Fourth lung illness linked to vaping confirmed in Washington
Public Health – Seattle & King County on Friday confirmed the fourth documented case of severe lung disease associated with vaping.7 years ago
Seattle mayor proposes higher fees for Uber/Lyft rides to raise money for transit, housing
Seattle Mayor Jenny Durkan is preparing to announce a large proposal to mandate a minimum wage for ride-share drivers while also using higher fees per ride to fund transit and housing projects.7 years ago
More than 100 DNA swabs linked to convicted criminals mistakenly destroyed by SPD
Seattle police are asking the Office of the Inspector General to review policies and procedures after the department discovered the SPD evidence warehouse staff mistakenly destroyed 107 DNA swabs associated with misdemeanor criminals.7 years ago
FAA chief in town to test changes to Boeing’s 737 Max
Thursday is a critical day for Boeing's Renton plant. The head of the FAA is in town to inspect fixes for the 737 MAX.7 years ago
Statewide campaign against Tim Eyman’s $30 car tab initiative kicks off
Seattle and King County leaders joined with labor groups and transit advocates Wednesday to help push voters to say no to a $30 car tab proposal.7 years ago
Man arrested for diving through window of Uber being sought after release
Seattle police are searching – again -- for a man arrested in July for diving headfirst through the back window of an Uber, before trying to steal the car.7 years ago
Guns, money, $300K worth of fentanyl seized from Sammamish home
Narcotics investigators seized thousands of fentanyl pills, two handguns, and $75,000 from a home in Sammamish last week.7 years ago
Suspect in Westlake Station shooting arrested in Bellevue
The suspect in Friday's deadly shooting at Seattle's Westlake Station transit tunnel is in custody, police said Monday afternoon.7 years ago
Health officials: Two new cases of vaping-related illness confirmed in Washington
Officials with the Washington State Department of Health on Monday confirmed two new cases of severe pulmonary disease linked to vaping.7 years ago
Police: Issaquah HS student arrested after social media post threat
Officers arrested a student at Issaquah High School on Sunday evening after a threat was posted on social media. Classes will operate as normal this week, however.7 years ago
Racist flyers left in Seattle’s Columbia City neighborhood
There's outrage in one of Seattle's most diverse neighborhoods. Racist flyers appeared there over the weekend. Some neighbors are calling for action.7 years ago
New ferry terminal at Colman Dock now open for walk-on passengers
The new ferry terminal building at Seattle's Colman Dock is now open for walk-on passengers. The big changes happened Sunday.7 years ago
Manhunt underway for suspected gunman in Westlake shooting
A manhunt is underway for the gunman in a deadly shooting in the Westlake Transit Tunnel in downtown Seattle.7 years ago
1 dead, 2 injured in shooting near Westlake Station; police search for suspect
Police are looking for a gunman who shot three people, killing one of the victims, near the Westlake light rail station in downtown Seattle.7 years ago
Man found dead in middle of Federal Way highway
Federal Way police are investigating after the body of a man was found in the middle of a road.7 years ago
Sound Transit releases new cost estimates for tunnel options to West Seattle and Ballard
Sound Transit released a new analysis showing light rail tunnels would each add hundreds of millions of dollars to the cost of bringing train service to West Seattle and Ballard.7 years ago
Human remains found in woods near Black Diamond construction site
The King County Sheriff’s Office is investigating after human remains were discovered in Black Diamond.7 years ago
Health officials to release details on possible vaping illness in Washington state
King County and state health officials are set to release information on Wednesday afternoon about a possible vaping-related illness in Washington.7 years ago
Police: 9-year-old boy, 2 women injured in North Seattle stabbing
Seattle police are investigating a stabbing that injured three people Tuesday night in North Seattle.7 years ago
Bus routes shift with ‘Seattle Squeeze,’ Viaduct demolition
Viaduct demolition work and traffic congestion is bringing big changes to Downtown Seattle bus routes starting Monday morning.7 years ago
Family: Man shot in the back, killed by Tacoma officer while running away
The family of a 24-year-old man killed by a Tacoma police officer early Sunday told KIRO 7 in an interview that their loved one was shot in the back as he ran away from police.7 years ago
Car slams into dollar store in Monroe
Crews are cleaning up after a car crashed into a dollar store late Wednesday morning in Monroe.7 years ago
Coast Guard searching for man, woman missing from boat near Mercer Island
The Coast Guard is searching for a man and a woman missing from a boat in Lake Washington off Mercer Island.7 years ago
