Big portion of SR 520 closing over weekend for light bulb replacement
A large stretch of westbound SR 520 will be closed this weekend so light bulbs can be replaced. WSDOT will be replacing 1,750 bulbs under the highway’s three Eastside lids.8 years ago
Famous Fremont ‘Center of the Universe’ sign stolen in Seattle
The famous sign designating Seattle’s Fremont neighborhood as the center of the universe was stolen, and a witness caught the entire slow-moving theft on video.8 years ago
Community leaders urge Seattle City Council to reject police union contract
Leaders with 24 community groups sent a letter Thursday to the Seattle City Council urging them to vote down a proposed contract with the Seattle Police Officers Guild.8 years ago
Two men shot at Kent scrap metal yard
Police and fire officials are at a Kent scrap metal yard where two men shot one another, according to the King County Sheriff's Office.8 years ago
Fierce two-alarm fire burning at Kent business
Crews responded to a two-alarm fire in Ken Wednesday morning as it gutting a business there -- the White River Feed Company.8 years ago
Seattle CEO gives employees the day off for Election Day
The CEO of Seattle software company Outreach is giving all 300 employees across more than a dozen states the day off for the midterm elections — with the sole purpose of employees exercising and celebrating their right to vote.8 years ago
Bremerton mother traveling to D.C. to fight polio-like illness
A devastating disease keeps infecting children here and across the country, as one mother looks to improve awareness with a trip to the nation's capital.8 years ago
Woman stabbed at Seattle Center dies at Harborview
Police are investigating after a 30-year-old woman was stabbed at Seattle Center on Friday afternoon.8 years ago
Bothell Police Department’s new crime-fighting tool — ebikes
Officers now have access to new electric powered bikes acquired earlier this year. The RAD Power Bikes are made by a company in Ballard.8 years ago
Celebration planned to say hello to new SR 99 tunnel, goodbye to viaduct
The weekend of Feb. 2-3, people will have their first chance to walk inside the new State Route 99 tunnel and their last chance to walk on the Alaskan Way Viaduct.8 years ago
Power cut to some around Puget Sound amid heavy rain, gusty winds
Some Puget Sound Energy customers are without power after heavy rain overnight and gusty winds.8 years ago
FBI investigating after North Bend water tank tampered with
Someone broke into a water tank serving 175 North Bend residents, and dropped white pellets into the water supply. Locals are being asked to not drink the water.8 years ago
Arlington teacher, pastor accused of recording indecent videos of women, students
An Arlington teacher and church pastor is accused of secretly recording videos of women and students at school. Evidence was found by a student on a misplaced USB drive.8 years ago
Officer shoots suspect in high-speed police chase ending in Woodinville
A police officer fired shots at a suspect in a high-speed police chase that started in Snohomish County, went through Seattle, and ended in Woodinville early Wednesday.8 years ago
Seattle to consider eliminating ‘tampon tax’
The Seattle City Council will consider doing away with the retail sales and use tax that is currently on tampons and other menstrual hygiene products.8 years ago
Halloween ‘Grinch’ caught vandalizing Tacoma decorations
A man was caught on surveillance camera destroying Halloween displays at two South Tacoma homes and neighbors believe the same man is responsible.8 years ago
UPS launching cargo eBikes in downtown Seattle
You’ll soon see a miniature version of the classic UPS delivery vehicles on Seattle sidewalks and bicycle lanes. UPS chose Seattle to launch its cargo electrically assisted bikes and modular package delivery trailers.8 years ago
State says seven ferries out of service points to need for new vessels
The ferry system has cut all service to Sidney, British Columbia, and has reduced runs in the San Juan Islands while seven vessels are out of service.8 years ago
Former Gov. Gary Locke disputes key claim of Rossi campaign
Democrat Kim Schrier featured former Governor Gary Locke at a news conference to dispute a claim by opponent Dino Rossi that he helped with the 2003 budget without raising taxes.8 years ago
After adopting fake news class, UW moves forward to teach ‘truth’
University of Washington’s newest political science class asks one question: How do we know what’s true? Professor Mark Smith argues that everyone holds some beliefs that are not true.8 years ago
Democrats decry fliers designed to divide progressives
A conservative activist tells KIRO 7 that the deceptive political mailers he sent out are really just to give progressives more choices in four separate legislative districts where the races are close.8 years ago
Man regrets reporting coyote with head stuck in container after animal is shot and killed
A Marysville man said he regrets calling the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife about a coyote that had its head stuck in a plastic container after one of the agency’s officers shot and killed the animal Tuesday.8 years ago
Police arrest suspect in Seattle church arson
Seattle police said officers arrested a suspect on Tuesday in the Beacon Hill church arson from last week. Police said the suspect, a man in his 30s, was arrested in South Seattle at 6:30 p.m.8 years ago
