KIRO Newsradio Newsdesk
KIRO Newsradio Headlines: Father, Lyft driver killed in Belltown as community mourns
Seattle Education Association Vice President Uti Hawkins has no estimate on when that vote will happen -- she says teachers first need to read the document.4 years ago
Shawn Garrett, KIRO 7 News
Edmonds police seek man for grabbing woman with sexual motivation
Edmonds police are looking for a man wanted for pushing up against the backside of an 18-year-old woman at a store with clear sexual motivation.4 years ago
Micki Gamez
Wildfire smoke comes every year, do Washingtonians even care?
74% of responders agree the threat of wildfires has increased dramatically; however, only one in three households admits to preparing for them.4 years ago
Colleen West, KIRO 7 News
Officials suggest wearing helmet after aggressive owl reported at SeaTac park
The city of SeaTac is warning people about a “very aggressive owl” at a park and offered some unique ways for people to protect themselves from the bird while in the area.4 years ago
Frank Sumrall
Nationwide railway strike threatens economy, local commuting as soon as Friday
WSDOT told KIRO Newsradio dispatchers won't be on duty if a strike happens, which means those rails will be completely out of service.4 years ago
Darren Dedo
2 dead at Montlake house fire after police standoff with armed person in crisis
The Seattle Fire Department has responded to reports of a fire on the 2200 block of 25th Ave. E. The Seattle Police Department is on the scene, reporting that an armed man in crisis is inside the burning home.4 years ago
Frank Sumrall
Venus Williams spotted at UW playing tennis ahead of large-scale Amazon conference
Williams is currently in Seattle to speak at the Amazon Accelerate Seller Conference before she found herself volleying with Husky coach Mitch Stewart.4 years ago
L.B. Gilbert
Newly minted SDOT director begins tenure with added bike lanes to Aurora
After Mayor Bruce Harrell announced the new SDOT Director at the end of July, Greg Spotts has officially been confirmed by the city council.4 years ago
Hanna Scott
WA lawmakers consider the future of criminal drug possession ahead of July deadline
One of the top priorities for lawmakers in the upcoming 2023 session will be coming up with a permanent solution to Washington’s drug possession law.4 years ago
Associated Press
Evacuations eased for Index, Washington, as wildfire slows
The growth of a wildfire northeast of Seattle near Stevens Pass has slowed, allowing mandatory evacuations to be eased for the town of Index, Washington, days after the blaze sent residents and hikers scrambling to leave.4 years ago
Nicole Jennings
Bolt Creek Fire increases in size, but perimeter remains the same
Cooler, wetter weather this week has firefighters more optimistic about the Bolt Creek Fire between Gold Bar and Skykomish.4 years ago
Shawn Garrett, KIRO 7 News
Tukwila police looking for ‘Hulk’ after he lifts fallen light pole off car
An incident in Tukwila has police looking for a person they’re referring to as “Hulk,” according to the Tukwila Police Department.4 years ago
MyNorthwest Staff
One lane of Aurora Ave to be converted into bike lane along Green Lake
Following public pressure from community groups the Seattle Department of Transportation (SDOT) has announced that they will be converting one lane of northbound Aurora Ave into a bike lane.4 years ago
Associated Press
Employees at timber company Weyerhaeuser strike over wages
Employees who work for timber company Weyerhaeuser in Oregon and Washington are on strike, citing low wage increases and high health care premiums. The International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers, which represents more than 1,100 Weyerhaeuser employees, said employees walked off the job Tuesday, KOIN 6 News reported. Negotiations for a new bargaining agreement with […]4 years ago
KIRO Newsradio Newsdesk
KIRO Newsradio Headlines: Bellevue to be testing ground for self-driving cars
The company said it chose the region because the driving environment was similar in certain respects to other western U.S. cities.4 years ago
Meteorologist Nick Allard, KIRO 7 News
Mild temperatures ahead with fresher air, chilly mornings
Air quality is slowly improving with some spots in Western Washington in the good range and a lot of areas in the moderate range.4 years ago
MyNorthwest Staff
Starbucks relays ‘reinvention’ strategy in front of shareholders as pro-union protesters rally outside HQ
Starbucks plans to invest approximately $450 million to upgrade its cafes with new equipment that will speed up service and increase efficiency.4 years ago
MyNorthwest Staff
Sound Transit removes ORCA card readers from platforms
Starting today, some Sound Transit Light Rail downtown stations will be removing the ORCA card readers from the lower train platforms.4 years ago
Darren Dedo
The Crime Blotter: Madison Valley rape suspect evades arrest
Seattle Police Detectives need the public’s help to find a man suspected of attempted rape and robbery in the Madison Valley. Police say that on August 31st, at about 5:00 p.m., the suspect, Jordan Alexander, walked into a Madison Valley business, showed a knife, and demanded money from a female employee. He then forced the […]4 years ago
Micki Gamez
Redmond cracks down on loud vehicles with ‘muffler patrols’
Last weekend, Redmond Police conducted an emphasis patrol on modified mufflers due to the many complaints from businesses and homeowners about the noise.4 years ago
Dalton Day
Ship Canal Bridge lanes are reopened after ‘urgent maintenance’ Tuesday morning
The Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) is performing “urgent maintenance” on the Ship Canal Bridge Tuesday morning.4 years ago
Associated Press
Corrections fined for violating tuberculosis outbreak rules
The Washington state Department of Corrections was fined more than $84,000 for reportedly failing to follow safety rules meant to stop the spread of disease at its Aberdeen prison.4 years ago
Dalton Day
US 2 remains closed near Stevens Pass as Bolt Creek fire stands ‘fairly in place’
A lack of winds and high humidity have stabilized the Bolt Creek fire west of Stevens Pass along US 2, portions of which remain closed Tuesday morning.4 years ago
