Norovirus outbreak impacts T-Mobile HQ employees in Bellevue

T-Mobile headquarters in Bellevue is at the center of an investigation into a potential norovirus outbreak.
4 years ago
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Bill Kaczaraba

Suspect in custody after murder of Lauren Heike in Phoenix

KTAR in Phoenix reported Lauren Heike, 29, was found dead with signs of trauma April 29. Heike's family is from Kitsap County.
4 years ago
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L.B. Gilbert

Man pleads guilty to murder of Lorenzo Anderson in CHOP

The man accused of killing Lorenzo Anderson at CHOP in 2020 pled guilty Thursday to second-degree murder charges.
4 years ago
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Deedee Sun, KIRO 7 News

A fight looms for teacher salaries, even as WA approves pay hike

Teacher salary increases are now law in Washington State and will impact the next school year.
4 years ago
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Briseida Holguin, KIRO 7 News

Police investigating smash-and-grab burglary at Issaquah pub

Thursday morning there was a smash-and-grab burglary at a pub in Issaquah.
4 years ago
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Frank Sumrall

‘No Turn on Red’ policy expands in downtown Seattle

According to SDOT, 28 locations are complete with the rest set to happen before the Major League Baseball All-Star Week.
4 years ago
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Frank Sumrall

Tyler Lockett real estate agency becomes Seahawks sponsor

Tyler Lockett became a licensed real estate agent in Washington in 2021, the same year he signed an extension with the Seattle Seahawks.
4 years ago
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Frank Sumrall

Report: Sugary beverages consumption decreases due to Seattle tax

“I used to complain about the [sugary beverages] tax before, but now … I realized how much it’s needed,” a Seattle resident said.
4 years ago
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Bill Kaczaraba

McKenna: SCOTUS case may lead to more power for judges

In what could become a precedent-setting case before the Supreme Court, judges may gain more power when it comes to ambiguous federal law.
4 years ago
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Frank Sumrall

Everett expands ‘no sit, no lie’ law, bans public drug use

The Everett City Council is expanding its "no sit, no lie" law on a 4-3 vote, which is set to take effect May 18.
4 years ago
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Bill Kaczaraba

North Cascades Highway may open by Mother’s Day weekend

The North Cascades Highway over Washington Pass may be open as soon as Mother's Day weekend, according to WSDOT.
4 years ago
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MyNorthwest Staff

1 teen dead, 1 injured after crash into home in Spanaway

A driver is dead and a passenger is hurt after a high-impact crash into a home near Spanaway.
4 years ago
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L.B. Gilbert

NAACP investigating alleged misinformation against Lynnwood councilmember

The NAACP of Snohomish County announced an investigation into what they call an "alleged misinformation campaign" against Josh Binda.
4 years ago
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KIRO Newsradio Newsdesk

Large fire extinguished at auto salvage yard, employee in hospital

A fire broke out at a salvage yard in Grapeview in central Mason County south of Bremerton after seven 500-gallon drums of oil caught fire.
4 years ago
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L.B. Gilbert

Ferry run aground back in service, investigation says crash due to contaminated fuel

Washington State Ferries announced late Sunday that all passengers, crew members, and cars stuck on board the stranded ferry has been removed.
4 years ago
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L.B. Gilbert

Auburn member of Proud Boys found guilty in Jan. 6 trial

Closing arguments are expected this week and an Auburn man awaits the verdict in the Proud Boys seditious conspiracy trial.
4 years ago
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L.B. Gilbert

Shawn Kemp pleads not guilty in connection to Tacoma Mall shooting

Former Sonics star Shawn Kemp appeared before a judge Thursday morning, where he pled not guilty to assault charges.
4 years ago
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L.B. Gilbert

New police pursuit bill signed by Gov. Inslee

Governor Inslee signed a new police pursuit law, rolling back restrictions from previous laws limiting when police could engage in a pursuit.
4 years ago
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L.B. Gilbert

Age progression photo of missing girl released by sheriff’s office

The Grays Harbor County Sheriff’s Office released an age progression picture of a missing girl last seen alive in February 2021.
4 years ago
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Gwen Baumgardner, KIRO 7 News

‘They were meant to be together’: Couple killed in suspected distracted driving crash on SR 410

Parminder and Harpreet Bajwa were driving along State Route 410 on the way to pick up their children from school when another driver crossed into their lane, hitting their car head-on.
4 years ago
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Frank Sumrall

WA, DOE agree to updated cleanup plan for Hanford Nuclear Reservation

The DOE and the state of Washington reached an agreement for planning a cleanup of radioactive waste from the Hanford nuclear waste facility.
4 years ago
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Micki Gamez

Megabus an option for public transportation to Eastern Washington

A trip with Megabus to Spokane from Seattle costs slightly less than $100, with the journey lasting approximately seven hours and 15 minutes.
4 years ago
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Bill Kaczaraba

Seattle Police arrest two people on felony charges

Seattle Police took two subjects into custody for multiple felony charges and recovered a stolen car and handgun Monday morning. 
4 years ago
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Bill Kaczaraba

Washington ranks as best state for nursing careers

Washington state ranks first out of 50 states for promising nursing careers, according to the personal finance website WalletHub.
4 years ago