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Snohomish moves on to Little League Softball World Series quarterfinal with 9-1 win over Canada

Snohomish's Little League Softball World Series team collected another win on Wednesday, beating Canada 9-1 and securing a quarterfinals appearance.
2 months ago

Sydney Sweeney hands out meals to Spokane wildfire victims

High-profile actress Sydney Sweeney was spotted handing out meals to wildfire victims in Spokane on Wednesday.
2 months ago

‘Flooding our streets with poison’: Puyallup man tied to white prison gangs sentenced to 11 years

A Puyallup man was sentenced to 11 years in prison for his role as a narcotic distributor for a drug trafficking organization tied to white prison gangs.
2 months ago

‘Hiding behind a screen’: Canadian hacker pleads guilty in data breach affecting 100M people

A 26-year-old Canadian man pleaded guilty to a widespread computer hacking conspiracy that resulted in the compromise of more than 165 victim organizations.
2 months ago

Amazon donates $350K to vendors impacted by Bite of Seattle shooting

Amazon is donating $350,000 in aid for local food vendors and anyone impacted by the Bite of Seattle shooting at the Seattle Center.
2 months ago

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.
2 months 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.
2 months 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.
2 months 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.
2 months 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.
2 months 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.
2 months 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."
2 months 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.
2 months 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.
2 months 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.
2 months 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.
2 months 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.
2 months 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.
2 months 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).
2 months 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.
2 months 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.
2 months 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.
2 months 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.
2 months 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.
2 months ago