Aurora Avenue drive-by suspect enters plea in court
The man arrested and charged in connection with a drive-by shooting along Aurora Avenue in Seattle last month has entered a ‘not guilty’ plea today. Prosecutors say Ladaiquiri Jones Jr., 23, was driving a stolen SUV and harassing sex workers when another car arrived, leading to a shootout. The incident occurred around 1 a.m. on […]2 years ago
Sounder train service interrupted for several lines. Why the surprise shutdowns?
Sounder train service was interrupted for several lines Thursday morning after their maintenance partner, Amtrak, failed to meet maintenance deadlines to enable the certification of multiple passenger cars. This delayed or stranded thousands of riders from Everett to Tacoma. A Sound Transit spokesperson told KIRO Newsradio Amtrak broke the bad news to them late Wednesday […]2 years ago
Twice-deported illegal immigrant arrested for murder in Auburn
A 29-year-old illegal immigrant, who allegedly reentered the U.S. illegally after being deported, was arrested and charged for a shooting death in Auburn.2 years ago
Seattle lawmakers vote to bring back blast balls for crowd control
One of the key issues being debated among the Seattle City Council is whether police should be allowed to use less-lethal weapons, specifically blast balls.2 years ago
Some WA electric vehicles programs suspended by Trump administration
The Washington State Department of Transportation stands to lose $102 million in federal grant money earmarked to install chargers for electric vehicles (EV) on highways across the state after a directive issued by the Trump Administration and the Federal Highway Administration Thursday for state transportation directors to suspend their parts of the $5 billion federal […]2 years ago
King County Metro to retrofit transit fleet with new safety feature following killing of driver
King County is moving forward with a plan to install new safety screens on all Metro buses to help keep drivers safe.2 years ago
‘I don’t have optimism:’ Cle Elum one step closer to declaring bankruptcy
The small town of Cle Elum is one step closer to declaring bankruptcy after a special meeting and vote by its city council Tuesday night.2 years ago
Ferguson signs executive order to support children if parents arrested by ICE
Ferguson signed an executive order that creates a rapid response team to support children and their families if mom or dad are arrested by ICE.2 years ago
Newly released videos show last moments before King County Metro bus driver was murdered
Newly released videos reveal the last moments before King County Metro bus driver Shawn Yim was stabbed to death in Seattle.2 years ago
Ex-tutor charged with sexually assaulting a 13-year-old student pleads not guilty
The ex-tutor charged with assaulting a student inside a Seattle restaurant bathroom and recording it pleaded not guilty to two charges.2 years ago
Seattle police could possibly use blast balls again to control riots, protests
Seattle City Council's Public Safety Committee took up a new controversial series of amendments to allow the Seattle Police Department to once again use blast balls.2 years ago
King County Council members, union discuss how to better protect drivers, riders
King County Council members and members of the Amalgamated Transit Union met Monday to discuss safety improvements for drivers and riders.2 years ago
Man charged in Metro bus stabbing pleads not guilty
The man charged with fatally stabbing a King County Metro bus driver in Seattle pleaded not guilty in court Monday.2 years ago
KIRO Newsradio obtains video as mysterious drones reach Western Washington
On the heels of an ongoing drone scare in New Jersey, dozens of people across the Puget Sound region have claimed they've also seen drones flying around at night.2 years ago
All clear: SPD East Precinct, other buildings evacuated after suspicious backpack found
Several buildings in Seattle’s Capitol Hill were evacuated Thursday after a backpack was found on the front steps of the East Precinct.2 years ago
Construction sign reads ‘one less CEO’ in Seattle during AM commuting hours
The alarming trend of people applauding the suspected shooter in the death of UnitedHealthcare's CEO has hit Seattle Thursday morning.2 years ago
Chinese citizen pleads guilty to abduction, assault of Bellevue man as part of human smuggling ring
A Chinese national pleaded guilty Monday to charges of kidnapping and assaulting a Bellvue man, U.S. Attorney Tessa Gorman said.2 years ago
Kent Police warns parents after arrest of online predator targeting teenager
A 35-year-old Seattle man was arrested after sending a minor sexually-explicit messages, a Kent Police investigation found.2 years ago
Dozens of animals are receiving care after being rescued from Clallam County farm
A tip about one dead sheep and several other sick animals to Clallam County deputies led to a possible case of animal cruelty on a small farm.2 years ago
Imagine rocks being thrown through the windows of your house
A Tacoma family was hit by a rock attack to their home. The house was hit three different times breaking three windows.2 years ago
More details in the stabbing death of 86-year-old Bellevue woman
Police said in court documents she told dispatchers an 86-year-old Bellevue woman was stabbed and he husband had barricaded himself inside.2 years ago
Screams of 86-year-old Bellevue woman were the last sounds she made
Residents at a senior living facility in Bellevue heard screams coming from inside one of the units Monday afternoon.2 years ago
Bellevue officer who fell 60 feet while serving VP Harris’ motorcade now suing state
Bellevue Police Officer Kevin Bereta and his wife, Jenny Bereta, are now suing the state of Washington.2 years ago
