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Nicole Jennings

Seattle attorney representing 737 MAX victims’ families weighs in on Boeing arraignment

An attorney representing 50 of the families of victims of the Boeing 737 MAX crashes gives his take on the fraud charge against Boeing.
4 years ago
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Frank Sumrall

Seattle finally experiences first 5 p.m. sunset of 2023

Ninety days have passed since Seattle saw a sunset at or later than 5 p.m., but the city will enjoy its first 5 p.m. sunset this week.
4 years ago
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Bill Kaczaraba

Poll: Nearly half feel we are nearing the end of the world

In a KIRO Newsradio Twitter poll, almost half of all participants feel we are nearing the end of the world.
4 years ago
Micki Gamez

Study: Staying in standard time leads to more deer-vehicle collisions

When we turn back our clocks each November, we increase our chances of hitting deer because they come out in abundance at night.
4 years ago
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Jake Chapman, KIRO 7 News

Woman hit and killed by SPD car identified; officer was responding to call nearby

According to police, the officer was heading north on Dexter Avenue North on Monday night, responding to a ‘priority one’ call.
4 years ago
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L.B. Gilbert

Mount Rainier, national parks receive ‘record-setting’ $1.1 million

Washington’s National Park Fund announced that they were distributing $1.1 million to use at projects to improve the parks.
4 years ago
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L.B. Gilbert

Man had gun held to head during robbery at Silverdale ATM 

Kitsap County Sheriff’s deputies arrested a man after he allegedly robbed someone at gunpoint in Silverdale Wednesday.
4 years ago
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L.B. Gilbert

Courts resume late fees for Seattle parking, traffic tickets

Starting Jan. 30, late fees will resume on all tickets past due, after being suspended in March 2020 for the COVID-19 pandemic. 
4 years ago
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Lisa Brooks

KC Councilmember Kohl-Welles won’t seek re-election in ‘next chapter’

After 30 years in office, King County Councilmember Jeanne Kohl-Welles announced she will not be seeking re-election this fall.
4 years ago
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KIRO 7 News Staff

Washington State University police investigating death of freshman student

Campus police at Washington State University are investigating the death of a freshman who was found dead in his dorm room Sunday.
4 years ago
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Jesse Jones, KIRO 7 News

Former MV Realty employee explains how company used ‘deceptive’ robocalls to target homeowners

A former employee with MV Realty shared how she made thousands of robocalls for the company, and now she’s blowing the whistle.
4 years ago
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Bill Kaczaraba

Tacoma, Seattle businesses embrace ‘Safe Place Initiative’

It started with Seattle Police. Then Tacoma joined in. Now, local businesses and schools are embracing the Safe Place Initiative.
4 years ago
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Nicole Jennings

Bathrooms closed at several Edmonds parks after vandalism

Vandals have targeted the restrooms at several popular Edmonds parks. Now those restrooms are closed, and police are on the lookout for three teens.
4 years ago
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L.B. Gilbert

Spike: WA constitutional abortion amendment should be an essential right

Spike says the right to bodily autonomy is an important aspect of people having the freedom to live their lives in the way they want.
4 years ago
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Bill Kaczaraba

Convention Center hopes to spark a comeback in downtown Seattle

The new Summit Building, with a $2 billion price tag, will double the event space at the Seattle Convention Center (SCC).
4 years ago
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L.B. Gilbert

Federal Way police arrest son in shooting death of father

Federal Way police arrested a man after he shot and killed his father Wednesday morning. The motive is unknown at this time.
4 years ago
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Colleen West, KIRO 7 News

Edmonds police dog retiring after nabbing 166 suspects during nearly 10 years of service

Hobbs also regularly appeared at public events and did numerous demonstrations for schools and the community.
4 years ago
Bill Kaczaraba

Seattle city attorney sues Kia, Hyundai for lack of anti-theft technology

Seattle City Attorney Ann Davison has filed a lawsuit against Kia and Hyundai for the lack of anti-theft technology in some cars.
4 years ago
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L.B. Gilbert

More than 10,000 ORCA cards distributed for low income residents

The SHA is starting a new program to allow low-income residents an easier time getting around by offering free unlimited-use ORCA cards.
4 years ago
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L.B. Gilbert

Thurston County house fire that killed 5 ruled accidental

Thurston County Fire officials say a house fire that killed five members of the same family over the weekend was not intentionally set.
4 years ago
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KIRO Newsradio Newsdesk

UW librarians avoid strike after contract agreement reached

UW librarians and staff were planning to go on strike Wednesday, but thanks to a last-minute contract, the strike will not be happening.
4 years ago
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Lauren Donovan, KIRO 7 News

Florida woman claims Port Angeles doctor sexually assaulted her 4 years before his arrest

A Florida woman claims she alerted authorities four years before the arrest of a Port Angeles doctor, but officials there failed to take her story seriously.
4 years ago
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Lisa Brooks

Two Puyallup officers shot, injured after standoff with armed suspect

Residents were ordered to shelter in place for hours Tuesday while Puyallup police tried to talk an armed man out of one of the units.
4 years ago
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KIRO 7 News Staff

King County Prosecutor announces priorities for administration, including gun violence prevention

On Tuesday, King County Prosecuting Attorney Leesa Manion announced the new policies and practices she will implement for her new administration.
4 years ago