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‘Stranger Becomes Neighbor’: Separated from parents, Afghan refugees land in Utah in the dark

The stranger escorted the three girls into a dark, cold apartment in a country they only knew through television shows.
3 years ago

Renton bar received bomb threat over hosting drag shows

The Brewmaster's Taproom, located on Benson Road in Renton, received a bomb threat last weekend via email just before a drag show performance was scheduled.
3 years ago

Suspect in custody after encampment in South Lake Union

An encampment on Mercer St and Fairview Ave N caught fire, causing all eastbound lanes to be shut down. 
3 years ago

How to help the victims of the Maui wildfire in Hawaii

Here is a compilation of resources to help those in Hawaii impacted by this devastating wildfire.
3 years ago

Maui Strong fundraiser to directly help victims of Hawaii wildfires

Bonneville Seattle is joining fundraising efforts for the “Maui Strong: Fire Relief Fund” to help those devastated by wildfires in Hawaii.
3 years ago

Maui Strong fundraiser to directly help victims of Hawaii wildfires

Bonneville Seattle is joining fundraising efforts for the “Maui Strong: Fire Relief Fund” to help those devastated by wildfires in Hawaii.
3 years ago

KIRO Newsradio announces 2 new shows to its weekday lineup

After an extended search, KIRO Newsradio, 97.3 FM, has officially announced the addition of two new shows to its weekday lineup.
3 years ago

Apple Cup, other UW football traditions at stake in conference discussions

The Pac-12 -- and the Apple Cup -- could be at stake if the University of Washington moves to the Big Ten Conference.
3 years ago

Morales, Woo advance past primary for Seattle City Council’s District 2 seat

Incumbent Tammy Morales and Tanya Woo advanced from August's primary election race for Seattle City Council District 2.
3 years ago

Mosqueda, Aragon to face off in King County Council District 8 race

Teresa Mosqueda and Sofia Aragon advanced from August's primary election race for King County Council District 8.
3 years ago

Lewis, Kettle primed for Seattle City Council District 7 race

Incumbent Andrew Lewis and Robert Kettle are likely to advance to the ballot this November for the Seattle City Council's District 7 race.
3 years ago

King County Council’s District 4 seat likely down to Barón, Reyneveld

Jorge L. Barón and Sarah Reyneveld are likely to advance from August's primary election race for King County Council District 4.
3 years ago

Strauss grabs 50% of Seattle City Council D6 vote, to face Hanning

Dan Strauss and Pete Hanning are the favorites to advance from August's primary election race for Seattle City Council District 6.
3 years ago

Medical Examiner rules drugs as cause of death for bodies found at Tacoma recycler

Tacoma police have confirmed that they have found not one but two bodies at the Waste Management recycling plant in Tacoma.
3 years ago

Seattle Mayor Harrell hints at possible drug ordinance on KIRO Newsradio

Mayor Harrell joined "The Gee & Ursula Show" to discuss a drug ordinance, Butts' replica tombstone within SPD, and changes coming to the city council.
3 years ago

Growing wildfire in central Washington prompts evacuations

As of noon Tuesday, all Level 3 evacuations were downgraded to Level 2.
3 years ago

Madonna to reschedule Seattle concerts after hospitalization

Madonna’s upcoming Celebration tour has been postponed after a medical emergency forced her to be hospitalized in an intensive care unit.
3 years ago

Local officials, leaders react to Supreme Court backing designer against same-sex marriage

The Supreme Court ruled Friday a Christain web designer had the right to refuse to work with same-sex couples on their wedding website. Leaders of Washington's LGBTQ community say they will work to ensure the state's laws continue to protect their rights after the ruling.
3 years ago

Man in custody after apparent hostage situation at Seattle fitness center

Seattle Police confirm they have arrested an armed man who allegedly held at least eight people hostage at a fitness center Wednesday night.
3 years ago

Why are boomers spending more than other generations?

Micki Gomez joins Seattle's Morning News to discuss why the Boomer generation spends so much more than any other generation.
3 years ago

Donald Trump indicted on charges of mishandling classified documents

Former President Donald Trump said he’s been indicted on charges of mishandling classified documents at his Florida estate.
3 years ago

Councilmember Nelson: Failed drug possession law is ‘not the War on Drugs’

The Seattle City Council voted 5-4 against a bill that would have given City Attorney Ann Davison the authority to prosecute people for drug possession.
3 years ago

1 teen dead, 1 injured after crash into home in Spanaway

A driver is dead and a passenger is hurt after a high-impact crash into a home near Spanaway.
3 years ago

Bicyclist suffers injuries after being hit by car in Kirkland

Kirkland Police are investigating a crash involving a bicyclist who was hit by a car that occurred around midnight Friday.
3 years ago