In-car speed limiter devices considered as option to tackle rise in Washington traffic deaths
An 18-year-old man was allegedly driving 112 mph in a 40 mph zone when he ran a red light and smashed into Andrea Smith Hudson’s minivan last year near Renton, killing her and three children who were passengers in her car. The driver had reportedly been involved in two crashes...
Washington legislators may reduce blood alcohol limit for drivers to much lower level
The bill would lower the legal blood or breath alcohol concentration limits for driving a car or watercraft, taking effect July 1, 2026. It would establish a campaign to let the public know about the update and require an evaluation of the results of the law change.
Washington & Oregon Snowstorm: Heavy Snow, Freezing Rain Impact Blue Mountains Until Saturday
Pendleton, OR – A winter storm is bringing heavy snow and freezing rain to the Pacific Northwest, impacting travel in Oregon’s Northern Blue Mountains and Washington’s Northwest Blue Mountains through Saturday afternoon. According to the National Weather Service (NWS) in...
Winter Storm System Bringing Snow and Freezing Rain Tonight Across the Region
Weather Forecast: Tonight Through Saturday Night
Caught in the net: Washington lawmakers push to reduce penalties for online sting operations
Washington lawmakers are considering a controversial new bill that could change the way the state treats people caught in internet sting operations. Senate Bill 5312 (SB 5312), sponsored by a group of Democratic senators, aims to reduce the legal penalties for those convicted...
Thousands of Costco workers prepare to strike with midnight contract deadline looming
Thousands of Costco workers prepared to strike with a midnight deadline drawing closer Friday while the worker’s union and the company negotiated. The Teamsters union represents 18,000 Costco workers in six states: California, Washington, Maryland, Virginia, New Jersey and New...
Measure to lower BAC limit to .05 in Washington state advances
OLYMPIA, Wash. — The Washington state Senate Transportation Committee heard testimony Thursday on the bill to lower the state's per se blood alcohol content (BAC) level to determine when a driver is drunk. For the third year in a row, Washington lawmakers are trying to lower...
WSDOT, WSP, and schools prepare for snow
All eyes are on the forecast, as KIRO 7 meteorologists track the possibility of the first snow of the year for a lot of Western Washington.
Atmospheric River Takes Aim at California: Biggest Rainstorm This Year
Heavy rain and heavy snow are expected to affect Northern California this weekend as an atmospheric river arrives.
School Parent Detained in Washington ICE Raid
Superintendent Dr. Jo Moccia confirmed that the parent detained was a member of the school district's community.
