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Fire spread from a house to an RV in Tacoma Saturday afternoon. (Photo: Tacoma Fire Dept.)...

Tom Brock

Fire destroys house, RV, causes power outage in Tacoma

Fire spread from a house to at least two vehicles and a motorhome in Tacoma Saturday afternoon, but no people were hurt.

1 year ago

Gov. Bob Ferguson (D) WA, expresses concern over the Trump Administration's possible delay of clean...

Tom Brock

Washington state braces for legal battle over Trump Administration’s possible delay of Hanford cleanup

Washington State Governor Bob Ferguson threatened legal action if plans to clean up the Hanford Nuclear Reservation are put on hold.

1 year ago

Frank Sumrall

Downtown Seattle foot traffic nears pre-pandemic levels, violent crime down 51%

Foot traffic in downtown Seattle continues to increase, with the most recent data from July showing it's at near pre-pandemic levels.

1 year ago

Frank Sumrall

Jake Skorheim: Why did a crawlspace intruder get $75K bail while kidnap attempt suspect got none?

A man living inside a crawlspace of an unaware condominium owner in Clackamas County was arrested Wednesday, the Clackamas County Sheriff's Office announced.

1 year ago

Frank Sumrall

Everett’s Paine Field named one of America’s best airports

When evaluating the best airports, The Washington Post ranked Paine Field in Everett among the 10 best airports in the nation.

1 year ago

Frank Sumrall

Spider season arrives in western WA: Why webs are everywhere this fall

Just as the weather starts to turn, the spiders start to come out. Spider season has arrived for western Washington.

1 year ago

Julia Dallas

Boeing faces more than $3 million in FAA fines

The FAA suggests significant penalties against Boeing, raising concerns about compliance and safety in the aviation industry.

1 year ago

Frank Lenzi

White River Bridge repair work starts Saturday

Permanent repairs on the State Route 410 White River Bridge start Saturday between Buckley and Enumclaw.

1 year ago

Nate Connors

Regional road work this weekend, including a full closure on I-405

Plan ahead for I-405 road work this weekend in western Washington. Full closure and multiple projects could impact your travel.

1 year ago

Jason Sutich

Is it yours? $2M Powerball prize waiting at Washington Lottery

A Tacoma resident holds a Powerball ticket worth $2 million, yet to claim the prize from Washington's Lottery.

1 year ago

Jason Sutich

Former WA employee embezzles nearly $900K from state to fuel gambling addiction

A former WA state employee stole nearly $900,000, fueling his gambling addiction, and was sentenced to 18 months in prison.

1 year ago

Jason Sutich

Level 3 sex offender faces $750,000 bail after 10th indecent exposure case

A 37-year-old Level 3 sex offender faces serious charges after his tenth indecent exposure incident, with bail set at $750,000.

1 year ago

KIRO Newsradio staff

House minority leader visits Bellevue, blasts ‘Big Beautiful Bill’

House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries in Bellevue warns of health care cuts under Trump's proposed legislation.

1 year ago

Julia Dallas

Potbelly being acquired by gas station chain

Discover the implications of Potbelly's acquisition by a gas station chain and what it means for fans and customers alike.

1 year ago

Julia Dallas

Seattle Aquarium remembers nearly 40-year-old beloved pigeon

The Seattle Aquarium mourns the loss of its cherished pigeon, a beloved figure for nearly four decades.

1 year ago

Jason Sutich

Three injured in knife attack outside Tacoma bar, suspect arrested

An altercation outside a Tacoma bar results in three injuries, with one suspect in custody following the Friday night incident.

1 year ago

Jason Sutich

Tacoma welfare check uncovers fatal stabbing, suspect in custody

A welfare check in Tacoma revealed a man fatally stabbed, leading to an ongoing homicide investigation by the Tacoma Police Department.

1 year ago

Jason Sutich

WA secures new Trader Joe’s location among 34 new stores nationwide

Trader Joe's will open a new store in Lacey, joining 34 locations nationwide, enhancing grocery options for the community.

1 year ago

John Curley Show

Competitive marksman weighs in on Kirk assassination: ‘It’s a very easy shot’

Steven Rosenthal discusses the ease of the shot that killed Charlie Kirk, emphasizing the training involved for such precision.

1 year ago

Associated Press

Suspect in custody in connection with Charlie Kirk shooting is 22-year-old from Utah

The suspect in custody in connection with the assassination of Charlie Kirk is a 22-year-old from Utah, a law enforcement official told The Associated Press.