First storm of the fall arrives in the Puget Sound region
The first storm of the fall-winter season is bringing with it at least an inch of rain and strong wind to the Puget Sound region.6 years ago
How many days until Election Day? A guide to important election deadlines
Election Day is Tuesday, Nov. 3. This year, Washington state voters will be asked to vote for U.S. President and several state races.6 years ago
Seattle City Council votes to override mayor’s veto of cuts to police budget
Seattle city council voted 7-2 in a special session Tuesday to override Mayor Durkan's recent veto of cuts to SPD's budget.6 years ago
Secretary of State candidates share how they’d improve Washington’s election system
Kim Wyman and Gael Tarleton, the two candidates on the ballot for Washington Secretary of State, express their priorities to improve the election system.6 years ago
The realities of dealing with COVID-19 and flu at the same time
Dealing with COVID-19 during flu season is sure to lead to difficulties, though the measures to protect against COVID may help limit the spread of the flu.6 years ago
Wildfires devastating Eastern WA pasture lands, counties seeking donations
Sen. Judy Warnick gives an update on the wildfires in eastern Washington and what donations are needed as they cope with recovery efforts.6 years ago
Former WA Attorney General assesses fallout of RBG’s vacant Supreme Court seat
What's next for the Supreme Court in the wake of Ruth Bader Ginsburg's death? Former Washington Attorney General Rob McKenna weighs in.6 years ago
COVID-19 updates: More than 86,000 confirmed cases in Washington, 2,100 deaths
The DOH says there have been more than 86,000 coronavirus cases in Washington state, and 2,100 people have died from the virus.6 years ago
Air quality improves to ‘good’ levels as smoke finally clears out of Western Washington
With rainy weather clearing much of the smoke from Western Washington, air quality saw sizable improvements overnight into Saturday.6 years ago
Downtown Edmonds cancels trick-or-treating as pandemic Halloween looms
As downtown Edmonds cancels trick-or-treating and creative candy-sharing ideas float on social media, one thing is sure: Halloween 2020 will be different.6 years ago
Seattle’s Hardwick Hardware closes after 88 years due to crime, taxes
Dean Hardwick, owner of Hardwick and Sons Hardware in Seattle, is closing his business for good this weekend after 88 years.6 years ago
Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg dies at 87
Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg, a diminutive yet towering women’s rights champion who became the court’s second female justice, died Friday at her home in Washington. She was 87.6 years ago
Former AG McKenna: Hard to enforce emergency orders as pandemic continues
Rob McKenna on the Pennsylvania case that overturned COVID restrictions, and his belief that the longer the pandemic lasts, the harder it will be to enforce emergency orders.6 years ago
Seattleite behind Sawant recall effort details next steps after court victory
Ernie Lou discusses the recall effort against Socialist City Councilwoman Kshama Sawant, talking next steps and how it's a grassroots campaign.6 years ago
Chris Reykdal, Maia Espinoza square off in debate as superintendent race heats up
The race for Washington state's superintendent continues to ramp up, highlighted by a virtual debate between the two candidates Thursday evening.6 years ago
UW Virology head: As state struggles with contact tracing, system ‘needs to be improved’
Washington's contact tracing efforts have fallen short of what the state has hoped to achieve. Even so, those efforts remain crucial.6 years ago
Seattle Small Business Pledge asks city council, mayor for public safety support
There are more than 500 signatures on the Seattle Small Business Pledge, asking City Council and the mayor to help employees and customers feel safe.6 years ago
UW grad student seeks repayment for tuition, fees paid during COVID closure
A lawsuit filed Wednesday demands repayment of tuition and fees collected by the UW after closing the campus and moving online due to COVID-19.6 years ago
Judge approves Sawant recall effort for signature phase
A King County judge has approved the recall efforts against Seattle City Councilmember Kshama Sawant to move to the signature gathering phase.6 years ago
What FEMA is doing to help tackle fires in the Pacific Northwest
FEMA Region 10 Administrator Mike O’Hare gives update on how they’re tackling fires in the PNW.6 years ago
Snohomish County looking to expand no-shooting zones after stray bullet nearly hits child
Snohomish County Councilmember Sam Low on efforts to expand “no-shooting zone” after stray bullet almost strikes child.6 years ago
Seattle Symphony creates ‘hospital grade environment’ to bring back the music
The Seattle Symphony has been able to adapt to the reality of the pandemic, finding creative ways to play together and share music with audiences worldwide.6 years ago
Trump’s comments on wildfires ‘little bit like’ comments on coronavirus
Pulitzer Prize winning reporter David Fahrenthold joins KIRO Radio's Dave Ross to discuss Trump's comments about coronavirus and the West Coast wildfires.6 years ago
