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Girmay Zahilay names three nominees for historic King County Council appointment

King County is about to make history with a new council appointment. County Executive Girmay Zahilay has nominated three people for his vacant District 2 seat.

8 months ago

Explicit AI content found on WA government websites in multi-state hack

Several Washington government websites were linked to explicit AI content this week.

8 months ago

Everett man charged for animal crushing videos, child porn, threats

A 23-year-old man from Everett, Washington, has been arrested and federally charged with threatening to kill a Massachusetts minor, distributing child sexual abuse material, and sharing videos of crushing live animals.

8 months ago

FTC greenlights Boeing’s $4.7B Spirit AeroSystems deal with conditions

The Federal Trade Commission has approved Boeing’s long-planned acquisition of Spirit AeroSystems two decades after it spun off.

8 months ago

Renowned Japanese restaurant to open first U.S. location in Bellevue

A well-established Japanese restaurant chain with more than 50 locations across Asia is planning to open its first U.S. location at The Bellevue Collection in September 2026.

8 months ago

Failed ATM theft causes thousands in damage to Everett business

The Everett Police Department is asking the public for help after failed ATM thieves caused thousands of dollars' worth of damage to an Everett business.

8 months ago

Measles exposure warning issued for travelers at SEA Airport

Seattle and King County are warning travelers about possible measles exposure after an infected out-of-state adult passed through the Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) on Nov. 11 and Nov. 17.

8 months ago

Major shredded cheese recall hits 31 states as products may contain metal fragments

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) voluntarily recalled more than 1.5 million bags of a variety of shredded cheeses produced by Great Lakes Cheese Company.

8 months ago

From brambles to blueberries: Community Champion Dwight Pauls helps Federal Way bloom

Dwight, along with his wife and partner-in-service, Shelley, received a record number of nominations for Washington’s Community Champions.

8 months ago

Mistrial declared in child rape case involving a coach with Seattle Public Schools

A mistrial was declared in the case against Walter Jones after a King County jury could not reach a verdict.

8 months ago

Everett lab owner gets 2 years in prison for $1M Medicare fraud scheme

A 35-year-old Indian national receives two years for orchestrating a $1M Medicare fraud scheme in Everett.

8 months ago

AI teddy bear back for sale after researchers found it can give explicit advise regarding sex, weapons

Sales of a plush toy powered by AI were suspended after researchers found that the AI functions were not ready to safely interact with kids.

8 months ago

Tacoma man with sex trafficking past gets 10 years for drugs, guns

A Tacoma man with a sex trafficking past receives 10 years in prison for drug distribution and firearm offenses.

8 months ago

Volunteer teamwork saves small dog trapped in Roslyn crevice

A small dog named Coulee was rescued after becoming trapped in a narrow, 12-inch crevice about 20 feet deep in the Roslyn area on Monday.

8 months ago

‘Are you counting Friday?’ Gee questions how honest work-from-home employees are

On a recent episode of "The Gee and Ursula Show" on KIRO Newsradio, Gee questioned whether remote workers are as honest about their hours as employers think they are.

8 months ago

Auburn Police drone finds domestic violence suspect hiding on roof

A drone helped the Auburn Police Department (APD) find a domestic violence suspect hiding on the roof of a house on Sunday.

8 months ago

21-year-old arrested in Pierce County following high-speed chase, donuts

A 21-year-old man with outstanding warrants was arrested in Pierce County after being caught recklessly driving a stolen black Corvette and evading police on Saturday.

8 months ago

Pierce County street-racing chaos leaves home shot up

A chaotic weekend street-racing takeover in Pierce County ended with one home being shot by multiple bullets on Saturday.

8 months ago

TSA to charge $45 fee for travelers without REAL ID starting Feb. 1

Air travelers in the U.S. without a REAL ID will be charged a $45 fee beginning in February, the Transportation Security Administration announced Monday.