Mayor Durkan creates new transportation role ahead of Viadoom
Seattle Mayor Jenny Durkan announced the creation and hiring of retired Air Force Major General Mike Worden, for a brand new "Director of Citywide Mobile Operations Coordination" role.8 years ago
Mountain snow, scattered showers follow wind
A high wind advisory has expired for the north interior with minimal effects, but rain, mountain snow and big waves will follow.8 years ago
Foot discovered on Jetty Island in Everett
A human foot washed up on Jetty Island in Everett on Tuesday. Everett police say beach goers on the south end of the island called 911 to report a boot with a foot inside.8 years ago
Viadoom commute: Driving to Seattle from Southeast King County
KIRO Radio’s Traffic Reporter Tracy Taylor breaks down the commute from Southeast King County after the Alaskan Way Viaduct closes for good.8 years ago
Woman who accused Bellevue police chief of rape a no-show in court
Idunn Schneider, the woman charged for falsely accusing Bellevue's police chief of rape, failed to show up for her arraignment, and now has a $10,500 bench warrant out for her arrest.8 years ago
Report: Gov. Jay Inslee wants to ‘play poker with Donald Trump’
Gov. Jay Inslee has dodged questions about his presidential ambitions, but a recent insight published in The Atlantic may indicate if, and how the governor will run his campaign.8 years ago
Viadoom countdown: WSDOT lays out new routes for SR 99 tunnel
With almost a week to go before the closure of the Alaskan Way Viaduct, WSDOT laid out all the routes that will be changing once the SR 99 tunnel opens in early February.8 years ago
New year, new ballpark: Safeco Field now officially T-Mobile Park
After midnight on Jan. 1, 2019, Safeco Field officially became T-Mobile Park, effectively ending Safeco's 20-year partnership with the Seattle Mariners.8 years ago
‘Cold’: Federal law enforcement officer helped Josh Powell move
When Josh Powell moved from Utah to Washington in January of 2010, just a month after his wife’s disappearance, he called upon members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints to help.8 years ago
New laws in effect in Washington state for 2019
Once the clock strikes midnight, Washington state sees a handful of new laws go into effect, ranging from gun control to contraceptive coverage.8 years ago
Seattle will get a major bike rack boost in 2019
The Seattle Department of Transportation plans to increase the number of bike racks in town by 20 percent over the coming year. It hopes to foster better bike parking habits in Seattle.8 years ago
Viadoom commute: Driving to Seattle from Tacoma
Tips on commuting from Tacoma to Seattle during the closure of the Alaskan Way Viaduct.8 years ago
Oregon joins Washington in putting roadkill deer and elk on the menu
Oregon joins 20 other states, including Washington, in allowing people to harvest and eat roadkill.8 years ago
Washington AG targets ban on ghost guns in 2019
Washington State Attorney General Bob Ferguson's legislative agenda for 2019 covers a lot of ground, including a proposed ban on plastic, hard to detect 3D-printed guns.8 years ago
Seattle traffic cameras could turn attention to bus lanes
According to a report from The Seattle Times, the City of Seattle is aiming to use traffic cameras to catch bus lane cheaters in the act.8 years ago
Western Washington hit by dense fog warning Monday morning
Pockets of dense fog made for hazardous driving conditions for commuters Monday morning.8 years ago
Sawant: Seattle transit should be free during Viadoom (and beyond)
Seattle Councilmember Kshama Sawant is urging the region's leaders to make transit free during the Seattle Squeeze. It would be a first step toward her goal of making buses free, permanently.8 years ago
Why you should keep an extra eye out for DUI drivers this New Year’s
There were quite a lot of serious DUI-related crashes in 2018. Not to mention a series of troubling statistics showing high numbers of DUI incidents across Washington state over the year.8 years ago
Seattle burglars arrested after being foiled by embarrassingly tiny dog
Two Seattle burglars were foiled by a tiny, heroic dog in a botched burglary Thursday.8 years ago
Viadoom commute: Driving to Seattle from West Seattle
"West Seattle drivers are going to take it the worst during this closure," KIRO Radio's Chris Sullivan warns.8 years ago
Washington AG’s 2019 legislative agenda is heavy on gun control
Among the 11 legislative priorities for Washington's Attorney General's Office in 2019 will be a focus on gun control, as well as tobacco and consumer/employee protections.8 years ago
State senator renews push for carbon fee in Washington
State Senator Steve Hobbs is pushing for a massive, decade-long transportation package, funded by a familiar initiative for Washington voters: A carbon fee.8 years ago
Viadoom commute: Driving to Seattle from Monroe, Lake Stevens area
When Viadoom starts on January 11, 2019, traffic throughout the Seattle region will suffer. KIRO Radio Traffic Reporter Chris Sullivan breaks down what drivers from Monroe need to know.8 years ago
