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Frank Lenzi

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Frank Lenzi

³ÉÈËXÕ¾ News Director Frank Lenzi came to us from crosstown rival KNWN (formerly KOMO Newsradio), where he worked for 16 years, most recently serving as Program Director and News Director. With nearly 30 years of experience in journalism, Frank brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise to ³ÉÈËXÕ¾ Newsradio. He led coverage of major events such as the 2009 Lakewood Police shooting, the 2014 KOMO TV helicopter crash, and the 2020 police dispersal of the Seattle CHOP Zone. When he's not at work, Frank can be found on a tennis court or watching a tennis match. His other passion is music, particularly from the ‘80s. His favorite artists include Depeche Mode, INXS, Scorpions and AC/DC. Frank and his wife live in Tacoma with their beloved cat.

Bogus stop signs removed from Capitol Hill intersection

Two unauthorized stop signs have been removed from an intersection in Seattle.
25 days ago

Docs: Protection order denied hours before woman allegedly kidnapped 1 -year-old

SEATTLE — Just hours before a one-and-a-half-year-old was kidnapped from daycare, an anti-harassment order against the suspect was denied in court. According to court documents, on March 28, 47-year-old Quiana Marks left a court hearing for the anti-harassment order, which was denied, and drove straight to MARS Early Learning Academy on Rainier Ave. When she […]
25 days ago

CenturyLink faces $15.5 million in fines

CenturyLink may face $15.5 million in penalties. Consumer protection staff at the Washington Utilities and Transportation Commission (UTC) have recommended that commissioners impose the penalties for more than 1.6 million violations.
26 days ago

Ahead of vote, former WA Sec. of State Wyman calls the SAVES Act a ‘states’ rights issue’

The Safeguard American Voter Eligibility Act, or SAVE Act, is set for a vote in the U.S. House Thursday, and it would require individuals to prove they are citizens before they can legally vote.
27 days ago

Charges filed against suspect in Rainier Beach hookah lounge shooting that left two dead

Charges have been filed against a suspect in Sunday morning's double homicide at a Rainier Beach hookah lounge.
27 days ago

Lakewood PD assistant chief on leave pending internal investigation

The assistant chief at the Lakewood Police Department has been placed on paid administrative leave pending an internal investigation, a department spokesperson told ³ÉÈËXÕ¾ 7.
27 days ago

Hundreds of Climate Pledge Arena concession workers to get back pay after city investigation

Hundreds of concession workers at Climate Pledge Arena are set to receive their owed back wages, ensuring fair compensation.
27 days ago

Armed robber steals master key from Spanaway letter carrier

A robber stole a master key from a letter carrier in Spanaway on Monday. He was quickly found and arrested.
28 days ago

Pierce County mass shooting: Why deputies arrived 30 seconds too late, despite noise complaint 90-minutes earlier

Ninety minutes before the Pierce County mass shooting, deputies were initially called to the scene via a noise complaint from neighboring residents.
28 days ago

Puyallup parents concerned about school district’s response to recent whooping cough case

A recent case of whooping cough has Puyallup parents concerned.
28 days ago

Despite strike vote, Seattle school district does not expect disruption to bus service

The union representing Seattle school bus drivers voted over the weekend to authorize a strike, which could start Tuesday.
29 days ago

WA State Senate passes bill to hike gas tax by 6 cents per gallon

The state senate voted Saturday to raise Washington's gas tax by six cents per gallon.
29 days ago

‘Uncle Sam billboard’ known for provocative political messages is up for sale

The Uncle Sam billboard on I-5 in Lewis County has stood for decades. Now the property it sits on is for sale.
29 days ago

Fire burns in the back of University District home

A fire burned in the back of a home in Seattle's University District over the weekend.
30 days ago

Two dead, including security guard, after Seattle nightclub shooting

A Seattle nightclub shooting left two people dead, including a security guard Sunday morning in the Rainier Beach neighborhood.
1 month ago

Major Seattle arts groups will share historic space

Two major Seattle arts groups will now share the same historic space. Seattle Theater Group is taking over the lease at the 5th Avenue Theater. The groups will each use the space for about 26 weeks a year.
1 month ago

Two dead, one in custody after mass shooting in Pierce County

One person is in custody after a mass shooting early Saturday morning in unincorporated Pierce County.
1 month ago

Puppy Chow model turned police K-9 helps make another drug bust

A police K-9 who once was a Purina Puppy Chow model has helped authorities make another drug bust.
1 month ago

Washington hospitals grappling with financial crisis, job cuts

Washington hospitals are having to cut jobs due to a financial crisis.
1 month ago

Red-light cameras coming to two dangerous Edmonds intersections

Two dangerous Edmonds intersections will have automated red-light cameras starting Friday.
1 month ago

Puyallup house fire leaves two people, including firefighter, injured

A house fire in Puyallup left two people injured Wednesday night, including a firefighter. Crews were called to a home in the 10900 block of 62nd St. E. in Puyallup at 11:25 p.m. The injuries to both individuals were minor, according to Central Pierce Fire & Rescue (CPFR). CPFR and the Pierce County Fire Marshal […]
1 month ago

Amtrak pulls train services in Cascades; here’s what you need to know

Corrosion on its Horizon railcars has prompted Amtrak to cancel several routes nationwide.
1 month ago

2nd suspect arrested in elaborate scam of 71-year-old Sequim woman

Authorities have arrested a second person in connection with an elaborate scam of a 71-year-old woman in Sequim.
1 month ago

Tacoma Dome to get Chick-fil-A and new security fencing

Chick-fil-A is coming to the Tacoma Dome in early April. The venue is also going to get new security fencing.
1 month ago