City of Seattle still needs funding for safe injection site
Seattle officials are starting the discussion on how to fund safe injection sites in town, and exploring options on how to place one.9 years ago
Senate passes one-time cut to property taxes
The state Senate passed a one-time statewide property tax cut, but the bill awaits a House vote. Republican senators blasted the bill.9 years ago
Are violent video games contributing to the mass shooting trend?
President Donald Trump is meeting with video game industry officials to discuss gun violence in America in the wake of a high-profile mass shooting.9 years ago
Utility bills may increase until King County, water district sort out public rights of way
Many King County home and business owners could soon see an extra charge on their utility bills, thanks to a new effort to shore up the county's budget.9 years ago
Sharp pencils prompt lockdown at Snohomish school
A middle school student in Snohomish is in custody after he or she apparently made threats with sharp pencils.9 years ago
Relief from expensive car-tab fees inches closer to reality
There's an effort in Olympia to reduce car-tab fees for drivers living within Sound Transit's taxing district. And lawmakers are actually making progress.9 years ago
Drug users will get a pass on minor charges in Snohomish County
Drug users in Snohomish County are going to get a pass if they're busted with less than 2 grams of any drug, the Prosecutor's Office says.9 years ago
One Washington school district arms administrators with 9mm handguns
Some school administrators in the Toppenish School District carry 9mm handguns. It was a decision backed by the school board after a shooting in Florida.9 years ago
Chris Reykdal: I can’t imagine arming a kindergarten teacher
Chris Reykdal does not want to see kindergarten teachers walking around with guns. He says training is a more realistic way to handle school shootings.9 years ago
Bellingham students walk out of class in support of Florida victims
Bellingham students walked out of class Wednesday in support of the victims of the recent mass shooting at a school in Florida.9 years ago
Ed Murray accuser Delvonn Heckard has died
Multiple sources confirm to KIRO Radio that Delvonn Heckard -- the man who sued former Seattle Mayor Ed Murray in 2017 for alleged sexual abuse -- is dead.9 years ago
Tacoma teacher: We know no change coming after Florida massacre
Tacoma teacher Nate Bowling says his students understand there's "no change coming" after the massacre at a Florida school.9 years ago
Central Puget Sound is ‘feeling the pinch’ for education
Voters in Central Puget Sound may have realized too late that property taxes would skyrocket if school levies are approved.9 years ago
Climber who fell on Mount Hood dies; several climbers stranded
A climber who fell 700 feet on Mount Hood has died and more climbers are still stuck on the mountain.9 years ago
LISTEN: What life is like for KJ Wright during the offseason
"You definitely get more time with your family," he said. He says the offseason is for those moments.9 years ago
Why did it take so long to create DNA profile of Ted Bundy?
Nearly three decades after his execution police are still investigating cold cases believed to be tied to serial killer Ted Bundy.9 years ago
Report: Seattle’s HR department in dire need of repair
Does the Seattle Department of Human Resources Department need its own HR department? It may, according to a recent report by Crosscut.9 years ago
Seattle mayor to ask courts to vacate misdemeanor marijuana charges
Seattle Mayor Jenny Durkan and City Attorney Pete Holmes will ask the city's courts to vacate misdemeanor marijuana charges.9 years ago
Time to thank Seattle council for saving us from sugary soda
Some businesses have suggested customers buy their sweetened drinks outside of city limits to avoid the soda tax. But maybe they shouldn't.9 years ago
Investigation: Atlantic salmon spill was preventable, company tried to cover it up
Months after hundreds of thousands of Atlantic salmon spilled into Puget Sound, an investigation finds that Cooke Aquaculture was negligent.9 years ago
Twin toddlers rescued from 3 alarm Everett fire
Crews responded to a 3-alarm Everett fire where two children were rescued and sent to area hospitals for treatment. One firefighter was injured.9 years ago
Washington can ‘get by’ without the death penalty
Former Attorney General Rob McKenna is changing his tune when it comes to the controversial death penalty in Washington state.9 years ago
Department of Justice threatens King County with subpoenas
The Department of Justice is taking another shot at King County, this time threatening it with subpoenas over its sanctuary status.9 years ago
