Lawmakers pass police deadly use-of-force bill and initiative
It's the final day of the 2018 legislative session with many bills hitting the floor Thursday. Here's a brief rundown of the top five to watch.9 years ago
Seattle may be overreacting to judge’s ruling that let man live in a truck
Seattle will appeal a judge's ruling that states a man's truck is his home. Former state AG Rob McKenna says the city may have misinterpreted the ruling.9 years ago
Meteor explosion off Washington coast was biggest in 25 years
A bright flash in the sky and loud boom over Grays Harbor County was likely a bolide meteor, officials say. It is being investigated.9 years ago
Driver suspected of causing deadly I-5 crash fled, later arrested
Three were killed in Lakewood after a crash on I-5. The causing driver was arrested for DUI, hit and run, and vehicular homicide.9 years ago
Mixed results for gun legislation in Washington state
While the Legislature and Gov. Inslee signed off this week on a bump-stock ban, a handful of gun regulations are still up in the air. Thursday is the final day for the 2018 legislative session.9 years ago
Petition started to block Leavenworth adventure park
Local opposition to a new attraction in Leavenworth won't get too far, and it shouldn't. Embrace what you are: a tourist attraction.9 years ago
Lawmakers hit bump in the road en route to car tab relief
Democrats in the Washington state House and Senate do not agree on one critical point as they attempt to pass car tab relief.9 years ago
Video shows suspects who shot 71-year-old woman
A 71-year-old woman was shot during a home invasion robbery in Seattle's Rainier Beach neighborhood Tuesday afternoon.9 years ago
April Fools or Governor Jay Inslee Integrity Day?
A state senator wants April 1 -- April Fool's Day -- to be known as Gov. Jay Inslee Day. He says he wants to point out that Inslee is untrustworthy.9 years ago
Sorry, Lynnwood drivers, red light cameras sticking around
A judge recently dismissed a man's lawsuit against the City of Lynnwood over red light cameras. Lynnwood called the lawsuit "illogical" and "meritless."9 years ago
Gov. Inslee signs bill to ban bump stocks in Washington state
A ban on bump stocks in Washington state is considered a win for gun control advocates. But some argue it won't be enough to stop shootings.9 years ago
How Seattle is using ERPO laws to remove guns from at-risk people
The ERPO -- extreme risk protection order -- is the latest tool Seattle police are using to deter gun violence and other issues related to firearms.9 years ago
Bill to abolish death penalty dies
SB 6052, which removes the death penalty as an option for aggravated first-degree murder cases and replaces it with life in prison without the possibility of parole, died in House committee on Monday.9 years ago
White supremacist propaganda appearing around Seattle
Identity Evropa, a group identified as white supremacist by the Anti-Defamation League, is hanging posters up around Seattle.9 years ago
Sooey! Pig causes traffic delay on I-5 near SeaTac
What could possibly cause traffic to backup on SB I-5 near Angle Lake on Monday? A pig, of course.9 years ago
Seattle police seize gun using method Gov. Inslee touted at White House
After Gov. Inslee promoted the Extreme Risk Protection Order, Seattle police became the first in Washington state to seize a gun using the order.9 years ago
Why Rep. Rick Larsen wants $150M more for schools
Rep. Rick Larsen says he doesn't believe in arming teachers, however, he does want to see additional funding for schools in Washington state.9 years ago
Tom Tangney’s Oscars preview
Think you know who will win in each category for the Oscars on Sunday night? Check out how your picks match up with KIRO Radio's Tom Tangney's top picks.9 years ago
Teenage boy killed in fall near North Bend
A teenage boy fell several hundred feet and died at Rattlesnake Ledge near North Bend on Saturday morning.9 years ago
Seattle’s Northwest Harvest food bank given eviction notice
What could force Seattle's Northwest Harvest food bank out of its current space? The answer is a problem its clients have faced for years.9 years ago
Seattle protest ends just before Friday afternoon commute
After nearly six hours, protesters in downtown Seattle ended their demonstration. But not before traffic came to a screeching halt on surface streets, I-5, and westbound I-90.9 years ago
Gov. Inslee vetoes legislative exemption bill
Washington Gov. Jay Inslee has vetoed a bill that sought to exempt Washington lawmakers from the state’s Public Records Act, and legislators agreed to not take another vote to override his action.9 years ago
Sound Transit board denies CEO annual bonus for management style
Sound Transit's board has denied its chief executive officer his annual performance bonus after criticism for an "abrupt" and "direct" management style, according to the Daily Herald.9 years ago
