20 to 70 gunshots heard outside Tacoma apartment building, 1 victim shot
One person was shot after 20 to 70 gunshots were heard outside of a Tacoma apartment building, prompting a police search for the at-large suspect or suspects. At approximately 8:30 p.m., dozens of calls to 911 reported shots being fired at the Golden Given Terrace Apartments, and one victim had been shot, according...
Auburn man acquitted in toddler’s death sues King County officials, alleging racial bias
SEATTLE — An Auburn man who spent five years in jail before being acquitted in the death of his girlfriend’s 2-year-old son has filed a federal lawsuit accusing King County law enforcement and medical officials of racial bias and fabricating evidence. D’Andre “Dre” Glaspy, 33, filed the lawsuit...
Asian Family Market to Open in Tukwila This April
Asian Family Market announced the grand opening of its newest store located at 17501 Southcenter Pkwy #100, Tukwila, WA 98188, opening in April 2026. The opening celebration will include a ribbon cutting ceremony and an influencer preview, giving the community an early look at the market. Asian Family Market has a...
This Hits Home: News that impacts Washington Families
Being a parent is nonstop hard work, making it challenging to stay on top of news that impacts families in Washington state. This Hits Home is your weekly hit of news, commentary, and, occasionally, opinion. Want to have a say? Look for the ‘Take action’ prompts. Here’s the update for the week of March 9-15.
Harger: Seattle Mayor Katie Wilson keeps making big announcements and leaving before the questions...
Seattle Mayor Katie Wilson has been busy. Big speeches. Big announcements. Big initiatives. She’s two months into leading Seattle and moving fast. Credit where it’s due: Seattle’s new mayor sat down here on KIRO Newsradio with John Curley during her first week in office for a real conversation. Drug policy. Taxes....
Washington and Oregon Face Major Snowmelt Flood Threat as Atmospheric River Targets Seattle, Portland...
SEATTLE, WASHINGTON — After several days of heavy mountain snowfall across Washington and Oregon, a powerful atmospheric river is now poised to drench the Pacific Northwest with widespread rain — raising serious concerns about rapid snowmelt and potential flooding. Forecast models show multiple inches of...
Tacoma Art Museum Evacuated After ‘Shoot The Place Up’ Scare
The Tacoma Art Museum went dark for the weekend after staff abruptly evacuated, following a second-hand warning that someone was coming to attack the building. Public programs were paused while police dug into the report, which investigators later determined was not credible. The museum said it planned to welcome...
Tumwater Wrestling Coach Busted After School Cop Probes ‘Immoral’ Contact
A volunteer wrestling coach at Black Hills High School is in police custody after Tumwater officers say a school resource officer uncovered at least one instance of inappropriate communication with a student. The Tumwater School District first launched an internal review, then passed the findings to its school...
Winter storm takes down over 100 trees along SR 410 near Enumclaw
The Washington State Department of Transportation says that more than 100 trees came crashing down on State Route 410 between Enumclaw and Greenwater.
Puyallup Man Killed On Rural US 12 As Hit-And-Run Driver Vanishes
A 66-year-old Puyallup man was killed Friday after a vehicle struck him while he was walking along U.S. Route 12 near Packwood, and the driver took off instead of stopping. Investigators say the suspected hit-and-run driver has not been identified. According to The News Tribune, which reviewed a Washington State...
