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WildLanterns - seattle-area events this weekend...
Paul Holden

Fall fun continues this weekend with WildLanterns, Gobble Up, FIRFest, and more!

Discover fall festivities in the Seattle area this weekend, including WildLanterns and Gobble Up events perfect for everyone.
10 months ago
SR 167 bridge repairs drivers...
Julia Dallas

Permanent SR 167 bridge repairs to start next week with overnight closure

Permanent repairs on the SR 167 bridge start next week, impacting overnight traffic. Plan ahead for closures and delays.
10 months ago
Starbucks strike (3)...
Frank Sumrall

Seattle mayor-elect Katie Wilson joins Starbucks workers rallying as part of unfair labor practice strike

According to Starbucks Workers United, Seattle mayor-elect Katie Wilson will join Starbucks workers rallying as part of unfair labor practice strike.
10 months ago
fox island elder fraud sentence doj...
Jason Sutich

Former Mercer Island CFO found guilty of wire fraud, $35M crypto gamble goes to zero

A Mercer Island man was convicted of four counts of wire fraud after stealing $35 million from a former employer, and ultimately lost all of the funds.
10 months ago
Katie Wilson 2...
Julia Dallas

‘I will be a mayor for everyone’: Mayor-elect Katie Wilson addresses Seattle after close-fought victory

Katie Wilson addresses Seattle after a closely contested win, outlining her vision for the city's future and community engagement.
10 months ago
SEA innovations holiday travel...
Luke Duecy

SEA unveils redesigned Checkpoint 6 with faster, more spacious layout

Starting Monday, a newly redesigned security Checkpoint 6 opens at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport.
10 months ago
all lanes closed WB I-90 I-5...
Jason Sutich

All lanes back open after collision on WB I-90

All lanes are back open after a collision blocked all westbound lanes of I-90, WSDOT announced.
10 months ago
Redmond Police...
Frank Lenzi

Redmond PD: Man arrested after attacking elderly resident

A 24-year-old man has been arrested for allegedly attacking an elderly Redmond resident outside his home, police announced Thursday.
10 months ago
Northlake fire seattle green lake body...
Jason Sutich

Early morning kitchen fire damages Seattle’s Greenlake Bar & Grill

An early morning kitchen fire broke out in Seattle's Greenlake Bar & Grill on Thursday, damaging several aspects of the restaurant.
10 months ago
Bullfrog road overpass...
Jason Sutich

Bullfrog overpass to reopen by late January after emergency repairs

The Bullfrog overpass above I-90 near Cle Elum is expected to finish repairs by the end of January after it was severely damaged by a semi-truck in October.
10 months ago
Harrell concedes...
KIRO Newsradio staff

Bruce Harrell concedes in extremely close race for Seattle mayor

Harrell speaks as Wilson leads Seattle's mayoral race by 1,976 votes, highlighting the intense political battle in the city.
10 months ago
pierce county homicide shot...
Jason Sutich

Pierce County Sheriff’s Office assistant fired after felony domestic violence charges

A Pierce County Sheriff's Office office assistant was fired Wednesday after she was charged with two felony offenses relating to an argument with her mother.
10 months ago
T&T supermarket lynnwood november...
MyNorthwest Staff

T&T Supermarket to open second-ever U.S. store in Lynnwood this November

T&T Supermarket is opening a new location in Lynnwood next month. It will be the supermarket's second store in the U.S.
10 months ago
Lynnwood stabbing teenagers...
Jason Sutich

Teen couple charged after allegedly luring, stabbing girl’s ex-boyfriend in Lynnwood

Two teenage suspects are facing assault charges after allegedly luring a 17-year-old boy out of his Lynnwood apartment to smoke and stabbing him.
10 months ago
skillet diner chain seattle...
Frank Sumrall

Popular Seattle diner chain shuts down half of its locations, including in Capitol Hill and Post Alley

Skillet, a popular diner chain that specializes in breakfast, announced it is closing half of its Seattle locations.
10 months ago
arson record Seattle October...
Jason Sutich

Seattle arson cases triple in October, hitting 5-year monthly high

The number of arson cases in Seattle has grown considerably in recent months, with October being the highest month for arson in the last five years.
10 months ago
flu season snohomish county...
Frank Sumrall

First flu-related death of the season confirmed in Snohomish County

Snohomish County has confirmed its first flu-related death of the 2025-2026 flu season.
10 months ago
flock camera redmond...
KIRO Newsradio Newsdesk

Redmond City Council votes to keep Flock cameras turned off amid privacy concerns

The City of Redmond's controversial license plate cameras, known as a Flock camera system, will remain off following Wednesday night's unanimous vote by the city council.
10 months ago
snohomish...
Chris Sullivan

New bridge targeting daily chokepoint in Snohomish under construction

A new bridge aims to ease the daily congestion on northbound SR 9 into Snohomish, improving regional traffic flow.
10 months ago
Wilson Harrell seattle mayor race election...
Frank Sumrall

Multiple media outlets calling race for Seattle mayor as Wilson widens lead over Harrell

Community organizer Katie Wilson leads Bruce Harrell, Seattle's incumbent mayor, by 1,346 votes in one of the closest mayoral races in the city's history.
10 months ago
Seattle sports cities ranked...
Jason Sutich

Study ranks best U.S. sports cities, 1 Seattle team cracks top 3

A recent WalletHub study ranked the best sports cities in the U.S. based on the five largest sports: football, baseball, basketball, soccer, and hockey.
10 months ago
Wenatchee machete...
Jason Sutich

Samurai sword-wielding suspect arrested after SWAT standoff in Chelan

A 56-year-old man with two Samurai-style swords allegedly threatened a neighbor in Chelan on Tuesday and broke into their trailer.
10 months ago
DelBene and Baumgartner...
Julia Dallas

As government shutdown vote nears, Reps. Baumgartner and DelBene explain opposing sides

As the House votes on funding, DelBene and Baumgartner share their opposing views on reopening the government.
10 months ago
Preschool ballmer...
Frank Lenzi

Ballmer Group pledges $170 million annually to expand free preschool in Washington

More low-income children will soon have access to pre-kindergarten in Washington. Ballmer Group is putting up $170 million a year for the next 10 years for the state's Early Childhood Education and Assistance Program (ECEAP), which provides free preschool to 3- and 4-year-olds.
10 months ago