King County Executive Dow Constantine tapped as Sound Transit CEO with up to $650K salary
Sound Transit announces a familiar face is in line to become its CEO, bringing experience to the role and up to a nearly $700K annual salary.1 year ago
New King County transit safety task force begins work following driver’s death
The King County transit safety task force meets for the first time, addressing vital safety concerns following a tragic incident.1 year ago
SPD investigating after officer shoots, kills person in West Seattle
The Seattle Police Department is investigating an officer-involved shooting incident reported in West Seattle.1 year ago
King County sees first measles case this year in Washington
Representative Kim Schrier, a Washington Congresswoman and former pediatrician, said the measles outbreak in Texas could have been avoided.1 year ago
Kitsap County murder: Kingston woman found dead, estranged husband in custody
A murder investigation is underway in Kitsap County after deputies believed a woman was killed by her estranged husband.1 year ago
King County Council approves task force to enhance bus safety after driver’s murder
The King County Council has unanimously approved a new task force to address bus safety in the wake of last December’s murder of Metro driver Shawn Yim. The Transit Safety Task Force will include members of the King County Council, the Metro Bus union, and law enforcement to develop a safety plan to improve transit […]1 year ago
‘It’s constant fighting’: Belltown residents demand end to drug trade
Belltown community raises safety concerns over rising drug use, urging law enforcement for effective solutions to combat the issue.1 year ago
‘It’s up to us:’ Federal workers take part in Presidents Day rally against Trump administration
Around a thousand people, including federal workers, protested on Presidents Day outside the federal building in downtown Seattle.1 year ago
WA firefighters heading to Southern CA to help fight devestating wildfires
More than 100 Washington firefighters are heading to Southern California to help fight the devastating wildfires ravaging the area.2 years ago
Salmonella outbreak linked to North Seattle shelter serving Christmas dinner
Health officials are investigating a salmonella outbreak at a North Seattle homeless shelter.2 years ago
‘Long overdue:’ Surgeon General, Seattle doctor call for new label to warn of alcohol’s cancer risk
Alcohol is a leading cause of cancer, a risk that should be clearly labeled on drinks Americans consume, U.S. Surgeon General Vivek Murthy proposed on Friday.2 years ago
Building evacuated after toxic substance spills in South Seattle building
SFD first posted about the toxic substance in the 1700 block of Airport Way South in Seattle on X at approximately 11 a.m. Friday.2 years ago
Washington Democrat mistakenly emails Republicans new tax proposal
Washington State Senate Democrats want to create new taxes to cover a $10 billion budget shortfall next year.2 years ago
Puget Sound firefighters free people stuck in car
Puget Sound firefighters freed two people from a car after Monday night's winds slammed a tree on top of the vehicle.2 years ago
Suspect in stabbing death of Metro bus driver in Seattle charged with murder
The King County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office charged the suspect accused of fatally stabbing a King County Metro bus driver with murder.2 years ago
Auburn police search for suspect in shooting of boy
Police are searching for the person who shot a boy in Auburn on Tuesday night, according to a police department Facebook post.2 years ago
Gov. Inslee proposes ‘wealth tax’ to address multi-billion-dollar budget shortfall
Faced with a multi-billion-dollar budget shortfall over the next four years, outgoing Washington Governor Jay Inslee is proposing a new "wealth tax."2 years ago
Seattle holiday events: Where revelers can go to get into the spirit
Seattle holiday events: December has arrived and there are many places to go and experiences to enjoy across the Puget Sound region.2 years ago
Lawsuit claims victims videotaped while using bathroom at Expedia Seattle
There's a new lawsuit tied to the secret camera incident at Expedia corporate offices.2 years ago
Listening back to KIRO Newsradio’s Pearl Harbor coverage 83 years later
KIRO Radio resident historian Feliks Banel joins Seattle’s Morning News host Dave Ross for a conversation about Pearl Harbor history.2 years ago
KIRO Holiday Radio Play: Christmas episode of the ‘North Pole Evening News’
Santa Claus does more than bring toys to kids around the world. He also hosts a show on North Pole Newsradio called "North Pole Evening News."2 years ago
Teen dies after car plunges into Lake Washington; sister faces vehicular homicide charge
A 17-year-old has died after a car she and her sister were in plunged into Lake Washington. Her 20-year-old sister is facing charges.2 years ago
