Seattle council committee OKs plan to raise parking rates near Climate Pledge Arena
Headed to Seattle for a concert or a game at the new Climate Pledge Arena? You’ll likely have to pay more for parking, possibly much more.5 years ago
Gov. Inslee declares state of emergency for wildfires, limited burn ban
Gov. Inslee has declared a state of emergency related to the risk of wildfires, which includes a prohibition on most outdoor and agricultural burning.5 years ago
Seattle officials unveil legislation to protect public disclosure employees
Seattle City Council President Lorena Gonzalez and City Attorney Pete Holmes announced legislation to provide protections to public disclosure officers.5 years ago
All lanes on SR 18 reopen after being blocked for collision, fire
All lanes are reopen after a collision and fire involving two trucks blocked all lanes on State Route 18 between I-5 and Weyerhaeuser on Tuesday.5 years ago
Fahrenthold: ‘Cheapness won out’ in Trump Organization’s record keeping
The Trump Organization and its CFO were indicted last week. Washington Post reporter David Fahrenthold explains the case and charges.5 years ago
3 more cars damaged by concrete thrown onto Seattle freeway
In the latest in a rash of recent incidents involving debris thrown at cars on Seattle-area freeways, three more vehicles were damaged Tuesday morning.5 years ago
Everett to begin enforcing ‘no-sit, no-lie’ homeless camping ban
With new shelter space officially opening in Everett, the city will soon begin enforcing its recently-passed "no-sit, no-lie" homeless camping ordinance.5 years ago
Unemployment claimants in Washington must start job search activities
In order to remain eligible for unemployment benefits, claimants must complete three approved job search activities per week and document them.5 years ago
177 responders working to get Douglas County wildfire under control
A wildfire has continued to grow in Douglas County, having now expanded to nearly four square miles as of Monday morning.5 years ago
Jeff Bezos’ tenure as Amazon CEO officially comes to a close
After nearly three decades at the helm, Jeff Bezos is officially stepping down as Amazon’s CEO on Monday.5 years ago
State grants Oso slide memorial $500,000
Washington state has granted Snohomish County $500,000 in an effort to complete the Oso Slide Memorial, according to the Everett Herald.5 years ago
UW researcher: ‘No good framework’ to predict impact of social media updates
Social media changed the way humans interact with each other and know about our world, but we still don't fully understand the harm it could cause.5 years ago
Shooting reported in Seattle’s Lake City neighborhood
Seattle police are investigating the shooting of a man in the Lake City neighborhood Friday afternoon.5 years ago
Supreme Court declines case of WA florist who refused to sell to same-sex wedding
The Supreme Court has declined to take up the case of a florist in Richland, Wash., who refused to provide services for a same-sex wedding.5 years ago
‘Don’t blow it’ this weekend when it comes to fireworks, says Seattle Fire
"Don't blow it." -- That's the message from Seattle firefighters ahead of the Fourth of July when fireworks-related injuries and fires are common.5 years ago
Plan ahead for congested roads, busy long holiday weekend
The long holiday weekend is here and more people are expected to hit the roads ahead of the Fourth of July. Know when to avoid the major routes.5 years ago
West Nile virus found in mosquitoes in Walla Walla County
West Nile virus has been found in Washington for the first time this year. The virus, which can spread to humans, has been detected in Walla Walla County.5 years ago
Seattle homelessness proposal gathers enough signatures to make ballot
A charter amendment by Compassion Seattle to force the city to act with urgency on homelessness has enough signatures to make the November ballot.5 years ago
McKenna: ‘Difference is clear’ between new state payroll, capital gains taxes
A KIRO Radio listener asked if former state attorney general Rob McKenna could weigh in on the legality of Washington state's new long-term care tax.5 years ago
Starbucks partners with Seattle Kraken to support community, nonprofits
Starbucks and the Seattle Kraken announced a multi-year partnership on Wednesday to "celebrate and strengthen the Seattle community."5 years ago
After ‘grueling’ last year, Seattle to celebrate reopening with series of summer events
With the state and Seattle now reopening, the city will soon be hosting a series of "Welcome Back Weeks" to help revitalize local businesses.5 years ago
Still ‘critical’ work left to do with Washington now fully reopened
After 15 long months of COVID-19 lockdowns, countless reopening phases, and even more news conferences, Washington state officially reopens today.5 years ago
Hospitality industry needs workers, patience as state reopens
Washington state's reopening means that the hospitality industry is no longer restricted by capacity rules. Now it needs workers and your patience.5 years ago
