How Tom Tangney voted for the 2019 Critics Choice Awards
KIRO Radio film critic Tom Tangney provides a peek at his votes for the Critics Choice Awards ahead of the big event Jan. 13, 2019 in LA. Which films stood out over the past year?8 years ago
Sentimental Seattleites party on the Alaskan Way Viaduct in one last traffic jam
Horns blasting, fireworks, and people were dancing on the Alaskan Way Viaduct on Seattle's waterfront for its permanent closure Friday night.8 years ago
Police arrest five in downtown Seattle protest Friday
Five people were arrested Friday afternoon for a handful of charges during an oil pipeline protest in downtown Seattle.8 years ago
First new Puget Sound orca calf in months spotted near Vashon Island
The newest orca calf's pod was last seen Friday swimming in the eastern Straight of Juan de Fuca toward Victoria, British Columbia.8 years ago
Sen. Patty Murray: Federal workers ‘being held hostage’ by shutdown
With the government still partially shut down, Washington Senator Patty Murray returned home Friday, taking part in a financial aid workshop for federal employees at Sea-Tac Airport.8 years ago
A final farewell to the Alaskan Way Viaduct
As the Alaskan Way Viaduct closes for good, let's take a look back on some of the finer (and not so fine) aspects of the structure that's graced Seattle's waterfront for the better part of over half a century.8 years ago
How Inslee plans to pay for and operate Cascade Care
Governor Jay Inslee announced an effort to establish Cascade Care in Washington, a new public option for health care. But how do they plan to pay for it?8 years ago
By land, by rail, or by sea: How to beat Seattle’s Viadoom
If you're trying to beat Viadoom, aka the Seattle Squeeze, then you are going to have to be creative and learn new ways to get around the region.8 years ago
Affordability and demand: A recipe for a shortage of Seattle cooks
A popular Seattle diner posted a message on its menu recently -- it's modifying its food because of a severe shortage of Seattle cooks. It's just the latest in a spiraling trend spreading cooks thin.8 years ago
Viadoom commute: How will train service be affected by the viaduct closure?
Do you commute to work every day on light rail or the Sounder train? This will be a decent option during Viadoom to get into downtown Seattle, especially if you live in the south end.8 years ago
Susan Powell’s parents win appeal in deaths of Charlie, Braden
A wrongful-death lawsuit involving the children of Susan and Josh Powell is headed to trial.8 years ago
McKenna: Trump has advantage if he declares emergency over wall
If President Trump were to declare a state of emergency over his border wall, would it hold up in court? Former state Attorney General Rob McKenna weighs in.8 years ago
Sawant responds to report alleging votes, decisions made by outside group
Kshama Sawant responded Thursday to a recent report from SCC Insight, that alleged her council votes and political decision-making were governed by an outside special interest group.8 years ago
Mayor Durkan: Viaduct closure is ‘going to affect everybody’
As Seattle gears up for the permanent closure of the Alaskan Way Viaduct, Mayor Jenny Durkan and the region's transportation authorities had some final words leading into the big day on Friday.8 years ago
Does Gov. Inslee’s marijuana pardon measure not go far enough?
Washington Governor Jay Inslee announced a measure to grant pardons to certain people with past marijuana convictions in the state, but can it -- and should it -- take things further?8 years ago
UW researchers developing app to detect opiate overdoses
Researchers at the University of Washington are testing an app they hope will save heroin users from an overdose.8 years ago
The best ways to get into downtown Seattle during Viadoom
Viadoom is coming and there’s nothing we can do about it, except try to drive around. Starting this Friday, Jan. 11, Seattle’s Alaskan Way Viaduct will close without a replacement for three weeks.8 years ago
Army making extra effort to recruit in Seattle, other left-leaning cities
The army is making an extra push this year to recruit in left-leaning cities, including Seattle, where enlistment numbers are traditionally low.8 years ago
Rep. Jayapal response to Trump address: ‘He created crisis at border’
In a Tuesday address, Trump pointed toward women and children as the "biggest victims by far of our system." For Washington Rep. Pramila Jayapal, the crisis here is one of the president's own making.8 years ago
NHL commissioner: Seattle will get All-Star Game in next seven years
NHL Commissioner Gary Bettman is in Seattle Wednesday for a press conference at the Space Needle, to talk about the league's recent expansion to Seattle, and answer questions from the media.8 years ago
‘Cold’: FBI warned Steve Powell that Josh Powell might murder his sons
A pair of FBI agents warned Steven Powell that his son, Josh Powell, might murder his own children two years before the younger Powell did exactly that.8 years ago
Collisions across Western Washington snarl region’s morning commute
A variety of collisions on Western Washington freeways and highways caused commute times to swell beyond their averages during the Wednesday morning commute.8 years ago
Seattle housing prices improved, but still not a buyer’s market
The latest data for the region's housing prices may be generally positive, but one expert warns that it's still not quite a buyer's paradise yet.8 years ago
