Featured Stories

Photo: Pike Place Market in Seattle....
James Lynch

‘Food is family:’ Seattle Mayor Harrell releases revised Food Action Plan

On Thursday, Seattle Mayor Bruce Harrell released a revised Food Action Plan that will guide city departments over the next five years.
2 years ago
Jayda Woods-Johnson, 13, died after she was shot at Alderwood Mall in Lynnwood on Wednesday, July 3...
Sam Campbell

Lynnwood PD apologizes to family of slain girl after release of shooting video

Lynnwood PD apologizes: Jayda Woods-Johnson's family said it wasn't allowed to view footage of the shooting before it aired on local TV.
2 years ago
Photo: Man suspected of killing an 80-year-old Seattle dog walker....
Luke Duecy

Man charged with killing 80-year-old Seattle dog walker to undergo mental health check

The man charged with murdering an 80-year-old, beloved dog-walker in Seattle's Madison Valley Neighborhood will undergo a mental evaluation.
2 years ago
Image: A Seattle Police Department vehicle is seen parked outside Garfield High School on Wednesday...
James Lynch

Security highly visible as students return to Seattle’s Garfield High School

Seattle Public Schools students returned to class Wednesday, including at Garfield High School where a student was shot and killed in June.
2 years ago
Image: Recovery Innovations stopped operating the Crisis Recovery Center in Parkland-Spanaway last ...
brinley froelich

Pierce County’s Crisis Recovery Center closed in March. When will it reopen? 

The Crisis Recovery Center won’t reopen until the state finalizes a new pricing contract, which may not occur until spring of 2025.
2 years ago
Image: Members of South County Fire respond after a dump truck crashed into a home in Edmonds on We...
Sam Campbell

Man injured after driving a dump truck into an Edmonds home

A man was seriously injured when the dump truck he was driving crashed into a home in Edmonds Wednesday morning.
2 years ago
Image: An Auburn Police Department vehicle is seen on a city street....
Charlie Harger

Auburn residents live in fear as gang violence surges

The escalating crime rates, particularly the surge in gang-related violence, have left many in Auburn questioning their safety.
2 years ago
Image: In this Aug. 19, 2014, file photo, a sign stands at Aetna headquarters in Hartford, Connecti...
Sam Campbell

Providence, Aetna reach agreement; coverage for 35,000 Washingtonians stays in tact

Providence and Aetna announced Tuesday they reached an agreement that will no loner affect Washingtonians with Aetna insurance.
2 years ago
Image: In this image from video from Senate Television, Sen. Patty Murray, D-Wash., presides over t...
Sam Campbell

Sen. Murray: Don’t trust Trump’s promise to use public funding to support IVF

Sen. Patty Murray is urging voters to disregard Trump’s campaign promise to use public funding to support in vitro fertilization (IVF).
2 years ago
Photo: The Lakewood Municipal Court....
James Lynch

City of Lakewood raises illegal parking fines by more than $100

The City of Lakewood raised its illegal parking fines after it began receiving numerous complaints about parking.
2 years ago
Seattle-King County Department of Health warn of possible exposure to a rabid bat found in Renton....
Tom Brock

Health authorities warn of rabid bat found in Renton

Health officials The Seattle-King County Health Department is warning people about a rabid bat found in Renton last week.
2 years ago
Dispute between Comcast and The Big Ten Network prevents Husky fans from seeing the televised seaso...
Tom Brock

Comcast customers miss Huskies’ televised season opener

The Big Ten Network and Comcast are embroiled in a heated battle that kept the game off Comcast’s expanded basic tier subscription.
2 years ago
Two men arrive at the scene of a seaplane crash in Lake Meridian to see what they can do to help th...
Tom Brock and Steve Coogan

Pilot dies from injuries days after Lake Meridian floatplane crash

The pilot whose floatplane crashed into Kent's Lake Meridian last Saturday died from his injuries, according to a statement from his family.
2 years ago
lynnwood light rail...
Chris Sullivan

It’s a party: Light rail service begins in Lynnwood, Mountlake Terrace, Shoreline

Lynnwood better be ready for its closeup. Light rail service begins Friday, bringing thousands of new people in for a fast trip to Seattle.
2 years ago
weather...
Patti Payne

A Patti Payne poem: How the weather illuminates the greatness of this place we call home

I’ve been thinking about the weather throughout the Puget Sound region, and why this is the best place to call home.
2 years ago
Highway 2 labor day...
Nate Connors and Charlie Harger, KIRO Newsradio

How to navigate US 2 and avoid backups this Labor Day weekend

As the Labor Day weekend approaches, WSDOT is encouraging travelers using Highway 2 are encouraged to plan ahead to avoid congestion.
2 years ago
Photo: Seattle City Council member Cathy Moore announced Friday her plan to introduce a similar tax...
Sam Campbell

‘A lot of my income is already being taken:’ Seattleites pay US’ highest sales tax, report says

A report shows two Washington cities have the highest sales taxes in the nation -- Seattle and Tacoma.
2 years ago
Photo: A woman in Burien was killed after gunmen shot up her home....
James Lynch

‘It’s unreal:’ Gunmen shoot-up Burien home, killing woman in her 80s

Neighbors in a normally quiet cul-de-sac in Burien said they were awakened by gunfire Wednesday morning. A woman was killed.
2 years ago
Photo: The warmer and drier weather is coming back soon. Here, the sun shines in Seattle' Eastlake ...
Ted Buehner

Is summer over in Western Washington? Nope, a bit more is coming this week

The good news is summer is not over, but there will be one more blip in the upcoming return to summer weather in Washington.
2 years ago
Image: There was a long line at Spirit Airlines' check-in area at Seattle-Tacoma International Airp...
Sam Campbell and Steve Coogan

‘No estimated point of return:’ Cyberattack continues to plague Sea-Tac Airport

A suspected cyberattack Saturday is still slowing down services at Sea-Tac Airport and all Port of Seattle operations.
2 years ago
Image: At the top of this image, the reader board at Sea-Tac Airport that would normally have infor...
Steve Coogan

Travelers be aware: Cyberattack causing major issues at Sea-Tac Airport

The Port of Seattle, including Sea-Tac Airport, reported Saturday morning in a post on X it is experiencing an internet outage.
2 years ago
Man walks with umbrella along Eastlake in Seattle. No more deep freeze in the city. (Photo: Bill Ka...
Bill Kaczaraba

Summer’s not over yet, but it’ll be wet and cool this weekend

Summer's not over yet, but folks in Washington will see a wet and cool weekend, meteorologist Kirby Cook said.
2 years ago
dogwalker criminal history...
Sam Campbell

Why the alleged killer of 80-year-old dogwalker was free despite 8 felony convictions

Court documents revealed the man police accuse of killing an 80-year-old dogwalker Tuesday has a lengthy criminal history in Washington.
2 years ago
Image: The Washington State Department of Transportation's (WSDOT) shared-use path on the State Rou...
Nate Connors

Weekend traffic update: Bridge work across 3 counties may hamper plans

The 115,000 commuters who travel across Lake Washington on the SR 520 toll bridge daily will have to choose another route this weekend.
2 years ago