KUOW Blog How are tech layoffs impacting downtown businesses? Behind the scenes as we report on the downtown economy
KUOW Blog Seattle sues Kia and Hyundai after rise in car thefts “Kia and Hyundai chose to cut corners and cut costs at the expense of their customers and the public," Seattle City Attorney Ann Davison said in a statement. "As a result, our police force has had to tackle a huge rise in vehicle theft and related problems with already stretched resources."
KUOW Newsroom At long last, Adrian Diaz sworn in as Seattle’s new police chief After 29 months running the Seattle Police Department, Adrian Diaz said he was relieved and happy to be officially sworn in as Seattle’s next chief of police at City Hall on Thursday. His oldest son Alex pinned the badge onto his uniform as supporters applauded.
Seattle's schools are suing tech giants for harming young people's mental health The public school district in Seattle has filed a novel lawsuit against TikTok, Instagram, Facebook, YouTube and Snapchat, seeking to hold them accountable for a mental health crisis among youth.
KUOW Blog Seattle Queen Irene 'the Alien' Dubois headed to the Drag Race stage Queen Irene "the Alien" Dubois is the second Seattle drag performer in a row, and fourth overall, to make it to the show Rupaul's Drag Race.
KUOW Blog Seattle hospital temporarily diverting some patients Harborview Medical Center has temporarily stopped accepting some patients due to excessively high patient volumes.
KUOW Blog Veterans chip in to help Seattle's South Park in wake of flood Seattle's South Park neighborhood is still clearing out debris from last week's significant flooding. Now, veterans are helping with the disaster response.
KUOW Newsroom What does 2023 hold for the Seattle area housing market? Last year was marked by record high home values and extreme competition among buyers, but things did shift a bit toward the end of the year. Now, Redfin says Seattle is the fastest-cooling market in the nation.
KUOW Blog Conservative Seattle broadcaster Dori Monson passes away at 61 The 61-year-old talk-radio host died Saturday, Dec. 31, 2022, after suffering a heart attack two days prior, according to Bonneville International, which owns KIRO-FM. He leaves behind a wife of 35 years and three daughters.
KUOW Newsroom South Park begins recovery after Duwamish flood Inches of water and debris still cover some streets and sidewalks in Seattle’s South Park neighborhood after the Duwamish River flooded Tuesday morning. Multiple families have been displaced while they try to clean and repair their water-damaged homes.
