Warmest summer on record for Seattle since 1890s, driest since 1930
Seattle experienced 13 days with temperatures that were 90 degrees or hotter this summer, the most on record according to KIRO 7 Chief Meteorologist Morgan Palmer.4 years ago
‘Large scale’ fentanyl, meth dealer arrested in Kirkland
After months of investigation, Kirkland police arrested a “large scale” methamphetamine and fentanyl dealer on Tuesday.4 years ago
WSU researchers discover vaccine-resistant, COVID-like virus ‘likely capable of infecting humans’
A team led by researchers from Washington State University’s Paul G. Allen School for Global Health has discovered a virus in a Russian bat similar to the virus behind COVID-19 that is “likely capable of infecting humans” and would be resistant to current vaccines, according to a news release.4 years ago
Shooting outside Harborview sparked by alleged child abuse
A shooting that happened outside Harborview Medical Center Tuesday afternoon was allegedly sparked by child abuse.4 years ago
Sedro-Woolley officer won’t face charges after shooting, killing man during February traffic stop
The Skagit County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office announced Tuesday that a Sedro-Woolley police officer will not face charges after shooting and killing a man during a traffic stop in February.4 years ago
Seattle council puts social housing initiative on February special election ballot
The Seattle City Council unanimously passed a resolution Tuesday that will allow residents to vote in the February 2023 special election on whether the city should establish a public developer to create, own and maintain public housing.4 years ago
At least 1 Lynnwood business heavily damaged in fire
At least one business burned in an overnight fire in Lynnwood.4 years ago
Westbound I-90 bridge to Seattle now closed all weekend due to ‘extreme traffic conditions’
WSDOT has now closed all lanes of the westbound I-90 bridge from Mercer Island to Seattle in hope of relieving congestion.4 years ago
New funding proposed to revitalize Seattle parks, including hiring park rangers
“It’s no question for anyone that our public parks system took a hit as a result of the pandemic,” said Seattle Parks Superintendent Christopher Williams.4 years ago
Trooper shoots, injures suspect holed up in car on SR 9
A Washington State Patrol trooper shot and injured a man on State Route 9 near 180th Street Southeast in Snohomish County on Monday night.4 years ago
Woman dies falling off Gasworks Park structure in Seattle
A person fell off the Gasworks Park structure on Saturday morning, according to the Seattle Police Department.4 years ago
Fire erupts at 3-story building in Pioneer Square
Crews battled a fire at a three-story building in Seattle’s Pioneer Square neighborhood Monday morning.4 years ago
Sunken fishing vessel off San Juan Island brought to surface, crews evaluating next steps in removal
The U.S. Coast Guard has announced that the fishing vessel that sank off San Juan Island last month — leading to a fuel and oil spill — was lifted to the surface Saturday afternoon.4 years ago
Senator Patty Murray agrees to debate with Tiffany Smiley
Washington Senator Patty Murray announced she will be participating in a debate with Tiffany Smiley in Spokane, according to a media release from Murray’s campaign.4 years ago
Effort to raise floatplane wreckage off Whidbey Island to begin Sept. 26
A work class remotely operated vehicle (ROV) called the Deep Drone 8000, a barge, and a crane will be used to recover the wreckage from the seafloor.4 years ago
West Seattle Bridge passes strength tests, will reopen Sunday as planned
On Thursday, the Seattle Department of Transportation confirmed that the bridge is safe and ready to reopen as planned on Sunday, Sept. 18.4 years ago
Local skydiving champion lands spot in 2023 ‘skydiving Olympics’
You may not be familiar with skydiving competitions or even know that they exist, but a Chelan man is taking his skills to the limit by landing a spot on the 2023 U.S. World Cup skydiving roster.4 years ago
2 cross-state highways – US 2 and SR 20 – closed amid wildfire, mudslides
Two cross-state highways — U.S. 2 and state Route 20 — are closed over their passes, leaving drivers with fewer options to cross the Cascades.4 years ago
Snohomish County prepares for waste facility closures due to railway transportation issues
In May, solid waste facilities in Snohomish County were forced to close for two days to remove the excess waste that had built up.4 years ago
Sumner government official allegedly sends racist meme email
A local official allegedly sent out a racist meme with one of their government accounts back in August.4 years ago
Edmonds police seek man for grabbing woman with sexual motivation
Edmonds police are looking for a man wanted for pushing up against the backside of an 18-year-old woman at a store with clear sexual motivation.4 years ago
Officials suggest wearing helmet after aggressive owl reported at SeaTac park
The city of SeaTac is warning people about a “very aggressive owl” at a park and offered some unique ways for people to protect themselves from the bird while in the area.4 years ago
Tukwila police looking for ‘Hulk’ after he lifts fallen light pole off car
An incident in Tukwila has police looking for a person they’re referring to as “Hulk,” according to the Tukwila Police Department.4 years ago
