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
Seattle Public Schools reports 4% COVID positivity rate from two days of testing
Of the 14,021 Seattle Public Schools students and staff who were tested for COVID-19 on Sunday and Monday, 588 (4%) were positive.5 years ago
Edmonds City Council votes to reduce extension fee for ‘streateries’
The Edmonds City Council voted Tuesday to cut the fee for "streateries" in half. The outdoor dining structures will be allowed to stay through April.5 years ago
Washington Secretary of State’s office ends holdout, will implement COVID vaccine mandate
The Washington Secretary of State's office will finally implement Gov. Jay Inslee's COVID-19 state worker vaccine mandate.5 years ago
Ramp to northbound I-5 in Tacoma reopens after multi-car collision
The ramp from SR-7 Extension to NB I-5 was blocked early Tuesday for the investigation of a multi-car collision. It has reopened.5 years ago
Sounder trains canceled between Seattle and Everett for landslide
Sound Transit has canceled Sounder N Line service between Seattle and Everett until Thursday due to a landslide that has covered the tracks.5 years ago
Gee interviews Nate Burleson in first episode on new podcast
On his first episode of "Leaving a Legacy," Gee sits down with former Seattle Seahawks wide receiver and current CBS Mornings host Nate Burleson.5 years ago
Missing Indigenous women ‘crisis’ the target of new alert system proposal
New legislation seeks to locate missing Indigenous women and people with an information broadcast system similar to "silver alerts."5 years ago
‘Schools should be the last to close’: local lawmaker advocates for rapid tests rather than K-12 closures
Congresswoman Kim Schrier, M.D. (WA-08), breaks down why school closures should be off the table when rapid COVID tests are at the country's disposal.5 years ago
Garbage, recycling pickup resumes for Seattle area
Garbage and recycling pickup resumes in Seattle after last week's snowstorm.5 years ago
Seattle Kraken closes inaugural team store in South Lake Union
The Seattle Kraken has announced the closure of its inaugural team store location, originally located in South Lake Union.5 years ago
Rain-snow mix, icy roads may greet Tuesday morning commuters
The Tuesday morning commute may look a little better than the slushy conditions Monday, though there is a risk of black ice on the roadways.5 years ago
