‘Government got involved’: Curley explains why Seattle has the most expensive Uber rides in the nation
The most expensive average Uber ride in the country is in Seattle, where a 30-minute ride costs an average of $60, according to a study by NetCredit.1 year ago
Burdoin Fire burns 11,000 acres in Columbia River Gorge, 0% contained
The Burdoin Fire in the Columbia River Gorge has scorched nearly 11,000 acres in Klickitat County, forcing a portion of Highway 14 to close.1 year ago
Thief’s appetite for hot-n-ready pizza leads Lynnwood police to arrest
Police arrested a person who stole someone's wallet after the suspect used the credit card to make several nearby purchases, including a couple of pizzas from Little Caesars.1 year ago
‘A disturbing pattern’: Everett bar owner sentenced to 109 years for rape, child porn
A former Everett bar owner was sentenced to 109 years in prison after he was convicted of raping multiple customers and other people he was familiar with.1 year ago
Bail set at $10 million for suspect in Renton triple homicide case
A suspect was arrested less than a day after three people were killed in a shooting in a Renton neighborhood, the Renton Police Department confirmed.1 year ago
Parvovirus warning issued for Seattle’s Magnuson Park dog area
A local veterinarian posted signs at the entrance of Magnuson Park's off-leash dog area warning dog owners of exposure to parvovirus — a highly contagious and fatal disease in dogs that causes severe gastrointestinal issues.1 year ago
Trash pickup resumes in King, Snohomish County amid union negotiations
Trash pickup for customers in both King and Snohomish County has resumed, starting Monday, Republic Services confirmed in a press release.1 year ago
System-wide ground stop disrupts Alaska, Horizon flights at Sea-Tac Airport
A system-wide ground stop was issued for Alaska Airlines and Horizon Air flights at the Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (Sea-Tac) Sunday night after an IT outage disrupted operations across the country.1 year ago
Three rescued after small plane crashes into water near Mukilteo
A small plane needed to make an emergency water landing Sunday evening near Mukilteo Lighthouse Park.1 year ago
Costco to open new store in WA in August
Costco announced plans to open seven new warehouses globally next month, including one in Washington.1 year ago
Curley on dropping crime rates in Seattle: ‘It’s down from a record high’
The Seattle Times columnist Danny Westneat wrote that crime throughout Seattle is down. Despite the promising data, KIRO host John Curley wanted to pump the brakes on celebrating the optimistic trends.1 year ago
Lusty Lady strip club to be reborn as Seattle art venue
The Lusty Lady, the once-famous defunct strip club adorning Seattle's "Flesh Alley," has plans to be converted into an art museum by 2030.1 year ago
Federal judge blocks WA law requiring clergy members to report confessions
A federal judge granted a preliminary injunction blocking Washington Senate Bill 5375, which requires members of the clergy to report known child abuse, even if it’s revealed during Confession, from being enforced.1 year ago
OFCO: 45 child deaths or near-deaths in WA last 3 months, many involving fentanyl in the home
There have been 45 child deaths or near deaths in Washington over the last three months, according to the Washington Office of the Family and Children’s Ombuds.1 year ago
‘Swank Derangement Syndrome’: Pierce County Sheriff spars with KIRO hosts over DUI arrest
Sheriff Keith Swank joined "The Gee and Ursula Show" to discuss reprimanding Major Chadwick Dickerson and the comparisons between his major's DUI arrest and his own from 2007.1 year ago
Plans for Cedar River asphalt plant dropped amid controversy
Controversial asphalt plant along Cedar River is scrapped, addressing community concerns and environmental impact.1 year ago
More than 20 units battle Spanaway sawmill fire; building a total loss
More than 20 units from West, Central, and South Pierce Fire responded to put out a massive fire in Spanaway Wednesday.1 year ago
One dead, two injured after plane crashes in Olympic National Park
One person died after a plane crashed in a remote part of Olympic National Park Tuesday evening, National Park Service officials confirmed.1 year ago
Man accused of assaulting journalist at a Seattle ICE protest in June arrested by SPD
The man accused of attacking an independent journalist during a demonstration in Seattle protesting ICE is now in police custody.1 year ago
HomeGoods to open new store in Lake Stevens at former Rite Aid location
What once was a Rite Aid at Lake Stevens Marketplace, located at 303 91st Ave. N.E., will now be a HomeGoods.1 year ago
Cliff Mass: This will not be ‘some historic heat wave’ as Puget Sound temps flirt with low-90s
The Puget Sound region is expected to warm up into the lower-90s Wednesday, with the rest of the week following suit.1 year ago
Boeing, Alaska Airlines settle $1B lawsuit with passengers after door plug blowout
Boeing and Alaska Airlines have settled a lawsuit out of court with several passengers aboard the plane that suffered a door plug blowout.1 year ago
Seattle’s ‘Spite House,’ built to irritate an ex-husband, sells for $745,000
The "Spite House," a Seattle home made famous for its odd design and its spiteful backstory, has been sold for $745,000.1 year ago
