15,000 turn out in Seattle at Elizabeth Warren’s largest rally to date
Elizabeth Warren spoke to 15,000 people in below the Space Needle in Seattle over the weekend, the largest crowd she's seen at a rally yet.7 years ago
Accused Capital One hacker denied release from jail
A federal judge ruled Friday that the Seattle hacker charged in the massive Capital One data breach will remain in a men’s federal detention center.7 years ago
New downtown Seattle bike lanes bring cheers and fears
In the midst of Seattle celebrating the building of a new downtown bike lane, many businesses in the area fear the effect the lanes could have on their ability to operate.7 years ago
Blue whales make surprise appearance off Washington coast
The largest animals on the planet paid a rare visit to Washington waters last month, when a pair of blue whales were spotted near Grays Harbor7 years ago
US-China trade war expected to hit Washington farmers hard
President Trump's trade war with China is now expected to hit Washington farmers hard. China is opting out of the US agricultural market.7 years ago
Bunny boom: Garden expert Ciscoe’s secret recipe repels pesky rabbits
Noticed a lot more rabbits running around this season? So has expert Ciscoe Morris who has a special recipe for keeping bunnies at bay.7 years ago
Seattle unveils new plan to curb affordable housing crisis
Seattle Mayor Jenny Durkan unveiled two new proposal on Wednesday as part of her new “Housing Seattle Now” campaign, a plan to create more affordable housing options for low and middle-income families.7 years ago
Families of Boeing 737 MAX crash victims file new claim against FAA
Relatives of victims of a deadly Boeing 737 MAX crash announced a lawsuit against Boeing and a notice of claim Monday against the Federal Aviation Administration.7 years ago
Whale watching companies file lawsuit over distance restriction
Washington’s whale watching companies are going to court in San Juan County to fight a local citizen initiative. The measure would effectively ban them from viewing the endangered Southern Resident Killer Whales.7 years ago
Send in the clowns: Iconic Shorty’s makes a move
Shorty's Bar is an influential feature of the Northwest's pinball scene. It was forced to move to a new location in Seattle's Belltown neighborhood.7 years ago
San Juan County voter initiative looks to restrict whale-watching
A new voter initiative was filed with the San Juan County Auditor Monday to increase the distance whale-watching boats can view endangered southern-resident orcas.7 years ago
E-cigarette ban in Seattle? Smoke shop owners just say no
Mayor Jenny Durkan wants Seattle to discuss an e-cigarette ban. Local smoke shops, however, say the discussion is pointless and doesn't make any sense.7 years ago
King County wants to end youth homelessness in 2 years
Officials throughout Seattle and King County, and local non-profits and philanthropists have an ambitious goal -- to end youth homelessness in two years.7 years ago
On the brink of homelessness, Seattle social workers fight for raises
Tangled up in Seattle's homelessness crisis is the massive turnover rate among case workers. Some say their lousy pay puts them on the brink of homelessness, and forces them to leave the job.7 years ago
Could ‘McMansion’ ban, backyard cottages ease Seattle’s housing crisis?
Measures to ban McMansions, and ease restrictions on backyard cottages were put to a public discussion Wednesday, as the city continues to look for solutions to Seattle's growing housing crisis.7 years ago
Eric Stark drives a bus once again after recovering from bullet wound
Bus Driver Eric Stark is back on the job mere months after suffering a bullet wound and driving his passengers to safety in Lake City.7 years ago
Canadian, Washington officials discuss strategies to save orcas
Different country -- same effort. Canadian officials visited Washington state Monday to discuss how to save Puget Sound's endangered orcas.7 years ago
After Memorial Day violence, children’s chess tournament offers necessary distraction
A chess club for at-risk youth has made for a helpful distraction follow a tragic shooting over Memorial Day weekend at Pritchard Beach.7 years ago
Seattle considers ban for ‘McMansions,’ new rules for backyard cottages
Years in the works, the Seattle City Council is considering new rules around backyard cottages (ADUs) and limits on "McMansions" in the city.7 years ago
75 years after D-Day invasion, local WWII veterans earn French Legion of Honor
Three local men are part of the dwindling number of World War II veterans, and some of the newest members of the French Legion of Honor, France’s highest award.7 years ago
US-China trade war affecting ORCA card prices
The board that oversees the ORCA card system will need to tap a contingency fund to offset the rising costs of the cards, thanks to President Trump’s tariffs on Chinese goods.7 years ago
Collapsed crane on Mercer passed two safety inspections since 2017
The doomed crane that toppled in Seattle last Saturday was safety-certified twice since July 2017, according to documents from the Washington Department of Labor and Industries.7 years ago
Tacoma homeless ‘stability site’ could lose funding despite promising results
A system of FEMA-style tents and pallet shelters has seen success for Tacoma's homeless population, but still could soon end up losing its funding.7 years ago
