REI to lay off 167 employees at headquarters in Kent
Outdoor retailer REI is laying off 167 employees - 8% of its workforce - at their headquarters located in Kent.4 years ago
Gee & Ursula: FL downsizing Black studies ‘doesn’t erase history’
The College Board has released a stripped-down version of its new Advanced Placement course on Black studies.4 years ago
Gee & Ursula: Naming officer in pedestrian death was appropriate
Gee & Ursula believe that releasing the name of the police officer involved in the deadly pedestrian crash in Seattle was appropriate.4 years ago
Overnight chill, warmer through the week in Puget Sound region
Chilly temperatures will give way to seasonal averages by the end of the week in the Puget Sound region.4 years ago
Lynnwood opioid treatment clinic opens despite community concerns
The long-talked-about Lynnwood opioid treatment clinic opened on Monday amid controversy and protests from Safe Lynnwood.4 years ago
Gee Scott on service charges at restaurants: ‘You’re getting no tip’
Right now, Washington state law dictates that all tips belong to employees, but which workers get the money is decided by management.4 years ago
Frigid, but sunny start to the workweek in Puget Sound
It will be a frigid, but sunny start to the workweek across the Puget Sound, with highs in the 30s. Temps are even lower in the mountains.4 years ago
Lynnwood opioid center protesters admit they lost the war
A few dozen protesters fighting against a new opioid treatment center admit they lost the war over the location in Lynnwood.4 years ago
Winter chill returns to Puget Sound region
The winter chill has returned to the Puget Sound region with highs only in the 30s.4 years ago
Poll: Nearly half feel we are nearing the end of the world
In a KIRO Newsradio Twitter poll, almost half of all participants feel we are nearing the end of the world.4 years ago
Tacoma, Seattle businesses embrace ‘Safe Place Initiative’
It started with Seattle Police. Then Tacoma joined in. Now, local businesses and schools are embracing the Safe Place Initiative.4 years ago
Convention Center hopes to spark a comeback in downtown Seattle
The new Summit Building, with a $2 billion price tag, will double the event space at the Seattle Convention Center (SCC).4 years ago
Seattle city attorney sues Kia, Hyundai for lack of anti-theft technology
Seattle City Attorney Ann Davison has filed a lawsuit against Kia and Hyundai for the lack of anti-theft technology in some cars.4 years ago
Seattle Kraken celebrate Lunar New Year with new warmup jerseys
The Seattle Kraken will have a new look for Saturday's home game against the Colorado Avalanche... at least during warmups.4 years ago
Pierce County Deputy Sheriff: Little to no consequences for teen crime
A Pierce County deputy sheriff says the region is seeing an uptick in teen crime partly because there are little to no consequences.4 years ago
Owner of seafood processing ship fined for oil spill in Tacoma
Trident Seafoods Corporation has been fined $25,000 for a fire that led to a hydraulic oil spill in Commencement Bay.4 years ago
Meridian 16 shutting down in downtown Seattle
In yet another hit to the downtown Seattle retail core, Regal theaters have announced it will close the Meridian 16 location as soon as February 15.4 years ago
Two men shot to death in Georgetown overnight
Two men were shot and killed in Georgetown overnight, according to Seattle Police.4 years ago
Tacoma police nab two of three ATM robbery suspects
Tacoma police arrest two men and are looking for a third in connection with a series of ATM robberies in the city.4 years ago
Gov. Inslee: Homelessness is complex, needs help from legislature
Gov. Jay Inslee continued to press his message of addressing the "homelessness" issue when talking on KIRO Newsradio with Brandi Kruse.4 years ago
Downtown Seattle Nike store to close at the end of the week
The downtown Seattle Nike store at 1500 6th Ave. that opened in 1996 will close at the end of the week.4 years ago
Students want gender bias in pricing products to end
A group of Seattle high school students wants gender bias in pricing products to end. They helped research proposed legislation.4 years ago
MLK events and a day of service in Puget Sound region
There are many events around the Puget Sound that you can participate in for Martin Luther King day.4 years ago
