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Boy, 13, stabbed near Everett school; person of interest was in custody on separate charge, report says
A 13-year-old boy was walking to class in Everett when the Everett Police Department said an unknown man committed the stabbing.4 days ago
‘Gee and Ursula:’ Another restaurant closes after the Seattle minimum wage rises again
The Pike Place Market bakery The Confectional will close and the rising Seattle minimum wage played a factor in that decision.12 days ago
Meta replaces fact-checking with X-style community notes
Facebook and Instagram owner Meta said Tuesday it's scrapping its third-party fact-checking program and replacing it with Community Notes.17 days ago
Ex-chief Adrian Diaz fired from SPD for alleged ‘intimate’ relationship with staffer
Adrian Diaz, the former Seattle Police Chief, was fired from the department, Seattle Mayor Bruce Harrell's office said to KIRO Newsradio.1 month ago
After hack, Sea-Tac Airport website back up in time for Thanksgiving travel
The Sea-Tac Airport website is back up and running after a ransomware attack shut several systems offline late during the summer.2 months ago
What is a ‘bomb cyclone?’ The weather term is back in the spotlight
Does Western Washington get hurricanes? The short answer is no, but this area does get hurricane-force winds via a bomb cyclone.2 months ago
New info about suspect accused in series of Seattle stabbings revealed
Prosecutors in King County are releasing new information about the man arrested on suspicion of multiple Seattle stabbings.2 months ago
Girl, 16, detained after allegedly threatening fellow Kentwood High student with a gun
A 16-year-old girl at Kentwood High School in Covington was detained after officials say she threatened another student with a gun.4 months ago
Pursuit of murder suspect leads to hourslong shutdown on I-5 in Everett
A police pursuit of a shooting suspect shut down all lanes in both directions of Interstate 5 in Everett Sunday afternoon.4 months ago
Boeing works to conserve cash as 33,000 factory workers go on strike
About 33,000 Boeing assembly workers, most of them in the Seattle area, will go on strike and shut down aircraft production.4 months ago
Pierce County’s Crisis Recovery Center closed in March. When will it reopen?
The Crisis Recovery Center won’t reopen until the state finalizes a new pricing contract, which may not occur until spring of 2025.5 months ago
Pilot dies from injuries days after Lake Meridian floatplane crash
The pilot whose floatplane crashed into Kent's Lake Meridian last Saturday died from his injuries, according to a statement from his family.5 months ago
How to navigate US 2 and avoid backups this Labor Day weekend
As the Labor Day weekend approaches, WSDOT is encouraging travelers using Highway 2 are encouraged to plan ahead to avoid congestion.5 months ago
‘No estimated point of return:’ Cyberattack continues to plague Sea-Tac Airport
A suspected cyberattack Saturday is still slowing down services at Sea-Tac Airport and all Port of Seattle operations.5 months ago
Arrest made in ‘horrific’ killing of beloved 80-year-old Seattle dog walker and dog
Seattle Police detectives have arrested a suspect in the carjacking and killing of a beloved dog walker and dog.5 months ago
Watch for the bump! New Everett HOV lane causing trouble for drivers
Listeners told the KIRO Newsradio team about a paving issue on a new HOV lane in Everett that may be jarring for drivers.5 months ago
Parkland coffee shop baristas robbed at gunpoint
A woman wielding a gun robbed a Pierce County coffee shop, with the whole confrontation caught on video last week.6 months ago
1 rescued after major fire in Puyallup destroyed several apartment units
A significant fire in Puyallup destroyed several units of an apartment building Friday afternoon and one person needed to be rescued.6 months ago
Driver involved in truck crash that snarled I-5 traffic in Olympia may have been high
Weekend commuters headed to the coast saw heavy delays Friday, partly due to the crash of a truck hauling lumber on I-5 south in Olympia.6 months ago
Despite sagging stocks, analysts allay recession fears, suggest investors hold steady
A stunning Monday pummeled Wall Street with more steep losses, as fears, for investors and others, worsened about a slowing U.S. economy.6 months ago
Key Washington Democrat says Biden should exit the 2024 election race
Washington Democratic U.S. Rep. Adam Smith called for President Joe Biden to drop out of the 2004 presidential election Monday.7 months ago
Inslee was part of Biden meeting with Democratic governors
President Joe Biden met with Democratic governors as he attempted to solidify support. and Washington's Jay Inslee attended virtually.7 months ago
Lawyers: US wants Boeing to plead guilty over fatal crashes, is in tricky spot
The U.S. Justice Department is pushing Boeing to plead guilty to criminal fraud in connection with two deadly plane crashes.7 months ago
