Forsman, Carper reelected to Suquamish Tribal Council
The Suquamish Tribe reelected Leonard Forsman as Chairman and Irene Carper as Secretary during General Council March 15 at the Kiana Lodge. Members of the Tribal Council are elected for staggered three-year terms by adult citizens of the Suquamish Tribe, a news release states. Tribal members vote for council...
More than 100 Kent, WA workers to be laid off by Rise Baking
KENT, Wash. - Dozens of workers in Kent, Washington will be laid off as a food manufacturer announced the closure of their facility in the city. The Minnesota-based company Rise Baking will permanently shut down their operations at 21331 88th Place S Building F. All employees will be laid off,...
King County Prosecuting Attorney celebrates legislative wins
As we wrap up the 2026 legislative session, I want to thank the team of amazing subject matter experts from the King County Prosecuting Attorney's Office who fought to pass important legislation this year. Key wins this year, include:. fighting off a 44% reduction in crime victim services funding so...
Multiple businesses in Seattle’s Magnolia neighborhood targeted by thieves
SEATTLE — Business owners and employees in Seattle's Magnolia neighborhood are on edge after a string of burglaries and break-ins, resulting in thousands of dollars worth of damage and losses. Hannah Bailey was the first to discover Vixen Collection was broken into when she arrived for work early Friday...
Seattle Leaders Looking Into 911 Concerns, Ambulance Waits
Seattle’s mayor is interested in questions raised by a Seattle Times investigation of the city’s 911 medical system, and the City Council’s public safety chair plans to delve into how the system is working, they said this week. Their remarks came after reporting by The Times about...
Asian Family Market to Open in Tukwila This April
Asian Family Market announced the grand opening of its newest store located at 17501 Southcenter Pkwy #100, Tukwila, WA 98188, opening in April 2026. The opening celebration will include a ribbon cutting ceremony and an influencer preview, giving the community an early look at the market. Asian Family Market has a...
This Hits Home: News that impacts Washington Families
Being a parent is nonstop hard work, making it challenging to stay on top of news that impacts families in Washington state. This Hits Home is your weekly hit of news, commentary, and, occasionally, opinion. Want to have a say? Look for the ‘Take action’ prompts. Here’s the update for the week of March 9-15.
Harger: Seattle Mayor Katie Wilson keeps making big announcements and leaving before the questions...
Seattle Mayor Katie Wilson has been busy. Big speeches. Big announcements. Big initiatives. She’s two months into leading Seattle and moving fast. Credit where it’s due: Seattle’s new mayor sat down here on KIRO Newsradio with John Curley during her first week in office for a real conversation. Drug policy. Taxes....
Washington and Oregon Face Major Snowmelt Flood Threat as Atmospheric River Targets Seattle, Portland...
SEATTLE, WASHINGTON — After several days of heavy mountain snowfall across Washington and Oregon, a powerful atmospheric river is now poised to drench the Pacific Northwest with widespread rain — raising serious concerns about rapid snowmelt and potential flooding. Forecast models show multiple inches of...
I-405 in Bothell on track to reopen Monday morning
It appears that I-405 in Bothell will be back open in time for the Monday morning commute.
