Alex McLoon

1 month ago | krem.com | Alex McLoon

SEATTLE — Spot shrimp season is underway in Puget Sound, but for some areas, it's already over. The Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife cut the season short in multiple locations due to troubling signs in the shrimp population. In Elliott Bay, the season was limited to just four hours on Wednesday. Tri Nguyen of Burien couldn’t help but laugh when he returned to shore and showed off his modest catch. "About 25," he said. "Not so good.

1 month ago | king5.com | Alex McLoon

SEATTLE — Seattle is taking significant steps to bolster its vibrant music scene, introducing new legislation to provide priority parking for musicians and advancing efforts to protect concertgoers' hearing. The Seattle City Council has created a new Music Venue Zone Permit program, allowing the Seattle Department of Transportation (SDOT) to issue permits that prioritize parking for musicians and their crews. This program addresses a long-standing logistical challenge for artists and venues.

1 month ago | king5.com | Alex McLoon

SEATTLE — Seattle's Rainier Avenue received new safety upgrades as part of the city's ongoing efforts to reduce crashes and improve safety. Three new medians were installed at Spencer, Kenyon, and Thistle streets over the past few weeks. Two more are in the works at Rainier Valley Square and the nearby Safeway. Seniors and staff members at the Ethiopian Community Center informed the city about drivers illegally passing traffic in the center turn lane outside their building.

2 months ago | kimt.com | Alex McLoon

FREMONT, Nebraska (KETV) -- Investigators are still piecing together what caused a plane to crash in the Platte River outside Fremont. As the National Transportation Safety Board and Federal Aviation Administration are putting the events together, so are the loved ones of those involved. Surrounded by banners and family friends, Dakota Amrein feels all the support in Fremont. "It's a lot to process. It doesn't feel real yet," Dakota said.

2 months ago | ketv.com | Alex McLoon

The son of a Platte River plane crash victim is feeling all the support in Fremont, where the community has raised more than $25,000 for Dakota Amrein. Forty-eight-year-old Randy Amrein was one of three victims after the plane fell and hit the Platte River. Kelly Miller, a longtime family friend, organized a GoFundMe to cover Dakota's hockey expenses. "I am blown away. My goal, honestly, was $5,000 just to get hockey tuition covered," Miller said.