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Frank Sumrall

Democratic Senator sponsors bill limiting emergency powers; Inslee adamantly against it

Back in Sept. 2022, Washington Gov. Jay Inslee announced that his emergency powers will be coming to an end on Oct. 31. He held those powers for 920 days.
4 years ago
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Jason Rantz Show

Protest against Lynnwood opioid clinic set for Saturday

A protest is planned at the new Lynnwood opioid clinic at 2322 196th Street in Lynnwood tomorrow (Saturday) between 1-2 p.m.
4 years ago
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Bill Kaczaraba

Seattle man shot when asked for a cigarette

A man walking in the 200 block of 20th Avenue South near Pratt Park in Seattle was shot when he was asked for a cigarette.
4 years ago
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Briseida Holguin, KIRO 7 News

Lawmakers meet to discuss Washington’s dire blood supply as shortages continue

 The American Red Cross wants you to step up and donate blood, especially as shortages continue both in Washington and across the U.S.
4 years ago
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L.B. Gilbert

12 flag tops Space Needle in anticipation of Seahawks vs 49ers

The Seahawks 12th man flag was raised to the top of the Space Needle to celebrate the football team's Wild Card Playoff game
4 years ago
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L.B. Gilbert

West Seattle Low Bridge reopens Friday afternoon

The Seattle Department of Transportation has completed its repairs on the West Seattle Low bridge, and it will be reopening the afternoon of Friday, Jan 13.
4 years ago
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Bill Kaczaraba

Puget Sound region hit with five shootings in 24 hours

The Puget Sound area got hit with five shootings on Thursday, two of them deadly.
4 years ago
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Micki Gamez

Seattle traffic congestion hasn’t reached pre-pandemic levels, study says

While your morning commute on Interstate 5 might feel painful, it still is not nearly as bad as before the pandemic, according to a new study
4 years ago
Lisa Brooks

Biden issues disaster declaration for November storms

Areas of the state impacted by last November's severe winter storm are now eligible to receive federal assistance.
4 years ago
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L.B. Gilbert

Eastbound SR 520 partially closed again for construction

State Route 520, including the Governor Albert D. Rosellini Bridge over Lake Washington, will be closed over the weekend from Interstate 5 to 92nd NE Street in Bellevue.
4 years ago
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Sam Campbell

SoDo suspect who put pipe bomb in parking garage charged

A man accused of placing a pipe bomb in a SoDo office building parking garage had a history of criminal convictions and three active warrants
4 years ago
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Rebecca Boone, Associated Press

What’s known, what’s next in Idaho stabbing case

The criminal case against a man accused of stabbing to death four University of Idaho students last November is underway
4 years ago
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Colleen West, KIRO 7 News

Bellevue sues school in connection with landslide that wiped out Somerset home

After a water main break and subsequent landslide knocked a house off its foundation, causing it to partially collapse in Bellevue’s Somerset neighborhood last year, the city of Bellevue is now suing
4 years ago
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Associated Press

Sheriff’s deputy won’t be charged in death of police officer

A sheriff’s deputy in Washington state who mistakenly shot and killed an off-duty police officer will not face criminal charges.
4 years ago
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Niku Kazori, KIRO 7 News

Preparations underway for Lunar New Year celebration at Bellevue Square

For 12 years, the Lunar New Year celebration has been kicking off at Bellevue Square, but it went virtual in the past few years because of the pandemic.
4 years ago
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L.B. Gilbert

Child found in Everett, police looking to reunite with family

Snohomish County Sheriff's Office has found a child and is working to reunite him with his family.
4 years ago
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Gwen Baumgardner, KIRO 7 News

Tacoma business owner shares story after being robbed at gunpoint inside her convenience store

Tacoma police are investigating the robbery, with Crimestoppers offering a $1,000 reward for information that leads the suspect’s arrest.
4 years ago
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Nicole Jennings

Bill in legislature would ban toxins commonly found in cosmetics

Your favorite cosmetics may contain unhealthy levels of toxic chemicals, but a bill in the Legislature aims to do something about this.
4 years ago
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Micki Gamez

Game day rituals, superstitions abundant among fans ahead of Seahawks playoff game

The game day rituals and superstitions are littered throughout the Puget Sound area, with some fans sharing their team pride at work.
4 years ago
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Bill Kaczaraba

Women allegedly steal $5,000 from Puyallup market

Authorities are asking the public for help in finding a group of women who allegedly stole $5,000 from a Puyallup market.
4 years ago
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Micki Gamez

King County wants input from North Puget Sound light rail riders

King County Metro wants to improve ridership experience, so they are asking Washington passengers from King and Snohomish counties for input.
4 years ago
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L.B. Gilbert

Adrian Diaz officially sworn in as Seattle’s police chief

Adrian Diaz was officially sworn in as the Seattle Police Department Chief of Police after being interim Chief of Police since September 2020
4 years ago
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MyNorthwest Staff

Atmospheric river hits Puget Sound region; avalanche, landslides possible

Another atmospheric river is hitting the Puget Sound region late this week. The rough weather will run through early Friday.
4 years ago
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L.B. Gilbert

Seattle woman arrested after ‘Austin Powers’ style escape

Police arrested a woman in what they describe as "a scene reminiscent of Austin Powers attempting to 18-point turn a shuttle cart."
4 years ago