Washington’s largest battery plant is about to power up despite surrounding bans
At least eight King County communities, including Snoqualmie, have temporarily blocked the siting of battery energy storage systems.
Bothell Fred Meyer evacuated for fire, store closed while crews ventilate building
The Fred Meyer in Bothell was evacuated Tuesday afternoon due to a fire inside the store. At 1:43 p.m., Bothell fire crews were dispatched to Fred Meyer after patrons reported seeing flames and smoke in the building, according to the Bothell Fire Department. Erin Gowenlock, a spokesperson for the City...
Another sunset sight: Still-beached boat
Also seen at sunset: West Seattle’s latest derelict boat, still beached at Constellation Park. We first mentioned it a week ago; it apparently floated off for a while, then we started hearing about it again a few days later, and published this Saturday night. More people noticed it today,...
Indie film making the rounds after landing on Bremerton as location
A modern take on "carpe diem," filmed entirely in Bremerton, is making the rounds at national film festivals and will next show at the Roxy Theater as part of the annual West Sound Film Festival the first weekend of August . The independent movie, "Dead Dear High," follows the aftermath of a high school shooting, as it
Bellevue police arrest three for alleged $1 million theft from ‘vulnerable’ adult
According to a press release, the Bellevue Police Department arrested three people Monday for taking advantage of an elderly family member and stealing over a million dollars from them.
Wildfire smoke in Seattle: What to know as unhealthy air hits western WA
Wildfire smoke from Washington, Oregon and Canada is expected to worsen air quality across western Washington through midweek. Health officials warn air quality could reach unhealthy levels, especially for children, older adults and people with heart or lung conditions. Residents are urged to monitor the Air Quality In
Wildfire smoke prompts air quality alert across multiple Washington counties
WASHINGTON STATE — The Washington State Department of Ecology issued an air quality alert through 5 p.m. Wednesday for King, Kitsap, Pierce, Snohomish and Thurston counties due to wildfire smoke. The view from a West Seattle fishing pier shows wildfires across the state have cast a wide haze over...
Gallery: KIRO listeners share photos of Spokane wildfire smoke blanketing the region
An air quality alert remains active for the Seattle area as smoke and high temperatures are expected to affect sensitive individuals through Tuesday. The City of Seattle recommended several ways to stay safe during days with elevated air pollution, such as avoiding outdoor physical activity, keeping windows and doors c
Seattle contractor settles death lawsuit over 911 ambulance wait
A lawsuit that blamed Seattle’s emergency medical service for a 911 caller’s nightmarish wait for an ambulance and her subsequent death has been settled out of public view and before the case could reach trial. Bitter Lake resident Pamela Hogan waited more than 10 hours for an ambulance...
Teen injured in shooting during Seattle BBQ: police
SEATTLE - A man was shot in the stomach in West Seattle on Monday, and police are investigating what led up to the shooting. Officers were called out to reports of a man who had been shot along 20th Avenue Southwest near Delridge Way. There, police found an 18-year-old man with a gunshot wound to the lower abdomen.
