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It has been a decade since the Oso landslide swept through Oso, taking 43 lives. (Photo: Chris Sull...
Nate Connors

Snohomish County Search and Rescue seeks volunteers amid uptick in missions

Snohomish County Volunteer Search and Rescue typically has 500 volunteers, but as we head into the busy season, it's down 60 people.
2 years ago
Photo: Everett Clark Park gazebo....
Feliks Banel

Citizens beg City of Everett to compromise on dog park and gazebo

The Everett Historical Commission voted to postpone taking action on the city's request for permission to demolish the Clark Park gazebo.
2 years ago
Sue Bird #10 of the Seattle Storm looks on during warm ups before the game against the Los Angeles ...
Heather Bosch

Storm announce the return of Sue Bird 

Seattle basketball legend Sue Bird is returning to the WNBA Storm -- as an owner, the team's ownership group Force 10 Hoops announced.
2 years ago
General view of some 500 cars parking inside the new Hybrid and PHEV Vehicles Stellantis Group eDCT...
Bill Kaczaraba

Electric vehicle rebates coming this summer for Washingtonians

Washington motorists will get an opportunity to benefit from new state rebates for electric vehicles (EVs) starting this summer.
2 years ago
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James Lynch

King County deputies searching for suspected hit-and-run jeep

King County deputies are looking for a jeep believed to be connected to a hit-and-run that happened in White Center.
2 years ago
Michelle Gutierrez, organizer with Service Employees International Union joined with the Denver Pos...
Sam Campbell, KIRO Newsradio and Bill Kaczaraba, MyNorthwest

More freedom for Washington workers as noncompete contracts are challenged

The Federal Trade Commission has swung its regulatory hammer, striking down nearly all non-compete agreements.
2 years ago
boeing q1 loss...
Frank Sumrall

Boeing posts $355 million loss in Q1 after series of company crises

"We are in a tough moment," Boeing CEO David Calhoun said as the company announced a $355 million loss in 2024's Q1.
2 years ago
Photo: Lund Hill solar farm in Klickitat County, Washington, the state’s largest photovoltaic pla...
Julia Dallas

Washington receives over $150M to implement solar, lower energy costs

On Monday, The EPA announced Washington has been selected to get $156M to develop long-lasting solar programs for low-income communities.
2 years ago
Image: Buddy Booth is seen as a young adult. Episodes of Season 2 of The Letter from KSL Podcasts a...
Amy Donaldson - executive producer, KSL Podcasts

The Letter Season 2: Sense of dread precedes second 1982 Millcreek Canyon murder

The second episode of the second season of The Letter, "Ripple Effect," details the second man killed in a 1982 double murder.
2 years ago
Photo: West Seattle High School students held a pro-Palestinian protest....
James Lynch

Western Washington students walk out against Israel-Hamas war

Around 100 West Seattle High School students joined other groups across the nation in protesting against the Israel-Hamas war.
2 years ago
Boeing production floor...
Heather Bosch

Boeing engineers allege retaliation over safety concerns

Two Boeing engineers have alleged retaliation by the company’s management after they insisted on a re-evaluation of work on the 787 and 777.
2 years ago
Red Cross...
Bill Kaczaraba

South King Fire offering free smoke alarm installation for Federal Way residents

The American Red Cross is set to host a home fire safety event, Sound the Alarm, on Saturday, April 27, 2024.
2 years ago
UW rape...
Bill Kaczaraba

Did UW know about rape allegations against Tybo Rogers before allowing him to play?

Seattle police implied that UW was aware of a rape accusation against sophomore running back Tylin Rogers before he continued to play.
2 years ago
kroger opioid...
Frank Sumrall

Kroger to pay nearly $50M to Washington to combat fentanyl crisis

Kroger is sending Washington $47.5 million to combat the fentanyl epidemic in an agreed-upon pending resolution championed by Attorney General Bob Ferguson.
2 years ago
amber alert tri-cities...
Frank Sumrall

Tri-Cities man shoots himself in the head after allegedly killing 2, kidnapping child

Oregon State Patrol has found a Tri-Cities man accused of abducting a one-year-old boy after allegedly killing two people Monday night.
2 years ago
Photo: A driver uses a phone while behind the wheel of a car on April 30, 2016 in New York City....
Micki Gamez

AAA: Washington is one of the worst states for distracted driving

April is Distracted Driving Awareness Month and to to shine a light on the subject, AAA Washington has teamed up with Safe Drive Club.
2 years ago
tacoma high school stabbing...
Julia Dallas

Police make arrest in shooting of Tacoma boxing legend following nationwide manhunt

Police have arrested a 27-year-old man in connection with the shooting of a Tacoma boxing legend after a nationwide search.
2 years ago
byrd barr place a/c...
Frank Sumrall

Byrd Barr Place providing A/C units to qualifying low-income families

Byrd Barr Place is offering energy assistance for lower-income households, including gifting available air-conditioning (A/C) units to those in need.
2 years ago
Photo: A utility box was damaged after a person recklessly drove through an Auburn park....
James Lynch

Teen driver arrested after allegedly tearing through crowded Auburn park, hitting woman

An Auburn park was crowded with people last Saturday when an 18-year-old driver jumped the curb and sped through.
2 years ago
seattle police...
Frank Sumrall

‘SPD is dying’: What Seattle police officers are saying during exit interviews

When asked what had a negative effect on morale in their exit interviews, Seattle police officers were nearly united in their responses.
2 years ago
supreme court homelessness...
Kate Stone

As homelessness rises, Supreme Court takes Oregon case, to decide on sleeping bans

The Supreme Court will rule on if banning homeless people from sleeping outside when there's no shelter space is cruel and unusual.
2 years ago
Walmart and Kroger recall...
Heather Bosch

Kroger, Albertsons alter their merger plans, include Haggen in new deal

Kroger and Albertsons said Monday they will sell more stores to quell the federal government's concerns about their proposed merger.
2 years ago
muckleshoot casino stabbing...
Frank Sumrall

Man admits to stabbing, killing stranger who was playing craps at Muckleshoot Casino

The Auburn Police Department is investigating a stabbing at the Muckleshoot Casino Resort early Sunday morning that has been reported as "completely random."
2 years ago
weapons kent jail...
Frank Sumrall

Corrections Guild ‘extremely fearful’ as more weapons infiltrate Kent jail

Corrections officers have expressed their concern and frustration after discovering multiple weapons within the Kent jail over the last couple of weeks.
2 years ago