No school spared: Viadoom will affect ‘virtually all schools’ in Seattle
It's not just commuters have to worry about the coming closure of the Alaskan Way Viaduct -- traffic and congestion will affect "virtually all schools" according to Seattle Public Schools.8 years ago
Where King County residents have been moving to
As the Seattle area continues to add more and more new residents, surrounding communities are absorbing swarms of people leaving King County -- some more than others.8 years ago
King County Metro offering free rides on New Year’s Eve
New Year's Eve can make for some tough transportation situations around the city. With that in mind, King County Metro is offering free rides for all customers starting at 7 p.m. on Dec. 31.8 years ago
Seattle falls from top spot in home price growth for first time in years
The latest report from S&P CoreLogic Case-Shiller shows that Seattle's home prices have considerably cooled, falling off the top spot in home price growth for the first time in two years.8 years ago
Seattle first U.S. city with over 2 million trips on Lime bikes
Lime's recently-released year-end 2018 report boasts some staggering numbers for the bikeshare service, both in Seattle and across the globe.8 years ago
How to throw away your old Christmas tree in Seattle
Cities across the Puget Sound region have made it easy to dispose of your old Christmas tree -- here's everything you need to know.8 years ago
Amazon boasts record holiday sales by the “millions”
Amazon is boasting its most successful holiday selling season yet, with "millions" of items sold, adding up to billions of shipments across the planet. Here are a few Amazon insights from 2018.8 years ago
Washington’s onslaught of storms finally calms down
Western Washington has been inundated with wind, rain, and even a tornado in December. But now, the region's Christmas gift appears to be at least a temporary reprieve from storms.8 years ago
‘Cold’: Police excavated landfill during search for Susan Powell
A suggestion from a psychic prompted a volunteer dog search around the shoreline of Utah Lake. That blossomed into a full-blown lead when detectives learned Josh Powell had nearby homes listed for sale at the time of his wife's disappearance.8 years ago
Why isn’t there more diversity among teachers in Washington schools?
Teacher of the Year Nate Bowling says that because students of color have bad experiences in schools, they tend to not have any interest in becoming teachers. Yet Washington lacks diversity in its teaching staff.8 years ago
Armed citizens shot at shoplifters in Marysville
Marysville police are asking for more information after at least two people fired at shoplifters or at their vehicle as it was leaving a store on Saturday.8 years ago
Two fires in Fremont ruled arson
Fire investigators have determined two fires set in Seattle's Fremont neighborhood early Monday morning were intentionally set.8 years ago
Tentative agreement reached to avoid ambulance strike in Seattle
A tentative agreement was reached to avert a strike by hundreds of EMTs in Seattle, Seattle Mayor Jenny Durkan said.8 years ago
Happy Holidays from our house to yours
Every year the staff at 97.3 KIRO FM, 770 AM KTTH, and 710 ESPN Seattle create a video wishing our listeners and readers a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.8 years ago
EuroRantz: The London edition
Here's a glimpse of Jason Rantz's vacation photos, so that you don't have to catch up upon his return.8 years ago
Why criminal justice reform is gaining bipartisan support
National criminal justice reform is gaining bipartisan support, while Washington voters are also moving forward similar measures locally. Washington State University Professor David Makin explains why.8 years ago
Seattle police serve search warrants at homeless camps, arrest four
Seattle Police and the King County Sheriff's Office served search warrants at homeless tent encampments Thursday.8 years ago
AMR strike planned for Friday now on hold
A strike by American Medical Response planned for Friday was put on hold Thursday afternoon, officials with Teamsters Local 763 told KIRO 7's Essex Porter.8 years ago
Sound Transit Board approves $2.9 billion budget for 2019
The Sound Transit Board approved a multi-billion dollar budget for 2019 Thursday, with an especial focus on system expansion.8 years ago
Kshama Sawant wants Seattle to hire EMT workers on verge of strike
Seattle City Councilmember Kshama Sawant is urging Mayor Jenny Durkan and the City Council to begin offering EMT services in-house, instead of contracting them out.8 years ago
Man vs HOA: Winning a legal fight over 200K Christmas lights
An Idaho man ran afoul of his HOA when he put on a massive Christmas display with live camels and 200,000 lights. Unlike many legal challenges to HOAs, this man just won on the grounds of religious discrimination.8 years ago
Man left with concussion after tornado: ‘I’m lucky I’m not dead’
A crazy week of Northwest weather was punctuated by a rare tornado in Port Orchard Tuesday afternoon. And despite most people getting away with a few bumps and bruises, one man was lucky to get out with his life intact.8 years ago
Amazon’s plans for facial recognition doorbell concerns ACLU
The ACLU is concerned about Amazon facial recognition technology and its plans for Ring, their doorbell that takes videos of whoever is at the door.8 years ago
