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
Seattle councilmembers to propose eliminating ‘single family’ zoning
This fall, two Seattle City councilmembers will propose doing away with the term: "single family zoning." The city's planning commission has repeatedly asked for the change since 2018.5 years ago
Local, state leaders warn of climate change threat amid record heat wave
Amid record setting temperatures across Washington, local leaders are pointing to the ongoing threat of climate change as the culprit.5 years ago
Wildfires begin blazing in wake of record-breaking heat across Washington
Wildfires have already begun to take hold across Washington in the wake of record heat both east and west of the Cascades.5 years ago
Man shot, killed on First Hill in Seattle on Sunday night
A man was shot and killed in Seattle's First Hill neighborhood on Sunday night, with police beginning their investigation to identify a suspect.5 years ago
COVID updates: 336 new cases, 1 new death
The state Department of Health says there have been over 415,000 confirmed coronavirus cases in Washington, and 5,938 people have died statewide.5 years ago
Timeline: A look back at Washington state’s COVID-19 response
After 15 months living in some kind of stay-at-home order prompted by the coronavirus pandemic, Washington state is reopening on June 30.5 years ago
Group hopes merging part of Oregon with Idaho will end ‘stagnating policies’
Secession movements are common in Washington. Now in Oregon, rural counties are banding together for a different kind of secession attempt.5 years ago
Seattle bridges to get cooling baths during heat wave
To prevent damage like sink holes or fissures, crews in Seattle will spray down bridges with water during the weekend heatwave.5 years ago
