Containment progress for Spokane Complex Fires: Old Trails, Autumn Lane at 13% containment, Fairview at 5%
The Old Trails and Autumn Lane Fires are currently at 13% containment, as of this reporting, while the Fairview Fire is at 5% containment.21 days ago
Washington breaks ground on first new ferry in 11 years, three hybrid-electric vessels ordered
Governor Bob Ferguson announced construction is underway on the state's first new ferry in 11 years, stating a third hybrid-electric vessel has now been added to the order.21 days ago
I-5 south down to 1 lane after deadly crash near Everett Mall
I-5 south is down to one lane after a deadly crash near the Everett Mall.22 days ago
Bothell Fred Meyer evacuated for fire, store closed while crews ventilate building
The Fred Meyer in Bothell was evacuated Tuesday afternoon due to a fire inside the store.22 days ago
Snohomish All-Stars advance in Softball World Series after 7-3 win over Texas
The Snohomish Little League All-Stars are advancing through the Little League Softball World Series after a 7-3 win over Texas on Tuesday.22 days ago
Gallery: KIRO listeners share photos of Spokane wildfire smoke blanketing the region
An air quality alert remains active for the Seattle area as smoke and high temperatures are expected to affect sensitive individuals through Tuesday.22 days ago
Celebrity chef Guy Fieri spotted filming around Seattle for ‘Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives’
Celebrity chef Guy Fieri was spotted in various parts of Seattle, reportedly featuring some of the city's eateries on his show, "Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives."23 days ago
Tacoma’s Beer Star closes after 8 years, displacing popular food truck
Tacoma taproom Beer Star closed on July 24 after eight years, a move that also displaced the Filipino-style fried chicken food truck The Chicken Supply.23 days ago
Police searching for East Wenatchee woman missing since Friday
A 47-year-old woman has been missing from East Wenatchee since Friday, according to the East Wenatchee Police Department.23 days ago
Visa laying off 70 workers at Bellevue office as part of 2,600-job global cut
Visa announced it is laying off 70 workers at its downtown Bellevue office this fall.23 days ago
Bonney Lake stabbing suspect surrenders after 4-hour SWAT standoff, victim dead
A fatal stabbing near Bonney Lake occurred early Monday morning, leading to a standoff between a barricaded suspect and SWAT.23 days ago
Seattle ranks sixth-most expensive city to own a car in the U.S.
Seattle is the sixth-most expensive city to own a car, a new study revealed. Philadelphia, New York, Chicago, Los Angeles, and Houston rounded out the top five.25 days ago
Copper wire thieves hit Ballard businesses repeatedly, owners demand action
Copper wire thieves are hitting Ballard businesses hard, leaving owners with repair bills worth thousands of dollars.26 days ago
Washington AG Nick Brown fights back against PSE’s proposed 29% electric, 20% gas rate hikes
Washington Attorney General Nick Brown is pushing back against proposed utility rate hikes from Puget Sound Energy (PSE).26 days ago
Portland-area city loses mayor and interim city manager in back-to-back resignations
North Plains, a small Oregon town near Portland, lost its mayor and interim city manager this week after they resigned on consecutive days.27 days ago
Washington Supreme Court rules WSU liable in Sam Martinez fraternity hazing death
The Washington Supreme Court ruled that Washington State University had a legal duty to protect Sam Martinez, a Bellevue freshman who died of alcohol poisoning.27 days ago
Power outage affects more than 4,000 Seattle customers Thursday morning
More than 4,000 homes and businesses in Seattle are without power Thursday morning.27 days ago
Southbound SR 99 near Lynnwood reopens after fatal hit-and-run crash
A fatal hit-and-run car crash fully blocked southbound SR 99 early Thursday morning for several hours. By 9:45 a.m., the southbound part of the highway reopened.27 days ago
Alaska Airlines CEO appointed to Lyft’s board of directors
Ben Minicucci, the CEO of Alaska Air Group, was appointed last week to the board of directors of ride-sharing company Lyft.28 days ago
Costco eyes move to larger Tumwater location as popular food truck hopes to join the development
A popular food truck off Yelm Highway is cooking up plans for a permanent brick-and-mortar location.29 days ago
Longtime Pioneer Square pub closes suddenly after 23 years
Pioneer Square bar, Collins Pub, abruptly closed for good on Friday after 23 years, despite the FIFA World Cup recently flooding the neighborhood with visitors.29 days ago
Did you get emails from Costco? You may be owed money from a $14M settlement
Those who shop at Costco in Washington could be entitled to a share of a $14 million compensation payout, but the window to claim it ends soon.29 days ago
Bryan Kohberger seeks to withdraw guilty plea in Idaho student murders
Bryan Kohberger is now saying he's innocent in the murders of four University of Idaho students, and wants to take back his guilty plea.1 month ago
