Seattle launches electric garbage trucks as part of new green fleet
Seattle is on the verge of becoming the first in the nation to add a few fully electric garbage trucks. They'll still smell like garbage if you're driving behind one, of course.8 years ago
Full Seattle homeless count report shows who is on the street and why
The latest homeless count for Seattle/King County showed that there are 11,199 people experiencing homelessness countywide, but the release of the full report offers a greater picture of who is on the streets and why.8 years ago
Smoke that caused vibrant Puget Sound sunset not likely to affect air quality
The beauty of sunsets like Wednesday's has typically come paired with poor air quality produced by wildfire smoke. At least this time around, though, the region should get off easy.8 years ago
Does jail time only exacerbate Seattle’s problem with repeat offenders?
Lisa Daugaard, director of the Public Defenders Association, says that short-term jail stays might not be the best approach for Washington’s prolific offenders.8 years ago
Durkan announces grantees for $5.6 million immigrant legal defense
Seattle and King County established the Legal Defense Network in 2017, meant combat immigration enforcement under the Trump administration. Now Mayor Durkan and Executive Constantine have announced the grantees for the $5.6 million to be put toward community-based organizations helping immigrants at risk of deportation.8 years ago
Seattle council tightens rules for public commenter behavior
Seattle City Council passed a measure Tuesday, tightening restrictions regarding conduct during council meetings, specifically for crowd members and public commenters.8 years ago
Watch: WSDOT continues work to fully demolish Alaskan Way Viaduct
The demolition of the Alaskan Way Viaduct continues, marked by the release of another time lapse video from WSDOT, detailing the "several"-day removal of two spans in May.8 years ago
‘More significant’ wildfires, smoke expected in Washington this summer
Commissioner of Public Lands Hilary Franz warns that wildfires and smoke across Washington are likely to be worse in 2019 than in record-setting 2018.8 years ago
UW answers: What tech freaks your kids out?
What is creepy about tech? Is it Alexa possibly listening in? That camera on your laptop? University of Washington researchers attempted to find out what kids think about all this.8 years ago
McKenna: Title-only bills aren’t what constitutional framers had in mind
They are called "Title-Only" bills. Essentially the legislature passes what was only a few moments before a blank piece of paper. While it sounds like something a child would do to avoid doing their homework, it actually relates to an old constitutional loophole.8 years ago
SPD busts North Seattle trafficking ring, seizes drugs, guns, and cash
Seattle Police served warrants on homes in Shoreline and Mountlake Terrace Thursday, arresting three, and seizing multiple kilos of drugs, cash, and guns from a suspected drug trafficking ring.8 years ago
What would a Seattle filled with self-driving cars look like?
The recent news that another Tesla car crashed during the use of the AutoPilot system is a reminder that self-driving cars are on their way, bugs and all. But how soon will these potentially frightening cars being zipping around our roads, and what will that look like.8 years ago
Inslee gathers enough donations to qualify for Democratic debate stage
According to a report from Politico, Gov. Jay Inslee has reached the donation threshold to qualify for the 2020 Democratic presidential debates.8 years ago
Could PNW kids suing over climate change force lawmakers to act?
Children across several states in the U.S. are suing the federal government over climate change, including in Oregon and Washington. But what exactly do they expect to get out of their lawsuit, and could it end up effecting actual change in the form of tangible new laws?8 years ago
UW study looking at how marijuana impacts infants’ brain development
The “Moms + Marijuana” study is looking at whether prenatal marijuana use impacts infants’ brain development, outside of the influence of alcohol, tobacco and other drugs.8 years ago
KIRO Radio Traffic Townhall: Talking road rage, distracted driving, and more
KIRO Radio Traffic Reporters Tracy Taylor and Chris Sullivan hosted a first-of-its-kind traffic townhall Wednesday, covering everything from summer travel plans to dealing with road rage.8 years ago
‘Game of Thrones’ fan pays to fly banner over Seattle asking for a redo
A Seattle man is paying for a plane to fly a banner over the city to voice his feelings about how Game of Thrones ended.8 years ago
Sound Transit, WSDOT among agencies blamed for fatal Amtrak derailment
Federal safety investigators spoke in a hearing Tuesday, stating that the fatal derailing of an Amtrak train in 2017 was the fault of multiple agencies, including Sound Transit and the Washington State Department of Transportation.8 years ago
Seattle Children’s Hospital shuts down operating rooms after finding fungus
A block of operating rooms at Seattle Children's Hospital have been shut down, after "air tests" detected a potentially dangerous fungus.8 years ago
7th Washington measles case identified as outbreak continues
Health officials have identified yet another measles case in King County, as a recent outbreak continues to spread in Western Washington.8 years ago
Gov. Inslee inches closer to Democratic presidential debate stage
Gov. Jay Inslee is moving closer to meeting the minimum requirement to be allowed to take the Democratic debate stage for the 2020 presidential primary, having gathered 60,000 individual donations to his campaign.8 years ago
Abortion ban rallies in Washington, nationwide: ‘This is a war on women’
From Seattle to Washington, D.C., abortion rights protesters are taking a stand against restrictive abortion laws Tuesday.8 years ago
3.4 magnitude earthquake strikes Washington coast amid string of tremors
The 3.4 magnitude earthquake near Ocean Shores, Wash. is the latest, and largest, in a series of shakes working their way up through Oregon and Washington.8 years ago
