‘The spookiest thing imaginable in Seattle’: Jake questions data center fears as small facility...
As a small data center is being eyed for the ground floor of the Starbucks headquarters building in SODO, according to The Seattle Times, KIRO host Jake Skorheim questioned whether the fear over data centers is warranted. “The building owners are thinking about renting out some of the unused space,...
Mayor Wilson seeks proposals for $8M homelessness prevention fund to aid 1K households
SEATTLE — Seattle Mayor Katie Wilson announced a new funding opportunity designed to help residents remain housed and prevent homelessness before it begins. On Wednesday, Wilson and the Seattle Human Services Department (HSD) released on Wednesday a Request for Proposals (RFP) that will provide approximately $8 million
Phinney Ridge Favorite Sophon Shutters As Tax Turmoil Hits Staff And Suppliers
Sophon, the acclaimed Cambodian restaurant on Phinney Ridge, has quietly gone dark this spring after months of mounting cash-flow problems that left workers and suppliers unpaid. The neighborhood dining room and bar, praised for bold Khmer flavors and inventive cocktails, has sat closed during normal service hours whil
Service in Kent June 20 for two men killed in crash
A Celebration of Life Service for Anthony Lenorris Baker Jr. and Latrez James Cooper, the two men killed May 24 in a Kent car crash, will be Saturday, June 20 in Kent. The service is at 1 p.m. at New Beginnings Christian Fellowship, 19300 108th Ave. SE. Baker, 36, and...
Group of teens, one adult arrested after allegedly pointing guns at driver in downtown...
The Seattle Police Department (SPD) says a driver reported that a group of people in a minivan pointed multiple guns at them early Wednesday morning.
Westwood Village Sting Nabs 11 As Suspect Accused Of $17K Shoplifting Spree
Seattle police say a coordinated retail-theft blitz at Westwood Village last Tuesday ended with 11 arrests and roughly $2,800 in stolen merchandise recovered, including one suspect investigators allege has been racking up about $17,000 in thefts in recent months. According to an incident summary on the SPD Blotter, GIU
Camper Captures F/A-18 Hornet as it Plowed Into Woods Near Rimrock Lake
Video Captures Marine Jet as it Crashes Near Rimrock Lake
Child drowns in hot tub near Muckleshoot Reservation
The King County Sheriff’s Office says a child drowned in a hot tub near the Muckleshoot reservation. It happened Monday night. The department told KIRO 7 News that the child was unconscious and not breathing. The family administered CPR, and medics took over once they arrived around 7:30 p.m....
House fire sends thick smoke over Kenmore neighborhood
A house fire sent thick smoke billowing into the clear sky, visible from several blocks away near N.E. 191st Street and 68th Avenue N.E in Kenmore. Fire crews responded quickly to the scene, which is located not far from a fire station. Multiple fire engines arrived as smoke rose high above the neighborhood.
The Enormous Washington Flea Market That’s Almost Too Good To Be True
Sunday mornings usually involve a battle between the snooze button and the crushing weight of impending responsibilities. However, swapping a lukewarm cup of coffee for a sunrise expedition to the ultimate treasure hunt changes the entire vibe of the weekend. Walking through rows of vintage trinkets and peculiar curios
