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Kate Stone

Woman sexually attacked in Seattle claims police took hours to respond

A woman who called Seattle police after being assaulted in broad daylight said an officer didn't respond to her 911 call until hours later.
2 years ago
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Julia Dallas

Smiley to run for Congress: ‘I don’t recognize our country anymore’

Tiffany Smiley, who is running for Congress, joined "The Jason Rantz Show" on KTTH to discuss getting back into the race.
2 years ago
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Julia Dallas

Rising costs: Seattleites may have to pay $41 per month for transportation levy

Seattle Mayor Bruce Harrell unveiled an updated transportation levy proposal that would cost residents $41 per month.
2 years ago
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Frank Sumrall

Exclusive: Edmonds investigating its police chief for firing her service weapon

The City of Edmonds has launched an investigation into its police chief after she allegedly discharged her service weapon in her car.
2 years ago
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Charlie Harger

Harger: White House Press’ ‘Nerd Prom’ is a bad look

This dinner -- affectionately nicknamed "Nerd Prom" -- is a terrible idea and does a disservice to those of us working in local newsrooms.
2 years ago
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Frank Sumrall

Kroger to pay nearly $50M to Washington to combat fentanyl crisis

Kroger is sending Washington $47.5 million to combat the fentanyl epidemic in an agreed-upon pending resolution championed by Attorney General Bob Ferguson.
2 years ago
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Frank Sumrall

‘SPD is dying’: What Seattle police officers are saying during exit interviews

When asked what had a negative effect on morale in their exit interviews, Seattle police officers were nearly united in their responses.
2 years ago
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Kate Stone

As homelessness rises, Supreme Court takes Oregon case, to decide on sleeping bans

The Supreme Court will rule on if banning homeless people from sleeping outside when there's no shelter space is cruel and unusual.
2 years ago
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Bill Kaczaraba

Semi Bird wins endorsement for governor from state GOP

Republican candidate for governor Semi Bird has won the endorsement of the GOP state convention on Saturday.
3 years ago
Washington State University (WSU) President Kirk Schulz, left, and his wife Noel Schulz speak durin...
Steve Coogan

Washington State University President Kirk Schulz announces plan to retire in 2025

Washington State University President Kirk Schulz announced his plan Friday to retire in June 2025. He has held the position since 2016.
3 years ago
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Colleen O'Brien

Rep. Adam Smith: Ukraine, Israel, Taiwan ‘have waited way too long’ for U.S. aid

In a bipartisan vote, the U.S. House of Representatives advanced a key foreign aid package affecting funding for Ukraine, Israel and Taiwan on Friday.
3 years ago
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Associated Press

Police to review security outside courthouse hosting Trump trial after man sets himself on fire

Crews rushed away a person after fire was extinguished outside where jury selection was taking place in the Donald Trump criminal trial.
3 years ago
Bill Kaczaraba

Boos, chaos at Washington GOP convention over gubernatorial candidate endorsement

The state GOP convention going on in Spokane is looking more like a demolition derby than a meeting of the minds.
3 years ago
Julia Dallas

‘I have my own personal beliefs:’ Reichert speaks on same-sex marriage following Ferguson’s post

Ferguson posted a video on X of Reichert telling a group of Pierce County Republicans that "marriage is between a man and a woman."
3 years ago
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the MyNorthwest Staff with wire reports

Senate dismisses two articles of impeachment against Homeland Security secretary, ends trial

The Senate dismissed impeachment charges against Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas, as Republicans pushed to remove him.
3 years ago
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Julia Dallas

Rep. Maycumber threatens legal action against Loren Culp amid social media tirade

On Tuesday, Maycumber's office announced it sent a cease-and-desist letter to Loren Culp after a barrage of social media posts.
3 years ago
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Frank Sumrall and Steve Coogan

Son of former Seattle Mayor McGinn pleads not guilty to child pornography charges

Jack McGinn -- son of former Seattle Mayor Mike McGinn -- has been charged with two felony counts related to child pornography.
3 years ago
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Bill Kaczaraba

A study in contrasts: Costco vs. Boeing

A recent poll conducted by DMH Research sheds light on how we perceive major companies like Amazon, Starbucks and Microsoft.
3 years ago
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Heather Bosch and Steve Coogan

Washington official dismisses concerns Joe Biden may be left off election ballot

The Washington Secretary of State's office is brushing off concerns President Joe Biden won't be on the state's general election ballot.
3 years ago
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Frank Sumrall

Judge rules Washington’s ban on high-capacity magazines is unconstitutional

Washington's ban on high-capacity magazines is unconstitutional, at least according to Cowlitz County Superior Court Judge Gary Bashor.
3 years ago
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Kate Stone

Oregon ends decriminalization of drugs, joins Washington in pushing jail or treatment

Oregon Democratic Gov. Tina Kotek signed into law a bill that recriminalizes the possession of small amounts of drugs.
3 years ago
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Frank Sumrall

Video: SPD releases footage of Seattle City Council protest, 6 arrested

SPD released new footage of officers arresting individuals after a Seattle city council meeting protest went awry late February.
3 years ago
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Steve Coogan

Ex-US Rep. McDermott says he found what he fought for when he went abroad

Former Washington Democratic U.S. Rep. Jim McDermott, 87, has detailed his move to the village of Civrac-en-Médoc, France.
3 years ago
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Julia Dallas

Are potatoes vegetables or grains? Sen. Cantwell joins lawmakers in debate

Potatoes could soon have more in common with rice than carrots as the USDA looks into reclassifying the vegetable as a grain.
3 years ago