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Judge orders Amazon to stop retaliations against organizers

 A federal judge has ordered Amazon to stop retaliating against employees engaged in workplace activism, issuing a mixed ruling that also hands a loss to the federal labor agency that sued the company earlier this year.
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L.B. Gilbert

Bellevue Police officer dies after motorcycle collision

A Bellevue Police officer riding a motorcycle has died after being hit by a car Monday morning at the 500 block of Bellevue Way SE.
4 years ago
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Lisa Brooks

A wealth of holiday reading courtesy of Bill Gates’ book recommendations

Bill Gates is out with his annual list of holiday books. This year, he's chosen some all-time favorites, instead of the best from his past year's readings.
4 years ago
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Theresa Robinson, KIRO 7 News

NTSB: Wing separated from plane before deadly crash in Snohomish County

Officials with the National Transportation Safety Board now say the right wing of a plane that crashed in Snohomish County last week may have separated from the aircraft in midair.
4 years ago
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Darren Dedo

Series of fatal shootings strike Renton, Tacoma

Renton Police (RPD) are currently investigating after two men were found dead from gunshot wounds at The Landing.
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Heather Bosch

Inflation, supply issues limit donations to Seattle food banks

The same inflation and supply chain issues affecting your local grocery store are also taking a toll on food banks.
4 years ago
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Hanna Scott

Jury selection begins for Pierce County Sheriff trial

"Sheriff Troyer tested negative for COVID at the hospital but positive for Influenza A," Troyer's attorney, Anne Bremner, said.
4 years ago
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Frank Sumrall

Redmond animal rescue forced to relocate after building was deemed unsafe

The City of Redmond is tearing down the building for Motley Zoo Animal Rescue due to significant structural issues.
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L.B. Gilbert

Rep. Jayapal: Kroger merger will ‘hurt consumers, workers’

U.S. Representative Pramila Jayapal is calling for a FTC investigation into Kroger's proposed acquisition of Albertsons
4 years ago
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KIRO 7 News Staff

Police ramping up patrols during holiday shopping season; how to keep your purchases safe

The holiday shopping season is here, and police presence is being increased in some popular shopping areas.
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Ted Buehner

Atypical dry spell could last through Thanksgiving Day

After a wet Tuesday, higher pressure aloft will produce dry days across western Washington for Wednesday and Thanksgiving Day.
4 years ago
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Sam Campbell

Police: 18-year-old Issaquah woman defrauds Nordstrom out of $165K

Lynnwood police announced they have arrested a woman for allegedly stealing $165,000 from Nordstrom locations across the Puget Sound Region
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L.B. Gilbert

Ferry staff could have stopped deaths from DUI crash, lawsuit alleges

The families of two people killed by an alleged drunk driver on Whidbey Island have filed a lawsuit against Washington State Ferries
4 years ago
In this Nov. 6, 2015 file photo, TC Energy's Keystone pipeline facility is seen in Hardisty, Albert...
Andrew Selsky, Associated Press

Environmental groups oppose pipeline expansion in Pacific NW

The U.S. government has taken a step toward approving the expansion of a natural gas pipeline in the Pacific Northwest — a move opposed by environmentalists and the attorneys general of Oregon, California, and Washington state.
4 years ago
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Graham Johnson, KIRO 7 News

State commissioner of public lands Franz announces end to net pen aquaculture

A decision announced Friday could bring an end to controversial net pen fish farms in Washington waters.
4 years ago
Keith Ridler, The Associated Press

Idaho police investigating stabbing deaths ask for patience

Authorities investigating the stabbing deaths of four University of Idaho students as they slept in a house near campus asked for patience Sunday after a week passed with no arrests and residents of this small college town remain on edge and concerned about their safety.
4 years ago
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Bridget Chavez, KIRO 7 News

Vehicle from Renton road rage shooting recovered; 9-year-old victim out of hospital

The vehicle from a road rage shooting that put 9-year-old Isaiah Johns in the hospital has been recovered by Washington State Patrol.
4 years ago
Bellevue Shooting...
KIRO 7 News Staff

Police investigating after man shot, killed in Bellevue

A police investigation is underway after a man was killed after a shooting in Bellevue early Sunday morning.
4 years ago
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KIRO 7 News Staff

Police: Man killed, woman injured in shooting while interrupting car prowl in Tukwila

When officers arrived, they found a man and woman with gunshot wounds. Police began lifesaving efforts until medics could arrive.
4 years ago
Tacoma homicide breaks record...
KIRO Newsradio staff

Tacoma homicide adds to deadliest year on record

Tacoma is experiencing the deadliest year in decades after one man was killed, and another shot in Tacoma early Saturday.
4 years ago
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Shawn Garrett, KIRO 7 News

Sounders FC to host World Cup watch parties

To celebrate the upcoming FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022, Seattle Sounders FC has announced they will be hosting watch parties at the Armory in the Seattle Center. The public watch parties will encompass all the U.S. Men’s National Team matches, as well as the Final. Follow this link to read additional stories from KIRO Two […]
4 years ago
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Colleen West, KIRO 7 News and KIRO 7 News Staff

Death toll rises to 4 after plane crashes, catches fire in field near Snohomish

Four people are confirmed to have died in a small plane that crashed into a field and caught fire near Snohomish, according to the Snohomish County Sheriff’s Office.
4 years ago
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Bill Kaczaraba

Seattle-based tech companies continue layoffs, ‘adjustments will be made’

It is not clear if the worst is over when it comes to recent tech layoffs having a profound impact on employment in Seattle.
4 years ago
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Ted Buehner

King Tide season is here with astronomical high waves

The winter months are when the Puget Sound area gets its highest astronomical high tides of the year called King Tides.
4 years ago