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Maria Cantwell, Susan Hutchison face each other in second debate

Senator Maria Cantwell and Republican challenger Susan Hutchison face off in their second debate Saturday before November's election.
8 years ago

Bartell’s starts selling cannabis products at select locations

Over the last few weeks, Bartell's Drugs has begun rolling out a line of cannabis products at select locations throughout the Northwest.
8 years ago

Routine search of Parkland car turns out meth, heroin, nunchucks, plastic straw

A Parkland car was discovered holding a massive cache of guns, weapons, and more by local Sheriff's Department deputies.
8 years ago

Lawsuit over Seattle’s responsible gun storage law thrown out by judge

A lawsuit filed by the NRA to fight an ordinance requiring gun owners to secure their firearms in a locked container was dismissed by the King County Superior Court Friday.
8 years ago

Best spots to see the Orionid meteor shower in the Northwest

The Orionid meteor shower will peak this weekend. What to know and where to go to see one of the brightest sky shows of the year around Washington state.
8 years ago

KIRO Radio Voter’s Guide 2018

Find out how the KIRO Radio hosts will vote in November's election.
8 years ago

Seattle’s Pioneer Square area evacuated Friday morning for gas leak

Several blocks around Seattle's Pioneer Square were closed and buildings were evacuated after a natural gas leak was reported Friday morning.
8 years ago

State capitol hit by sixth bomb threat in just five weeks

Olympia has been inundated with bomb threats over the last month, with the latest hitting the buildings for the Department of Highway Licensing and Department of Natural Resources Thursday morning.
8 years ago

Washington Supreme Court ends life sentences without parole for juveniles

In yet another landmark decision, Washington state's highest court ruled it unconstitutional to sentence juveniles of any age to life without parole.
8 years ago

How traffic will work after Seattle’s SR 99 tunnel opens

Seattle's SR 99 tunnel is going to bring on some major changes to traffic in downtown Seattle when it opens in early-2019.
8 years ago

Ongoing Seattle school bus driver shortage creating rampant delays

38 routes experienced delays on Monday and 35 routes had delays up to two hours on Tuesday, leaving parents scrambling for carpools and other modes of transportation.
8 years ago

Seattle Police Commission votes to ask city to reject proposed SPD contract

In a unanimous vote, Seattle's Community Police Commission has recommended that City Council reject the department's proposed new contract.
8 years ago

Rossi vs Schrier: Debating Trump’s tax cuts, climate change, Medicare

Republican candidate Dino Rossi is debating his Democratic opposition, Kim Schrier, tonight at 7 p.m. at Central Washington University in Ellensburg. 
8 years ago

Washington preparing to fend off midterm election hackers

Washington experienced suspicious activity during the 2016 election – it was under attack from hackers. This time, state officials say they are ready with increased voter security.
8 years ago

Proponent: I-1631 is not just about a carbon fee, it’s about the economy

Brad Warren with National Fisheries Conservation Center argues that Washington's proposed carbon fee -- I-1631 -- will not only cut down on pollution, it will spur the Northwest economy.
8 years ago

Is Lyft’s $300 per month subscription service worth it for Seattle riders?

Lyft is rolling out its $300 per month subscription service to Seattle, but can it actually save riders money? We did some quick math to figure that out.
8 years ago

Which controversial Washington ballot measures will win in November?

A handful of controversial measures are on the ballot for Washington voters to decide on, making for what's sure to be a contentious election cycle.
8 years ago

How much it will cost drivers to use Seattle’s new SR 99 tunnel

Seattle's new tunnel toll was approved Tuesday by the Washington State Transportation Commission. But the effective date is still up in the air as the exact opening time is unknown.
8 years ago

FBI responds to officer-involved shooting at Emerald Queen Casino

The FBI responded to an incident at the Emerald Queen Casino Tuesday morning. The incident is reportedly fatal and involves a police response from earlier in the morning.
8 years ago

Bloodworks Northwest develops app to reach millennial donors

While the baby boom generation was taught about giving blood, the current generation didn't quite get into the habit. Bloodworks Northwest is trying to change that with a new app.
8 years ago

Amazon gives $2 million to low income Seattle schools

Amazon has given $2 million to the Alliance for Education, supporting low-income students in Seattle Public Schools. The money will help provide food, clothing, and school supplies.
8 years ago

Paul Allen dies from non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma

Paul Allen, co-founder of Microsoft and owner of the Seattle Seahawks, has passed away due to complications of non-Hodgkin's lymphoma.
8 years ago

Former PTA president in Everett allegedly stole $15,000, charged in court

The ex-president of an Everett PTA allegedly forged upwards of 22 checks, stealing thousands of dollars from Hawthorne Elementary school. She has now been officially charged in court.
8 years ago

Seattle woman reports taking down another assailant while running

Seattle runner Kelly Herron, who fought off an attacker while on a run in 2017, says she took down another assailant after being groped on a run in Vancouver, Wash.
8 years ago