Violence prompts Olympia to close city park
The City of Olympia is closing a downtown park it opened just four years ago because of ongoing violence and threats against park employees.8 years ago
Western Washington construction crane operators go on strike
Crane operators and paving crews rejected their contract in a vote on Monday and might not show up for work on Tuesday morning.8 years ago
Cougar Creek wildfire is now more than 26K acres, only 5 percent contained
Nearly 1,100 firefighters are tackling the Cougar Creek Fire which has grown to more than 26,000 acres with only 5 percent containment. The blaze is now spawning additional spot fires.8 years ago
2 girls hit by car on Rainier Avenue in South Seattle
Two 10-year-old girls were hit by a car in South Seattle near the Rainier Beach Community Center Thursday afternoon. They were rushed to Harborview Medical Center.8 years ago
State troopers notice spike in DUI stops with children in the car
State troopers in Western Washington are noticing a spike in DUI stops with children in the car. They expect that the numbers will grow beyond the average for these types of stops.8 years ago
Primary Night coverage on KIRO Radio
Find out who will advance in the 2018 election and appear on the ballot in November with KIRO Radio on Primary Night, starting at 8 p.m.8 years ago
Pramila Jayapal has strong words as she calls for change at the border
Rep. Jayapal is calling for an end to the practice of separating immigrant families, calling it a "serious set of human rights violations."8 years ago
Mariners want $180M from taxpayers before renewing Safeco Field lease
The Seattle Weekly says the Mariners don't plan to renew its Safeco Field lease without taxpayer funds.8 years ago
Fears over migrants unfounded, Refugees Northwest director says
America's treatment of refugees has come under scrutiny and faced international condemnation due to policies enacted by the Trump administration.8 years ago
Snohomish County’s measles scare is part of worldwide battle
Though measles was declared eliminated, it doesn't mean we won't see outbreaks. In 2010 there were around 60 cases in the U.S. In 2015 there were 188 cases.8 years ago
Region’s connection to South Carolina may make trade war worse
The trade war with China may have more of an impact on the Puget Sound region thanks to our connection with South Carolina.8 years ago
Hotel workers to rally outside downtown Seattle Westin
Hotel workers in Seattle will rally outside the Westin hotel as part of a national protest demanding better pay and working conditions for hospitality staff.8 years ago
Seattle may ditch parking meter window stickers
Seattle may get rid of the well-known window stickers used to show drivers paid for parking, Instead, they could be replaced with a stickerless system.8 years ago
Doctors come together to address gun violence as public health issue
Expect your doctors to start talking to you and your kids about gun violence.8 years ago
Seattle City Council approves mayor’s $620M education levy
Seattle voters will be asked on the November ballot to pay more property taxes for education.8 years ago
Seattle on list to host 2026 FIFA World Cup game
Seattle is on the short-list of the 23 destinations across the continent to host the 2026 FIFA World Cup.8 years ago
Puyallup hospital announces 6 more Hepatitis C cases
There are six new confirmed Hepatitis C cases linked to the outbreak at the Good Samaritan Hospital in Puyallup.8 years ago
DuPont train crash survivor suing Amtrak; alleges company knew of electrical failure
An 81-year-old holocaust survivor who was on the train that crashed near DuPont is suing Amtrak. His lawyer argues there was an electrical failure that should have stopped the train from departing that day.8 years ago
Sketch of Capitol Hill rape suspect released
Seattle detectives are attempting to identify a suspect after DNA testing found a link in three separate reported rapes on Capitol Hill in 2014.8 years ago
Police seize 75 guns, money in series of drug busts across Puget Sound
Police are calling it one of the biggest drug investigations ever in the Puget Sound region. Hundreds of local, state, and federal officers were involved in the drug busts that stretched from Skagit to Thurston Counties.8 years ago
There was a ‘categorical shift’ in Western Washington wildfire season
While Eastern and Central Washington has required most fire preparation in the past, officials say that the threat from Western Washington wildfire season is becoming more severe.8 years ago
Will Howard Schultz make rumors come true and run for president?
Howard Schultz certainly sounded like somebody who's looking to challenge the sitting president Tuesday morning. But will he actually make all the rumors come true?8 years ago
Seattle ‘showing a promising trend’ in revived homeless approach
Is Seattle's approach to the homeless crisis any better since the city hit the refresh button last year? City data from the first three months of 2018 shows promise.8 years ago
