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Viral TikTok challenge to steal Kias, Hyundais grabs law enforcement’s attention

The Puget Sound Auto Theft Task-Force (PSATT) is warning drivers of a viral "TikTok challenge" that shows people how to steal certain Kia and Hyundais.
4 years ago

Snohomish County purchases hotel in Everett to increase housing for the homeless

Snohomish county has announced that they will be purchasing the Days Inn in Everett and converting the hotel into bridge housing for the unhoused population in the area. 
4 years ago

Republicans fail to make the ballot for Washington Secretary of State for the first time in 60 years

Washington's Secretary of State race this November will be between Democratic incumbent Steve Hobbs and non-partisan candidate Julie Anderson.
4 years ago

Thunderstorms rack the Puget Sound region, leaving thousands without power

A series of power outages in the Puget Sound region leaves thousands without power during lightning storms.
4 years ago

Seattle’s police chief floats cutting back the number of officers at sporting events

Interim Chief Adrian Diaz is considering cutting back the number of overtime hours dedicated to Seattle sporting events.
4 years ago

Incumbent congresswoman Jaime Herrera Beutler concedes to Joe Kent in WA primary

Herrera Beutler’s concession comes less than 24 hours after Kent overtook the District 3 GOP lead.
4 years ago

Marshawn Lynch arrested for DUI in Las Vegas

Ex-NFL star running back Marshawn Lynch was arrested in Las Vegas on Tuesday after cops claim he was driving under the influence.
4 years ago

Northgate and South Park earmarked for affordable housing boost

Earlier this year, Harrell acquired Dockside Apartments and Sea Mar Beacon Hill, two buildings that were converted into affordable housing.
4 years ago

Joe Kent surpasses Jaime Herrera Beutler in WA 3rd Congressional District’s tightly contested race

A Trump-backed candidate for Congress, Joe Kent, has overtaken the incumbent in Washington's Third Congressional District.
4 years ago

Video: Watch US Army paratroopers skydive from 12,500 feet for Seafair 2022

KIRO Newsradio films the U.S. Army Parachute Team — also known as the Golden Knights — jump from 12,500 feet into the air for Seafair 2022.
4 years ago

Seafair hydroplane race decided by penalty once again, Kelly wins fourth contest

It’s the third consecutive race that Shane saw a win at Seafair taken away via penalty and it’s the fourth consecutive Final at Seafair decided by penalty.
4 years ago

Dori says farewell to Olivia Newton-John, dead at 73 after battle with cancer: ‘She was a fighter’

Olivia Newton-John, a chart-topping pop icon of the 1970s and 1980s co-star of Grease, passed away Monday.
4 years ago

State Patrol arrests 21 on suspicion of boating under the influence over Seafair weekend

The Washington State Patrol arrested 21 on suspicion of boating under the influence over Seafair weekend on Lake Washington.
4 years ago

Washington State Ferries to get $38 million in federal funding to upgrade equipment

Washington State Ferries has announced that they will be receiving $38 million in funding from the federal government to invest in infrastructure for the ferry system.
4 years ago

Meet Tucker, the Mariners’ new clubhouse dog

The Mariners went "outside the diamond" to acquire another major roster addition for their late-summer postseason push.
4 years ago

Mini heat wave to hit Western Washington this weekend

A second smaller heat wave is set to start Aug. 6 after a record-breaking six days of 90-degree weather last week.
4 years ago

Prosecutor declines to charge officer in killing of Juan Rene Hummel in Bothell

The Snohomish County Prosecutors' office announced that they will not be charging the officer who shot Juan Rene Hummel Jr. in 2020.
4 years ago

Housing inventory on the rise in the Pacific Northwest, most available units since 2019

Alongside increased inflation, mortgage rates have spiked nationally, with July's 5.41% mark the highest since June 2009 (5.42%).
4 years ago

Tim Eyman loses home in Mukilteo to creditors over campaign finance violations

A bankruptcy Judge has ordered Tim Eyman to sell his Mukilteo home as financial restitution for his outstanding $5.6 million in civil penalties.
4 years ago

Seattle releases draft map of new city council districts

The Seattle Redistricting Commission has released its proposed new district map.
4 years ago

Wildfire near Moses Lake evacuates Lind, destroys 10 homes

In Eastern Washington, the small town of Lind, near Moses lake, was evacuated Thursday afternoon.
4 years ago

Blue Angels return to Seattle for Seafair after two year absence

After being gone from the Emerald city for more then two years, since before the COVID-19 pandemic began, the Blue Angels will once again take flight over Seattle.
4 years ago

Dems crash Smiley’s election-night party with abortion-rights protest

Pro-abortion activists protested candidate Tiffany Smiley's "extreme anti-abortion stance" outside an election watch party hosted by Smiley.
4 years ago

Steve Hobbs, Julie Anderson leading in Secretary of State primary election

Incumbent Steve Hobbs and Julie Anderson are now leading in the primary election race for Secretary of State, garnering 40.7% and 13.1% of the vote, respectively.
4 years ago