Northwest set for reprieve as wetter, light wildfire season approaches
A new study from UW climate scientist Cliff Mass argue that increased precipitation will make for a light wildfire season.7 years ago
WA Policy Center writers: Roads, not light rail, need investments
As Sound Transit eyes other funding sources for its light rail network, Washington Policy Center writers say that it is roads that should be invested in.7 years ago
Seattle Police Chief cites lack of support, staffing shortages amid weekend violence
Seattle Police Chief Carmen Best addressed a trio of violent incidents in Seattle over the weekend, noting a lack of support from city officials as one of the driving factors behind an understaffed department.7 years ago
All lanes reopened on Aurora Ave after tree falls across road
A tree that fell and hit a car on southbound Aurora Avenue North has all but one lane blocked near Comstock Street.7 years ago
14 year-old Maple Valley teen competing on America’s Got Talent
America's Got Talent has tapped some local talent for the season airing right now, and it gave viewers a chance to see 14 year-old Benicio Bryant from Maple Valley stun the judges with his audition.7 years ago
King County Sheriff: ‘We failed in our duty’ when documents released to ICE
King County Sheriff Mitzi Johanknecht responded to reports that her office had released documents to Immigration and Customs Enforcement, violating a county ordinance that prohibits that level of cooperation.7 years ago
Notorious Bellevue cat sparks debate over keeping pets indoors
Should cats be kept indoors, or allowed to roam both inside and out? Bellevue's notorious cat Miska is prompting a debate over that question after years of complaints.7 years ago
Seattle gets more time to comply with police consent decree
The City of Seattle and the Justice Department are asking a federal judge for another 30 days to come up with a plan to get back in compliance with a consent decree on police reforms.7 years ago
Car collides with donut shop in downtown Seattle
A minivan ran straight through the window of a donut shop in downtown Seattle Wednesday.7 years ago
Problematic stretch of I-5 in Tacoma sees yet another semi collision
The two left lanes of southbound I-5 in Tacoma have been reopened after a semi collided with a work zone, after all lanes were initially blocked for roughly 30 to 40 minutes.7 years ago
Washington Rep. Kilmer: US border policies ‘entirely unacceptable’
Washington Congressman Derek Kilmer says the US currently has "entirely unacceptable" policies regarding immigrants and asylum seekers.7 years ago
King County opens inquest into Seattle police shooting of Charleena Lyles
An inquest into the fatal shooting of Charleena Lyles by Seattle police officers was ordered by King County Executive Dow Constantine Tuesday.7 years ago
Pierce County becoming ‘darling’ of Puget Sound housing market
While the King County housing market continues to favor buyers well into the summer, it's our southern neighbor that's quickly become the place to live.7 years ago
How fast can a Hopelink driver go before they get fired?
Can a driver employed by King County get fired for speeding? That was the question one KIRO Radio listener had when they took a video of a Ride2 van moving over 85 miles an hour on SR 509 headed toward Burien.7 years ago
Tacoma school expands in aircraft crash zone despite JBLM warnings
A Tacoma school recently expanded its property in an area that puts the school in what Joint Base Lewis-McChord officials warned was an accident potential zone.7 years ago
King County deputy, state trooper in the right place to save man’s life
A King County Sheriff’s deputy and a Washington State Patrol trooper are being commended for their quick-thinking that saved one man’s life.7 years ago
Bob Donegan: The surprises happening at the Seattle Waterfront
With major construction finished, and demolition slowly underway, Bob Donegan offers some observations about the changing landscape of the Seattle waterfront.7 years ago
UW professor: Crisis at border ‘a problem that we can fix’
Conditions at border detention centers have spurred a humanitarian crisis. But in terms of how to actually improve those conditions, a fix is far more practical than we may think.7 years ago
Seattle Children’s Hospital says operating rooms free of mold
After a brief closure, Seattle Children’s Hospital announced on Wednesday that operating rooms are now free of Aspergillus mold. They will reopen on July 4.7 years ago
UW researchers blaze trail on mind-meld video game technology
Graduate students at the University of Washington are making progress on groundbreaking technology, that allows multiple people to play a video game together using nothing but their minds.7 years ago
Reaching out to the Seattle homeless, one firetruck at a time
A real estate developer by day, Steve Hickey purchased firetrucks to water down building sites. He thought they might be useful to help the Seattle homeless.7 years ago
Where you can and can’t set off fireworks
Here's a list of areas around the Puget Sound where you can and can't light fireworks on July 4th.7 years ago
How scooter life might change Seattle roads, habits
One man rented a scooter for a month in San Francisco. He says it changed his life and perspective. What that might mean for Seattle.7 years ago