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The most important Washington lawsuit you have never heard of

Former Attorney General Rob McKenna argues that there is a bigger power grab at play as a little-known case between Washington and Native American tribes heads to the Supreme Court.
9 years ago

What Sen. Patty Murray has to say about Trump’s VA pick withdrawing

Patty Murray had a few choice words for the Trump administration after White House doctor Ronny Jackson withdrew from consideration as Veterans Affairs secretary.
9 years ago

U.S. government enters Russian consulate in Seattle

It appears the U.S. Government is taking over the former Russian consulate in Seattle's Madison Park.
9 years ago

Bezos travels to several cities on HQ2 finalist list

The CEO of Amazon has already traveled to at least five cities on the finalist list for the company's second headquarters.
9 years ago

WATCH: Why I-5 was snarled through Seattle last weekend

The Washington State Department of Transportation has released video of work for Revive I-5 during it's first weekend closing down portions of the freeway through Seattle.
9 years ago

Costly transportation program falling short on key items in Seattle

The City of Seattle doesn't have enough money to complete transportation projects promised years ago. Why? Funding, of course.
9 years ago

12-year-old’s picture explains how to handle dirty syringes

The Bothell Police Department tweeted a drawing by a 12-year-old girl explaining what kids should do when finding dirty syringes in parks.
9 years ago

Did anyone notice Seattle’s Mercer ramps were metered?

How are the metered Mercer on-ramps working out? A Twitter poll states many drivers say they aren't doing so well. Then again, others haven't been paying attention.
9 years ago

Warm weather finally arrives, temps in the high 70s possible

The latest forecasts are calling for temperatures to be in the high-70s by Thursday. But the warm weather doesn't stick around for long.
9 years ago

Earthquake expert: We can’t predict or warn you about the ‘Big One’

Dr. Lucy Jones wrote the book on the Big One. She has a few words of wisdom about the fear and uncertainty of the coming earthquake.
9 years ago

Spokane’s Mandy Manning named National Teacher of the Year

Spokane teacher Mandy Manning has been named 2018 National Teacher of the Year for her work at Ferris High School. But she's far more than a teacher with a cool name.
9 years ago

Seattle proposes progressive business tax on largest companies

Seattle officials have drafted a progressive business tax after months of deliberations and committee meetings to tackle the homeless and housing crises.
9 years ago

‘March for Our Rights’ rally in Olympia to counter student marches

Pro-gun activists will hold a "March for Our Rights" rally in Olympia, Saturday, April 21, 2018 to counter the many student marches drawing attention to school shootings.
9 years ago

Seattle sends Boise its economic boom, and its problems

As Seattle sheds longtime residents amid a population and economic boom, Boise is absorbing many who cannot afford to live in the Emerald City anymore.
9 years ago

Driver shot on I-5 in Seattle during suspected road rage incident

A man was shot while driving on northbound I-5 in South Seattle in what police are calling a road rage incident.
9 years ago

Mystery debris causes several flat tires near I-405

What caused several flat tires on our roads Thursday morning remains a mystery.
9 years ago

Seattle businesses send message to city council on taxes

Seattle businesses all had a similar message for the city council -- they're suffering under layers of taxes and another one could kill off more stores and jobs in town.
9 years ago

Hundreds of students walk out, rally in Seattle against gun violence

Students in Seattle joined a nationwide walkout and rally to mark 19 year since the deadly Columbine High School shooting.
9 years ago

Too soon? Kshama Sawant criticizes Women’s March for telling Barbara Bush to RIP

Less than 24 hours after Barbara Bush died, Kshama Sawant criticized Women's March for tweeting a positive message about the former First Lady.
9 years ago

Heavy Western Washington rain heightens risk of landslides

Western Washington rain has not let up on the region, heightening the risk of landslides. Winter storm warnings are also in effect in the mountains.
9 years ago

King County detective suspended 5 days for pulling gun

A King County detective will learn whether or not he will keep his job after pulling a gun on a motorcyclist last year.
9 years ago

Tacoma Concert Band conductor retires after 37 years

Robert Musser had an idea in 1981. That idea evolved into the Tacoma Concert Band and has been going strong ever since. Now, he steps down from leading the group.
9 years ago

Report: Seattle has the most regressive taxes in the state

Washington state's tax system has been called the most unfair to the poor in the nation. Now, Seattle is ranked as having the most regressive taxes in the state.
9 years ago

KIRO Radio hosts react to Seahawks postponing Kaepernick workout

KIRO Radio hosts opine on the Seahawks postponing a Kaepernick workout.
9 years ago