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Matt O'Brien, The Associated Press

Microsoft profits down 14% as Windows hit by weak PC sales

Microsoft on Tuesday reported a 14% drop in profit for the July-September quarter compared to the same time last year, reflecting a weak market for personal computers affecting its Windows business.
4 years ago
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L.B. Gilbert

After Supreme Court ruling Bremerton coach to be reinstated by March

After a big win at the U.S. Supreme Court, Joe Kennedy, a Bremerton assistant football coach could return to coaching as soon as next spring. 
4 years ago
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Deborah Horne, KIRO 7 News

Tacoma residents frustrated by street racing in parking lot

Frustration is mounting as street racers take over a parking lot in Tacoma and residents say police aren’t doing anything about it.
4 years ago
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Jake Chapman, KIRO 7 News

WSU lifting COVID-19 vaccine mandate, legal experts weigh in on move

The Washington State University is lifting its COVID-19 vaccine requirements for most employees, contractors, and volunteers at the end of October.
4 years ago
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Heather Bosch

Could therapy cats be just as effective as therapy dogs?

Pendry looked at programs that universities offer students, like "Pet Your Stress Away," and found 85% offered interaction only with dogs.
4 years ago
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Nicole Jennings

Rep. Smith: Dems’ letter to Biden wrong approach in Ukraine

Congressman Adam Smith (D-WA) said he turned down the opportunity to sign the letter from Democrats over the summer.
4 years ago
High-end purses like the one shown in this photo were stolen from the Tacoma home. (Getty Images)...
Darren Dedo

High-end purses stolen in Tacoma home invasion

Tacoma Police are looking for three suspects in a home invasion robbery of high-end purses worth thousands of dollars.
4 years ago
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KIRO Newsradio Newsdesk

State Rep. Jim Walsh’s wife dies in car accident

The wife of prominent 19th District Washington state Republican Representative Jim Walsh has died in a traffic collision.
4 years ago
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Bill Kaczaraba

Suburban housing market gains from Seattle exodus

Bellevue and Edmonds' home prices continue to benefit from the exodus from Seattle, according to several real estate sources.
4 years ago
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Micki Gamez

New safety feature for Light Rail in the Rainier Valley

Rainer Valley residents will hear louder train bells now that Sound Transit has listened to concerns over safety issues.
4 years ago
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L.B. Gilbert

Suspect in Central District business owner’s death faces charges

A man suspected of killing D’Vonne Pickett Jr., a business owner in the Central District, has been charged with multiple crimes.
4 years ago
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L.B. Gilbert

Seattle City Council looks to combat rising overdoses with reward system

The annual number of overdose deaths from meth has gone from 98 per year to 365 per year over the last five years.
4 years ago
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Heather Bosch

Bear cubs sheltered in Lynnwood, mother euthanized after attack

The Progressive Animal Welfare Society in Lynnwood is caring for two black bear cubs whose mother was euthanized in Leavenworth on Saturday.
4 years ago
Lauren Donovan, KIRO 7 News

Large vessels asked to slow down in Puget Sound to protect endangered Southern Resident orcas

On Monday, a new trial program began, with its goal to cut back on underwater noise.
4 years ago
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Matthew Daly, Associated Press

Government awarding $1 billion to schools for electric buses

Nearly 400 school districts are receiving roughly $1 billion in grants to purchase about 2,500 “clean” school buses under a new federal program.
4 years ago
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Theresa Robinson, KIRO 7 News

Thousands of students missing out on aid as Washington has third-lowest FAFSA completion rate in US

State legislators are speaking out after 14,700 Washington students missed out on receiving financial assistance for college last year.
4 years ago
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Nicole Jennings

Tyson Foods to pay WA $10.5M in chicken price-fixing settlement

State AG Bob Ferguson is going after 19 chicken companies for price-fixing; a $10.5 million settlement was just reached with Tyson Foods.
4 years ago
Bill Kaczaraba

Mechanical problem may have caused seaplane crash off Whidbey Island

A mechanical problem may have caused the crash of a floatplane off Whidbey Island that left ten people dead.
4 years ago
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Bridget Chavez, KIRO 7 News

Biannual workshop held in King County for women interested in pursuing firefighting, EMS careers

The King County Fire Chiefs Association along with King County Emergency Medical Services are working to recruit more women into joining the firefighting and EMS workforce.
4 years ago
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Ted Buehner

Flash floods threaten US 2 after wildfires leave burn scars

The long-awaited fall rains have finally arrived but the rains will create another hazard in the wake of the fires, flash floods.
4 years ago
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Darren Dedo

Tacoma Police searching for suspects in drive-by shooting

Crime Blotter: Tacoma Police hope the public recognizes the suspects involved in a drive-by shooting from Oct. 2.
4 years ago
Seattle parking...
Bill Kaczaraba

Parking rates change across Seattle starting today

This is the last of three rate hikes planned for this year. SDOT said the new prices are based on parking data and seasonable trends
4 years ago
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KIRO Newsradio staff

Vice President Kamala Harris to make Seattle visit

Vice President Kamala Harris will be making an appearance in Seattle this week to deliver remarks at an event with the EPA Administrator.
4 years ago
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Sam Campbell

Gov. Inslee touts state investments in school health center

Mental health among teenagers is declining nationwide, according to numerous reports from the American Psychological Association
4 years ago