Seattle ranks sixth-most expensive city to own a car in the U.S.
Seattle is the sixth-most expensive city to own a car, a new study revealed. Philadelphia, New York, Chicago, Los Angeles, and Houston rounded out the top five.2 days ago
Copper wire thieves hit Ballard businesses repeatedly, owners demand action
Copper wire thieves are hitting Ballard businesses hard, leaving owners with repair bills worth thousands of dollars.3 days ago
Washington AG Nick Brown fights back against PSE’s proposed 29% electric, 20% gas rate hikes
Washington Attorney General Nick Brown is pushing back against proposed utility rate hikes from Puget Sound Energy (PSE).3 days ago
Portland-area city loses mayor and interim city manager in back-to-back resignations
North Plains, a small Oregon town near Portland, lost its mayor and interim city manager this week after they resigned on consecutive days.3 days ago
Washington Supreme Court rules WSU liable in Sam Martinez fraternity hazing death
The Washington Supreme Court ruled that Washington State University had a legal duty to protect Sam Martinez, a Bellevue freshman who died of alcohol poisoning.3 days ago
Power outage affects more than 4,000 Seattle customers Thursday morning
More than 4,000 homes and businesses in Seattle are without power Thursday morning.4 days ago
Southbound SR 99 near Lynnwood reopens after fatal hit-and-run crash
A fatal hit-and-run car crash fully blocked southbound SR 99 early Thursday morning for several hours. By 9:45 a.m., the southbound part of the highway reopened.4 days ago
Alaska Airlines CEO appointed to Lyft’s board of directors
Ben Minicucci, the CEO of Alaska Air Group, was appointed last week to the board of directors of ride-sharing company Lyft.4 days ago
Costco eyes move to larger Tumwater location as popular food truck hopes to join the development
A popular food truck off Yelm Highway is cooking up plans for a permanent brick-and-mortar location.5 days ago
Longtime Pioneer Square pub closes suddenly after 23 years
Pioneer Square bar, Collins Pub, abruptly closed for good on Friday after 23 years, despite the FIFA World Cup recently flooding the neighborhood with visitors.5 days ago
Did you get emails from Costco? You may be owed money from a $14M settlement
Those who shop at Costco in Washington could be entitled to a share of a $14 million compensation payout, but the window to claim it ends soon.6 days ago
Bryan Kohberger seeks to withdraw guilty plea in Idaho student murders
Bryan Kohberger is now saying he's innocent in the murders of four University of Idaho students, and wants to take back his guilty plea.6 days ago
Beloved pho restaurant closing on Bainbridge Island after nearly 20 years
A pho restaurant that has served the Bainbridge Island community for nearly two decades is closing its doors as its owner has decided to retire.9 days ago
All northbound I-5 lanes reopen after 5-vehicle crash sparked car fire
All lanes on I-5 north have reopened after they were blocked due to a car fire caused by a crash involving two semitrucks and three cars.9 days ago
Everyone accounted for after Kenmore Air plane crash in San Juan Islands
All 11 people are accounted for after a Kennmore Air plane crash in the San Juan Islands Thursday evening.10 days ago
38-year-old woman killed after being struck by train in Kent
A fatal train collision is under investigation in Kent after a 38-year-old woman died after she was struck by a Union Pacific train Wednesday night.10 days ago
Seattle’s viral raccoon Jimothy gets Trump-themed shout out from White House
Seattle's favorite raccoon has officially caught the attention of the White House, as the official White House X account gave a shout-out to Jimothy.10 days ago
Mayor Katie Wilson’s press secretary leaving after less than 7 months
Seattle Mayor Katie Wilson's press secretary, Sage Wilson, is leaving after less than seven months on the job, PubliCola reported Wednesday.11 days ago
Bellevue office buildings shed $1.61 billion in value as vacancy rate surges
Downtown Bellevue's office market has taken a substantial hit over the last four years, with soaring vacancy rates dragging property values down.12 days ago
AC not cooling during Seattle heat wave? 4 things to check before calling for emergency repair
As temperatures climb across the Seattle area, many homeowners are discovering that their air conditioner is running but not cooling the home effectively.12 days ago
One dead in shooting involving King County Sheriff’s deputy near SEA Airport
A deputy with the King County Sheriff's Office was involved in a fatal shooting, the Renton Police Department confirmed with KIRO 7.14 days ago
‘Deliberate lies and deception’: Bellevue tax preparer gets 18 months for false returns
A Bellevue tax preparer was sentenced to 18 months in prison for three counts of aiding and assisting in the preparation and presentation of false tax returns.14 days ago
One person injured after small plane crashes at Crest Airport in Kent
A small airplane crashed at Crest Airport on the 29000 block of 179th Place S.E. in Kent late Friday morning.16 days ago
