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Stephanie Klein

Weekend traffic closures on I-5, Mercer Street

All lanes in both directions of I-5 near Boeing Field will close Friday night into Saturday morning.
12 years ago
Tim Haeck

Suspect in shooting, stabbing arrested after Rainier Valley standoff

A standoff involving Seattle Police and an assault suspect lasted into the early morning hours before officers fired tear gas into a house in the Rainier Valley and made an arrest.
12 years ago
Award-winning reporter Chris Sullivan will lead KIRO Radio’s significantly expanded traffic c...
Josh Kerns

KIRO Radio significantly expands traffic coverage

From jacknifed semi-trucks to construction closures, getting around our area seems to be harder every day, with each commute this week bringing a new level of frustration.
12 years ago
In this combination photo from the United States Forest Service, the Suiattle River Road is seen be...
Tim Haeck

Storm damage repaired, vast wilderness access restored

It was eleven years ago this week that a powerful storm roared through the North Cascades, causing severe flooding and cutting off access to one of the state's largest wilderness areas. This weekend is cause for celebration.
12 years ago
WSDOT has halted digging of a chamber to access Bertha the SR99 tunnel after just three days becaus...
Josh Kerns

Discovery of shells halts digging of Bertha access pit

The Washington State Department of Transportation has halted digging for the vault to access Bertha the SR99 tunnel machine after archaeologists found shell deposits, WSDOT announced late Thursday afternoon.
12 years ago
A man fell 15 to 20 feet inside a pontoon on the 520 bridge, according to the Bellevue Fire Departm...
Stephanie Klein

Worker falls 15-20 feet into SR 520 pontoon

A worker fell 15 to 20 feet inside a pontoon on the 520 bridge, according to the Bellevue Fire Department.
12 years ago
A tornado blew through Longview and Kelso in Southwest Washington Thursday afternoon, damaging roof...
Josh Kerns

Tornado blows through Longview, leaving damage behind

A tornado blew through Longview and Kelso in Southwest Washington Thursday afternoon, damaging roofs and knocking down power lines, according to numerous reports.
12 years ago
Former Seahawks standout Marcus Trufant calls allegations some players don’t think Russell Wi...
Josh Kerns

Do some Seahawks really think Russell Wilson isn’t ‘black enough?’

A report that some Seahawks players think Russell Wilson isn't "black enough" is stirring strong reactions in Seattle and across the country.
12 years ago
All lanes of southbound I-405 at SR 167 have reopened after an earlier wood spill. (Photo: WSDOT)...
Stephanie Klein

Logging truck loses its load on I-405 in Renton

All lanes of southbound I-405 at SR 167 have reopened after an earlier wood spill.
12 years ago
King County detectives are investigating a probable homicide near White Center. (Photo: King County...
Stephanie Klein

Deputies investigating body found in trash pile near White Center

King County detectives are investigating a probable homicide near White Center.
12 years ago
A Bellevue police lieutenant has been fired following allegations that she forged an official docum...
Brandi Kruse

Bellevue lieutenant fired over ‘deceitful’ workers’ comp claim

A Bellevue police lieutenant has been fired following allegations that she forged an official document in order to file a workers' compensation claim.
12 years ago
Meteorologist Johnny Berg at the National Weather Service in Seattle said the rain won’t stop...
Stephanie Klein

First heavy rain of season breaks record

More rain isn't going to help your commute home Wednesday afternoon. Meteorologist Johnny Berg at the National Weather Service in Seattle said the rain won't stop until next week.
12 years ago
Just because the flu vaccine was less effective for one group of people doesn’t mean you shou...
Tim Haeck

Seattle scientists think they know why Gen X got the flu

Some people who seemingly never get the flu got sick last season - even some who got a flu shot. Scientists in Seattle think they know why and whether it will happen again.
12 years ago
A new tower at Second Avenue and Pine Street will rise up 40 stories over downtown in the next thre...
Josh Kerns

What are they building? New downtown tower to soar 40 stories

Seattle's ever growing collection of construction cranes will be getting a new addition, as work has gotten underway on a new 40-story apartment tower at Second Avenue and Pine Street.
12 years ago
If you don’t want all those political campaign phone calls interrupting dinner, there’s...
Josh Kerns

Want to stop the campaign robocalls? Just vote

With campaigns leveraging an ever increasing amount of data available, political consultants have become far more savvy in how they target their telemarketing outreach.
12 years ago
The fallout continues from a brawl between parents of two area youth football leagues. (AP)...
Josh Kerns

Youth football league hopes to move on from parent brawl

The head of Bothell's youth football association says he hopes the controversy over a brawl between parents from two leagues will soon subside, for the sake of the kids.
12 years ago
Brandi Kruse

5 finalists named in search for Bellevue police chief

The Bellevue Police Department has announced five finalist in its search for a new police chief.
12 years ago
Tim Haeck

Break in line disrupts water service to Tacoma’s largest customer

Utility crews have shut off water after a large break in a line near Port of Tacoma, which left a hole in the road and cut service to the city's largest water customer.
12 years ago
About 15 people showed up for a protest at the Mercer Island Library on Wednesday. (Photo: The Conc...
Josh Kerns

Mercer Island residents say King County Library System wasting millions on renovations

Some Mercer Island residents are up in arms over plans to remodel the city's library, saying it's a big waste of money and far more ambitious than needed.
12 years ago
The Cross Orbweaver is among several types of spiders spinning their webs in earnest right now, as ...
Josh Kerns

Just in time for Halloween, western Washington spider season in full swing

Just in time for Halloween, there's no shortage of spiders crawling around our area these days.
12 years ago
Seattle police say Merca, 10, walked away from his West Seattle Elementary school Tuesday morning. ...
Josh Kerns

Seattle police find 10-year-old West Seattle boy

Seattle police are searching for a 10-year-old boy who walked away from a West Seattle Elementary School Tuesday morning.
12 years ago
The Washington Supreme Court is considering whether a civil suit against Backpage.com can go forwar...
Josh Kerns

Advocates say state Supreme Court case key to combatting child sex trafficking

Advocates for children exploited by child sex trafficking say a suit against Backpage.com being heard Wednesday by the Washington Supreme Court is critical in the fight to combat exploitation.
12 years ago
Boeing is celebrating the groundbreaking of its new 777X Composite Wing Center at the Everett facil...
Stephanie Klein

Boeing breaks ground on new 777X wing facility

Boeing is celebrating the groundbreaking of its new 777X Composite Wing Center at the Everett facility.
12 years ago
“I think where we need to really focus now is making sure that these veterans actually have a...
Tim Haeck

More than a job fair as thousands gather at JBLM

As the U.S. military scales back its forces, thousands of service members in Washington each year are looking for a new line of work.
12 years ago