Supporters optimistic for ‘pie-in-the-sky’ idea to lid I-5 in Seattle
A project that would lid I-5 between Madison and Denny is still very much in its infancy, but its proponents remain hopeful that it could provide a host of benefits to Seattle.8 years ago
State Democrats propose bill to raise $62 million to fight wildfires
A new bill proposed by Commissioner of Public Lands Hilary Franz and Washington State Senate Democrats would raise over $62 million annually to fight and prevent wildfires.8 years ago
‘I want to own it so I can move on,’ says Lake City shooting survivor
56-year-old teacher Deborah Judd survived a tragic shooting near Lake City Wednesday evening, and spoke to media Thursday to let her students know that she's okay.8 years ago
King County opens homeless shelter in unused wing of Seattle jail
Seattle's homeless crisis gets a creative solution at the end of March, with the opening of an enhanced shelter in the west wing of the downtown King County Correctional Facility.8 years ago
Seattle police identify suspect in Lake City shooting spree
Seattle police have identified the suspect in the Lake City shooting that left two people dead, and two others injured.8 years ago
Memorial service held for Kittitas Deputy Ryan Thompson
A procession for Deputy Thompson will move through Ellensburg at around noon. A memorial service is at 2 p.m. at the Nicholson Pavilion on the Central Washington University campus.8 years ago
How China’s ban on plastic, paper waste impacts Seattle recycling
You've likely read that China has stopped accepting America's recycled plastic, and so the question becomes: Is recycling dead? Not in Seattle.8 years ago
2 dead, 2 injured in Lake City shooting; bus driver hailed as hero
Two people were killed in a shooting, and two others were wounded, including a King County Metro bus driver, in Seattle's Lake City neighborhood Wednesday afternoon.8 years ago
Legislature approves bill raising state smoking, vaping age to 21
The Washington State Senate voted Wednesday in favor of a bill raising the age to purchase tobacco products from 18 to 21 years old, and now it heads to Gov. Jay Inslee's desk to be signed into law.8 years ago
New earthquake map shows Washington’s at-risk buildings
Washington has a new interactive map to help determine how dangerous your community will be when a major earthquake hits, showing masonry buildings and the date they were built.8 years ago
Sound Transit expands double-decker buses to deal with overcrowding
Sound Transit has introduced double-decker buses on express routes on the I-405 corridor to help with overcrowded rides.8 years ago
‘Cold’: U.S. Marshal shares insider account of Susan Powell investigation
A federal law enforcement officer who helped West Valley City police gain access to the home of Josh and Steve Powell in 2010 describes his interactions with the Powells in a bonus episode of the Cold podcast.8 years ago
Latest ethics complaints filed against Sawant officially dismissed
A pair of ethics complaints filed against Seattle City Councilmember Kshama Sawant were officially dismissed Tuesday.8 years ago
SDOT puts brakes on controversial 35th Ave NE bike lane project
Plans for a controversial bike lane on 35th Avenue Northeast will no longer go forward, according to a recent blog post from the Seattle Department of Transportation.8 years ago
Boeing 737 MAX makes emergency landing in Orlando during relocation
A Southwest Boeing 737 Max 8 plane being relocated to California made an emergency landing shortly after takeoff at Orlando International Airport Tuesday afternoon.8 years ago
Seattle is slated for one of driest Marches in 75 years
It's been an odd last year already for Northwest weather, and as the month winds to a close, the cherry on top is that we're currently on pace for an historically dry March.8 years ago
Hefty capital gains tax part of Democrats’ $52 billion state budget
Washington State House Democrats have presented their $1.4 billion tax proposal as part of a $52.8 billion budget, including a 9.9 percent capital gains tax.8 years ago
Why Tuesday was ‘the worst commute of 2019’
A semi-truck crashed into a jersey barrier in the center of I-5 through Tacoma Tuesday morning. It was the start of what KIRO Radio Traffic Reporter Chris Sullivan already calls "the worst commute of 2019."8 years ago
Legislature weighs proposal for official state dinosaur
A bill was introduced in the Washington State House Monday, proposing to make the Suciasaurus rex the official state dinosaur.8 years ago
The next phase of the Seattle Squeeze has officially arrived
Seattle Squeeze kicked off back in January, with the closure of the Alaskan Way Viaduct. Over the weekend, the next phase arrived, when 830 daily buses were booted out of the Seattle transit tunnel.8 years ago
State bump stock buybacks hit $150K as ban becomes official
1,000 bump stocks were turned into Washington State Patrol as part of a recently implemented buyback program. The result saw WSP rip through every penny of its $150,00 budget for the program in just a couple weeks.8 years ago
Wastewater spills into Lake Sammamish over weekend
Wastewater spilled into Lake Sammamish over the weekend, after a pump station went out early Sunday morning.8 years ago
Jay Inslee’s security detail expands budget to $4 million during campaign
The Washington State Patrol is planning to expand the security detail budget to a cost of $4 million over two years, assigning six additional troopers, a sergeant and a lieutenant. This comes in addition to the eight troopers and one sergeant already assigned.8 years ago
