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MyNorthwest Staff

Prosecutor declines to charge officer in killing of Juan Rene Hummel in Bothell

The Snohomish County Prosecutors' office announced that they will not be charging the officer who shot Juan Rene Hummel Jr. in 2020.
4 years ago
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MyNorthwest Staff

Tim Eyman loses home in Mukilteo to creditors over campaign finance violations

A bankruptcy Judge has ordered Tim Eyman to sell his Mukilteo home as financial restitution for his outstanding $5.6 million in civil penalties.
4 years ago
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MyNorthwest Staff

Seattle releases draft map of new city council districts

The Seattle Redistricting Commission has released its proposed new district map.
4 years ago
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Darren Dedo

The Crime Blotter: Bellevue man caught trying to solicit sex with minors through social media

Darren Dedo, KIRO Newsradio reporter, covers overnight crime in the Puget Sound region on the morning of Aug. 4.
4 years ago
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KIRO Newsradio Newsdesk

KIRO Newsradio Headlines: 2-year-old hospitalized after eating fentanyl at Tacoma park

The KIRO Newsradio newsdesk brings you their top stories on the morning of Friday, August 5.
4 years ago
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Shawn Garrett

Police: Man uses counterfeit $100 at Everett child’s lemonade stand

Everett police is asking the public for help to identify a man accused of using a counterfeit $100 bill at a child’s lemonade stand, and walking away with $85 and lemonade.
4 years ago
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Dave Ross

Ross: Choco Taco is back, who saw that was coming? Everybody

Only July 26th, Klondike announced that it would stop making the Choco Taco.
4 years ago
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Micki Gamez

Seafair returns after 3-year hiatus: an event guide to 2022’s festivities

Seafair is known as the most famous Northwest summer event. Postponed for two years due to the COVID-19 pandemic, it's back
4 years ago
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KIRO 7 News Staff

Rep. Kim Schrier to face off against Republican Matt Larkin in November; Dunn concedes primary race

“Matt ran an honorable and positive campaign, and I am proud to endorse him in this November’s election," Dunn said.
4 years ago
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MyNorthwest Staff

Wildfire near Moses Lake evacuates Lind, destroys 10 homes

In Eastern Washington, the small town of Lind, near Moses lake, was evacuated Thursday afternoon.
4 years ago
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Nicole Jennings

WA Department of Health: COVID fall booster doses could be ‘weeks away’

The COVID fall booster doses -- which will target, among others, the BA.5 omicron subvariant -- should be on their way soon.
4 years ago
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Frank Sumrall

High schoolers can now earn credit for after-school work experience

High school students aged 16 and older can now earn elective credits toward their diploma through paid work experience.
4 years ago
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L.B. Gilbert

Three wildfires across Eastern Washington burn 22,000 acres

There are currently three major wildfires burning around Eastern Washington, the Vantage Wildfire in Kittitas County, the Cow Canyon Fire in Yakima Valley, and the Williams Lake fire near Cheney, Wash.
4 years ago
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KIRO Newsradio Newsdesk

KIRO Newsradio Headlines: Monkeypox declared public health emergency

The KIRO Newsradio newsdesk brings you their top stories on the afternoon of Thursday, August 4.
4 years ago
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Shawn Garrett, KIRO 7 News

Black bear killed after attacking man in Whatcom County; first human/bear incident since 2015

A man jogging on a Whatcom County trail sustained multiple injuries from a black bear on Wednesday, according to the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife.
4 years ago
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L.B. Gilbert

Armed police return to patrols at UW dorms after dispute with union

After suspending armed police from UW dorm patrol, the university has been forced to reverse its decision and will bring back armed patrols of UW dorms
4 years ago
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Darren Dedo

The Crime Corner: Bear Spray Bandit is busted, suspect uses big board to smash into business

Darren Dedo, KIRO Newsradio reporter, covers overnight crime in the Puget Sound region on the morning of Aug. 4. 
4 years ago
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Feliks Banel

How the Northwest contributed to the atomic bombs of WWII

This week marks the 70th anniversary of when the United States dropped atomic bombs on Japan. And the Northwest had a role in it.
4 years ago
2020 File: Number of tickets issued to HOV violators in Everett skyrockets A Washington State Patro...
KIRO 7 News Staff

Troopers stop more than 80 HOV lane violators in less than 3 hours

Washington State Patrol tweeted that troopers stopped more than 80 High Occupancy Vehicle lane violators in Snohomish County on Tuesday morning.
4 years ago
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KIRO Newsradio Newsdesk

The AM Newsdesk Minutes: Monkeypox gets worse while people hunt for vaccines

The KIRO Newsradio newsdesk brings you their top stories on the morning of Thursday, August 4.
4 years ago
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Chris Sullivan

I-5 construction persists through Seafair weekend with WSDOT halfway through revival project

This is about as busy of a summer weekend as you can get in Seattle, but construction will not be taking any time off, this is Seafair Weekend.
4 years ago
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KIRO Newsradio Newsdesk

The PM Newsdesk Minutes: Alaska Airlines sued, multiple fires spread across state

The KIRO Newsradio newsdesk brings you their top stories on the afternoon of Wednesday, August 3.
4 years ago
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Micki Gamez

Councilmember Morales challenges mayor’s approach to homelessness, wants more permanent housing

Morales stated the city has been moving the homeless from one neighborhood to another for years and it only creates a nuisance for neighbors.
4 years ago
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Hanna Scott

Democrats feeling strong after initial results from Aug. 2 primary

Murray appears well positioned in her bid for a sixth term, coming out roughly 22 points ahead in early results over her challenger Smiley.
4 years ago