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In a recent video released by WSDOT, Bertha’s cutterhead is rotating smoothly as the boring m...
Richard D. Oxley

It’s alive! Bertha shows signs of movement in recent video

In a recent video released by WSDOT, Bertha's cutter head is rotating smoothly as the boring machine goes through testing.
11 years ago
It turns out Washingtonians are primarily flying south over Thanksgiving. (AP)...
Richard D. Oxley

The top Thanksgiving destinations where Washingtonians are flying

Where are people traveling this Thanksgiving holiday? And when the best drive times are to get to the table on time.
11 years ago
Besides a strong likelihood of warmer than average temperatures, the precipitation outlook is near ...
Ted Buehner

You can thank El Nino for warmer weather this winter

Thanks to El Nino, the Pacific Northwest's winter seasonal outlook shows a strong likelihood of warmer than average temperatures.
11 years ago
earthquake, Seattle traffic, Aurora Bridge...
Richard D. Oxley

Wind blows metal sheets off Aurora Bridge

Three sheets of metal were blown of off the Aurora Bridge as heavy winds struck the region Tuesday.
11 years ago
Crews clear a tree blown down completely blocking SR104 in Port Gamble. (Trooper Russ Winger/Washin...
Stephanie Klein

Windstorm knocks out power to thousands of people

Thousands of people are without power across areas of Kitsap and King counties.
11 years ago
The historic preservation projects to benefit from $28.4 million in capital improvement grants incl...
Eric Mandel

Where the $28M Kingdome tax money is going

A listing of the 100 facilities that will receive $28.4 million in capital improvement grants.
11 years ago
Richard D. Oxley

Teen girl found beaten, tied up in south Seattle school bathroom

A 16-year-old girl was found tied up in a bathroom at Evergreen High School Tuesday morning.
11 years ago
Kipp Robertson

Snowflakes spotted in Pierce County

The weather didn't completely disappoint in Western Washington on Tuesday morning.
11 years ago
Seattle’s current city ordinance only allows for encampments in industrial zones, but a new s...
Eric Mandel

Proposed homeless camp site map includes residential possibilities

The Department of Planning and Development released a map illustrating approximately 1,500 potential homeless encampment sites.
11 years ago
paid leave, family leave,...
KIRO Radio Staff

Seattle City Council rejects 12-week paid parental leave

Seattle city employees will have to settle for four weeks of parental leave rather than a proposed 12 weeks.
11 years ago
Classes at Western Washington University were canceled Tuesday after hate speech spread over social...
Kipp Robertson

Hate speech forces suspension of classes at Bellingham university

Hate speech over social media prompted the president of Western Washington University in Bellingham to suspend all classes Tuesday.
11 years ago
Everyhome has created a program that can determine not only the best areas for development, but wha...
Richard D. Oxley

Startup company’s new tech could change development in Seattle

A Seattle startup says it has cracked a development code and can determine areas ripe for development, and what should be built there.
11 years ago
A rollover in Renton blocked the ramp of State Route 167 to I-405 for “a few hours.” (W...
Kipp Robertson

Crews clear rolled semi-truck in Renton

A rolled over semi-truck in Renton blocked traffic on the I-405 interchange for "a few hours."
11 years ago
Eric Mandel

Five people injured in shooting on Broadway and Pike

Seattle Gang Unit detectives are conducting the follow up investigation after four people were shot Sunday morning.
11 years ago
There were just over 10,000 people without power in Snohomish and Kitsap counties Saturday. (Puget ...
Kipp Robertson

Less than 8K in Western Washington without power after windstorm

Five days after a windstorm knocked out power to more than 300,000 customers, thousands are still in the dark.
11 years ago
KING 5 reports Boeing employees have been fired or disciplined for “inappropriate” beha...
Kipp Robertson

Reports: Boeing fires employees for sexting

Several Boeing employees were fired recently for what sources say involved sexting.
11 years ago
lowland snow...
MyNorthwest.com

Slim chance of lowland snow in Western Washington

Meteorologists say lowland snow is still possible in the Puget Sound region.
11 years ago
World War II vets Del Noack (l), Bob Swain (c) and Charles Lazenby (r) visit with Seahawks offensiv...
Josh Kerns

Flights to honor WWII vets face ever ticking clock

There were plenty of heroics at CenturyLink Field before the Seahawks fell to Arizona.
11 years ago
Stepping in and removing the baby allowed the zoo’s animal health team to perform a neonatal ...
Stephanie Klein

Baby gorilla born at Seattle’s Woodland Park Zoo

It's a girl! Seattle's Woodland Park Zoo welcomed a baby gorilla on Friday morning.
11 years ago
“If you can’t pass your own threshold, it doesn’t pass,” said Andrew Villen...
Kipp Robertson

Progressives’ plan could foil Tim Eyman’s efforts

If approved, the Majority Vote Protection Act would require more than 50 percent of voters to vote on initiatives in order to even make them eligible to pass.
11 years ago
Former Seahawks’ owner John Nordstrom visits with long snapper Clint Gresham before last Sund...
Josh Kerns

John Nordstrom keeps close ties to Seahawks despite selling team years ago

When the Seahawks take on the 49ers Sunday, you can count on one of their biggest fans patrolling the sidelines before the game. Many might not recognize him, but they certainly know his name.
11 years ago
Richard D. Oxley

Police investigating threats to Seattle mosques, Muslims

The FBI is looking into threats of violence posted on Facebook against Seattle-area mosques and Muslims.
11 years ago
Washington Governor Jay Inslee supports the idea of bringing Syrian refugees to the state. (AP)...
Kipp Robertson

McKenna: Refugee vetting concerns are reasonable, but governors opinions don’t matter

Despite the hubbub, Rob McKenna says governors have no say over whether or not Syrian refugees can enter the United States.
11 years ago
The Seattle School Board has voted to change start times for public schools to a later time. (AP fi...
Stephanie Klein

Seattle School Board approves later start times, pay raise for superintendent

The Seattle School Board has voted to change start times for public schools to a later time.
11 years ago