Sistek: Western WA flooding could break all-time records as atmospheric river unleashes historic rainfall
Meteorologist Scott Sistek said some rivers are approaching their worst-ever levels, with 12 waterways reaching "major" flood stage across the region.9 months ago
Harger: Washington’s floods don’t care about your politics
Governor Ferguson declared a statewide emergency yesterday. And you know what I'm seeing online? People attacking him. Viciously.9 months ago
‘Thrive, not just survive’: Foster dad shares how Treehouse changed his son’s life
After getting licensed through a foster care organization, the couple received their infant son. They then went to Treehouse for clothing and other support.9 months ago
Harger: Supporting foster kids this Christmas through Treehouse
Tomorrow is our annual fundraiser for Treehouse, an organization that supports foster kids across Washington.9 months ago
Mass: Atmospheric river to bring 10-15 inches of rain, major flooding to Western Washington Tuesday-Wednesday
Western Washington residents woke up Monday to their final hours of dry weather before a powerful atmospheric river unleashes 10-15 inches of rain.9 months ago
New ratings reveal huge price gaps: Where to save the most on groceries in western WA
Discover tips for saving on groceries in western WA and make your shopping experience in the Puget Sound area more affordable.9 months ago
Seattle middle school tutor sentenced to at least 102 months for child rape, possessing modified images of students
A math tutor receives maximum sentence for assaulting a student and possessing altered explicit images, highlighting serious safety concerns.9 months ago
‘Hurricane Hunter’ plane deploys to Pacific Northwest as major atmospheric river takes aim at Seattle
NOAA is sending its famed reconnaissance aircraft into a powerful storm system that threatens widespread flooding and damaging winds for Western Washington from Monday through Wednesday.9 months ago
Harger: WA’s ‘criminal support system’ keeps releasing the same violent teens
Sanders called it a criminal support system. When you support the wrong people at the expense of victims and safety, the results are predictable. We're seeing them.9 months ago
Harger on the WA budget crisis: Will Gov. Ferguson keep his no-tax promise this time?
With a multi-billion dollar shortfall looming, the 2025 legislative session is shaping up to be a showdown over taxes and spending.9 months ago
‘Godzilla atmospheric river’ targets Seattle area with major flooding and landslide threats
The "Godzilla atmospheric river" system, as meteorologist Cliff Mass calls it, may bring major flooding, landslide dangers, and a month's worth of rain compressed into just days, with the worst conditions arriving Tuesday.9 months ago
Harger: ‘South Hill Rapist’ Kevin Coe was free for 8 weeks before he died; his victims didn’t need to relive their trauma
Kevin Coe, the South Hill Rapist, dies after eight weeks of freedom, forcing survivors to relive their trauma for his release.9 months ago
Seattle council president praises Wilson’s homeless plan, but warns city could ‘go backwards’
Council President Sara Nelson praises Wilson's efforts on homelessness while cautioning about potential setbacks in Seattle.9 months ago
Harger: WA ignored its own plastic bag ban study. Now fees are increasing anyway
When Washington commissioned a study on its plastic bag ban and the science came back with inconvenient results, officials decided to disregard their own research.9 months ago
Auburn mayor Nancy Backus claims she didn’t know details before writing letter for convicted child sex offender
Auburn Mayor Nancy Backus publicly addressed her controversial letter supporting a convicted child sex offender for the first time Monday night.9 months ago
Harger: We’re in the way now as the personal shopping boom reshapes grocery stores
Their personal shopping service is clearly popular. The ratio of regular customers to personal shoppers felt about even. Maybe the shoppers even outnumbered us.9 months ago
Gary Ridgway near death: Green River Killer who claimed 75-80 victims dying in WA prison
Gary Ridgway, the Green River Killer and one of America's most prolific convicted serial killers, is receiving end-of-life care in a Washington state prison, according to five sources with knowledge of his condition who spoke to KIRO Newsradio in recent days.9 months ago
Harger: Seattle Space Needle homeless camp grows as Mayor-elect Katie Wilson promises to end sweeps
Mayor-elect Katie Wilson faces challenges tackling the expanding homeless encampment near the iconic Space Needle in Seattle.9 months ago
Harger: Seattle families confront addiction ahead of Thanksgiving
Tomorrow is Thanksgiving. All around Seattle, families will gather around tables. But for too many of those families, there will be an empty seat.9 months ago
Seattle weather calms for Thanksgiving travelers, but cold patterns may loom
Travelers heading over the mountains for Thanksgiving can breathe a sigh of relief as the worst of this week's weather moves out, but meteorologist Scott Sistek warns that colder conditions could arrive by early December.9 months ago
Harger: Teen assaults 80-year-old in Seattle — and is sent home the same day. What message does that send?
Here's the pattern: arrest, process, release. All in the same day. And when these teens turn 18, the system often works exactly the same way.9 months ago
Harger: Sawant rallies the far left. Mamdani works with Trump. Where does Seattle Mayor-elect Wilson fit?
Watching them navigate President Trump's personality is revealing something fascinating: Even socialists can't agree on whether to charm or confront while implementing their agenda.9 months ago
Homeless encampments return to Seattle park as advocates fear policy reversal under Mayor-elect Katie Wilson
The rapid return of homeless encampments to this park overlooking the city's skyline has neighbors and advocates worried it signals what's to come when Mayor-elect Katie Wilson takes office.9 months ago
