Jake and Spike lock away phones on-air in response to recent report of phone usage in schools
A recent study from the Seattle Children’s Research Institute found that students spend about 25% of the school day on their phones.1 year ago
‘Armageddon’ or reality? KIRO hosts discuss ‘city-killer’ asteroids near Earth
A minimum of three "city-killer" asteroids have been spotted near Venus, and they could strike Earth in the next few weeks without warning.1 year ago
UW Medicine, Aetna health insurance still far from deal as contract nears expiration
UW Medicine and Aetna, a health insurance company, have been unable to reach an agreed-upon contract with its current contract expiring June 1.1 year ago
6 teens, ranging from 12 to 17 years old, arrested in Auburn for auto theft, assault
Six teenagers were arrested in Auburn after they beat a man at a bus stop in the Lea Hill neighborhood while attempting to break into a car.1 year ago
‘No respect for the law’: Mexican national sentenced to decade in prison for drug trafficking
A Mexican citizen who previously lived in Kent was sentenced to 10 years in prison for drug trafficking, according to the U.S. Department of Justice in the Western District of Washington.1 year ago
Case against teen charged with stabbing mother’s boyfriend to death dismissed
Prosecutors charged a Tacoma teenager with second-degree murder after he allegedly stabbed and killed his mother’s boyfriend during a fight in their shared apartment unit.1 year ago
King County Court backs Burien’s sweeping camping ban as constitutional
Burien's camping ban, one of the strictest in the state, will not be struck down by the King County Superior Court as the ban does not violate the state constitution.1 year ago
Fired detention worker attempted DoorDash disguise to deliver drugs to double-murder inmate
Angel Misner admitted that she posed as a DoorDash delivery driver in an attempt to smuggle drugs into Green Hill School.1 year ago
‘Must obey God rather than men’: Washington, Bob Ferguson sued over clergy reporting law
A group of Catholic bishops and priests filed a lawsuit challenging a new state law that requires any member of the clergy to be a mandatory reporter, even if it came out of a confessional, for anything related to child safety and child abuse.1 year ago
Armed citizen shoots, kills suspect after Pike Place Market shooting
A Pike Place Market shooting occurred Wednesday night, resulting in one death and two injuries.1 year ago
Man stabbed to death in downtown Seattle
Officers were called to respond to a stabbing that occurred in an alleyway at 5th Avenue and Pike Street at approximately 10:15 p.m.1 year ago
‘No suspects in custody’: Mass shooting at Lakewood’s Harry Todd Park leaves several injured
A mass shooting broke out in Lakewood Wednesday night, sending several people to the hospital.1 year ago
Charges filed against 2 men in connection with Pioneer Square triple murder
Homicide detectives with the Seattle Police Department (SPD), with the assistance of SWAT, arrested multiple suspects involved in the Pioneer Square triple murder that occurred last weekend.1 year ago
Missing elderly woman last seen Monday near Chateau Ste. Michelle Winery
The King County Sheriff’s Office is searching for an elderly woman who hasn't been seen in two days after going missing in Woodinville.1 year ago
4 unharmed in ‘horrific’ crash that shut down I-5 for hours
Multiple lanes on I-5 were blocked for hours in both directions at Northgate Way in Seattle after a collision, the Washington State Department of Transportation confirmed.1 year ago
Dead body discovered in Puyallup River by group of fishermen
A group of fishermen contacted police after they found a dead body moving downriver, the Puyallup Police Department confirmed.1 year ago
SPD searches for gunman after overnight shooting in CID
The Seattle Police Department (SPD) is investigating an overnight shooting Tuesday that occurred in the Chinatown-International District (CID).1 year ago
Man found dead in Tacoma, police investigating possible homicide
A man was found dead by Tacoma police Wednesday morning. It is being investigated as a possible homicide.1 year ago
College Inn Pub near UW to close after more than 50 years
It’s the end of an era for a beloved Seattle hangout as The College Inn Pub will close for good on June 15.1 year ago
Shawn Kemp faces trial for 2023 Tacoma Mall shooting; jury selection starts Tues.
Jury selection begins Tuesday in the trial for Seattle SuperSonics legend Shawn Kemp's involvement in a 2023 Tacoma Mall shooting.1 year ago
Seattle luxury hotel sues neighboring vacant building over alleged rampant crime, seeks millions
Astra Hotel files lawsuit against nearby vacant building due to rising crime and safety concerns in South Lake Union.1 year ago
Elderly couple dies after driving car into water off Herron Island
An elderly couple died Sunday after the husband drove their vehicle off the driveway of their home in Herron Island into water, the Pierce County Sheriff’s Office confirmed.1 year ago
Bellevue intersection back open after water main break
A portion of NE 20th Street at the 140th Ave NE intersection was shut down Monday morning in Bellevue due to a water main break.1 year ago
