Ruling lets Seattle move forward with plans to expand backyard cottages
A legal ruling Monday will now allow the City of Seattle to move forward with plans to loosen restrictions on property owners looking to build backyard cottages.8 years ago
Seattle primed for rain after record-setting heat over weekend
After 16 straight days with rain and record-setting heat over the last three days, the Puget Sound region will get a much-needed reprieve this week.8 years ago
Rash of shootings, stabbing strike in Seattle through weekend
A rash of shootings and a stabbing hit Seattle through the weekend, starting with a shooting in the city's Central District neighborhood, and punctuated by another in the University District early Monday morning.8 years ago
‘Seattle Trash Map’ argues Ballard is ‘ground zero’ for trash problem
A local journalist has developed the Seattle Trash Map to provide a snapshot of one year of waste in the city he says is "getting trashed."8 years ago
Washington is the most expensive state in the NW to be a first-time mom
Washington is the most expensive state in the Northwest to be a first-time mom. And it ranks toward the top of the list nationally for having a baby.8 years ago
Museum features history of Seattle segregation and redlining
The Wing Luke Museum's new exhibit explores Seattle's history of redlining and segregation, showing it wasn't by accident. It was planned and still affects communities.8 years ago
Two more shootings after fatal Central District incident in Seattle
Hours after a fatal shooting in the Central District, Seattle police responded to two more shootings that sent two men to Harborview Medical Center.8 years ago
New baby giraffe at Woodland Park Zoo gets therapeutic shoes
The newest baby giraffe at a Seattle zoo has been outfitted with therapeutic shoes to help treat abnormalities in his rear legs. The giraffe was born to his mom, Olivia, earlier this month last Thursday and had to have his legs radiographed after the zoo’s health team noticed his rear feet were not in normal […]8 years ago
One person reported dead, two people injured in Seattle Central District shooting
One person was killed and two people were injured in a shooting in Seattle's Central District neighborhood on Friday afternoon.8 years ago
Spokane mayor wants disgruntled Seattleites to head east
Spokane Mayor David Condon is hoping to position the city as one such destination for disgruntled Seattleites, and joined The Candy, Mike and Todd Show to discuss the Hacking Washington campaign.8 years ago
Report: Rumored Sonics arena meeting in Seattle pushed back ‘indefinitely’
A rumored May 13 meeting to bring back the Sonics, with Chris Hansen's SoDo arena group, the Seattle NAACP, and others has been "postponed indefinitely."8 years ago
State Sen. Doug Ericksen responds to controversial Cambodian contract
State Sen. Doug Ericksen is responding to recent reports that he contracted with Cambodia, worth hundreds of thousands of dollars, after the country's controversial elections. At the same time, the Cambodian government has come under scrutiny for human rights violations.8 years ago
Seattle police release body cam video of Queen Anne shooting
Seattle police say they shot and killed a man Wednesday night while responding to a domestic violence call in the Queen Anne neighborhood.8 years ago
Mayor Durkan announces pilot program for e-scooters in Seattle
Mayor Jenny Durkan detailed the city's extensive plan Wednesday to at long last bring electric scootershares to Seattle.8 years ago
Seattle council grills SPD, mayor’s office on new emphasis patrols
Councilmember Lorena Gonzalez grilled the mayor's office and SPD Wednesday on new police emphasis patrols, while constituents urged the city to make the patrols permanent.8 years ago
Economist’s advice on home buying in Puget Sound’s improving market
With the latest data, Windermere Chief Economist Matthew Gardner has some advice for people interested in buying a home around the Puget Sound region.8 years ago
Snohomish County notes highest number of homeless counted since 2012
The latest point-in-time count in Snohomish County indicates a 26 percent increase in homelessness over last year, and the highest number of homeless counted since 2012.8 years ago
How Washington State Patrol is cracking down on HOV violators
Now that state lawmakers have passed a bill cracking down on HOV violators, how exactly will state patrol carry out that mandate? KIRO Radio's Tracy Taylor rode along with Trooper Rick Johnson to find out.8 years ago
Did Seattle’s upzoning measure not go far enough?
Did Seattle's recently-passed upzoning measure do enough to address the city's widespread housing crisis? Windermere Chief Economist Matthew Gardner weighs in.8 years ago
What to do about potential measles exposure
Wondering how to stop this latest measles outbreak? Health officials say it's pretty elementary.8 years ago
Company investigated in Mercer crane collapse being sued in separate incident
A company under investigation following a fatal crane collapse on Mercer Street in Seattle is currently being sued for a separate crane-related incident back in 2016.8 years ago
Puget Sound housing market continues to favor buyers in 2019
The housing market in the Puget Sound region continues to favor buyers far more than it did in 2018, with active listings increasing, and prices continuing to level out in April.8 years ago
Showbox will be considered for landmark status as hopes renew for El Corazon
Advocates for saving the Showbox Market got some good news recently, with a hearing scheduled to consider the building for landmark status. Meanwhile, another iconic Seattle music venue got some good news as well.8 years ago