Seattle City Council approves increase of EV stations with state goals on the horizon
The legislation will now allow City Light to lease private property to install and operate city-owned public EV charging stations.3 years ago
Cliff Mass: ‘This is the last major heat event for Puget Sound’
An excessive heat warning has been relayed throughout the Puget Sound region, but is this the last heat wave of 2023?3 years ago
WA teacher shortage remains rampant heading into upcoming school year
Heading into the 2023-2024 school year, Washington ranks in the bottom 25% of the country in amount of teachers in the workforce.3 years ago
Bezos, Sanchez to donate $100 million to Maui for restoration efforts
Amazon.com Inc. founder Jeff Bezos and fiancée Lauren Sanchez are donating $100 million to help restore the Hawaiian island of Maui.3 years ago
Swimming beach at Green Lake closed after discovery of toxic algae
The swimming beach at Seattle's popular Green Lake has been shut down until further notice after toxic algae was discovered in the water.3 years ago
Boys & Girls Club aiding Rainier Beach’s ‘traumatized’ community after shooting
King County Boys & Girls Club stated "they will not be deterred" after members of their team were wounded in a recent shooting at Rainier Beach.3 years ago
Washington residents, visitors change course as fire decimates parts of Maui
The fires, fueled by a dry summer and strong winds from a passing hurricane, started Tuesday and have claimed at least 36 lives, as of this reporting.3 years ago
Seattle City Council to hold public hearing ahead of police contract negotiations
The meeting for a new Seattle Police contract will be on August 8 at 5:30 pm inside Council Chambers at Seattle City Hall.3 years ago
Taylor Swift makes significant donation to food bank during Seattle Eras Tour
Taylor Swift made a significant donation to a local food bank during her two-night stand at Lumen Field for her Eras Tour.3 years ago
Rep. Schrier sponsoring bill cracking down on organized retail theft
Washington Congresswoman Kim Schrier is taking aim at organized retail theft with a new bill she co-sponsored this week.3 years ago
Rainier Beach residents rally for safety after mass shooting
Seattle Police Chief Adrian Diaz attended a community meeting in the Rainier Beach area about safety following last Friday's mass shooting.3 years ago
Suits: Jan. 6 riot was not a ‘real threat’ to our democracy
Trump was indicted on felony charges Tuesday for working to overturn the results of the 2020 election in the run-up to the violent riot.3 years ago
All I-90 lanes near Preston open after collision with semi-truck sparks fire
A fire caused by a collision with a semi-truck on I-90 Westbound near Preston is affecting traffic with all westbound lanes shut down.3 years ago
King County voter turnout plateaus ahead of August primary
King County is one day away from its 2023 primary election, but less than 17% of its registered voters have turned in ballots.3 years ago
Fire breaks out in parking lot of KIRO Newsradio offices
A small brush fire broke out near the offices of KIRO Newsradio, Seattle Sports, AM 770 KTTH, and MyNorthwest.3 years ago
Seattle pushing to adopt WA laws on public drug use, possession
The Seattle City Council is preparing to adopt Washington State Legislature’s new drug possession laws into the Seattle Municipal Code.3 years ago
Homicides in Kent close to double compared to year with 5 months to go
"I can speak absolutely with all confidence that a major driver for violent crime in our city is drugs," Padilla said. "Drug usage, drug trafficking."3 years ago
Renton Police: Missing 15-year-old from Tukwila found safe
She was last spotted last Friday at the Jackson gas station off of Interurban Avenue near I-5 in Tukwila.3 years ago
King County invests $25M to address racism as a public health crisis
The funds will be awarded to 123 nonprofits, community organizations, and small businesses throughout the county.3 years ago
Capitol Hill apartments evacuated as hazmat crews investigate ‘hazardous material’
Seattle Fire evacuated several apartment units in Seattle's Capitol Hill neighborhood this morning because of reports of possible hazardous material.3 years ago
Muckler: U.S.’ UFO program could be ‘just gross misconduct from Pentagon’
"Something is happening inside the Pentagon that is illegal. It may be aliens. It may be they're using aliens as a cover story to conceal something else."3 years ago
Paul Allen’s estate donates Vader helmet among thousands of items to MoPop
The Museum of Pop Culture (MoPop) in Seattle is receiving thousands of new artifacts as the estate of the late Microsoft co-founder Paul Allen is donating3 years ago
Sea-Tac reveals Monday was busiest day in history
The busiest day in Seattle-Tacoma International Airport's history wasn't a holiday, but just a summer Monday (July 24).3 years ago
