Salt & Straw opens Bellevue location April 24
On April 24, Pacific Northwest artisan ice cream favorite Salt & Straw opens in Bellevue. The first 100 guests for the big opening day will receive gift cards that can “cover everything from an ice cream flight to a year’s worth of ice cream.”. Located at 10415 Northeast...
Federal Way High student charged after alleged school shooting plan
A Federal Way High School student has been charged with felony harassment after he allegedly threatened to shoot and kill his ex-girlfriend while at school. On April 11, Federal Way police officers arrested Brandon Martinez, 18, of Des Moines, after he reportedly planned to shoot his 17-year-old ex-girlfriend at school on April 13. Subsequently, the King County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office...
Rent in Seattle is more affordable than Portland, study finds
PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) – With rent prices on the rise, WalletHub released a list on Wednesday, ranking cities with the most affordable rent in the United States. But where do cities in the Pacific Northwest fall?. Rental costs have grown more than 50% in the last decade, WalletHub said,...
Seattle Semi Clocked at 20 MPH Over the Speed Limit in HOV Lane
A Washington State Patrol trooper stopped a semi truck Thursday afternoon after spotting it speeding well above the limit on I-5.
New report details fare enforcement on King County Metro
In seven months last year, 30 King County Metro fare enforcement officers issued eight citations. None of them were paid.
‘Toot in the wind’: Jake and Spike criticize Seattle City Attorney Erika Evans’ KIRO...
KIRO hosts Jake Skorheim and Spike O’Neill voiced their displeasure in Seattle City Attorney Erika Evans’ interview with “The Gee and Ursula Show,” calling it a “toot in the wind.”. “There was very, very, very little substance in this interview,” O’Neill said. “But I think...
‘It’s just a false narrative’: Seattle City Attorney denies claims of city’s lenient crime...
It has been more than three months since the new Seattle City Attorney, Erika Evans, was sworn into office after beating incumbent candidate Ann Davison with roughly 67% of the vote. Approximately 100 days removed from Evans’ swearing in, she joined “The Gee and Ursula Show” on KIRO Newsradio to...
Hundreds of unopened ballots found near Renton dumpster by private citizen
SEATTLE, WA – King County Elections and the Washington Secretary of State say they have no record of a private citizen making contact with their offices after finding a large box of ballots recently near a dumpster
18 New Trader Joe’s Locations Are Set to Open in 2026—See If Your Town...
Expect to see new stores in New Jersey, California, Florida, and more.
Seattle weekend events: Record Store Day, Earth Day festivals, sports, and more
The rain rolled through this weekend, but the forecast is primed for a weekend full of fun. Major music events planned around Record Store Day. It’s a big weekend for music lovers as Record Store Day is Saturday! There will be exclusive deals, exclusive records, and lots more happening at record stores across the state. You’ll want to plan ahead and get to your...

















