Frank Sumrall
King County Jails end misdemeanor booking restrictions amid staffing gains
King County jails will lift remaining misdemeanor booking restrictions for all partner law enforcement agencies, starting Feb. 1.2 years ago
James Lynch and Steve Coogan
Internal memo: Interim SPD chief Sue Rahr to vacate office Wednesday
The Seattle Police Department’s Interim Chief Sue Rahr will vacate her office Wednesday to make way for new department Chief Shon Barnes, according to memo emailed to the department Monday. Rahr’s memo, which was obtained by KIRO Newsradio, states she is “clearing out the ‘Chief’s Office'” Wednesday. From there, “Chief Barnes will be moving into […]2 years ago
Bill Kaczaraba
A new day and a new way as Starbucks tries to turn financials around
Starbucks has reintroduced and unveiled new amenities in its stores starting today.2 years ago
Ted Buehner
Fun in the Seattle sun ending this week as rain returns, but not a ton
All good mid-winter sunshine comes to an end, and that is the forecast for later this week.2 years ago
Frank Sumrall
Using a forklift, thieves steal 2 ATMs in Wallingford credit union heist
SPD is looking for suspects after two ATMs were ripped out of a credit union in the Wallingford neighborhood with a forklift.2 years ago
Frank Sumrall
Racist graffiti found on East Lake Sammamish bike trail sparks outrage in Issaquah
Offensive, racist graffiti was found alongside the East Lake Sammamish bike trail in Issaquah Sunday morning.2 years ago
Julia Dallas
Detectives looking for information on I-5 shooting
Washington State Patrol (WSP) detectives are looking for any information on an I-5 shooting.2 years ago
Tom Brock
Car prowlers shatter windows of more than 60 vehicles in Renton
Dozens of people in Renton were stunned this weekend to find their car windows shattered and belongings gone, after a barrage of break-ins.2 years ago
Steve Coogan
Costco’s big beverage swap: Coke is returning to store food courts
Costco has confirmed its food courts will stop offering Pepsi products in its soda fountains this summer and replace them with Coke products.2 years ago
Tom Brock
Two boats erupt in flames at marina in Gig Harbor
No injuries were reported, after huge flames spread from one boat to a second, on the Gig Harbor waterfront early Saturday morning.2 years ago
Tom Brock
Man shot to death in Pioneer Square in Seattle’s first homicide of 2025
Seattle police detectives are investigating the city’s first homicide of the year, after a man was found dead in a car in Pioneer Square early Saturday morning.2 years ago
Steve Coogan
Lynnwood fraud case: Police arrest man in alleged theft of $600,000 from retired victims
Police announced Friday it detained a suspect in a Lynnwood fraud case that led to the theft of more than $600,000 from a series of retired victims.2 years ago
Ted Buehner
Western Washington on track for one of the driest Januarys on record
Dry January: Does it seem like it is unusually dry this month? The last significant rainfall in Western Washington was Jan. 10.2 years ago
Julia Dallas
Country star Morgan Wallen has 2 Seattle shows on his ‘I’m the Problem’ tour
Morgan Wallen will not have one, but two shows in Seattle at Lumen Field during his "I'm the Problem" tour this summer.2 years ago
The KIRO Newsradio staff with wire reports
JBLM officers to join other US active duty troops in supporting southern border security
Joint Base Lewis-McChord (JBLM) officers are among those heading south to secure the southern border.2 years ago
Julia Dallas
Spanaway man sentenced to 12 years in prison for leadership role in drug ring
A Spanaway man was sentenced to more than a decade in prison for his leadership role in a drug distribution ring in Western Washington.2 years ago
Julia Dallas
Seattle’s culinary scene shines as James Beard Awards semifinalists announced
On Wednesday, the James Beard Awards, or as Seattle Refined put it, the "Oscars of the culinary world," released its semifinalists for 2025.2 years ago
Luke Duecy
Newly released videos show last moments before King County Metro bus driver was murdered
Newly released videos reveal the last moments before King County Metro bus driver Shawn Yim was stabbed to death in Seattle.2 years ago
Frank Sumrall
WSU found liable for student’s hazing death in landmark court ruling
Washington State University has been found liable for the death of student Sam Martinez, an appeals court decision ruled Tuesday.2 years ago
Frank Sumrall
Son arrested for strangling and smothering mother in Renton home, police say
A Renton man was arrested and charged with first-degree murder Thursday for allegedly killing his mother in her home.2 years ago
Frank Sumrall
WA near dead last for overall driving in the U.S., latest study claims
WalletHub compared all 50 states and unfortunately found that Washington is the second-worst state to drive in.2 years ago
Frank Sumrall
17-year-old driver causes fatal crash on I-5, shuts down highway for hours
Interstate 5 (I-5) was shut down for several hours due to a fatal crash before reopening 5 a.m. Friday morning.2 years ago
Steve Coogan
Lummi Nation member convicted of assault; 10-year sentence possible
A Lummi Nation member was convicted of assault by strangulation of an intimate partner in Seattle Wednesday, the U.S. Attorney's Office reported.2 years ago
