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MyNorthwest News

Auburn Officer Jeff Nelson's fate now in hands of jury

It has been five years since Auburn Police Officer Jeff Nelson shot and killed 26-year-old Jesse Sarey who was going through a crisis.
2 hours ago
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MyNorthwest Lifestyle

Weekend revelry roundup: Summer solstice celebrations, PGA golf and more

Summer is officially here, school is wrapping up and there is lots to do this weekend.
3 hours ago
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Gee and Ursula

Gee Scott: Newcastle mayor's comments 'are awful, what he represents is awful'

Newcastle Mayor Robert Clark fired off a plethora of controversial comments about the local LGBTQ+ community and reparations during a city council meeting.
9 hours ago
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MyNorthwest Weather

Sunshine, warm temps for Seattle's summer solstice

The summer solstice, on June 20, will be celebrated across the county with age-old traditions. Seattle is having a parade this weekend.
12 hours ago
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Chokepoints

WSP: Driver caught using impressive dummy to evade fines while using HOV lanes

A Washington State Patrol (WSP) trooper ticketed a man for driving in the High Occupancy Vehicle (HOV) lanes with a fake "dummy" passenger.
13 hours ago
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Chokepoints

Sullivan: Pierce County's Spanaway Loop shortcut to close for four months

Spanaway Loop Road avoids all the congestion on Pacific Avenue, but it's about to go away for four months due to a major sewer line improvement.
14 hours ago
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KIRO Newsradio

Tacoma hosts largest Juneteenth celebration in the state

For the second straight year, what's billed as the largest Juneteenth celebration in Washington was held at Tacoma's Stewart Heights Park.
1 day ago
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KIRO Newsradio

Celebrating Juneteenth 2024 and reflecting on local Black history

KIRO Newsradio caught up with Stephanie Johnson-Toliver, president of the Black Heritage Society of Washington, to talk about Juneteenth.
1 day ago
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KIRO Newsradio Opinion

Angela Poe Russell: We need to end the Pride flag debate, take real action

With June being Pride month, there has been debate over the flag and proclamations and what should the government's role be in this.
1 day ago
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MyNorthwest Politics

Timing of former SPD chief coming out raises questions amidst legal, administrative turmoil

The former SPD chief's coming out has some unnamed sources within SPD and members questioning the timing of his announcement.
2 days ago
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KIRO Newsradio Opinion

Ursula: Being gay has no bearing on allegations against former SPD Chief Diaz

In his first interview since he stepped down as the city's top cop, former SPD Chief Adrian Diaz publicly came out as gay.
2 days ago
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KIRO Newsradio Opinion

Markovich: Fatherhood can't be a part-time job

Data says the average school-age boy only spends 30 minutes a week in a one-on-one conversations with fathers when dad is at home.
2 days ago
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Chokepoints

WSF Chief on feasibility of new diesel ferries: 'There isn't a ferry dealership down the road'

Getting new ferries is essential, so what about the idea of building or buying some diesel boats quickly while we wait for the electric-hybrids?
3 days ago
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KIRO Newsradio

Auburn officer decides not to take stand in his murder trial

Auburn Police Officer Jeff Nelson and his attorney rested their case today without calling Nelson to the stand to testify in his own defense.
3 days ago
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KIRO Newsradio

King County Sheriff's Office sees decline in complaints

The agency chartered to handle complaints made against the King County Sheriff's Office has seen a two-year decline in case filings.
3 days ago