The Alaskan Way Viaduct officially starts to come down
After initial delays related to snowstorms, the demolition of the Alaskan Way Viaduct finally began Friday, as crews started work to disassemble almost a mile and a half of roadway.8 years ago
Candidates running for Seattle City Council in 2019
There's a major upheaval expected on the Seattle City Council in 2019, and candidates are already putting their names in the hat. Here's a look at who's running.8 years ago
Trump declares emergency over the wall: What happens now?
Whether it's from the courts or from Congress, action against President Trump's emergency declaration over a border wall is likely. It's also likely that officials from Washington will take part.8 years ago
Sugarcoating white supremacy: What’s behind fliers found in Washington
Fliers found in Western Washington over the past year are not obviously neo-Nazi propaganda. But that’s the point. A closer looks reveals their source to be a white supremacist group.8 years ago
Mosqueda: Amazon ‘needed to stay at the table’ in New York
Seattle City Councilmember Teresa Mosqueda had some pointed words Thursday, after Amazon announced it was backing out of its decision to locate one of its HQ2 locations in New York.8 years ago
State AG threatens legal action over Trump emergency declaration
Following the news that President Trump would be declaring a state of emergency to fund his proposed border wall, Washington State Attorney General Bob Ferguson threatened legal action.8 years ago
New bill looks to clear path for state universal health care
Washington state's road to universal health care continues, following the introduction of a bill in the state Legislature that would establish a fact-finding group.8 years ago
McKenna: What Enquirer did to Bezos could count as blackmail
The threat posed by the National Enquirer, and its owner AMI, to Amazon's Jeff Bezos could certainly count as blackmail, according to former Washington State Attorney General Rob McKenna.8 years ago
‘Possibility of snow’ looms over Puget Sound for next week
Is the winter snow completely behind us, or is there more in store for Western Washington? Weather experts, including KIRO 7's Nick Allard, weigh in with some insight.8 years ago
Amazon backing out of plans to build HQ2 in New York
Seattle-based Amazon has changed its mind and will not place a second headquarters in New York, citing bad relationships with local leaders and politicians.8 years ago
Undeterred by snow, suspects go joyriding in 2 stolen cars
On Tuesday, the suspects stole two vehicles from a car rental agency near SeaTac, and went joyriding. They had one problem however -- snow.8 years ago
I-90 over Snoqualmie Pass reopens, North Bend continues state of emergency
The Cascades still face hardships from recent snowstorms. While I-90 over Snoqualmie Pass reopened in both directions by Thursday morning, North Bend continued to struggle in a state of emergency.8 years ago
DOJ lawyers side with Seattle Police over new contract
Federal attorneys are siding with the Seattle Police Department, arguing that the newly-signed police contract does not conflict with a 2012 consent decree.8 years ago
How local schools plan to make up for lost snow days
How will schools make up for lost school days? KIRO Nights host Gee Scott chatted with Washington State Superintendent of Schools Chris Reykdal to find out.8 years ago
Mike O’Brien is fourth Seattle council member not seeking re-election
Mike O'Brien became the fourth member of Seattle City Council to announce that they won't seek re-election in 2019 on Wednesday.8 years ago
Seattle works to get schools open with ‘Operation Shared Shovel’
Seattle schools remained closed through Wednesday, and now the city is asking for help getting them open again, in the form of Operation Shared Shovel.8 years ago
‘Cold’: Devastating fire left few digital clues about missing Susan Powell
Josh Powell killed himself and the sons he shared with his missing wife, Susan Powell, by setting fire to his rented home on Feb. 5, 2012. Police located several pieces of potential digital evidence inside that house.8 years ago
Seattle’s school levies passing in February special election
Both of Seattle's school levies are passing in early election results on Tuesday night.8 years ago
Seattle safe gun storage law goes into effect Wednesday
As Washington State Attorney General Bob Ferguson issues a stern warning to sheriff's refusing to enforce I-1639, Seattle's own controversial gun measure officially goes into effect Wednesday.8 years ago
Pile-up collision blocks three lanes of SB I-5 south of Albro
A multi-car pile-up on southbound I-5 had the HOV lane and two general purpose lanes blocked Tuesday afternoon. As of 4:50 p.m., just the HOV lane remained blocked. Three cars collided in the pile-up, with dispatch reporting at least one driver initially trapped in their vehicle. thanks to @streetbob1416 for sending this pic of the […]8 years ago
WSDOT rescues over 250 cars trapped in Snoqualmie Pass
After getting buried under nearly two feet of fresh snow Monday, Snoqualmie's Summit ski resort saw guests stranded overnight. Now, the WSDOT is doing what it can to get them out.8 years ago
State AG issues warning to sheriffs not enforcing I-1639
Washington State Attorney General Bob Ferguson issued a warning to the roughly 13 county sheriffs refusing to endorse the new gun measure.8 years ago
CNN hosts Howard Schultz for town hall as he mulls presidential bid
Former Starbucks CEO and constant subject of Seattle's ire Howard Schultz will be hosted on CNN Tuesday night for a town hall.8 years ago
