Retail Crime Unit makes first prosecution in $50k retail theft case
The criminal charges stem from 11 counts of retail theft which totaled more than $50,000 in merchandise from Target stores in King and Kitsap counties.3 years ago
Bob Kettle: ‘We weren’t going to move forward with the current city council’
"For me personally, I look forward to the reset of the council," Bob Kettle said. "I think it's needed, particularly in the area of public safety."3 years ago
Tacoma Baking Co. owner found guilty of $350K COVID-19 loan fraud
A co-owner of Tacoma Baking Co. pleaded guilty to wire fraud in connection to obtaining $350,000 in PPP loan funds.3 years ago
More than 50,000 Pierce County residents lose power
More than 55,000 homes have experienced a power outage in Pierce County from last night to this afternoon, with crews working to restore power.3 years ago
Fortney: ‘I shouldn’t have to defend that garbage’ dished by Sheriff-elect Johnson
Adam Fortney lost his re-election bid for Snohomish County Sheriff, losing to Susanna Johnson, a 30-year veteran within the department.3 years ago
Morales declares victory over Woo for Seattle City Council’s District 2 seat
Morales is the incumbent Seattle City Councilmember for District 2. She first assumed office on January 1, 2020.3 years ago
Tacoma ‘Tenant Bill of Rights’ wins by fewer than 400 votes
Measure 1 -- also known as the Tenant Bill of Rights -- creates a defense against student/school year evictions and evictions between Nov. 1 and April 1.3 years ago
Aragon falls behind Mosqueda in tight race for King County Council’s District 8 seat
Mosqueda currently served as a Seattle City council member for two terms at the council's at-large Position 8 seat, first elected in 2017.3 years ago
‘Jesus shark’ born without male-fertilized egg gains national attention
The zoo believes the female produced a fertile egg without needing to be fertilized by a male’s genetic material through a process called parthenogenesis.3 years ago
Snohomish roofing company reaches $3.7M in safety fines, has only paid $250,000
For the second time in five months, Allways Roofing faces fines of more than $400,000. L&I claims it has broken safety rules over 60 times in four years.3 years ago
Jack and Spike Show: Seattle is no longer the most progressive city
"Crime is the biggest motivator for people to get out and vote and vote for somebody who they might not usually vote for," Stine added.3 years ago
Johnson outgunning incumbent Fortney for Snohomish County Sheriff
Fortney's opponent Johnson worked at the Snohomish County Sheriff's Office for 30 years, starting as a patrol deputy.3 years ago
Seattle to spend $970 million on affordable housing as levy appears to pass
Mayor Harrell's proposed budget needs to be approved by the city council before moving forward toward his One Seattle goals.3 years ago
Jack and Spike Show: A nurse is ‘one of the most difficult jobs ever’ amid strikes
More than 1,300 nurses at PRMCE will go on strike next week after UFCW 3000, the largest union in Washington, gave PRMCE a 10-day strike notice last week.3 years ago
Jack & Spike Show: Jail is one motivator to stop Metro drug use
A study confirmed that traces of illegal drugs being used on Metro buses linger and stick around for others to inhale second-handed.3 years ago
Burien Police, led by K9 Quinn, seize county’s largest-ever fentanyl powder bust
"According to the DEA’s calculations, this amount of fentanyl powder has the potential to kill 10 million people," Burien police stated.3 years ago
Taylor Swift’s Eras Tour heading back to Pacific Northwest in 2024
Christmas is coming early to the Pacific Northwest -- in 2024 -- with Taylor Swift adding three new dates to her record-breaking Eras Tour.3 years ago
Barge runs into Seattle waterfront before water taxi pushes it away
The barge allegedly struck the Seattle Aquarium pier before a water taxi pushed it away from the waterfront.3 years ago
Seattle among final stops for Green Day’s global 2024 tour
As part of "The Saviors Tour" in 2024, Green Day announced that Seattle's T-Mobile Park will be the penultimate stop on their global tour.3 years ago
Clearapathra, Sir Plows-A-Lot among finalists for Lynnwood snow plow naming contest
Some current snow plow names from previous contest winners include Plowie McPlow Plow, The Big Leplowski, Sir Plows-A-Lot and Betty Whiteout.3 years ago
Association CEO: The fate of downtown Seattle is on the ballot
This year's election will decide the future of Seattle's downtown, according to Downtown Seattle Association president and CEO Jon Scholes.3 years ago
‘Chef in the hat,’ KIRO Newsradio host Thierry Rautureau dies at 64
Rautureau was the co-host of "Hot Stove Society" with fellow James Beard-winning chef Tom Douglas on KIRO 97.3 FM for nearly 20 years.3 years ago
Volunteer group says it has cleared 1 million pounds of trash in Seattle camps
Volunteers throughout Seattle have logged more than 10,000 volunteer hours to achieve this immense trash cleanup among other We Heart Seattle goals.3 years ago
