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Police identify 2 suspects in fatal downtown Seattle shooting

Seattle police say one person was killed and seven others were injured in a shooting near Third Avenue and Pine Street around 5 p.m. Wednesday.
7 years ago

CDC confirms first US case of Wuhan coronavirus in Washington state

The CDC is expected to announce that the first case of a mysterious Wuhan coronavirus in China has been reported in Washington state.
7 years ago

AG Ferguson launches lawsuit against Trump over ghost guns

In yet another lawsuit against Trump, Attorney General Bob Ferguson challenging an effort to allow ghost guns to be released on the Internet.
7 years ago

MLK Jr. Day rally to move through downtown Seattle

A rally in celebration of MLK Jr. Day will move through Seattle Monday afternoon, with a series of community activities scheduled through the morning. 
7 years ago

Barnes & Noble in downtown Seattle closes over weekend

The downtown Seattle Barnes & Noble bookstore in Pacific Place is closing on Saturday.
7 years ago

Rep. Matt Shea rails against domestic terrorism allegations at gun rally

At a guns rights rally, state Rep. Matt Shea spoke against the allegations of domestic terrorism and said the government should instead investigate America's so-called real enemies, according to The Seattle Times.
7 years ago

WA state House Republicans announce plan to implement $30 car tabs

Sponsored by Rep. Jesse Young, House Bill 2227 establishes $30 car tabs and would limit state and local taxes, fees and other charges relating to vehicles.
7 years ago

Seattle’s Ken Jennings takes the Jeopardy title of ‘greatest of all time’

Jennings defeated seasoned champions James Holzhauer and Brad Rutter to take the $1 million prize.
7 years ago

Seattle thief foiled by patch of ice in attempted theater robbery

A thief attempted to steal thousands in cash from a Seattle theater, but was defeated by ice.
7 years ago

Puget Sound region’s snow winds to a close

The Puget Sound region may see a snow intermission on Thursday, but another system is on tap for Friday into Saturday with snow levels dropping back down to 500 feet.
7 years ago

Seattle schools closed; snow falling across Puget Sound region

Forecasters say moderate to heavy snow is expected Tuesday night but it's still unclear which locations will get dumped on.
7 years ago

Kshama Sawant rallies support for head tax relaunch

Seattle City Councilmember Kshama Sawant rallied her supporters Monday night in support of a new head tax, not entirely different from her 2018 attempt.
7 years ago

What’s better for kids: a school snow day or a two-hour delay?

The recent snow fall stirred up a debate: What's better for kids, a snow day or two-hour delay?
7 years ago

Report: Seattle officer’s lie may have led to suspect’s suicide

A new report suggests that a Seattle police officer may have contributed to a suspect's suicide by lying and making him think he killed someone in a hit-and-run.
7 years ago

Morning commuters to face snow flurries, icy roads

Forecasters say we will see light snow showers move across the Puget Sound region from the coast and Olympic Peninsula Monday night into Tuesday.
7 years ago

Snow blankets north Puget Sound region

A trace to a couple inches of snow has blanketed northern areas of the Puget Sound region, including in Shoreline, Lynnwood, Redmond, Maltby, Everett, and Bothell.
7 years ago

Candy: Everyone should shovel snow as a chore

Shoveling snow is a unique experience here in the Pacific Northwest. Here are five reasons everyone should shovel snow as a chore.
7 years ago

Seattle celebrates Blue Friday ahead of Seahawks-Packers showdown

Seattle is poised to celebrate this Blue Friday like it's the last, but fingers crossed it's not.
7 years ago

Trump prank against Democrat turns into free speech fight in Bremerton

Kevin Chambers' friend popped a Trump-Pence sign in his Bremerton front yard as a joke. The backlash has prompted Chambers to rethink its removal.
7 years ago

Guilt tipping has got to stop

We are seeing tipping pop up in unusual places. I've seen new tip lines at a craft store, clothing store, and a 7-11 in the last few months.
7 years ago

White Center, Burien could be next housing hot spots in Puget Sound

In 2020, there are still areas where home buyers in the Seattle area can get in on the ground floor before housing gets too expensive.
7 years ago

Washington state birth rate among the highest rate in nation

Washington saw 612 more births in 2019 than in 2018, totaling 86,085 births, and was one of the few states to see an increase over the previous year.
7 years ago

Protests in Seattle, across US condemn action in Iran and Iraq

Demonstrators in dozens of cities around the U.S., including in Seattle, gathered Saturday to protest the Trump administration’s killing of an Iranian general and decision to send thousands of additional soldiers to the Middle East.
7 years ago

Tell me I’m wrong: Everyone should have a New Year’s resolution

What is preventing us from reaching our fitness goals the rest of the year? KIRO Radio's Candy Harper weighs in.
7 years ago