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
CD Panthers win big for Seattle’s Central District
Seattle's Central District community is celebrating this week after several victories by the CD Panthers over the weekend.5 years ago
Reduced service on handful of Sound Transit express routes begins Monday
Sound Transit will be reducing service on a handful of express routes in Pierce and South King Counties starting this week.5 years ago
Seattle Public Schools opens 54 student COVID vaccine clinics
Seattle Public Schools will open 40 in-school and 14 regional COVID student vaccine clinics across the city for children age 5 and older.5 years ago
King County Councilmember Kathy Lambert concedes to challenger Sarah Perry
King County Councilmember Kathy Lambert conceded to challenger Sarah Perry in the race for the 3rd District seat on Sunday.5 years ago
Expert’s advice on fighting off seasonal depression from rainy Seattle weather
As weather in the Puget Sound region keeps conditions dark and rainy, one expert at UW Medicine has some advice to help fight off the gloom.5 years ago
Seattle middle school students now eligible for free ORCA card
Middle school students in Seattle can now get a free, unlimited ORCA card for rides on King County Metro and other local transit options.5 years ago
KIRO Radio hosts attempt to solve Seattle’s anxiety problem
A new study out of the U.S. Census Bureau has found that Seattle is ranked as the most anxious metro area in the country. KIRO Radio weighs in.5 years ago
Washington mountain pass webcams
Get a quick overview of the weather conditions at the mountain passes in Washington state.5 years ago
Economist: Things continue to get ‘worse’ for first-time home buyers in King County
With housing prices in the Puget Sound region continuing to steadily rise, first-time home buyers are finding themselves on the outside looking in.5 years ago
Sea-Tac Airport finishes remodel of North terminal
Sea-Tac Airport has renovated its North terminal, expanding to 20 gates, adding 255,000 in square footage, and tripling dining and retail space.5 years ago
