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SEA Seattle FAA...
MyNorthwest staff with wire reports

SEA ground delay: FAA halted Seattle arrivals Thursday evening as rain, wind batter region

The greater Seattle area was placed into a ground delay program late Thursday night due to intense rain and wind.
1 year ago
King County adoptable pets...
Julia Dallas

Adopt a pet for only $30 in King County

Regional Animal Services of King County is offering $30 cat and dog adoptions until November 30.
1 year ago
Seattle-area weekend events...
Paul Holden

Day of the Dead, GeekGirlCon, ghosts, and more this weekend!

There are a lot of Seattle-area events this weekend, so let's dive in!
1 year ago
Virginia Inn new owners...
Jason Sutich

122-year-old Virginia Inn now owned by four longtime employees

The 122-year-old Virginia Inn is under new ownership as four longtime employees have taken ownership of the historic restaurant near Pike Place Market.
1 year ago
cold case murder mount baker seattle...
James Lynch

Man charged in 31-year-old cold case murder of middle school student

31 years after 14-year-old Tanya Frazier disappeared from Mount Baker and was later found dead, an arrest has been made.
1 year ago
Häagen-Dazs recall ice cream...
Jason Sutich

Häagen-Dazs chocolate bars recalled in WA for undeclared allergen

Dreyer's Grand Ice Cream, Inc. has issued an allergy alert and recall on Monday for one of its Häagen-Dazs chocolate bar products.
1 year ago
tacoma mayoral race ibsen hines...
Frank Sumrall

Anders Ibsen to be next mayor of Tacoma as John Hines concedes

Anders Ibsen has won the Tacoma Mayor's race; his opponent John Hines conceded Thursday night.
1 year ago
everett...
KIRO Newsradio staff

Everett council votes to extend controversial ‘no sit, no lie’ ordinance

The Everett City Council voted 5 to 2 to extend its controversial “no sit, no lie” ordinance for another two years.
1 year ago
Shake Shack opens Tacoma location...
Jason Sutich

Famous burger chain Shake Shack expands again in Washington

Shake Shack has announced that the grand opening of its first Pierce County location is on Nov. 12, marking the eighth burger chain location in Washington.
1 year ago
pioneer square...
Jonah Oaklief

Seattle mother charged with killing 4-year-old son pleads not guilty

A North Seattle mother accused of killing her 4-year-old son pleaded not guilty Thursday to first-degree murder.
1 year ago
Boeing aircraft deliveries...
Heather Bosch

Criminal case dismissed against Boeing in the deadly MAX crashes

A federal judge Thursday dismissed the criminal case against Boeing over two deadly crashes involving its 737 Max airplanes.
1 year ago
filming kirkland starbucks bothell...
Julia Dallas

Red cups, bows, bears, oh my! Starbucks’ holiday season in full swing

This year, Starbucks is touting not only red cups, but also plaids and playful ribbons.
1 year ago
Roblox Discord lawsuit...
Luke Duecy

Roblox, Discord face lawsuit over alleged child sexploitation of Snohomish County teen

A Snohomish County family has filed a lawsuit against Roblox Corporation and Discord, Inc., accusing the popular online platforms of enabling the sexual exploitation of a teenage girl.
1 year ago
Sea aviation expert...
Heather Bosch with wire reports

Aviation expert is self-grounding himself ‘until the government is back at work’ amid travel cuts at SEA

As expected, the Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) is on the list of 40 major airports where the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is cutting travel by 10% due to the federal government shutdown.
1 year ago
chinatown shotgun...
Jason Sutich

Pierce County woman killed after tree falls on car during storm

A 58-year-old Pierce County woman has died after a tree fell on her car during Tuesday afternoon's storm.
1 year ago
missing 77-year-old woman redmond...
Frank Sumrall

77-year-old woman missing after leaving Overlake Hospital, last seen in Redmond

A 77-year-old woman has been missing since late Tuesday night. She was last seen in Redmond.
1 year ago
Seattle shooting axe...
Jason Sutich

Axe-wielding suspect killed by Seattle Police after pointing gun at officers

An officer-involved shooting occurred last week in the Chinatown district, leading to the death of a suspect holding an axe and pointing a handgun at officers.
1 year ago
Kent house fire...
Jason Sutich

Early-morning fire blazes through Kent home, all occupants escape

A massive residence fire in Kent prompted an immediate Puget Sound Fire response early in the morning on Thursday.
1 year ago
alaska airlines satisfaction survey...
MATTHEW DALY, JOSH FUNK, AND RIO YAMAT, THE ASSOCIATED PRESS

FAA reducing air traffic by 10% across 40 ‘high-volume’ markets, including SEA, during government shutdown

The FAA is reducing air traffic by 10% across 40 “high-volume” markets beginning Friday morning to maintain travel safety during the government shutdown.
1 year ago
chick-fil-a...
Frank Sumrall

Chick-fil-A officially opens new WA location, second restaurant opening in past week

One week after another location opened up in Washington, this Thursday marks the grand opening of Chick-fil-A's newest restaurant in the state — located in Shoreline.
1 year ago
Red Light Vintage and Costume...
Julia Dallas

Red Light Vintage and Costume for sale after nearly 30 years of fun on the Ave

Red Light Vintage and Costume is looking for a new buyer who can carry on the store's iconic legacy.
1 year ago
Snohomish County...
Chris Sullivan

58,000 Snohomish County voters undervote by not reading directions

I consider myself an informed voter. And yet, I screwed up, and so did thousands of my fellow Snohomish County voters.
1 year ago
wildfire smoke...
Heather Bosch

Study: Wildfire smoke may increase the risk of pre-term births

Researchers theorize that inhaled wildfire smoke particles can enter a woman's bloodstream and interfere with the development of the placenta.
1 year ago
rain seattle thunder lightning...
Ted Buehner

Heavy rain, accompanied by thunder and lightning, pummelled Seattle Wednesday evening

Hail, thunder, lightning, strong gusts of wind, and rain struck Seattle Wednesday evening.
1 year ago