‘It was a horrible scene’: Ursula describes crime pushing businesses out of Seattle’s Chinatown
After 10 years of operating blocks away from the notoriously crime-riddled 12th and Jackson corner in Seattle, a dim sum restaurant has shut down its weekday service because the crime became too much. Ursula Reutin, co-host of “The Gee and Ursula Show” on KIRO Newsradio, summarized a recent experience she...
In a Washington first, Seattle zoo’s newest gorilla born by c-section
SEATTLE — In the months leading up to her pregnancy, Olympia and the baby both looked healthy. Regular checkups every two weeks included ultrasounds to see how both were doing. Heart rate, bone growth and amniotic fluid all appeared to be stable. Olympia looked to be on track for a mid-May delivery. By Sunday, May 24,
Inside The Tragic Story Of Richard Russell’s Plane Crash
In 2018, Richard "Beebo" Russell stole an airplane from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport — with no plans to land it.
Woodinville man charged with stealing, laundering $440K from banks he worked for
A 41-year-old Woodinville man was indicted for 30 federal felonies on Friday related to his scheme to steal from financial institutions where he worked and later launder the money through other banks. Between July 2019 and April 2022, Joshua Shore worked as an operations manager of the cash vault for...
King County prosecutor warns legislative fix needed to curb costly copper wire thefts
KING COUNTY, Wash. — The city of Seattle is still working on a plan to repair the West Seattle Bridge after a thief stripped copper wire from the lights and bridge panels late last month. Seattle City Light officials described the damage as "extensive" and estimated repairs from the...
WATCH: Blue heron fights bald eagle at WA marina
An employee at Deer Harbor Marina on Orcas Island caught a battle between a great blue heron and a bald eagle on video last week.
‘It’s going to take the feds’: Center Square reporter says AG won’t investigate alleged...
Center Square reporter Carleen Johnson has been investigating possible daycare fraud through the Washington State Department of Children, Youth, and Families (DCYF) following a similar case in Minnesota that drew national attention. Johnson recently visited nearly three dozen daycare centers in the Seattle area and fou
Bellingham business owner pleads not guilty to multiple felonies in King County
The owner of Schweinhaus Biergarten in Bellingham has pleaded not guilty to multiple felony charges related to the theft and trafficking of stolen alcohol at an Issaquah brewery he previously co-owned. Brandon Robert Bates, 48, appeared in King County Superior Court via Zoom on Monday morning. His arraignment hearing l
13-year-old boy missing from Renton for 10 days, second time he’s gone missing in...
Authorities are asking for the public’s help finding a missing 13-year-old boy from Renton. Washington State Patrol (WSP) has issued a Missing Indigenous Person Alert for Asaiah Bullplume, who was last seen at approximately 3 p.m. on July 3 near the 1600 block of 121st Avenue S.E. The alert stated that it is unknown wh
WATCH LIVE: Gov. Ferguson announces education proposal
Gov. Bob Ferguson is expected to announce a new education-related legislative proposal during a visit to Highline College.

















