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
Seattle City Council votes to cover Kshama Sawant’s legal defense
In a 7-1 vote on Tuesday, the Seattle City Council voted to pay for Councilmember Kshama Sawant's legal defense against a recall effort.6 years ago
Video: SDOT releases footage of Pier 58 collapse in Seattle
The Seattle Department of Transportation released video footage Tuesday showing the partial collapse of Pier 58 from over the weekend.6 years ago
Facebook plans to buy REI’s abandoned building in Bellevue
Facebook announced Monday that it will be buying the brand new Bellevue building that was abandoned by outdoor gear retailer REI.6 years ago
Audit finds Seattle doesn’t spend enough money on bridge maintenance
An audit of 77 bridges across Seattle makes 10 recommendations for improving the city's bridge maintenance and investment policies.6 years ago
WA Supreme Court candidate seeks root causes in approach to crime
Judge Dave Larson, running for Supreme Court of Washington Position 3, believes the courts need to explore root causes in cases of first-time offenders.6 years ago
Can COVID masks protect against Washington wildfire smoke?
How dangerous is the smoke and are COVID masks effective for protections? Mercer Island MD Dr. Gordon Cohen discusses.6 years ago
SB I-5 into Everett reopened after early-morning fatal collision
All lanes of southbound I-5 into Everett just north of 15th Street are blocked after a fatal two-vehicle collision early Monday morning.6 years ago
COVID-19 updates: 349 new cases in Washington
The DOH says there have been more than 82,000 coronavirus cases in Washington state, and 2,037 people have died from the virus.6 years ago
Can Trump legally cut federal funding to Seattle over riots and lawlessness?
Russ Vought from the Office of Management and Budget explains how President Trump can withhold funding from cities that have experienced riots and lawlessness like Seattle.6 years ago
Former WA AG: No legal issue with Seattle’s anti-racism training
Former state attorney general Rob McKenna on the DOJ targeting anti-racism training, and whether the Seattle trainings are discriminatory.6 years ago