Washington’s scorching weather causes lahar on Mt. Rainier
Lahar is a term for a hot or cold mixture of water and rock fragments that flows down the slopes of a volcano and typically enters a river valley.2 years ago
Seattle loses title of least air-conditioned city after recent record-breaking summers
For the first time, more than 50% of residents in Seattle are using air conditioning (A/C) as their primary way to cool down.2 years ago
City of Burien eyes partnership with private group to help with encampment sweeps
"If King County doesn't adjust their strategic plan, they're going to find this is going to be worse five years from now," Kristine Moreland said.2 years ago
AG Ferguson sues O’Reilly Auto Parts over alleged pregnant employee discrimination
The lawsuit asserted that it is the company's practice to unlawfully refuse pregnant workers reasonable workplace accommodations.2 years ago
Seattle City Council approves increase of EV stations with state goals on the horizon
The legislation will now allow City Light to lease private property to install and operate city-owned public EV charging stations.2 years ago
Cliff Mass: ‘This is the last major heat event for Puget Sound’
An excessive heat warning has been relayed throughout the Puget Sound region, but is this the last heat wave of 2023?2 years ago
WA teacher shortage remains rampant heading into upcoming school year
Heading into the 2023-2024 school year, Washington ranks in the bottom 25% of the country in amount of teachers in the workforce.2 years ago
Bezos, Sanchez to donate $100 million to Maui for restoration efforts
Amazon.com Inc. founder Jeff Bezos and fianc茅e Lauren Sanchez are donating $100 million to help restore the Hawaiian island of Maui.2 years ago
Swimming beach at Green Lake closed after discovery of toxic algae
The swimming beach at Seattle's popular Green Lake has been shut down until further notice after toxic algae was discovered in the water.2 years ago
Boys & Girls Club aiding Rainier Beach’s ‘traumatized’ community after shooting
King County Boys & Girls Club stated "they will not be deterred" after members of their team were wounded in a recent shooting at Rainier Beach.2 years ago
Washington residents, visitors change course as fire decimates parts of Maui
The fires, fueled by a dry summer and strong winds from a聽passing hurricane, started Tuesday and have claimed at least 36 lives, as of this reporting.2 years ago
Seattle City Council to hold public hearing ahead of police contract negotiations
The meeting for a new Seattle Police contract will be on August 8 at 5:30 pm inside Council Chambers at Seattle City Hall.2 years ago
Taylor Swift makes significant donation to food bank during Seattle Eras Tour
Taylor Swift made a significant donation to a local food bank during her two-night stand at Lumen Field for her Eras Tour.2 years ago
Rep. Schrier sponsoring bill cracking down on organized retail theft
Washington Congresswoman Kim Schrier is taking aim at organized retail theft with a new bill she co-sponsored this week.2 years ago
Rainier Beach residents rally for safety after mass shooting
Seattle Police Chief Adrian Diaz attended a community meeting in the Rainier Beach area about safety following last Friday's mass shooting.2 years ago
Suits: Jan. 6 riot was not a ‘real threat’ to our democracy
Trump聽was indicted on felony charges Tuesday for working聽to overturn the results聽of the 2020 election in the run-up to the聽violent riot.2 years ago
All I-90 lanes near Preston open after collision with semi-truck sparks fire
A fire caused by a collision with a semi-truck on I-90 Westbound near Preston is affecting traffic with all westbound lanes shut down.2 years ago
King County voter turnout plateaus ahead of August primary
King County is one day away from its 2023 primary election, but less than 17% of its registered voters have turned in ballots.2 years ago
Fire breaks out in parking lot of 成人X站 Newsradio offices
A small brush fire broke out near the offices of 成人X站 Newsradio, Seattle Sports, AM 770 KTTH, and MyNorthwest.2 years ago
Seattle pushing to adopt WA laws on public drug use, possession
The Seattle City Council is preparing to adopt Washington State Legislature鈥檚 new drug possession laws into the Seattle Municipal Code.2 years ago
Homicides in Kent close to double compared to year with 5 months to go
"I can speak absolutely with all confidence that a major driver for violent crime in our city is drugs," Padilla said. "Drug usage, drug trafficking."2 years ago
Renton Police: Missing 15-year-old from Tukwila found safe
She was last spotted last Friday at the Jackson gas station off of Interurban Avenue near I-5 in Tukwila.2 years ago
King County invests $25M to address racism as a public health crisis
The funds聽will be awarded to 123 nonprofits, community organizations, and small businesses throughout the county.2 years ago
