Historic lunar eclipse to appear in Seattle night skies Thursday
A blood moon partial lunar eclipse will be visible from Seattle to Spokane, set to appear in Washington's night skies on Thursday, Nov. 18.5 years ago
Seattle Mayor-elect Bruce Harrell unveils transition team led by former Obama cabinet secretary
Seattle Mayor-elect Bruce Harrell announced his transition team, led by former Obama administration Secretary of the Interior Sally Jewell.5 years ago
Washington casino sports book expected to reap millions over next five years
With Washington tribes having cleared the requisite legal hurdles, experts predict its sports book could become a $94 million industry in five years.5 years ago
‘Never seen anything like it,’ says trooper after semi-truck folds car in half in collision
A stunning collision saw a semi-truck fold a car in half along I-5 over the Skagit River on Tuesday, with no serious injuries reported.5 years ago
Gov. Inslee: ‘No plans currently’ to lift Washington’s mask mandate
With COVID case rates in Washington remaining at concerning levels, there are still no plans to lift the state's indoor mask mandate.5 years ago
KIRO Radio hosts wonder if it’s time for automated referees and umpires
After some complaints about calls in the Seahawks game last weekend, is it time to have automated referees or do we still need a human there?5 years ago
Water receding, but flood warnings remain for North Sound
A stormy Monday in Western Washington led to thousands of power outages, road closures, downed trees, mudslides, and severe flooding.5 years ago
Seattle to install new traffic cameras to ticket drivers blocking intersections, bus lanes
SDOT will install eight new traffic cameras with the intention of curtailing cars from illegally blocking intersections, crosswalks, and bus lanes.5 years ago
Former FDA commissioner: COVID vaccine booster mixed messaging is a ‘misstep’
The FDA is once again going to determine if COVID booster shots are safe and effective for the populations that are not currently eligible.5 years ago
Still ‘all hands on deck’ as region responds to record-setting rain, flooding
Wind is blowing heavy rain sideways on Monday. Area rivers are under flood watches and warnings. Follow our live weather updates today as a storm blows through Western Washington.5 years ago
Gov. Inslee’s statewide vaccine mandate for large events starts Monday
Governor Inslee's COVID-19 vaccine mandate for large events kicks in statewide on Monday, Nov. 15, for everyone 12 or older.5 years ago
Body of Seattle deputy fire chief found after two-week search
The Kittitas County Sheriff's Office confirmed Sunday that the body of Seattle Deputy Fire Chief Jay Schreckengost was found near Cliffdell.5 years ago
UW orthopedic surgeon: ‘Pretty confident’ Russell Wilson will be ‘back to his old self’ after injury
How healthy will Russell Wilson be come Sunday? According to one expert, he'll likely be "back to his old self" barring any last-minute setbacks.5 years ago
University Bridge reopens to traffic after being stuck upright since Friday
The University Bridge in Seattle has reopened after two days of being stuck in the upright position following mechanical issues Friday.5 years ago
Washington could top pre-pandemic Thanksgiving travel volumes in 2021
This Thanksgiving, 1.4 million Washingtonians are expected to travel for the holiday, a number which would exceed pre-pandemic levels.5 years ago
Heavy rain expected throughout weekend, with flood watch for most rivers in effect
The heavy rain has arrived and it won't stop for a few more hours, which has led to a flood watch in effect for most rivers in Western Washington.5 years ago
What happened to Seattle’s ‘Pineapple Express?’ Enter, the ‘atmospheric river’
Why are we no longer calling these big dumps of rain the "Pineapple Express" and instead using "atmospheric river?"5 years ago
Broadway Dick’s Drive-In to close until spring of 2022 for remodel
The Broadway Dick's Drive-In will be closing down for months starting in December, as it undergoes its first remodel since it opened over 65 years ago.5 years ago
‘Community immunity’ against COVID is rising in Washington
A state epidemiologist says Washington may be close to "herd immunity," the tipping point the state's been hoping for in the battle against COVID-19.5 years ago
Dave Ross, Rachel Belle on how ‘fluffernutter’ made it into the dictionary
Fluffernutter is now in the dictionary. KIRO Radio's Dave Ross and Rachel Belle discuss that and the other new words (and phrases) that made the cut.5 years ago
Seattle, Bellevue, Kent school districts cancel classes Friday due to staff shortages
Seattle Public Schools and the Bellevue School District have cancelled all classes Friday, citing issues with low staffing after the Veterans Day holiday.5 years ago
Tornado warning in Kitsap County cancelled, still ‘threat of severe weather’
The National Weather Service has officially cancelled a tornado warning it had issued in Kitsap County late Tuesday morning.5 years ago
Gov. Inslee seeks to move state government to all-electric fleet of vehicles
Every state agency under Governor Inslee's control must shift toward an all-electric fleet of vehicles as they start to replace worn out cars and trucks.5 years ago
