Kittitas County says WSDOT refused help for clearing snow over lack of vaccine mandate
Kittitas County leaders say WSDOT refused assistance clear snow from roadways over the county's lack of a COVID vaccine mandate for its workers.5 years ago
Seattle Mayor Harrell appoints director of housing office, public safety
Seattle Mayor Bruce Harrell made a few more appointments for members of his cabinet and hired a director of public safety on Tuesday.5 years ago
Another atmospheric river, heavy rain hits Puget Sound region
Another atmospheric river is taking aim at Western Washington, bringing heavy rain to the Puget Sound region Tuesday and Wednesday.5 years ago
Economist: Gov. Inslee’s proposal to rework single-family zoning ‘a good start’
Economist Matthew Gardner speaks with KIRO Radio's Dave Ross to explain a new proposal to rework the state's single-family zoning rules.5 years ago
Gee interviews Amanda Knox on new podcast
On “Leaving a Legacy,” Gee interviews Amanda Knox -- an author, activist, and journalist who was wrongly convicted in the murder her roommate.5 years ago
‘Temporary workforce challenge’ suspends handful of King County Metro bus routes
King County Metro suspends several bus routes through Jan. 21, citing staff shortages and repair for damages from the recent snow storm.5 years ago
Race for King County prosecutor heats up as field of candidates quickly takes shape
With 10 months before electon day, candidates to replace outgoing King County Prosecutor Dan Satterberg are already beginning to surface.5 years ago
Puget Sound schools feel strain of omicron surge, as some mull return to remote learning
Puget Sound schools are already beginning to struggle with a recent uptick in COVID cases, as some consider a return to remote learning.5 years ago
‘Emergency service is definitely going to be an issue’ with early electric vehicles
What happens when you're stranded on the highway for hours, like on I-95 in Virginia last week, in an electric vehicle?5 years ago
Evacuations, search for missing persons continue after flooding in Washington
Major flooding closed part of I-5 Friday and basically cut off Seattle from the rest of the U.S. Search crews are looking for at least one missing person.5 years ago
National Guard arrives in Leavenworth to offer aid after emergency declaration
After the mayor declared a disaster in the city of Leavenworth due to record-breaking snowfall, members of the National Guard are arriving to help Monday.5 years ago
Snoqualmie, Blewett passes reopen; White, Stevens passes remain closed
After being closed for almost four days due to dangerous conditions and record snowfall, Snoqualmie and Blewett passes reopened at 5 p.m. Sunday.5 years ago
Kshama Sawant calls on mayor to extend Seattle’s eviction moratorium
With Seattle's eviction moratorium set to end on Jan. 15, Councilmember Kshama Sawant is calling for another extension.5 years ago
Washington crests 10,000 total COVID-19 deaths since start of pandemic
Washington hit a grim milestone on Friday, cresting 10,000 COVID-19 deaths since the start of the pandemic in early 2020.5 years ago
House in Seattle’s Magnolia neighborhood slides off foundations in wake of heavy rain
Heavy rain caused a house in Seattle's Magnolia neighborhood to slide off its foundations Friday, with several other houses in the area also at risk.5 years ago
Record-shattering rain drenches Western Washington to close out week
Heavy rain swept across Western Washington late this week, shattering records and shutting down several roadways in the process.5 years ago
Wet weather, potholes in Washington make grocery deliveries challenging
With mountain passes and part of I-5 closed, and the COVID pandemic already delaying deliveries, some grocery store shelves are feeling the pinch.5 years ago
Former WA AG McKenna explains prosecution case against Jan. 6 Capitol rioters
Former Washington Attorney General Rob McKenna joined KIRO Radio to explain how the Jan. 6 Capitol rioters could be prosecuted.5 years ago
Evacuation notice issued for Skokomish Valley area in Mason County over flooding
An evacuation order has been issued for residents of the Skokomish Valley area, with significant flooding expected amid rainy weather.5 years ago
Washington medical association urges Gov. Inslee to aid hospitals operating at ‘crisis capacity’
The state Medical Association has urged Gov. Inslee to take immediate action to assist hospitals "effectively operating at crisis capacity strategies."5 years ago
Police shoot and kill south Seattle burglary suspect who fatally stabbed K-9 police dog
SPD reports that an officer shot and killed a burglary suspect in south Seattle who fatally stabbed the K-9 officer dog "Jedi."5 years ago
Video: Stolen car speeds away from police on sidewalk outside KIRO Radio studios
Video captured from outside KIRO Radio studios showed police with guns drawn on a vehicle, before the car sped away on the sidewalk.5 years ago
Snoqualmie and Blewett passes reopen, Stevens and White passes could open later this week
Crews with the Washington State Dept. of Transportation say White Pass and Stevens Pass will likely remain closed until Monday. Snoqualmie Pass and Blewett Passes are expected to reopen Sunday.5 years ago
