Sunken fishing boat off San Juan Island no longer leaking visible diesel as divers work to recover fuel
Coast Guard crews are now trying to figure out how to get the 49-foot commercial fishing vessel, and the hazardous materials on board, out of the water.4 years ago
A guide to Seattle’s Labor Day long weekend festivities
AAA bookings indicates Seattle is the No. 1 domestic destination for Labor Day weekend.4 years ago
Labor day weather sees the start of fall leading into another La Nina winter
Seattle is cooling down after a stretch of record-breaking heat this summer, with highs in the mid to high 70s for the weekend.4 years ago
Man killed by falling tree in Olympic National Park
Park Rangers said a Canadian man died after a tree fell on his tent at a remote wilderness campsite in Olympic National Park.4 years ago
Kirkland man brandishing rifle and sword enters 80-minute standoff with police outside condo
Kirkland Police Department officers arrested a man Friday after an 80-minute-long standoff for threatening to kill a maintenance worker.4 years ago
‘Get out now’ evacuations issued in Cusick with 3,500 acre wildfire growing
What started as an estimated 30-acre fire Wednesday night has grown, and now evacuations of campgrounds are taking place near as the 3,500-acre wildfire.4 years ago
Tukwila residents to vote on $3 increase to city’s minimum wage
If voters approve the ballot initiative, the minimum wage would go up from $14.49 to approximately $17.50.4 years ago
Flower pot starts fire, scorches home near Lake Stevens
Home security video shows a potted plant starting a fire in Snohomish County yesterday around 3:50 p.m.4 years ago
Engine fires ground JBLM’s Boeing-manufactured Chinook helicopters
The U.S. Army grounded its entire fleet of H-47 Chinook helicopters after “a small number” of the aircraft’s engines caught fire.4 years ago
Starbucks announces CEO successor to Howard Schultz
Starbucks has announced that Laxman Narasimhan will be taking over as CEO from current interim CEO Howard Schultz.4 years ago
State superintendant unveils plan to expand dual-language education programs to all of Washington
State Superintendent Chris Reykdal announced Aug. 25 that he would be looking to expand dual-language education programs across Washington state in a push to build bilingualism in the state.4 years ago
Relative of man killed by Tacoma Police told officers the victim wanted to ‘shoot police’
The Pierce County Force Investigation Team is looking into an officer-involved shooting that happened Aug. 28, when a suspect died after firing at police.4 years ago
Vandalism at West Seattle Starbucks leaves some residents shaken up
A man was arrested Monday morning for vandalizing a West Seattle Starbucks, smashing windows, and throwing furniture around.4 years ago
KIRO Newsradio Headlines: Transnational drug-trafficking leader pleads guilty in Seattle court
The KIRO Newsradio Newsdesk brings you its top stories on the morning of Wednesday, Aug. 31.4 years ago
Sea-Tac confirms 12th day of 90+ degree weather, tying 2015 record
Thursday, the heat will back off a few degrees, but it will remain in the 80s for South Seattle.4 years ago
Social housing initiative makes February special election ballot
The group advocating for public social housing with Initiative 135 announced that they now have enough signatures to get on the special elections ballot in February.4 years ago
Half of Seattle homes failed to sell for initial asking price in July
More than 15% of home sellers dropped their asking price in every major U.S. metro.4 years ago
I-5 project responsible for major weekend closures reaches halfway point
Washington Department of Transportation (WSDOT) has announced that they have completed construction on half of the expansion joints on I-5.4 years ago
SPS’ teacher union authorizes strike vote as it ‘actively bargains’ with district
The union representing the teachers of SPS has authorized a strike vote as it bargains for improved working conditions.4 years ago
Port Angeles teachers authorize strike ahead of Sept. 1 school start date
The Port Angeles Education Association has voted to strike over its new contract with the Port Angeles Public Schools.4 years ago
Overnight shooting on Aurora Ave. leaves 1 dead, 1 injured
The Seattle Police Department is investigating a deadly north Seattle shooting that left one dead and one injured in the early hours of Tuesday morning.4 years ago
SDOT removing illegally placed concrete blocks, building protected bike lanes
The blocks were initially placed along Southwest Andover Street in June after the city of Seattle removed a long-standing RV encampment.4 years ago
Seattle Children’s Hospital confirms patient tested positive for monkeypox
A pediatric patient at Seattle Children’s Hospital has tested positive for the monkeypox virus and is currently receiving treatment at the hospital.4 years ago
