Gov. Inslee proposes $1.1 billion budget to aid Puget Sound orcas
Washington Governor Jay Inslee is proposing $1.1 billion in the upcoming 2019-2021 budget to aid the recovery of Puget Sound orca which population is at a historic low.8 years ago
Zillow study: The higher the rent, the more homeless on the street
Zillow is confirming what many have said around Seattle -- the higher the rent, the more homelessness. The real estate company's recent study shows two important income thresholds.8 years ago
How does food safety rank at Seattle’s Safeco, CenturyLink Fields?
Food outlets at major sports stadiums were recently ranked according to their health inspections. Check out how Seattle's Safeco and CenturyLink Fields rank.8 years ago
Biblical war ‘manifesto’ author and state lawmaker faces campaign finance trouble
Washington state lawmaker Matt Shea found himself in hot water over a biblical war "manifesto" he published in early-November. Now, he could soon find himself in a different kind of trouble, following the filing of a pair of complaints regarding improper use of campaign finances.8 years ago
UW testing male birth control on group of Seattle-area couples
Researchers at UW are testing a new gel on Seattle couples that may offer men a new method of preventing pregnancy. If it works, there will finally be male birth control.8 years ago
New bill makes it easier to kill sea lions, but can it save local orcas?
President Trump is expected to sign a bill that will make it easier for state and tribal officials to kill sea lions across the Pacific Northwest. But can it help the Northwest's struggling orca population?8 years ago
UW study: Teens get more sleep, better grades with later start times
Seattle teenagers are getting more sleep and getting better grades since they started going to school later in the day, according to a new study by the University of Washington.8 years ago
SB lanes of I-5 reopened near Lacey after semi-truck crashes
All lanes of southbound I-5 are blocked at milepost 109 near Martin Way in Lacey due to three crashed semi trucks.8 years ago
WSDOT reviews 2016 viaduct closure to predict 2019 Viadoom
With less than a month to go before the Alaskan Way Viaduct closes for good, the Washington State Department of Transportation is looking to the past for insight into how the closure will affect traffic.8 years ago
Lockdown at Skyline High School now lifted, no arrests made
Skyline High School is currently in lockdown due to a threat. Police are on-site responding.8 years ago
Radio drama: A Very KIRO Christmas 2018
KIRO Radio personalities along with narrator John Maynard took the stage at the First Baptist Church in Seattle Dec. 11, 2018 to perform an original holiday drama live on the air -- A Very KIRO Christmas.8 years ago
Suspect in custody after Issaquah schools go into lockdown for gun report
Issaquah schools went into lockdown Wednesday morning after a gun was reported at Issaquah High School. Two subjects are in police custody following the incident.8 years ago
Rep. Heck on how Congress may pursue evidence against President Trump
Washington Congressmember Denny Heck has said he believes President Trump has committed a crime. Now he details how that point may evolve in a new Democratic-controlled Congress.8 years ago
Cold: Experiment rules out possible origins of mystery evidence in Susan Powell case
Josh Powell did not expect West Valley police to search his minivan on Dec. 8, 2009. Otherwise, he may have removed some items that investigators found, including one item that has never been identified.8 years ago
Seattle Archdiocese settles five more cases of alleged sexual abuse
The Archdiocese of Seattle reached settlements worth millions in five cases involving allegations of sexual abuse by two former lay members.8 years ago
Seattle EMTs vote to strike without pay increase
Seattle EMTs have voted to strike later this month, unless they can agree on a new contract with American Medical Response.8 years ago
Crash on I-5 northbound near SeaTac cleared
The three left lanes of I-5 northbound are blocked near South 188th Street near SeaTac, after a car struck a guardrail.8 years ago
Judge halts Olympia homeless camp, some allowed to stay
The Olympian reported Tuesday that a judge has granted a restraining order on a homeless camp in Washington state's capital.8 years ago
Renton PD, USPS team up to take down ‘prolific’ porch pirates
Car prowls and porch pirates are especially menacing during the holiday season when people flock to shopping centers, and websites, providing plenty of opportunities for thieves.8 years ago
New Seattle Superintendent wants to close gap in racial equity
Seattle Superintendent Denise Juneau has a good deal of issues on her desk regarding the district's schools. One major problem she's looking tackle: A growing chasm in racial equity.8 years ago
All lanes reopen after semi truck collision blocks all SB I-5 traffic in Tacoma
A dual semi truck collision on I-5 in Tacoma blocked all southbound lanes of the freeway, and two northbound lanes early Tuesday. One truck was attempting to pass another on the wet roadway and lost control.8 years ago
Mariners sign new lease — next step, new stadium name?
The Seattle Mariners have officially renewed their lease for 25 years, opening the door for the renaming of their stadium following Safeco opting not to renew their agreement with the team.8 years ago
Seattle City Council creates office for reporting sexual harassment
The City of Seattle's new Office of the Ombud comes after hundreds of city staff said they had been been subjected to harassment or discrimination.8 years ago
