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Concerns around the King County courthouse in downtown Seattle have potential jurors worried for their safety, with some even asking to be excused altogether.

The Department of Health is advising Washingtonians to prepare now for upcoming smoky days and unhealthy air quality that is expected this summer.

After rumors, a postponement, and uncertainty, a secret meeting between the Seattle King County NAACP and Chris Hansen’s SoDo arena group was finally held on May 15 in Seattle, KIRO 7’s John Knicely confirmed Wednesday.

TACOMA, Wash. (AP) — The daughters of a slain Tacoma police officer intend to sue the Tacoma Police Department, claiming Tacoma officers should have arrested the suspect two weeks before their father was killed. KIRO-TV reports Antonia, Gabriella and Victoria Gutierrez on Wednesday filed the notice in Pierce County Superior Court. Police say Reginald Jake […]

The “Moms + Marijuana” study is looking at whether prenatal marijuana use impacts infants’ brain development, outside of the influence of alcohol, tobacco and other drugs.

KIRO Radio Traffic Reporters Tracy Taylor and Chris Sullivan hosted a first-of-its-kind traffic townhall Wednesday, covering everything from summer travel plans to dealing with road rage.

A Seattle man is paying for a plane to fly a banner over the city to voice his feelings about how Game of Thrones ended.

Despite city leaders' talk, and the best efforts of locals, Seattle's Memorial Wall at Memorial Stadium has returned to a state of disarray.

SALEM, Ore. (AP) — Washington state farmers have committed to plant significantly more hemp than in the previous two years. Capital Press reported Wednesday that farmers intend to plant more than 6,000 acres (nine square miles or 23 square kilometers) of hemp this year. The state Department of Agriculture licensed 35 growers as of May […]

RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — Illegal killings and longstanding political resistance have undercut the return of two species of endangered wolves to the wild, frustrating government efforts that already cost more than $80 million but have failed to meet recovery targets. The number of red wolves roaming the forests of North Carolina has plunged to fewer […]

The musician who was attacked by a homeless man with a baseball bat in Seattle last year is still recovering. This is his journey.

SEATTLE (AP) — State and local authorities will now be restricted from asking about people’s immigration status, adding to a West Coast wall of states with so-called sanctuary policies. Gov. Jay Inslee signed a measure Tuesday implementing the new rules. They put Washington among only a handful of states, including California and Oregon, to have […]

PORT ANGELES, Wash. (AP) — A man who police say drove through the wall of a Sequim gun store to steal dozens of weapons in April has been arrested and had bail set at $350,000. The Peninsula Daily News reports 38-year-old Joey Maillet has been lodged at Clallam County jail for investigation of burglary, 26 […]

ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — Hunter Pence homered, Adrian Sampson had another impressive long outing for a victory after not starting, and the Texas Rangers beat the slumping Seattle Mariners 2-1 on Wednesday to complete a three-game sweep. The Mariners have lost 27 of 37 games to fall to the bottom of the AL West standings […]

SEATTLE (AP) — Cayuse and Chinook passes near Mount Rainier will open Thursday in time for Memorial Day weekend. KING-TV reports the Washington State Department of Transportation plans to reopen the roadways Thursday at 8 a.m. after their annual winter closures. When they open, drivers can travel on State Route 410 over Chinook Pass between […]