Altaire at East Main: 146 Affordable Units Planned in Bellevue
A new affordable housing development is moving forward in Bellevue, according to recent city permit filings. The project, known as Altaire at East Main, is proposed for a 4.55-acre site at 995 118th Ave SE. Plans call for the redevelopment of a partially built hotel into a seven-story multifamily residential...
As Washington lawmakers punt on school cellphone ban, some want more action
During a recent lunch period at Robert Eagle Staff Middle School in Seattle, Principal Zachary Stowell said his walkie talkie was quiet. No fights. No incidents. It wasn't like this when he
Costco customers sue for share of tariff refunds in class-action lawsuit
Four Costco members in Washington filed a class-action lawsuit on Friday against the company to recover funds for customers who paid tariffs on imported products.
Measles Alert: Multiple exposure sites reported across King County
Public health officials are warning families about multiple measles exposure sites across King County following two confirmed cases in adults linked to international travel. According to Public Health – Seattle & King County, infected individuals were present at several locations in Seattle, Kirkland, and Bellevue...
Shocking video shows man nearly pushed in front of light rail train, suspect charged
SEATTLE (KIRO) — New video shows a shocking moment on a Seattle light rail platform last month when a man was nearly pushed into an oncoming train. Prosecutors said the suspect is now charged with attempted murder. The video shows a man in dark clothes standing on the platform....
Report finds the most affordable cities to for rent in the Seattle area
If you’re looking to save some cash on rent, a new report by rental platform Zumper has you covered.
Starbucks closes five new stores in Seattle
In a city where coffee culture thrives, Starbucks shutters five locations, leaving many to wonder what this means for local employees.
Wanted Suspect in Deadly I-5 Crash Finally Caught After 8 Years
Eight years after a horrible, fatal crash on I-5 in Kent, the suspect likely responsible has finally been arrested.
Suspect tied to more than 30 armed robberies in King County sentenced to more...
SEATTLE — The suspect linked to a series of armed robberies across south King County in 2022 made a plea deal last month and was sentenced to more than 10 years in prison in King County Superior Court Friday. Duke Vivao, 24, entered a guilty plea on March 2....
‘It’s expensive as heck here’: Gee blames cost of living for 35K people leaving...
The number of residents leaving Washington since the pandemic has dramatically increased, with roughly 35,000 people leaving the state per year. Gee Scott, co-host of “The Gee and Ursula Show” on KIRO Newsradio, firmly believed the No. 1 reason people move out of Washington is the high cost of living, whether it’s...
