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Gee Scott and Ursula Reutin Show

What is law enforcement’s role under Gov. Inslee’s mask mandate?

Thurston County Sheriff John Snaza on how police with deal with those not wearing masks under Inslee's statewide ordinance.
6 years ago
Bellevue, loot...
MyNorthwest Staff

Bellevue Police make 23 arrests in May looting, recover stolen items

Bellevue Police announced Tuesday that they've made nearly two dozen arrests and expect to make more following looting and vandalism in late May.
6 years ago
Edmonds School District...
MyNorthwest Staff

Edmonds School District votes to terminate contract with police

The Edmonds School District board voted Tuesday to terminate its contracts with police departments in Edmonds, Lynnwood, and Mountlake Terrace. 
6 years ago
Mayor Durkan Seattle Police hiring, revenue...
Nick Bowman

Facing COVID-19 shortfall, Mayor Durkan proposes cuts to SPD, pause on streetcar project

Mayor Jenny Durkan unveiled her revised 2020 budget proposal Tuesday, with cuts designed to account for shortfalls brought on by the COVID-19 crisis.
6 years ago
COVID-19 test...
Chris Sullivan

My trip to the COVID-19 walk-in clinic in Shoreline

Some describe the COVID-19 test as a poke to the brain as someone jams a long Q-tip up your nose. I went to a walk-in clinic to find out for myself. 
6 years ago
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Jason Rantz

Rantz: Inslee’s ego is why you should wear a mask, even if you hate it

Governor Jay Inslee is no mandating you wear a mask when you're either indoors or unable to socially distance yourself during the coronavirus pandemic.
6 years ago
CHOP...
Nicole Jennings

CHOP streets quieter after shootings, but protesters vow they’ll remain

Protesters in the CHOP react to the weekend's shootings, along with Mayor Durkan's promise to take the East Precinct back in the near future.
6 years ago
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Kathryn Altena

Gov. Inslee announces face coverings to be mandatory statewide

Gov. Inslee announced Tuesday that face coverings will be mandatory statewide starting Friday, June 26, to reduce the rate of COVID-19 transmission.
6 years ago
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Kathryn Altena

School districts to follow state’s reopening framework, adopt local plans

Washington State Superintendent of Public Instruction and Rep. Kilmer discussed the framework for reopening schools Monday, and took questions from parents and teachers.
6 years ago
Laura Scott

As coronavirus case numbers rise again, White House Task Force faces questions

The White House Coronavirus Task Force answered questions from the House of Representatives today. KIRO Radio's Dave Ross and reporter Aaron Granillo recap the briefing.
6 years ago
MyNorthwest Staff

Seattle Police Chief Best outlines ideas for department’s future

Under the national spotlight in the past two weeks, Seattle Police Chief Carmen Best says, despite working hard to meet goals set forth in a federal consent decree, her department has a lot of work to do to earn and maintain trust of the community. 
6 years ago
Andrew Lewis, loitering bills...
Nick Bowman

Seattle council passes bills ending loitering crimes for drug offenders, sex workers

Seattle City Council unanimously passed a pair of bills Monday, eliminating loitering crimes as they relate to drug trafficking and prostitution. 
6 years ago
Boom City, Tulalip...
Chris Sullivan

After early COVID-19 concerns, fireworks stands in Tulalip’s Boom City to open Friday

The boom is returning to Boom City in Tulalip despite concerns over COVID-19, with fireworks stands opening for business on Friday.
6 years ago
Cal Anderson Park, shooting...
Nick Bowman

Shooting reported Tuesday morning on Capitol Hill

Seattle police officers are investigating a possible shooting at 11th Avenue and East Denny Way early Tuesday morning. 
6 years ago
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Stephanie Klein

20-year-old man injured in South Seattle shooting

Detectives from Seattle Police Department's Gang Unit are investigating a shooting that left a 20-year-old man injured early Monday morning.
6 years ago
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MyNorthwest Staff

Mayor Durkan, Chief Best say Seattle police need to return to East Precinct

Seattle Mayor Jenny Durkan says the Seattle Police Department needs to return to the East Precinct to be able to respond to calls from the community.
6 years ago
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MyNorthwest Staff

Gov. Inslee names task force to address issues of policing, racial justice

Gov. Inslee announced members of a task force that will provide recommendations for legislation on independent investigation involving police use of force.
6 years ago
Laura Scott

Masks will be mandatory in Yakima County

KIRO Radio's Dave Ross and reporter Aaron Granillo continue to track the coronavirus outbreak in Yakima County.
6 years ago
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Due to Seattle’s ‘unrest,’ billion-dollar investment firm moving to Phoenix

Coronavirus pandemic or not, an investment advisory company is leaving the cultural unrest in Seattle and moving its headquarters to Phoenix’s Camelback Corridor.
6 years ago
Amazon Seattle Traffic...
Kathryn Altena

Puget Sound region transit starting to restore service, resume fare collection

Buses and public transit services are slowly starting to restore service on some of the reduced schedules and routes as the state begins to reopen. 
6 years ago
Yakima County COVID-19 test site...
MyNorthwest Staff

Yakima County in ‘desperate situation’ as COVID-19 outbreak escalates

COVID-19 cases continue to climb in Yakima County, described by Gov. Jay Inslee as the "epicenter" of Washington state's outbreak.
6 years ago
CHOP, shootings...
Nick Bowman

Seattle leaders, organizers mull changes in CHOP after weekend violence

After a pair of shootings in Seattle's CHOP area over the weekend, local leaders and organizers have spoken out over safety concerns in the area.
6 years ago
MyNorthwest Staff

COVID-19 updates: 1,310 deaths, 31,752 coronavirus cases in Washington state

Gov. Inslee and the state Secretary of Health issued a statewide mandate to take effect Friday, requiring face coverings or masks to be worn in public spaces.
6 years ago
CHOP...
MyNorthwest Staff

Another shooting reported inside CHOP Sunday night

Seattle police are investigating after reports of another shooting inside the Capitol Hill Occupied Protested (CHOP) zone Sunday night. 
6 years ago