King County councilmember criticizes Mariners’ $180M ask
King County Councilmember Dave Upthegrove says the county should not give the Mariners $180 million in taxpayer money for stadium improvements.8 years ago
Hope Works: Spokane program provides work for panhandling homeless
The new Hope Works program in Spokane is helping homeless people exchange their panhandling signs for actual work, and finding a path off the streets.8 years ago
Seattle makes bikeshares official, opens up to scooters and more
The Seattle City Council passed ordinance making bikeshare companies official, but it also opens the city up to scooters, tricycles and a lot more.8 years ago
Police say woman stabbed elderly Bellevue couple
A woman stabbed an elderly couple at their Bellevue home and tried to set fire to it Saturday afternoon, police say.8 years ago
Police investigating a homicide in Seattle’s Highland Park neighborhood
Police say a body was found in Seattle's Highland Park neighborhood Saturday afternoon.8 years ago
Sea-Tac temperature sensor conspiracy: Is it really that hot?
Before we rush to a low-energy celebration of the heat records, a report by meteorologist Cliff Mass found there might be an issue with the temperature sensor at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport.8 years ago
Two lawsuits filed over I-1639 gun control initiative
I-1639 has been certified by Washington Secretary of State Kim Wyman. Now the lawsuits have begun challenging the latest gun control initiative effort in the state.8 years ago
Did Seattle’s heat wave tie the 1981 record on Friday?
Friday may the the fifth straight day of 90 degree weather, matching records set in 2015 and 1981. It certainly counts as a Seattle heat wave, according to the experts.8 years ago
Dead calf highlights the tough situation orcas are in
A newborn Southern Resident orca whale didn't live long enough to be given an alpha-numeric designation. It's the latest in a string of orca baby deaths around Puget Sound.8 years ago
Bus-only hours on Seattle’s busy 3rd Avenue being extended
Third Avenue through downtown Seattle will become bus-only between 6 a.m. to 7 p.m., seven days a week.8 years ago
Sound Transit to expand permit parking for solo drivers
Starting in October, solo drivers will have the option of buying parking permits for Sound Transit's busiest station. It'll allow commuters an opportunity to park in areas reserved for permit holders.8 years ago
Washington wildfire season off to a particularly bad start
There were 661 wildfires in 2017 on DNR land by July. There have been 1,711 fires that have burned 109,000 acres so far in 2018. And officials are expecting the season to ramp up.8 years ago
Millions more to be spent on studying high-speed rail between Washington, B.C.
The vision of traveling from Seattle to Portland or Vancouver in about an hour is appealing enough to pump millions more into studying an high-speed train.8 years ago
Sound Transit’s Federal Way light rail project is millions over budget
Sound Transit's board was informed Thursday that the Federal Way light rail extension is coming in over budget by $460.3 million, adding to other costly ST2 overruns.8 years ago
‘Urban heat islands’ in full swing as heat wave continues
If you're having trouble cooling off at night, it may be because you're living on a "heat island."8 years ago
Police: Man killed by King County deputy was reaching for AR-15
The shooting occurred in a parking garage. All suspects are in custody, according to police.8 years ago
Demonstrators protest ICE in downtown Seattle
Hundreds of people protested Immigration and Customs Enforcement outside the Federal Building in downtown Seattle.8 years ago
Study: Seattle is the best place to live, if you can afford it
Seattle ranks as No. 1 as the best city to live in. But it comes with a catch. It's a great place to live ... if you can afford it. What does this all say about Seattle gentrification?8 years ago
Rep. Adam Smith: There is no more Republican Party
Congressmember Adam Smith says that the Republican Party will not stand up to Trump's attempts to weaken election security. He's demanding answers.8 years ago
NB I-405 reopens following crash between two Bellevue officers
A crash involving a Bellevue motorcycle has completely shut down northbound I-405 in Bellevue.8 years ago
Watch: Gee Scott’s 3 Seahawks training camp storylines to follow
With Seahawks training camp opening Thursday, KIRO Nights co-host and Seahawks insider Gee Scott has a few things to say, so he breaks down his top three storylines for the team from Seahawks HQ in Renton.8 years ago
Police prefer being waved at with all five fingers, nominated chief says
Interim Police Chief Carmen Best was asked to explain what police reform and ongoing accountability meant to her during her first confirmation hearing.8 years ago
Gun rights group prepping lawsuit over proposed King County firearm regulations
As King County considers a package of firearm regulations, gun rights organization The Second Amendment Foundation is already preparing to sue over it.8 years ago
