Washington state legislature passes $44B budget; here’s what it means for taxpayers
After months of struggling to find a compromise, the Washington state Senate and House passed a $43.7 billion budget that satisfies a state Supreme Court mandate on education funding.9 years ago
Property tax increase at center of state budget plan to fund education
State lawmakers say they finally have a budget deal, but it comes with a property tax increase.9 years ago
After lease outcry, Ivar’s to operate temporary kiosk at Sea-Tac
When Ivar's fell short in a competitive bid for a new fish bar lease at Sea-Tac Airport, the company staged a protest with a dancing clam.9 years ago
2 deputies nearly hit by suspected drunken driver
Two King County sheriff's deputies say they were nearly hit by a suspected DUI driver in Renton where SR 167 meets I-405.9 years ago
Traffic into Seattle’s Colman Dock changing as part of replacement project
Construction crews are preparing to launch a massive, six-year project to replace Washington State’s largest ferry terminal.9 years ago
Is Seattle’s minimum wage costing jobs?
A new report out Monday morning shows minimum wage workers in Seattle may be making more money, but the number of jobs available are shrinking.9 years ago
2017 Seattle Pride Parade
Thousands of people will gather Sunday to celebrate diversity and community in the 43rd annual downtown Pride Parade.9 years ago
Police release interview transcripts of officers involved in Charleena Lyles case
Seattle police have released a crime scene diagram and photos that correspond with the illustration in the fatal police shooting of Charleena Lyles.9 years ago
Hot weekend temperatures break records
Temperatures across the Puget Sound region nearly reached 100 degrees on Sunday.9 years ago
Kshama Sawant petition calls for ‘community-based’ investigation in Lyles’ shooting
Socialist Seattle City Councilwoman Kshama Sawant is demanding an independent, community-based investigation into the police shooting that killed Charleena Lyles.9 years ago
Seattle police release new video in fatal shooting of Charleena Lyles
Seattle police have released new, much longer video of the hallway outside Charleena Lyles apartment, adding more to the story.9 years ago
Former Tacoma meth motel may house homeless
The City of Tacoma is reportedly eyeing a motel once called meth infested as short-term housing for the city's homeless.9 years ago
Police searching for people who fired gunshots at military plane in Renton
KIRO 7 obtained surveillance video the Renton Police Department pulled from a local business showing two people on foot on the west side of a street, who ran behind a big tree and then fired a number of shots June 17.9 years ago
After 36 years Bothell’s Country Village could close
The future of Bothell's Country Village is unknown as the current property owners entertain offers from potential buyers.9 years ago
Man hit, killed while helping girlfriend in disabled car
A man helping his girlfriend with her disabled car was hit and killed on I-90 near State Route 18 east of Issaquah overnight.9 years ago
Charleena Lyles’ police shooting case: Latest questions and answers
Charleena Lyles was fatally shot in a confrontation with police officers Sunday, June 18. Here's what we know.9 years ago
Memorial grows at housing complex where 30-year-old mother was shot
A memorial is growing outside a Sand Point housing complex where a 30-year-old mother of four was shot and killed by Seattle police Sunday, who said she was armed with a knife.9 years ago
Suspicious package left behind in Belltown bank robbery
Seattle police use two robots to investigate a suspicious package with a pipe inside, left behind after a Belltown bank robbery.9 years ago
Seattle celebrates what could be final Fremont Solstice Parade
The Fremont Solstice Parade's future could be in jeopardy if organizers can’t find a place to store their 15 large floats.9 years ago
How much is the world’s largest rubber duck costing Tacoma?
A giant yellow duck floated through Puget Sound for the Festival of Sail Tacoma. It is the world's largest yellow rubber duck.9 years ago
Traffic backs up for miles after crash on NB I-5 in Tacoma
A semi truck struck a barrier in a construction zone, blocking all lanes of northbound I-5 in Tacoma.9 years ago
North Sound city considers slashing parking requirements for developers
A fast-growing North Sound city has a new strategy to attract developers that has existing businesses concerned it will drive their customers away.9 years ago
Washington AG sues Trump administration over energy standards, pollution reduction
Washington State Attorney General Bob Ferguson is suing the Donald Trump administration, again – this time over energy-efficient standards and pollution reduction.9 years ago
