Wet weather, crashes make for ugly morning commute around Puget Sound
Wet weather and a high volume of crashes made for an ugly Tuesday morning commute in the Puget Sound area.12 years ago
Are mandatory quarantines for health care workers coming from West Africa fair?
A nurse is threatening to sue after being forced into a mandatory quarantine in New Jersey by Gov. Chris Christie for people arriving at Newark Liberty International Airport from three West African countries.12 years ago
Hurricane Ana remnants to douse Puget Sound
The National Weather Service says the remnants of former Hurricane Ana, which doused Hawaii last week, will bring another round of rain and wind to Western Washington Monday night and Tuesday morning.12 years ago
Marysville-Pilchuck HS closes for week as community grieves
Marysville-Pilchuck High School was quiet Monday morning at its 7:30 start time. The school is closed all week to give students and the community time to grieve after Friday's deadly shooting.12 years ago
Thousands across Puget Sound lose power over weekend
Over 24 hours after a storm rolled across the Puget Sound, thousands of people were still without power Sunday night.12 years ago
Gunman, female student dead in Marysville-Pilchuck High School shooting
Police confirm two people, a lone gunman and a female student, are dead after a shooting at Marysville-Pilchuck High School.12 years ago
Why is WSDOT tweeting about breakfast during Wednesday’s horrible commute?
In the midst of one of the worst commutes of the year, WSDOT was tweeting about bagels and cupcakes?12 years ago
Seattle musicians strike a chord with cancer research
Music can cure the blues, but can it help find a cure for cancer? A group of Seattle bands has come together to honor a young girl who lost her life to the disease and to raise money for research.12 years ago
SR 99, SR 520 closures to impact weekend traffic in Seattle
Two major road closures this weekend are expected to slow down drivers in the Seattle area.12 years ago
Fire closes SR 99 in Federal Way during morning commute
State Route 99 in Federal Way was shut down while crews battled a fire at a trophy store in a strip mall for several hours Tuesday morning.12 years ago
Scattered showers contribute to slow Puget Sound commute
The rain is expected to continue through the Tuesday morning commute meaning your trip into work could be even slower than usual.12 years ago
Heavy rain, mountain snow moves in over Western Washington
The National Weather Service is forecasting significant rainfall Monday evening and showers continuing across the state until the weekend.12 years ago
Wind storm season is here; are you ready?
The 52nd anniversary of the Columbus Day Storm is Sunday, October 12th. This historic wind storm, the strongest non-tropical wind storm ever to hit the lower 48 in American history, marks the beginning of western Washington's wind storm season.12 years ago
‘Incensed’ ex-boyfriend shoots woman’s other beau on Capitol Hill, say police
A man accused of shooting his ex-girlfriend's other beau early Sunday morning has turned himself in to Seattle Police.12 years ago
Rare, brief tornado warning issued in Western Washington
A tornado warning for west central Pierce County lasted less than 10 minutes, but it was the first warning of its kind in nearly 45 years.12 years ago
Body of missing Seattle man found in Duwamish River
The body of a man who was reported missing from Seattle earlier this month was found Saturday morning in Tukwila.12 years ago
How packed is your child’s classroom?
It depends on where you live, but most supporters of Initiative 1351 say classrooms are too full and compromising public education.12 years ago
Pet of the Week
This little pup is Lucky Boy, a 1-year-old Rat Terrier mix. He’s ready to shower you with affection and many puppy kisses and tail wags. This handsome young lad enjoys playing with both his human companions along with his canine companions! If you love adventure, Lucky Boy might be the right fit for you. He’s […]12 years ago
Pet Tips: How to budget your pets’ needs
Select the Right Pet Before adopting a pet, research how much it will cost to care for the pet taking into account the cost of food, medical expenses, toys, accessories, training and time. Smaller pets such as mice and hamsters are much less expensive to keep than larger pets like dogs. They also require less […]12 years ago
Microsoft CEO apologizes for ‘advice’ he gave women
Microsoft's PR team went on full damage control duty Friday morning following their CEO's gaffe when answering questions at a celebration honoring women in tech.12 years ago
King County instituting higher minimum wage at same time it’s looking at cutting jobs
King County workers and their associated contractors will now be covered by the county's first-ever living wage policy. While he counts himself a supporter, KIRO Radio's Tom Tangney does note one little irony.12 years ago
Temperatures trending towards El Nino winter in Seattle
The latest regional winter weather outlook from the National Weather Service's Climate Prediction Center is based on what the central and eastern tropical Pacific sea surface temperatures are doing. Right now, they are close to average, but trending toward warming for expected weak El Nino conditions this winter season.12 years ago
