Activist: Seattle can complain about land costs all it wants
A community activist says the Seattle doesn't need to build affordable housing units at a former Army post, though it does need to address homelessness.9 years ago
Father killed, children and girlfriend injured in crash
Federal Way police are trying to determine if speed caused a driver to lose control and collide with a vehicle going the other way on Pacific Highway South Friday afternoon.9 years ago
Senator O’Ban calls for public hearings on train derailment
Senator O'Ban is calling for public hearings on the Amtrak train derailment that killed three people and injured dozens more in December.9 years ago
Third option is coming to Washington birth certificates
The Department of Health announced people will be able to change the sex designation to "x" on their birth certificate beginning later this month.9 years ago
Monroe families sue Monsanto, government over chemical injuries
Dozens of families have filed a lawsuit alleging that toxic chemicals from Monsanto products injured students at Monroe's Sky Valley Education Center.9 years ago
What will health care look like in 2018?
Heading into the new year, who knows where we're going with health care?9 years ago
Trio of net neutrality challenges coming from Washington state
Two weeks after the FCC voted to repeal regulations on net neutrality, a trio of challenges are coming from Washington state.9 years ago
Has public opinion of the tech industry changed?
While public opinion of the tech industry may be changing, are those who work in the industry aware of it? Or do they even care?9 years ago
State Medicaid executive: The future of CHIP is unknown
Funding for CHIP, the Children's Health Insurance Program, ran out on September 30, 2017. Congress is trying to figure out a way to pay for the program.9 years ago
Impeachment standard ‘a high bar’ says Rob McKenna
Former Attorney General Rob McKenna discusses impeachment, what it means and what it might take to actually carry out the process.9 years ago
Amtrak won’t use same route until positive train control is used
Amtrak will not be allowed to travel the same stretch of tracks where a fatal derailment occurred until it gets Positive Train Control technology installed.9 years ago
Warren Moon admits sharing bed with accuser, denies sexual relationship
Warren Moon spoke about allegations of sexual harassment for the first time since they surfaced earlier this year.9 years ago
Did ‘culture’ play a factor in deadly train derailment?
Keith Millhouse, former chair of a regional rail system in Southern California, wonders if the "culture" surrounding rail service in Washington state had anything to do with the train derailment.9 years ago
Education head Chris Reykdal responds to Nazi comment
"Please go back and read your history," Chris Reykdal tweeted. "The rise of Nazi Germany looked exactly like this current administration."9 years ago
Pierce County prosecutor’s ‘Nancy Grace’ appearance under investigation
The actions of Pierce County Prosecutor Mark Lindquist are being investigated after an appearance on "Nancy Grace."9 years ago
What are the implications of Doug Jones’ victory in Alabama?
After Doug Jones' victory, one of the questions that was raised is whether the influence of white Christian voters in the South is waning.9 years ago
Value Village’s parent company sues Washington AG
The company that operates hundreds of thrift stores, including Value Village, is suing the state Attorney General Bob Ferguson.9 years ago
Seattle council approves regulations on Airbnb hosts
The Seattle City Council approved new regulations on short-term rentals, often featured on services such as Airbnb, with hopes of increasing housing stock.9 years ago
Protesters lock themselves to machinery at Port of Tacoma
Two protesters used kayaks to gain access to a construction site at the Port of Tacoma where they chained themselves to heavy machinery Monday.9 years ago
Are ‘sweeps’ of Seattle homeless camps unconstitutional?
The population of homeless people in the U.S. increased for the first time in seven years, according to a new federal report released last week.9 years ago
Seattle PD releases detailed report of Charleena Lyles shooting
A report says tasers, pepper spray, and batons weren't viable options for the two officers who fatally shot Charleena Lyles.9 years ago
LISTEN: KIRO Radio voices star in ‘The Bishop’s Wife’
Seattle Radio Theater and KIRO Radio's 2017 production of "The Bishop's Wife" stars Dave Ross, Dori Monson and Ursula Reutin.9 years ago
Seattle, King County respond to DOJ sanctuary city letter
Seattle and King County officials sent a message to the Trump administration Friday, saying they will not be backed into a corner over sanctuary cities.9 years ago