Melinda French Gates to donate $1 billion over next 2 years in support of women’s rights
Melinda French Gates said she will be donating $1B to individuals and organizations working on behalf of women and families globally.6 hours ago
Steve Coogan
Wing Luke Museum closes after employees walk out in protest of ‘Hate’ exhibit
About two dozen employees of Seattle's Wing Luke Museum staged a walkout Wednesday to protest an exhibit that was set to begin.3 days ago
Steve Coogan
A moose killed a man in Alaska. Could it happen in Washington?
A 70-year-old man who was attempting to take photos of two newborn moose calves was killed by their mother, authorities said.3 days ago
Micki Gamez
‘I’ve never seen a girls’ basketball game sold out!’: Storm game wows Seattle youths
More than 18,000 fans saw the Storm take on the Indiana Fever, including the 12-year-old girls' Seattle Rotary Lady Style Basketball team.4 days ago
Paul Holden
Summer concerts, sports, pub crawls kick off Memorial Day weekend
This Memorial Day weekend, the concert slate is loaded with Portugal. The Man, Billy Joel, Avril Lavigne and more coming to town.5 days ago
Julia Dallas
Olympic gold medal won by ‘Boys in the Boat’ rower to be auctioned
John White, one of "The Boys in the Boat," rowed for the University of Washington when they won gold in 1936 Berlin.6 days ago
Frank Sumrall
UW survey: 1 in 10 Washington ‘young adults’ use cannabis every day
The Young Adult Health Survey by UW revealed daily cannabis smoking has never been higher among young adults.6 days ago
Micki Gamez
Headed to Mount Rainier National Park for the weekend? You may not get in
Mount Rainier and the national park there have seen a surge in popularity, which makes it a hot spot for the holiday weekend.6 days ago
Ted Buehner and Micki Gamez
Memorial Day Weekend gearing up to be one of region’s biggest travel days
AAA estimates 43.8 million people will travel 50 miles or more during the upcoming Memorial Day Weekend – approaching 2005’s record of 44 million travelers.7 days ago
Heather Bosch and Steve Coogan
‘Very eclectic festival’: Bumbershoot announces its 2024 lineup for Labor Day weekend
The Bumbershoot Arts & Music Festival is one of the longest running independent festivals in the world and will celebrate its 51st installment this Labor Day Weekend. And this year, Labor Day is early as the event will be held Saturday, Aug. 31 and Sunday, Sept. 1 at Seattle Center. Chris Porter, the Bumbershoot music […]7 days ago
Heather Bosch
Hoop dreams are high for the Seattle Storm
NCAA women's playoff games garnered record attention. The Seattle Storm is hoping to capitalize on the momentum this WNBA season.8 days ago
Julia Dallas
Why was Sea-Tac Airport so busy Sunday? Will it get worse?
Warmer weather means a busy summer travel season is ahead. Visitors may find longer than usual lines at Sea-Tac Airport and delays.9 days ago
Bike shops boomed early in the pandemic. It’s been a bumpy ride for most ever since
For the nation's bicycle shops, the past few years have probably felt like the business version of the Tour de France, with numerous twists and turns testing their endurance.9 days ago
Steve Coogan
Are tacos and burritos sandwiches? KIRO hosts say no, but a judge says yes
An Indiana judge who declared that "tacos and burritos are Mexican-style sandwiches" has cleared the way for the opening of a new restaurant.10 days ago
Paul Holden
Weekend roundup: Local music, art, pets and more!
The weekend is here and we have lots of activities going on! There will be music festivals, free health services, pups and more.11 days ago
Travis Mayfield
Mayfield: We’re all a little sus but we can also do better
This week our son called me sus. It's short for suspect and it's Gen Alpha slang for shady. But I'm going to admit something.11 days ago
Seattle Times CEO to step down after 4 decades in charge of family-owned paper
Seattle Times publisher and CEO Frank Blethen announced he will step down at the end of next year after four decades of leading the paper.12 days ago
Julia Dallas
North Face closes downtown Seattle flagship store
The North Face has closed its downtown Seattle store. The store operated at 520 Pike Street for nearly five years.12 days ago
Heather Bosch
Black bear spotted roaming around Tacoma captured, will be relocated
A black bear that was spotted wondering around Tacoma in recent days is now on his way to the North Cascades.14 days ago
Steve Coogan
Will the northern lights be visible again this week? It’s less likely
The northern lights captivated Western Washington and many parts of the U.S. Will they be visible again this week? It's less likely.15 days ago
Heather Bosch
Opera known for catchy music, humor shines in Seattle
KIRO Newsradio's Heather Bosch spoke with key people involved in Seattle Opera's production of "The Barber of Seville."18 days ago
Julia Dallas
Northern lights grace Western Washington skies
For those who were in the right spot at the right time, you saw the northern lights in Western Washington late Friday or early Saturday.19 days ago
Paul Holden
Weekend revelry roundup: Sunshine, flowers, Mother’s Day awaits
Looking to have Mother's Day around Seattle? Or just looking for some fun in the sun? KIRO Newsradio's Paul Holden has you covered.19 days ago
