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Impaired accident...
Bill Kaczaraba

6 Washington State Patrol cars in King County were struck in 5 days

Four Washington State Patrol vehicles were struck by three suspected impaired drivers late Saturday and early Sunday.
2 years ago
Image: A line of cars attempt to get through the Seattle-Tacoma International Airport departures ar...
Sam Campbell

Traffic leading up to Sea-Tac Airport snarled due to a ‘security incident’

Fliers and their families ran into traffic outside Seattle-Tacoma International Airport for the second consecutive morning Wednesday.
2 years ago
missing...
Frank Sumrall

Search suspended for missing 61-year-old hiker, last seen in Mt. Hood national forest

Susan Lane-Fournier, a 61-year-old resident of Brightwood, was reported missing after failing to show up for work.
2 years ago
airport pollution...
Frank Sumrall

Lawsuit regarding Alaska Air, Delta-caused airport pollution moves forward

A Seattle federal judge has allowed a lawsuit against Alaska Air Group and Delta Airlines over airport pollution to move forward.
2 years ago
Photo: Sea-Tac Airport during the holiday travel season....
Julia Dallas

Hacks to get through Sea-Tac Airport during holiday weekend

Perry Cooper with the Port of Seattle joined "The Gee and Ursula Show" on KIRO Newsradio Tuesday and shared several tips that could save visitors from missing their flights.
2 years ago
woman auburn missing...
Bill Kaczaraba

Federal Way man pleads ‘not guilty’ on kidnapping charges

A 24-year-old man from Federal Way pleaded not guilty in U.S. District Court in Seattle Tuesday following his indictment for kidnapping.
2 years ago
Bathroom sign...
Associated Press

Bill limiting bathroom use by transgender students signed by Ohio governor

Transgender students will be banned from using multiperson bathrooms that fit their gender identities in Ohio.
2 years ago
rolled-over semi-truck...
Frank Sumrall

Driver of rolled-over semi-truck Monday had a blood alcohol content of nearly 0.4

The driver of the semi-truck that rolled over Monday afternoon in Tacoma is being charged with driving under the influence.
2 years ago
Image: At left, the Safeway logo is displayed at one of the Shoreline stores on Wednesday, Nov. 27,...
Steve Coogan

What’s open on Thanksgiving Day in Washington?

Many retailers in Washington are closing on Thanksgiving to give employees time with families for the holidays ahead. But some will be open.
2 years ago
seattle police food stamp...
Jason Rantz

Rantz: City of Seattle hit with another tort claim, this one from SPD lieutenant

The tort claim comes from Seattle Police Department (SPD) Lt. John O'Neil for suffering "discrimination, harassment, and retaliation ..."
2 years ago
A family makes their selection from the 'Light the World Giving Machine.' (Photo: Charlie Harger)...
Charlie Harger

Unique vending machines offer holiday giving opportunities

The Light the World Giving Machines are back in Western Washington, offering a unique way for people to give back this holiday season.
2 years ago
Storm damage...
Jason Schloss, KIRO 7 News

Bellevue family escapes unharmed as tree splits home during storm

A Bellevue family survived a tree falling on their house during last week's storm and splitting it in half.
2 years ago
amazon layoff Seattle Bellevue...
Bill Kaczaraba

Amazon workers concerned over leadership and environmental impact

Amazon corporate employees expressed significant concerns regarding the company's leadership and its environmental practices.
2 years ago
King County Executive Dow Constantine surveys storm damage. (Photo: King County)...
Bill Kaczaraba

Post-storm services added as King County Executive praises workers

Even though some people are still without power, King County has already added services to help with the storm cleanup.
2 years ago
rainbow trout lakes black friday...
Frank Sumrall

65,000 rainbow trout added to 24 WA lakes ahead of Black Friday fishing

Right as Thanksgiving arrives, WDFW is dropping thousands of rainbow trout into area lakes in time for Black Friday fishing.
2 years ago
d.b. cooper...
Frank Sumrall

Newly uncovered evidence could lead to hijacker D.B. Cooper’s identity

The case regarding the mysterious disappearance of the unidentified pirate D.B. Cooper may have had a breakthrough.
2 years ago
redmond police drones...
Frank Sumrall

Redmond Police becomes first department in WA to pilot drones without visual observer

The Redmond Police Department has become the first police agency in the state to operate drones without a visual observer.
2 years ago
Photo: A black bear tries to work his way into a Sammamish resident's garbage can....
Julia Dallas

What should you do? Bear tussles with garbage can outside Sammamish home

Black bears are common in Western Washington and one resident had a close encounter. WDFW offers tips to keep bears away.
2 years ago
Image: A sign asking the Seattle School Board not to close any schools in the city was seen in Seat...
Steve Coogan

Seattle Public Schools superintendent scraps plan to close schools

In a letter sent Monday, Seattle Public Schools Superintendent Brent Jones said the school district won't close schools next year.
2 years ago
woman auburn missing...
Frank Sumrall

Federal Way man appears in court in case of found pregnant woman from Auburn

A man indicted for allegedly kidnapping a woman appeared in court Tuesday, according to the U.S. Attorney's Office for the Western District of Washington.
2 years ago
Image: Sea-Tac Airport operations resumed normal operations after a cyberattack....
Steve Coogan and Heather Bosch

After hack, Sea-Tac Airport website back up in time for Thanksgiving travel

The Sea-Tac Airport website is back up and running after a ransomware attack shut several systems offline late during the summer.
2 years ago
Photo: Inslee is proposing a new juvenile rehabilitation facility, saying overcrowding is hampering...
James Lynch

Inslee proposes new juvenile rehabilitation facility in Washington

Inslee is proposing a new juvenile rehabilitation facility, saying overcrowding is hampering the state’s ability to provide services to young offenders.
2 years ago
Image: A semi-truck rolled over on State Route 16 on Monday, Nov. 25, 2024....
Steve Coogan

Police: Driver arrested for DUI after crashing semitruck on SR 16; traffic was slowed

A rolled over semitruck on the ramp from State Route 16 to S. Sprague Avenue led to injuries and a traffic backup, state agencies report.
2 years ago
Image: A map of power outages in the state of Washington as of 2:25 p.m. on Friday, Nov. 22, 2024 c...
Steve Coogan

Renton residents relieved to have power restored despite frustrations with PSE

Crews with multiple utilities are dealing with tens of thousands of power outages after a major storm hit Washington Tuesday.
2 years ago