Topgolf set to open new state of the art facility in Renton
A new Topgolf, an electronic, indoor driving range with specialized RFID trackers in the golf balls, is set to open in Renton this Friday, July 29.4 years ago
West Seattle Bridge one step closer to opening, officials say
The re-opening of the West Seattle Bridge took another step forward this week with the completion of a major milestone, post-tensioning the bridge4 years ago
The AM Newsdesk Minutes: Mariners snap losing streak, Tacoma police investigate gang shooting
The KIRO Newsradio newsdesk brings you their top stories on the morning of Tuesday, July 26.4 years ago
XFL announces Seattle as one of eight host cities for league relaunch in 2023
It's not known if the "Dragons" mascot or its color scheme will return as the XFL makes its third attempt to launch a sustaining football league.4 years ago
‘The pit from hell:’ Construction on the Civic Square delayed over rising costs
Construction on the lot across the street from Seattle City Hall, known as the "pit from hell" has once again halted development.4 years ago
Payroll tax on Seattle’s biggest earners funds $97 million in affordable housing
The City of Seattle will spend $97 million in funds created through its payroll tax on high-income earners on 1,769 units of affordable housing.4 years ago
Sound Transit’s ridership struggles to reach pre-pandemic levels
Sound Transit's system-wide ridership for 2021 remained 63% below that of 2019.4 years ago
5 saved from Auburn river, bridge closed during rescue
Five people wound up in Green River in Auburn late Sunday night, leading to a rescue operation with multiple agencies coming together to help.4 years ago
Pokémon Go game director talks augmented reality as Seattle Center hosts live event
This year’s Pokémon GO fest kicked off in Emerald City on Friday, bringing event experiences to two parts of Seattle for game players alike.4 years ago
Three construction workers fired over incident with noose, police investigating hate crime
“We have a serious problem. There’s a shortage of workers, but yet we still have this discrimination," Rye said.4 years ago
SR 99 tunnel revenue forecasts descend into a ‘sea of red’ as downtown commuting patterns change
Revenue forecasts for the SR 99 tunnel are in a “sea of red,” reaching negative $2 million by 2024 and negative $10 million by 2031.4 years ago
COVID-19 reinfections on the rise as officials call for a new booster
DOH has released a new report showing that COVID-19 reinfection rates are rising as the new BA.5 strain becomes the most infectious yet.4 years ago
Homicides in WA highest in nearly 30 years, violent crime on the rise
Violent crime is up 12.3% year-over-year, according to a new report from the Washington Association of Sheriffs and Police Chiefs.4 years ago
Seattle skyline to display No. 14 in celebration of Mariners winning streak
Russell Investments Center in Downtown Seattle will display No. 14 on Thursday night.4 years ago
Amazon’s electric delivery vehicles roll out across the U.S.
Amazon's plan is to roll out thousands of Amazon’s custom electric delivery vehicles in more than 100 cities by the end of this year.4 years ago
King County Prosecutor declines to prosecute cops who killed Lyles
The King County Prosecutor is upholding the jury's decision from this month's inquest into Charleena Lyles' death, and choosing not to prosecute the two officers responsible for the death of Charleena Lyles in 2017.4 years ago
Chelan fire likely caused by ‘rogue lightning strike,’ now 80% contained
The Stayman Flats fire that forced people to leave their homes near Lake Chelan this week was likely started by a single, "rogue" lightning strike.4 years ago
President Joe Biden tests positive for COVID-19
In a statement this morning, Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre announced that President Joe Biden has tested positive for COVID-19.4 years ago
Vaccine mandate here to stay for state employees, according to Gov. Inslee
Governor Jay Inslee announced the vaccine mandate for state employees will stay alongside the state of emergency Washington is currently under.4 years ago
Cascade Public Media moves to new office in First Hill
Cascade Public Media, a non-profit media association that runs PBS affiliate KCTS 9 and Crosscut.com, has announced that they will be moving offices to a new location in First Hill.4 years ago
‘Under surveillance’ ballot-box signs likely voter intimidation, officials say
Some Seattle-area voters have noticed something unusual at ballot boxes: signs with bright red ink that read "this ballot drop box is under surveillance."4 years ago
Airplane crash in Bothell injures two after ‘complete engine failure’
First responders were called to the scene of a plane crash in Bothell Tuesday evening after their engine experienced what investigators are describing as a complete engine failure.4 years ago
Committee favors public’s least favorite option for reducing Tacoma Narrows Bridge tolls
The commission said it plans to reduce toll rates for the bridge by Oct. 1 due to additional funding provided by the state legislature.4 years ago
