‘It’s foreign to me’: Curley celebrates Seattle Dog’s national title, admits he can’t tell...
The Seattle Dog was named America’s best regional hot dog in a New York Times Wirecutter taste-testing video. In light of the hot dog contest, KIRO host John Curley shared his experience at an event with brisket and barbecue. “I went to this thing the other night, and the...
Pioneer Square is booming during World Cup. Seattle’s CID, not so much. Advocates demand...
Advocates, business owners, and community organizers from the Chinatown-International District say FIFA World Cup 2026 has been devastating for their neighborhood.
Seattle Police investigate shooting near University of Washington; suspect at large
SEATTLE — The Seattle Police Department are investigating an early morning shooting near the University of Washington campus. According to a University of Washington Alert issued just after 2:20 a.m. Thursday, the shooting happened near Northeast 45th Street and University Way Northeast. In an update posted at 2:22 a.m
World Cup visitors could be a test for U.S. healthcare systems
The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has called the World Cup the largest sporting event in U.S. history — and it’s going to present a potentially major strain on our health systems.
Mayor announces homeless agency cuts
Seattle and King County leaders announced a major downsizing of the regional homelessness authority following an audit revealing $13 million in unaccounted spending.
Residents and activists clash over plan to curb SEPA appeals at Seattle hearing
SEATTLE — Sharp divisions emerged Wednesday as Seattle residents, housing advocates and environmental activists sparred over a proposal that would dramatically reshape the city's land-use appeals process. At issue is legislation proposed by Seattle City Councilmember Eddie Lin. The bill would eliminate State Environmen
Gohan Bringing Japanese Flavors to Beacon Hill
A new Japanese restaurant from Seattle restaurateur Brian Solazzi is taking shape on Beacon Hill. Gohan, currently under construction at 2904 and 2906 Beacon Ave. S., recently applied for beer, wine, and spirits licenses with the Washington State Liquor and Cannabis Board. While no opening date has been announced, visi
Seattle police search for suspect after shooting outside University District Raising Cane’s
The University of Washington Alert Service reported the incident at 2:25 a.m., advising individuals to avoid the area. The suspect, described as a man wearing a black sweatshirt, black pants, and black shoes, was last seen leaving the area heading north.
Two-car rollover at I-90 midspan injures several
SEATTLE — A rollover crash on the Interstate 90 bridge prompted an emergency response that blocked the westbound lanes during Thursday's morning commute. Multiple people were injured in the rollover crash, according to fire responders. The crash involved two cars on westbound I-90 at the midspan, east of the Mount Bake
Soundtrack Albums That Outgrew Their Movies
What did Seattle sound like just before the rest of the country caught up? For a lot of listeners, the answer arrived on a CD connected to a small romantic comedy about apartments, dating, and young adulthood. Singles (1992) was not a massive film event, but its soundtrack landed at the exact right cultural second. Pea

















