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
Gas leak in Seattle’s Belltown neighborhood causes evacuations
Seattle Fire Department (SFD) is responding to reports of a natural gas leak in downtown Seattle.1 year ago
11 wildfires burning across WA, four classified as ‘large’
With hot weather, there's an increased risk of wildfires. There are eleven active fires burning in Washington right now. Four of them are considered "large."1 year ago
Four WA casinos to close as Maverick Gaming files for bankruptcy
Four casinos in Washington are shutting down after their parent company filed for bankruptcy.1 year ago
55-year-old man found fatally stabbed in van in Seattle’s SODO neighborhood
A fatal stabbing took place Monday evening in Seattle’s SODO neighborhood, the Seattle Police Department (SPD) confirmed.1 year ago
WA Gun Law president: WA ‘just trying to invade the privacy of responsible gun owners’ regarding new restrictions
"They're just trying to invade the privacy of lawful, responsible gun owners," Kirk said. "They believe that somehow or another, gun stores are contributing to the gun violence problem, when in fact, they're not."1 year ago
Indeed to cut 92 Seattle jobs as parent company trims 1,300 globally
Indeed, a platform for job searching and recruiting, announced that 92 employees will be laid off from its Seattle office.1 year ago
First CVS-converted Rite Aid opens in Newcastle amid pharmacy transition
The first Rite Aid store that CVS confirmed to take over the operations of is now open in Newcastle.1 year ago
Firefighter injured, roof collapses as Tacoma mill continues to burn Monday
A Tacoma mill, Johnson's Millwork on S. Tacoma Way at the Highway 16 interchange, continues to burn after it erupted in flames Sunday night at 6 p.m.1 year ago
Former Sounders keeper reunites with high school classmate-turned-KIRO host ahead of Seafair honor
Former Sounders keeper Kasey Keller has been named the grand marshal of the Seafair Torchlight Parade on July 26 at the Seattle Waterfront.1 year ago
‘This is political prosecution’: Tim Hazelo guilty of felony unlawful entry after refusing to wear a mask
Tim Hazelo, the former Island County Republican Party Chair, has been convicted of felony unlawful entry after he refused to wear a mask while he operated as an official election observer during the November 2024 general election.1 year ago
‘This is inevitable:’ Spike mourns the end of The Little Red Hen
The Little Red Hen country music bar and dance hall, home to good times, live country music, and cold beer, appears to be closing at the end of July.1 year ago
‘I would love to live to 107’: Gee, Ursula celebrate a West Seattle resident’s incredible birthday
Rosa Facciuto, a resident of Brookdale Senior Living in West Seattle, celebrated an astonishing feat earlier this week — her 107th birthday.1 year ago
