WA health officials warn of whooping cough spike tied to lower vaccination rates
A drop in vaccination rates in Washington leads to a surge in whooping cough cases, warns the Department of Health.1 year ago
WA joins 15 states suing over deregulation of rapid-fire gun devices
Washington teams up with states to challenge gun triggers deemed unsafe. Discover the implications of this legal action.1 year ago
Washington’s drought emergency reaches western WA, Puget Sound
Rapid snowmelt is causing more drought concerns, as the state expands Washington's drought emergency.1 year ago
National Secure Your Load Day approaches: WSP on the lookout for unsecure loads
Now in its fifth year, the annual campaign from WSP is an effort to prevent serious injuries or death caused by unsecure loads.1 year ago
Puget Sound Energy investigates false alarm at Baker River Dam
The evacuation message that roared from the Baker River Dam’s warning system was a false alarm, Puget Sound Energy confirmed.1 year ago
Mount St. Helens visitor center set to re-open after renovations
Discover the newly renovated Mount St. Helens Visitor Center, welcoming visitors back for the first time since 1986.1 year ago
WA congressional delegation asks Trump again for ‘bomb cyclone’ aid
Washington's Congressional Delegation seeks Trump's support for disaster declaration after November's devastating bomb cyclone.1 year ago
Agave plant in bloom in ‘botanical unicorn event’ at Point Defiance Zoo and Aquarium
Discover the rare agave plant bloom at the Point Defiance Zoo and Aquarium's unique botanical unicorn event, 17 years in the making.1 year ago
5 arrested following overdose death of Everett toddler
The Everett Police Department arrested five people in connection with the overdose death of a 13-month-old last year.1 year ago
‘Rapid snowmelt’ increases fire danger across the West
Record-breaking snowmelt heightens fire danger in the West, as NOAA warns of increased risks from above-average temperatures.1 year ago
Mariners to host ‘pints for paws’ benefiting animal rescue shelters
The event is aimed at supporting dogs in eastern Washington's Okanagan County. It's an area with only a patchwork of private rescue groups3 years ago
‘It just takes one time:’ Fentanyl’s deadly toll across WA, US shows no signs of slowing
There seems to be no slowing the rapid surge in deadly overdose deaths involving fentanyl in Washington state.4 years ago
Meet The Ring Finders, a group reuniting couples with lost wedding rings
A growing network of treasure hunters, known as The Ring Finders, are on a mission to reconnect married couples with missing rings.6 years ago
Touched twice by COVID-19, Seattle-area man shares his re-infection story
A Seattle-area man who found himself infected with COVID-19 for a second time shares his story with KIRO Radio reporter Aaron Granillo.6 years ago
Seattle chef guides foster youth toward career in the kitchen
Nonprofit Treehouse is giving foster children the chance to cultivate their culinary passion, with lessons from local restaurateur, Tom Douglas.7 years ago
Report: Washington inmates need better quality food and health care
A new report by the Washington Department of Corrections Ombuds found the state’s inmates should be receiving better quality health care and food.7 years ago
Fight for quiet in Olympic National Park pits Navy versus nature
The skies above the Olympic Peninsula belong to the U.S. Navy’s Boeing-made Growler jets. What that sounds like is up for debate.7 years ago
King County issues counterfeit pill warning amid deadly fentanyl overdoses
Public health and law enforcement officials in King County report a growing number of fentanyl-related overdose deaths, and deceptive pills.7 years ago
REAL ID rule takes effect in one year, affecting Washington airports
In just one year, a standard Washington driver’s license won’t get passengers on domestic flights or into federal facilities under REAL ID laws.7 years ago
Vape store owners close amid new taxes, stricter rules in Washington
A Seattle store specializing in vaping products closed its doors. The owner says they are among the first closures that Washington state can expect.7 years ago
ICE official blasts Washington state’s sanctuary policies
US Immigration and Customs Enforcement officials (ICE) launched a media blitz on Thursday condemning “sanctuary policies” in states such as Washington.7 years ago
Firefighter groups tackling the tough issue of suicide
There are no solid statistics on wildland firefighter suicides, but it’s become a major concern among the highest ranks of the firefighting community.7 years ago
Affordable housing projects announced for North Seattle neighborhoods
Seattle is taking advantage of a new state program to donate surplus city land to build affordable housing, Mayor Jenny Durkan announced Thursday.7 years ago
