Seattle, King County file lawsuit to upend natural gas initiative
King County and the city of Seattle are among two of several plaintiffs to file a joint lawsuit challenging the constitutionality of the newly passed initiative on natural gas.2 years ago
From foster care to photographer: How Treehouse transforms the lives of children in need
A former foster child credits Treehouse, a nonprofit dedicated to helping young people in foster care thrive, with transforming her life.2 years ago
Traffic leading up to Sea-Tac Airport snarled due to a ‘security incident’
Fliers and their families ran into traffic outside Seattle-Tacoma International Airport for the second consecutive morning Wednesday.2 years ago
Don’t fall victim to ‘pig butchering’: King County prosecutors warn of scams ahead of holidays
In a concerted push to inoculate the public from scams, King County prosecutors laid out a wide variety of them at a press conference.2 years ago
Ferguson, next AG Brown prepare for lawsuits against another Trump admin
Attorney General Bob Ferguson told reporters he is preparing his successor, Attorney General-elect Nick Brown, for potential litigation against the incoming Donald Trump administration.2 years ago
WA Democrats tell citizens ‘we will be ready’ for second Trump presidency
Governor Jay Inslee told KIRO Newsradio he previously discussed with Governor-elect Bob Ferguson the possibility of a second presidential term for now-President-elect Donald Trump.2 years ago
Portland police: Ballot box fire suspect has ‘wealth’ of metalworking experience
The Portland Police Bureau is searching for a suspect with a “wealth of experience in metal fabrication and welding” connected to three arsons at ballot boxes.2 years ago
Boeing union members on strike return to picket lines after latest offer voted down
Unionized machinists on strike hit the picket lines Thursday, less than 12 hours after the latest contract offer from Boeing was voted down.2 years ago
‘It’s a lot better than the last two:’ Boeing machinists mull latest contract proposal
Two days ahead of their vote on the latest contract proposal from Boeing, union employees with stuck to the picket lines.2 years ago
Search continues for missing Navy pilots aboard crashed Growler jet
Search efforts are still underway for two missing crew members who were aboard a U.S. Navy jet that crashed in the Cascade Mountains during a training mission.2 years ago
Federal Way-based World Vision ships truckloads of supplies to flooded Florida towns
A Federal Way-based humanitarian aid group is shipping truckloads of emergency supplies to Floridians impacted and displaced by Hurricane Milton.2 years ago
Pierce County official: Milton prompts largest deployment of urban search and rescue specialists since 9/11
A team of 80 first responders, police, engineers and other urban search and rescue specialists from Western Washington have deployed in preparation for Hurricane Milton.2 years ago
Talks break down, Boeing withdraws latest contract offer from striking workers
Boeing has officially withdrawn its contract offer that would have given striking workers 30% raises over four years after talks broke down.2 years ago
‘Truly devastating:’ More Washington first responders deployed to North Carolina
Washington Task Force 1 deployed more specialists to North Carolina as officials say over 200 people were killed by Hurricane Helene.2 years ago
Burien, King County homelessness feud continues with latest planned sweep
Tensions have again flared in Burien over homelessness and an ongoing plan to sweep an encampment in the city.2 years ago
‘This war is not about the people:’ Iranian-Americans in Seattle show support for Israelis
KIRO Newsradio spoke with local Jewish community leaders and Iranian-Americans on Tuesday about Iran's attack on Israel.2 years ago
King County moves forward with plan to open old motel next to now-swept refugee encampment
King County said it is still moving forward with a plan to open an old motel next to the site of the now-emptied refugee camp in Kent.2 years ago
‘That sucks:’ Mariners fans express frustrations with team’s struggle to make playoffs
Seattle Mariners fans are expressing their disappointment after the team was kept out of the playoffs for the second year in a row.2 years ago
‘We don’t feel safe:’ Another driver falls victim to I-90 rock thrower
A rock thrower has hit drivers again near I-90 and Rainier Avenue. WSP Trooper Rick Johnson said it happened around 8:40 Wednesday night.2 years ago
Boeing blames strike for furloughs while numbers show past debt
As the Boeing machinists strike goes into its sixth day, the company is announcing temporary furloughs.2 years ago
Analyst: Strike costs Boeing $100 million in daily revenue
Union workers were outside protesting the company on Tuesday in Everett, garnering a steady stream of honks from drivers passing by.2 years ago
Judge keeps bail at $2M for suspect in Alderwood Mall shooting
A judge is reportedly keeping bail at $2 million for the 16-year-old suspected of shooting and killing 13-year-old Jayda Woods Johnson at the Alderwood Mall.2 years ago
Truck in Edmonds home crash was over road’s weight limit; residents say story is familiar
Some Edmonds residents are pleading with the city: stop letting heavy machinery come down our hill after a truck crashed that damaged a home.2 years ago
