Hundreds of drivers stuck overnight on US 2 near Skykomish
State troopers say hundreds of vehicles were stuck on the pass in the Skykomish area overnight -- including three buses full of middle schoolers.7 years ago
King County judge rules against effort to recall state AG Bob Ferguson
A King County judge ruled Friday against a grassroots recall effort against Washington State Attorney General Bob Ferguson.7 years ago
Parents of infant say she became infected with mold at Children’s Hospital
The family attorneys say the baby is infected with Aspergillus mold and she got it during the time Children's was having temporary operating room closures because of the mold.7 years ago
King County: Plastic bags and wrap can no longer go in recycling bins
The city says clean and dry plastic wrapping that is soft, and plastic bags must now be put in the garbage, or taken to stores and other locations that will still take it.7 years ago
Over 60 Iranian-Americans reportedly held at border in Washington over weekend
More than 60 Iranians and Iranian-Americans say they were detained at the U.S./Canada border crossing in Blaine, Washington over the weekend.7 years ago
Nurses, health workers at King, Snonomish County hospitals postpone strike
After initially setting a Jan. 14 date to strike, nurses and health care workers at Swedish-Providence in Seattle have opted to postpone any such action.7 years ago
Shoreline therapeutic court takes new approach to low-level offenders
The new Shoreline therapeutic court comes with a resource office to help low-level offenders fix their life problems, in hopes it will keep them from getting in trouble with the law again.7 years ago
Employees say Amazon reprimanded them for criticizing environmental policy
At least two Amazon employees were told they would be fired if they kept talking about the Seattle-based company's environmental policies.7 years ago
Seattle’s first baby of new year born at Swedish First Hill
Seven-pound 10-ounce Sadie McMillan was born to Candice McMillan at 12:02 a.m. yesterday, arriving a little early, as she was scheduled to be born three weeks from now.7 years ago
Seattle dock construction changing ferry schedules starting Saturday
Ferry departure times will be shifted anywhere from 5 minutes to 30 minutes in the mornings. Afternoon sailings will be moved by as much as an hour.7 years ago
High winds threaten New Year’s Eve fireworks at Space Needle
It is very possible that for the first time ever, Mother Nature could cancel the Space Needle's New Year's Eve fireworks show Tuesday night.7 years ago
Seattle driver gets parking ticket… while paying for parking
A woman says she parked her car in downtown Seattle near the King County Courthouse and in the five minutes it took her to pay for parking at the street kiosk, she got a ticket.7 years ago
Snohomish, Bremerton, and Port Orchard enact plastic bag bans
It will cost you at least eight cents to buy a paper or thick plastic bag at stores in Bremerton, Port Orchard and unincorporated Kitsap County.7 years ago
Young girl dies on flight headed from Los Angeles to Seattle
The child was about ten years-old, and early reports indicate officials believe she passed away from a heart attack.7 years ago
Evergreen State College restructuring programs to address enrollment issues
Evergreen's new Paths of Study option allows students to follow recommended courses of study as they work toward a degree. Until now, Evergreen's students have designed their own study plans and degrees.7 years ago
Late renewal reminders has some driving with expired car tabs
The state Licensing Department was late sending December renewal reminders because of legal challenges to I-976. However, that does not absolve vehicle owners of responsibility.7 years ago
GOP lawmaker calls for prison reform after death of Monroe inmate
Washington state Senator Keith Wagoner is calling for improvements to medical care in jails, following the death of a prison inmate.7 years ago
South Seattle business allegedly dumped toxic waste in Puget Sound
After secret water tests came up dirty, investigators searched the business and discovered a portable pump and hidden drain leading directly to the sewer system,pumping toxic waste with no treatment.7 years ago
AG Bob Ferguson suing Trump administration over courthouse immigration arrests
Attorney General Bob Ferguson is suing the Trump administration for arresting immigrants in and near courthouses across Washington state.7 years ago
PETA nets seat as Starbucks shareholder to fight vegan milk charge
PETA spokeswoman Amber Canavan says their first priority is getting Starbucks to stop charging up to 80 cents extra for vegan milk.7 years ago
KIRO Radio’s ‘Goodbye, Christmas!’ at Town Hall
Listen to KIRO Radio's live Christmas special “Goodbye, Christmas!”, recently put on at Seattle's Town Hall.7 years ago
State officials to discuss gas tax, congestion tolling, self-driving cars
The State Transportation Commission will meet to discuss a proposed road usage charge vs. a gas tax, as well as a variety of other topics.7 years ago
Seattle City Council committee approves regional homeless authority proposal
A new regional homeless authority is one step closer to becoming a reality, after getting approved by King County Council and a Seattle City Council committee.7 years ago
