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KTTH staff

Video: Gunfire erupts around bar outside of T-Mobile Park

Watch video of a shooting recorded from inside Tony T’s Sports Lounge Saturday morning.
4 years ago
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Ted Buehner

Excessive heat warning for Cascade lowlands to take effect Wednesday

Another period of warmer than average weather is on tap this week as a heatwave moves into Western Washington.
4 years ago
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Frank Sumrall

Russell Wilson booed during Sue Bird tribute video, tension-filled reunion on the horizon

His segment in the tribute video was met with a shower of boos at Climate Pledge Arena earlier this week.
4 years ago
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Nicole Jennings

Residents celebrate West Seattle Bridge reopening, but still much to do

There has been a lot of criticism over the two-and-a-half years the bridge has been closed, mainly over how long it has taken.
4 years ago
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KIRO Newsradio Newsdesk

KIRO Newsradio Headlines: Lightning storms ignite 13 new wildfires in Eastern Washington

The KIRO Newsradio newsdesk brings you its top stories on the afternoon of Aug. 12.
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Associated Press

FBI seized top secret documents in Trump estate search

“Not only will I not oppose the release of documents," Trump said. "I am going a step further by ENCOURAGING the immediate release of those documents.”
4 years ago
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Micki Gamez

Whatcom County’s Lummi Island is getting a new ferry

The Department of Transportation awarded a $25 million grant to replace the 60-year-old Whatcom Chief ferry with a new and improved electric-hybrid ferry.
4 years ago
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KIRO 7 News Staff

Bonney Lake Sumner Little League team advances to World Series on controversial play

In extra innings, the Bonney Lake Sumner Little League team advanced to the Little League World Series on Thursday, by a score of 3-2.
4 years ago
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L.B. Gilbert

‘Tuba Man’ killer arrested naked in dumpster, now charged as part of retail theft ring

Billy Chambers, who infamously was charged with manslaughter in the death of the street musician known as "Tuba man," is a suspect in the crime ring.
4 years ago
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MyNorthwest Staff

West Coast crime ring busted for trafficking $22 million in stolen catalytic converters

The crime ring was centered in the Portland metro area, but reached as far as New York and Texas, according to Beaverton police.
4 years ago
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MyNorthwest Staff

Passenger ‘misuse’ biggest cause of light-rail escalator failure, Sound Transit says

“Misuse” is responsible for 32% of equipment failures while “environmental” -- which includes debris users drop that damage said equipment -- stands at 15%.
4 years ago
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KIRO Newsradio Newsdesk

KIRO Newsradio Headlines: Tacoma quadruple homicide suspect stands trial after competency assessment

The KIRO Newsradio newsdesk brings you its top stories on the morning of Aug. 12
4 years ago
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Darren Dedo

The Crime Blotter: Thieves rip off doors of Ballard post office with a truck and chains

Darren Dedo reports on overnight crime on the morning of Aug. 12
4 years ago
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Associated Press

State helping fight fire threatening WA homes, sewer plant

A fire threatening homes, infrastructure and a sewer plant in central Washington has prompted a state response, including aircraft.
4 years ago
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MyNorthwest Staff

Renton crime spree involving carjacking pizza delivery driver, home invasion and crash

Police were investigating the carjacking when they got reports of a home invasion by two teens that matched the description of the suspects.
4 years ago
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Frank Sumrall

Ken Griffey, Ken Griffey Jr. have a father-son catch to kick off Field of Dreams Game

Ken Griffey Jr. played for the Reds for nine seasons, just like his father did, after an illustrious career with the Seattle Mariners.
4 years ago
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MyNorthwest Staff

Harborview Medical Center 30% over capacity, will stop accepting non-emergency patients

Seattle's Harborview Medical Center has too many patients, officials said on Thursday, Aug. 11, and they will have to stop admitting patients with less acute conditions.
4 years ago
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L.B. Gilbert

Universal healthcare campaign gains momentum in Washington state

Whole Washington is a volunteer organization of health care professionals fighting to get universal healthcare on the ballot next year.
4 years ago
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MyNorthwest Staff

Corrections officer pay increasing 15% as staffing shortages hit critical levels

King County Corrections needs to fill roughly 100 vacant positions. To incentivize new hires, the union recently voted to raise standard hourly wage by 15%.
4 years ago
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MyNorthwest Staff

Viral TikTok challenge to steal Kias, Hyundais grabs law enforcement’s attention

The Puget Sound Auto Theft Task-Force (PSATT) is warning drivers of a viral "TikTok challenge" that shows people how to steal certain Kia and Hyundais.
4 years ago
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Darren Dedo

The Crime Blotter: Three organized retail theft rings busted in Bellevue 

Darren Dedo reports on overnight crime on the morning of Aug. 11.
4 years ago
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Chris Sullivan

Nearly 900 days into its closure, the West Seattle Bridge’s reopening date becomes official

It's the news West Seattle has been waiting for.
4 years ago
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Associated Press

Oregon ski area sued over Tacoma child’s death

The parents of a 9-year-old child who died skiing at Mt. Bachelor ski area in central Oregon last year have filed a $49 million wrongful death lawsuit against the resort and its parent company, Powdr Corp.
4 years ago
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Associated Press

Spokane doctor accused in kidnapping for hire plot pleads guilty

A Spokane medical doctor accused of hiring someone on the dark web to kidnap his estranged wife pleaded guilty Wednesday to two counts of threats in interstate commerce as part of a plea deal.
4 years ago