Seattle Mayor Slams Brakes on Deep Developer Fee Cut as Key Ally Walks
Seattle’s big bet on a short-term break for developers just skidded to a halt. Mayor Katie Wilson on Monday hit pause on an administration plan to give builders a two-year, steep cut to Mandatory Housing Affordability fees after a key nonprofit coalition yanked its support, leaving dozens of stalled projects in limbo.
“One Down, Millions to Go”: Police Catch Driver Still Glued to Phone Long After...
A green light usually means one thing: go. But according to Redmond Police, one driver in Washington needed a little extra encouragement to remember that recently, and it came in the form of flashing lights ... Read more
Local investor group acquires Tsillan Cellars
CHELAN — Tsillan Cellars, a Lake Chelan winery founded more than 25 years ago by Dr. Bob Jankelson, has been acquired by a group of local investors led by Manson residents Ronan and Gillian Walsh. The transaction became effective June 30 and includes the Tsillan Cellars estate and winery...
A salon owner’s twist on location reaching customers around Kitsap
Rebecca Elser-Furr drives a truck for work, but not one that's typical. Its wide glass windows on one side separate it from a delivery vehicle or industrial use, which is obvious if you'd spotted it driving between Poulsbo and Bremerton. On closer inspection, passersby can peer in and see that this isn’t a food truck o
Seattle and King County Announce Sweeping Changes to Homeless Service System
In recent months leaders in Seattle and surrounding areas have faced growing pressure to address visible encampments and strained shelter capacities. The latest development involves a comprehensive plan known as Seattle Homeless Services Reform which aims to restructure how resources are allocated across the region. Th
World Cup ends and Revive I-5 begins in Seattle
It’s been a treat for Seattle commuters for the past few weeks on I-5 through Seattle during the World Cup games, following a respite from the immense Revive I-5 project. Now that the World Cup games have concluded in Seattle, the Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) plans to continue Revive I-5 across
Search Continues for Missing Moses Lake Swimmer
Grant County deputies continue searching Moses Lake after a swimmer disappeared over the holiday weekend.
‘People who make money are being driven out’: Jake and Spike sound off on...
Seattle has the highest office vacancy rate in the country at 37%, according to The Seattle Times. Meanwhile, larger cities like New York sit at 22% and Los Angeles at 32%. KIRO hosts Jake Skorheim and Spike O’Neill agreed that wealthy residents are leaving Seattle. “People who make money...
Loose truck tire flies off I-5, damages property in Seattle’s Eastlake neighborhood
Southbound I-5 in Seattle has reopened after a lane was closed due to a loose truck tire that flew off the highway and down into the Eastlake neighborhood, causing minor property damage but no reported injuries. The collision occurred at 10:26 a.m. and was partially blocking the southbound I-5 on-ramp...
Multiple shootings in Seattle, Tacoma overnight
Three separate shootings occurred in Seattle overnight, and Tacoma police are still searching for the suspect that left one dead. This is a developing story.

















