KIRO Newsradio Reporter

As SNAP benefits halt, WA scrambles to feed 930,000 residents amid federal shutdown

Across Washington, government agencies and nonprofits are scrambling to help 930,000 state residents who will lose their Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, or SNAP, food benefits starting Nov. 1 due to the ongoing federal shutdown. On Friday, a federal judge in Rhode Island blocked the Trump administration from halting SNAP benefits that feed 42 million Americans […]

5 hours ago

Election officials urge ballot boxes over USPS as new policies could delay deliveries

Washington's officials encourage early ballot returns via drop boxes instead of mail-in voting to ensure timely election participation.

2 days ago

Driver in crisis runs red light, sparks multi-vehicle crash on Aurora Avenue N.

A chain-reaction crash on Aurora Avenue N injured several people after a driver in crisis ignored a red light.

2 days ago

ICE shakeup expected to reach Seattle and Portland amid push for more deportations

A significant ICE overhaul may impact deportation efforts in Seattle and Portland, raising concerns among local communities.

3 days ago

Violent weekend across Puget Sound leaves two dead, several injured in series of shootings and stabbings

A series of shootings and stabbings across Puget Sound leaves one dead and many injured, raising concerns about community safety.

4 days ago

KIRO Radio’s Luke Duecy gives tribute to ‘proud’ Mariners season

The Mariners’ recent season was an emotional roller coaster of joy and heartbreak, reminding fans why they keep coming back.

6 days ago

Other WA police agencies require cameras to stay on — Pierce County’s policy only says deputies ‘should’

Other WA agencies mandate body cameras; Pierce County's policy only suggests deputies 'should' keep them on, raising concerns.

7 days ago

VIDEO: WSP troopers save kitten trapped on I-5 — one of them adopts him

A one-pound kitten is safe after WSP troopers rescued it from I-5, showcasing their dedication to animal welfare.

8 days ago

Pierce County Sheriff’s Office major charged in connection with DUI, crash involving family

Discover the latest updates on Pierce County Sheriff’s Office Maj. Chadwick Dickerson's alleged DUI arrest and its implications.

9 days ago

At least 10 WA police agencies had data unknowingly accessed by Border Patrol, UW study finds

A new report from the University of Washington Center for Human Rights is raising alarm over how federal immigration agents may be accessing local police data.

9 days ago

Before the first pitch, a quiet reverence at T-Mobile Park

Experience the quiet reverence at T-Mobile Park before the Mariners' first pitch, where anticipation fills the air.

15 days ago

T-Mobile Park awaits Game 5: A cathedral of Mariners memories and new legends

Before the gates open for Game 5 in the American League Division Series, T-Mobile Park is a stadium that sits in hushed anticipation.

21 days ago

Generations unite as Seattle Mariners push for first AL pennant berth since 2001

Two hours before the first pitch of Game 1 in the American League Division Series (ALDS), the sidewalks outside T-Mobile Park pulsed with anticipation.

23 days ago

Watch parties planned across Puget Sound for Seattle Mariners ALDS Game 3

The Seattle Mariners take on the Detroit Tigers Tuesday at Comerica Field in the Motor City for Game 3 of the American League Division Series (ALDS).

24 days ago

As National Guard deployment to Portland delayed, former AG Rob McKenna says it may be illegal

As the deployment of 200 National Guard troops to Portland has been postponed, Rob McKenna said he won't be surprised if a federal judge declares it illegal.

29 days ago

Amid political bickering, local workers and businesses could suffer from U.S. government shutdown

During a government shut down, many others deemed "essential workers," will be forced to work without pay until the shutdown ends.