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Expert: How Washington’s toll lanes help low income communities

Do Washington's toll lanes on I-405 put low income communities at a disadvantage? According to one expert, they can actually help.

7 years ago

Candy: Tell me I’m wrong! Bothell High School football should forfeit 2 seasons

Bothell High School football has a tradition called the "Rape Squad," where players fondle someone, as originally reported by The Seattle Times.

7 years ago

Seattle City Council Voter Guide: District 5

We're breaking down candidates in each council race, including District 5 where incumbent Debora Juarez faces Ann Davison Sattler.

7 years ago

Seattle City Council Voter Guide: District 3

We're breaking down candidates in each council race, including District 3 where incumbent Kshama Sawant faces Egan Orion.

7 years ago

Expert: Vaping bans will escalate health crisis, not fix it

As vaping bans have picked up steam both in Washington and nationwide, one expert claims that they could actually cause more harm than good.

7 years ago

Seattle City Council Voter Guide: District 2

We're breaking down candidates in each council race, including District 2, spanning Beacon Hill, Columbia City, Georgetown, Mount Baker, and Rainier Valley.

7 years ago

Seattle City Council Voter Guide: District 7

We're breaking down candidates in each council race, including District 7, spanning Belltown, the ID, Queen Anne, downtown, and South Lake Union.

7 years ago

Seattle City Council Voter Guide: District 6

We're breaking down candidates in each council race, including District 6, spanning Ballard, Fremont, Green Lake, Phinney Ridge, and more.

7 years ago

All lanes of EB SR 520 reopen in Bellevue after fatal collision, car fire

All lanes of eastbound SR 520 near Bellevue Way were blocked after a collision and ensuing vehicle fire Friday afternoon.

7 years ago

Tracy’s Traffic Townhall to tackle Highway 99 tolling

Tolling begins on Highway 99 through Seattle on Nov. 9, potentially sending thousands of drivers to alternate routes on downtown surface streets. KIRO Radio's Tracy Taylor talks to the region's traffic officials about how it will impact you.

7 years ago

Seattle City Council Voter Guide: District 4

The race for District 4 heats up in Seattle, as former legislative aid Alex Pedersen takes on activist and former Congressional field staffer, Shaun Scott.

7 years ago

KIRO Radio, KTTH hosts react as Dem debate sees Warren fend off attacks

Recently-crowned frontrunner Elizabeth Warren found herself under fire during the latest Democratic debate, as KIRO Radio and KTTH hosts reacted in real-time.

7 years ago

Possible solution to Seattle’s prolific offenders is expensive, but effective

Making downtown Seattle feel safe has been an ongoing issue with regard to prolific offenders, but the solution could in Minneapolis.

7 years ago

Study: Washington youth have fifth lowest obesity rate in U.S.

A new study shows that Washington state youth between 10 and 17 years old are well behind the national average, with an obesity rate at 11 percent.

7 years ago

Seattle City Council Voter Guide: District 1

Lisa Herbold and Phil Tavel are running for city council in Seattle's District 1 -- here's a full breakdown of each candidate.

7 years ago

Fatal police chase, collision blocks traffic in SoDo during Tuesday morning commute

One man is dead and another is fighting to stay alive after a police chase and subsequent collision in South Seattle.

7 years ago

West Seattle Bridge reopens after truck hops barrier

Multiple lanes of the West Seattle Bridge were blocked Tuesday, after a dump truck hopped the jersey barrier.

7 years ago

Boeing 737 MAX crisis could have ‘huge consequences for future of flying’

With Boeing's 737 MAX still grounded, many in the aviation industry wonder if this controversy will have wide-ranging effects on the future of flying as we know it.

7 years ago

Four separate shootings strike over the weekend in King County

Four separate shootings took place over the weekend across King County, injuring four people, and killing two others. Two took place in Federal Way.

7 years ago

New Seattle Expedia headquarters in Interbay opens

Interbay residents in Seattle are likely starting to feel the rumblings as a portion of Expedia's 4,500 employees will start work and christen the new headquarters in their neighborhood next week.