Heavy winds leave thousands without power in Western Washington
Crews scrambled to restore power Friday, Dec. 21, 2018 to tens of thousands of customers, and some schools were closed after a heavy windstorm ripped through Western Washington.8 years ago
King County, Seattle chart ‘new path forward’ on homelessness
King County Executive Dow Constantine and Seattle Mayor Jenny Durkan outlined plans Wednesday to form a single, independent entity to combat homelessness.8 years ago
Tornado damages 250 homes in Kitsap County, 1,400 lose power
Estimates from the Kitsap County Sheriff's Office say that 250 homes in Kitsap County were damaged in a tornado that touched down Tuesday afternoon.8 years ago
‘Cold’: Josh Powell diagnosed with shoulder injury 10 days after wife disappeared
An insurance document obtained exclusively by the "Cold" podcast reveals Josh Powell sought treatment for a rotator cuff strain that he blamed on a minor car crash that had occurred more than three months earlier.8 years ago
130,000 gallons of sewage spill into Puget Sound after power outage
A windstorm in Shoreline caused massive quantities of wastewater to overflow into Puget Sound on Friday, Dec. 14. It's not the first time a sewage overflow has happened.8 years ago
Seattle EMTs inch closer to strike after rejecting latest contract
Seattle EMTs have rejected the latest offer from American Medical Response, and now intend to strike beginning at noon, Dec. 21.8 years ago
2018 best audio on MyNorthwest
KIRO Radio and KTTH produce a lot of audio from interviews to discussing local, controversial issues. Some rise to the top and stand out each year. These are the top audio clips from 2018.8 years ago
Seattle Mayor Durkan announces nominee for new SDOT director
Seattle Mayor Jenny Durkan announced her nominee for the Seattle Department of Transportation's new Director in a Tuesday press conference.8 years ago
Tornadoes in Washington state more common than you think
Tornadoes, like the one that ripped through Port Orchard on Tuesday afternoon, are rare in Washington state, but they aren't unheard of.8 years ago
Tornado touches down near Port Orchard
The National Weather Service reports that a tornado touched down south of Port Orchard Tuesday afternoon right before 2 p.m.8 years ago
King County takes emergency action to save kokanee salmon
Back in May 2018, orders were issued to save Lake Sammamish's near-extinct kokanee salmon population. Now, after extensive research, King County has a plan in place.8 years ago
Mayor Durkan unveils biggest low-income housing increase in Seattle history
Seattle Mayor Jenny Durkan announced Monday an investment of over $75 million to build and preserve more than 1,400 affordable homes across the city.8 years ago
Gov. Inslee lays out plan for Washington opioid crisis
Governor Jay Inslee is set to announce his policy and budget priorities related to Washington state's opioid crisis on Monday afternoon.8 years ago
Washington storms dump snow on mountain passes; rain, wind continues
Another round of storms is aimed at the coast and Western Washington, bringing rain and high winds shortly after the last round knocked out power for thousands in the region.8 years ago
Seattle-Tacoma among top 10 areas targeted by porch pirates
The Seattle-Tacoma area is not just known for being targeted by porch pirates during the holiday season, it also ranks high for package thefts all year round.8 years ago
Lost in the shuffle of the Inslee budget: A state broadband office
Lost in the noise of Governor Jay Inslee's proposed $1.1 billion dollars to save local orcas and a controversial capital gains tax was the establishment of a new "Statewide Broadband Office."8 years ago
Viadoom: Full timeline for SR 99 tunnel, viaduct, and Seattle closures
As we approach the closure of the viaduct and the opening of the new SR 99 tunnel, downtown Seattle is poised for what some have dubbed 'Viadoom.' Here's what you can expect throughout the process.8 years ago
Avalanche bulletin issued for Olympics, Cascades, Mt. Hood
The Northwest Avalanche Center put out a special bulletin Friday, warning of avalanche danger in the Olympics, Cascades, and Oregon's Mt. Hood.8 years ago
Expert skeptical of Washington state’s orca-saving proposal
The conversation around saving Puget Sound's southern resident orca have missed a few major points, according to one expert that is skeptical of plans to save the ailing killer whales.8 years ago
Sound Transit CEO Rogoff likely up for $16K bonus
The Seattle Times reported Friday that Sound Transit CEO Peter Rogoff could be in line for a $16,000 performance bonus for 2018, on top of an 11 percent raise from his new three-year contract.8 years ago
Driver crashes stolen car in Bellevue, flees scene, leaves behind injured passenger
After eluding Bellevue police, a driver crashed their car along 120th Avenue NE, injuring a passenger. The road was shut down for hours for investigators to look over the crash scene.8 years ago
New earthquake bill from Sen. Cantwell ‘critical to Washington state’
A bill sponsored by Sen. Maria Cantwell designed to help states prepare for and respond to earthquakes was signed into law Thursday.8 years ago
Are member dues pushing Seattle teachers out of union?
Seattle educators pay upwards of $1,000 in union member dues every year, and now, that price-tag could be causing an exodus numbering in the hundreds.8 years ago
