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Bill Kaczaraba

Snohomish Community Transit proposes new connections to light rail, more frequent bus service

Community Transit is proposing changes for 2024 and beyond that would increase local bus service and include connections to light rail in Snohomish County.
4 years ago
L.B. Gilbert

New tax bill proposed on high potency cannabis products

New legislation out of Olympia is looking to place a higher tax on cannabis products in Washington state based on how much THC is in them.
4 years ago
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KIRO Newsradio staff

Family found to be dealing drugs from Lake Stevens restaurant

A woman found guilty of dealing drugs from her Lake Stevens restaurant, will now spend 10 years in prison.
4 years ago
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Frank Sumrall

Seattle Police Chief Adrian Diaz optimistic about drop in violent crime

Seattle Police Chief Adrian Diaz believes his jurisdiction — the 142 square miles that incorporate the metropolis — is becoming a safer place.
4 years ago
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L.B. Gilbert

Tacoma Library installs Narcan vending machine

“The pandemic increased overdose deaths significantly, and public services like the library see patrons struggling with addiction every day”
4 years ago
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L.B. Gilbert

Wind advisory issued as wind, possible power outages return

The National Weather Service has issued a Wind Advisory for most of western Washington Friday at 10:00 a.m, saying that they are expecting gusts up to 40 to 50 mph.
4 years ago
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Gwen Baumgardner, KIRO 7 News

Proposed legislation would lower mandatory school age from 8 to 6 in Washington

A new bill aims to change the age at which some Washington kids go to school. As current law stands, school isn’t required for students until the age of eight.
4 years ago
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Deedee Sun, KIRO 7 News

Community mourns for Renton murder victim, activist and dad of 5 kids

Deep pain and grief in south Seattle, as a community mourns the murder of 57-year-old Mohamadou Kabba.
4 years ago
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Micki Gamez

Washington state law offers free IDs for the unhoused

Anyone who is unhoused and is expecting to live within Washington state is eligible for a one-time, no-cost ID card.
4 years ago
Heather Bosch

Listen: Dramatic 911 call before death of Yakima mass murderer

A dramatic 911 call revealed more about the Yakima mass shooting that left three people, and the shooter, dead 10 days ago.
4 years ago
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Kate Stone

Washington resident dies from infection linked to retail eye drops

A person from Washington state has died from an infection linked to a brand of over-the-counter eye drops contaminated with bacteria.
4 years ago
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L.B. Gilbert

SWAT team arrests burglar after standoff in Wallingford

A SWAT standoff happened last night at N. 45th Street and Meridian Avenue N. in Wallingford, ending in an arrest.
4 years ago
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Ted Buehner

Mountain snowpack has fallen behind; could impact water supply

After a drier than average January, our mountain snowpack has fallen behind. The Puget Sound region was warmer than average this month.
4 years ago
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Bill Kaczaraba

Redmond Police launches crime data dashboards today

The Redmond Police Department is hoping new digital dashboards will give the public a glimpse into how they do their jobs.
4 years ago
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L.B. Gilbert

Scramble down to the now reopened Beth’s Cafe in Seattle

Seattle's Beth's Cafe is open again as of Wednesday and is still located in the same spot on Aurora Avenue near Green Lake.
4 years ago
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Ted Buehner

The history of Groundhog Day and what it means for Washington

February 2 is Groundhog Day, and with it, there is the history behind this folklore and the annual ceremony in Punxsutawney, PA.
4 years ago
L.B. Gilbert

Beyoncé announces Seattle stop on ‘Renaissance World Tour’

Beyoncé announced Wednesday that she will be stopping at Seattle's Lumen Field as a part of her 'Renaissance World Tour.'
4 years ago
Julia Dallas, KIRO 7 News

Snapchat lawsuit amended for alleged death of Renton woman among other young adults

The Social Media Victims Law Center has amended a lawsuit against Snapchat for allegedly connecting drug dealers to minors and young adults, resulting in their deaths.
4 years ago
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Lisa Brooks

Seattle Councilmember Mosqueda announces bid for King County Council

At-Large Seattle City Council Position 8 member Teresa Mosqueda has announced plans to run for the King County Council this year
4 years ago
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Deedee Sun, KIRO 7 News

Car insurance rate hikes are here in Washington state

Bad news for most drivers – car insurance premiums are going up, and it doesn’t matter if you have a clean driving record.
4 years ago
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Bill Kaczaraba

REI to lay off 167 employees at headquarters in Kent

Outdoor retailer REI is laying off 167 employees - 8% of its workforce - at their headquarters located in Kent.
4 years ago
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Frank Sumrall

Dogs rescued after flames erupt from Seattle dog daycare facility

A fire, now reportedly under control, started at a Seattle dog daycare facility, with firefighters still working to rescue some of the dogs.
4 years ago
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Kathryn Stone

Plan to house sex offenders in Tenino on pause amid public outcry

A housing facility for convicted sex offenders in Thurston County was expected to open today, but is now delayed.
4 years ago
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Briseida Holguin, KIRO 7 News

Final Boeing 747 takes off from Everett facility

Spectators and airplane enthusiasts braved the cold Wednesday morning to see the last 747 take off from the Boeing facility in Everett.
4 years ago