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L.B. Gilbert

Washington AG starts discrimination investigation into SPU over anti-LGBTQ+ hiring practices

Washington State Attorney General has announced they will begin a discrimination investigation into Seattle Pacific University.
4 years ago
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Darren Dedo

The Crime Corner: Arrest made after dog dies in extreme heat on balcony

Man arrested after leaving a dog to die in heat on a balcony, Seattle Police arrest man for attempting to set a propane tank on fire outside a Walgreens, Bonney Lake police take two into custody over an armed robbery, and a woman found dead in Shoreline
4 years ago
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MyNorthwest Staff

Day after ferry crashes into West Seattle dock, its replacement boat is out of service due to mechanical issues

A day after the Cathlamet slammed into the piling outside the Fauntleroy ferry dock, its replacement boat is out of service too.
4 years ago
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L.B. Gilbert

WA juvenile detention reforms solitary confinement practices upon settling lawsuit

Columbia Legal Services has reached a $102,000 settlement in its lawsuit against the DCYF for detaining three teens in solitary confinement.
4 years ago
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MyNorthwest Staff

Joyride in stolen vehicle ends in crash on SR 520 after evading spike strip

A man is in custody Friday morning after stealing a vehicle near Bothell and riding around the Lake Washington area.
4 years ago
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KIRO Newsradio Newsdesk

The AM Newsdesk Minutes: Amazon sheds nearly 100,000 positions, New telehealth option for COVID-19

The KIRO Newsradio newsdesk brings you their top stories on the morning of Friday, July 29.
4 years ago
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KIRO 7 News Staff

Revive I-5 southbound lane closures continue this weekend

Work to replace worn-out expansion joints will continue this weekend as part of the Washington State Department of Transportation’s Revive I-5 project.
4 years ago
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MyNorthwest Staff

Mayor Harrell, SPD create executive order to make sexual assault cases a top concern

One of the directives from the order is to have every reported felony crime of violence in the backlog assigned to a case detective by August 31.
4 years ago
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MyNorthwest Staff

Encampment sweep in Eastlake, no residents accepted shelter referrals

The city had previously identified 12 residents at the site and has been engaged since July 7, offering shelter and services up until the time of the sweep.
4 years ago
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KIRO Newsradio Newsdesk

The PM Newsdesk Minutes: Whatcom County drug bust, King County burn ban in place

The KIRO Newsradio newsdesk brings you their top stories on the afternoon of Thursday, July 28.
4 years ago
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Dalton Day

Oxygen-tanker fire nearly causes evacuation of Mercer Street as integrity of I-5 remains in question

All lanes of southbound and northbound I-5 near Mercer Street are fully closed Thursday afternoon after a truck carrying propane and oxygen tanks caught fire.
4 years ago
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Darren Dedo

The Crime Corner: Third shootout this week in front of Parkland home leaves 12-year-old girl injured

Darren Dedo, KIRO Newsradio reporter, covers overnight crime in the Puget Sound region on the morning of July 28.
4 years ago
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MyNorthwest Staff

Former WA Attorney General weighs in on Oregon’s battle over smoke regulations amid heatwave

Oregon's new wildfire smoke policy makes employers responsible for protecting workers from smoke, notably "fine particulate matter" from wildfire smoke.
4 years ago
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KIRO 7 News Staff

State fair in Puyallup holding job fairs this week to hire 5,000 people

The Washington State Fair —formerly known as the Puyallup Fair — is holding two job fairs this week to prepare for the 20-day event in September.
4 years ago
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MyNorthwest Staff

Fauntleroy ferry dock reopens after US Coast Guard removes crashed ferry

A ferry crashed into the Fauntleroy terminal dock in West Seattle Thursday morning, causing serious damage to the ferry and two cars.
4 years ago
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MyNorthwest Staff

3-alarm fire in Federal Way displaces 20

A three-alarm fire destroyed parts of an apartment building on July 27, with an investigation into how the fire started set to begin Thursday.
4 years ago
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KIRO Newsradio Newsdesk

The AM Newsdesk Minutes: Delivery fee cap proposed by city council, Edmonds repeals gun storage laws

The KIRO Newsradio newsdesk brings you their top stories on the morning of Thursday, July 28.
4 years ago
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Shawn Garrett

Bellevue cheer coach arrested on charges of child molestation

A Bellevue cheer coach was arrested on charges of child molestation by Bellevue police, according to the Bellevue Police Department.
4 years ago
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Chris Sullivan

Data shows new NB 5 lanes are helping congestion

The new lanes on northbound Interstate 5 in Tacoma seem to have eliminated the daily grind passed the Dome, but now the state said it has the data to prove it.
4 years ago
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MyNorthwest Staff

King County files charges against man who harassed Rep. Jayapal, issues warrant for his arrest

Forsell had been previously arrested, but was released as police still had to establish probable cause.
4 years ago
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Samantha Manning

Lawmakers question CEOs of gun manufacturers in wake of mass shootings

A committee released new findings showing that five major gun manufacturers made more than $1 billion from assault rifle sales in the last decade.
4 years ago
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KIRO Newsradio Newsdesk

The PM Newsdesk Minutes: Heatwave leads to bad air quality, Mariners seek revenge, WA doctor suspended

The KIRO Newsradio newsdesk brings you their top stories on the afternoon of Tuesday, July 27.
4 years ago
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Micki Gamez

SDOT completed nearly 2,300 miles of sidewalk with ‘Levy to Move Seattle’ program

The Levy to Move Seattle program has repaired up to 225 blocks of damaged sidewalks in urban centers and villages.
4 years ago
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Frank Sumrall

Harrell appoints next director of Seattle Department of Transportation

Spotts graduated cum laude from Yale University and received his Master of Public Policy from the UCLA School of Public Affairs.
4 years ago