More voluntary Boeing layoffs are on the way
Boeing is planning a second round of voluntary layoffs as it navigates the global downturn in passenger travel and commercial airplane demand.6 years ago
SR 520 bridge across Lake Washington to close this weekend
Your options to cross Lake Washington will be limited this weekend. The state is closing the SR 520 bridge for another step in the construction project.6 years ago
Is the tension easing between Seattle City Council and Mayor Durkan?
The council finally appears to be willing to work with the mayor on emergency COVID-19 funding, while not emptying the emergency bank accounts.6 years ago
Murder case that closed the ‘Jungle’ finally resolved
More than four years after a group of individuals opened fire inside the infamous homeless camp known as the "Jungle," there's finally a resolution.6 years ago
SDOT asking city council for money for the West Seattle Bridge
We are still waiting to find out if the city is going to replace or repair the West Seattle Bridge, but the bills for the current work are coming due.6 years ago
FAA fines Boeing for pressuring safety inspectors
The FAA has fined Boeing $1.25 million for putting too much pressure on its safety inspectors. Boeing has 30 days to respond.6 years ago
Stop parking on highway shoulders when you’re having fun
If you find the trailhead parking lot or the spots for your favorite river float are full, find another place to go instead. Don't park on the highway.6 years ago
Stop blaming cows for climate change
A Burger King ad said farts from cows are to blame for climate change. Frank Mitloeher, air quality specialist in the animal science department at UC Davis, explains why that just isn't true.6 years ago
Upcoming I-5 closure signals milestone in Gateway Project
It's never too early to talk about an upcoming closure of I-5. On Aug. 28-29, both directions of the freeway will be closed between Federal Way and Fife.6 years ago
Boeing losses reach $2.4 billion in Q2, 787 line in Everett in jeopardy
Second quarter earnings came out today, and they aren't pretty. Boeing lost $2.4 billion in Q2, marking three straight losing quarters for the company.6 years ago
Seattle sales tax increase headed to November ballot
Seattle voters will be asked to tax themselves more for bus service in November. The sales tax plan passed the city council and is headed toward the ballot.6 years ago
Month long closure of Hwy 203 underway as state restores fish habitat
Highway 203 just south of Duvall is closed for the next month to replace a blocked culvert, but the project could have taken longer if not for a new method.6 years ago
Washington’s first diverging diamond interchange opening soon in Lacey
The Marvin Road overpass of I-5 in Lacey will be the first diverging diamond in Washington when its scheduled to open in about a week and a half.6 years ago
Washington pushes most high school sports to spring
It was the decision we all knew was coming but hoped would not: Most high school sports are off for the fall, including football.6 years ago
King County voters to decide on appointing sheriff, stripping powers from office
King County voters will get the chance to give the county council significantly more power over the sheriff's office in November.6 years ago
Seattle council approves plan for spending on COVID relief, big business tax
Seattle City Council approved spending on its recently-passed big business tax Monday, in a bid to manage the city's COVID-induced budget shortfall.6 years ago
Final filling of Battery Street Tunnel now underway
Since the new Seattle tunnel opened, you probably haven't given a second thought to the Battery Street Tunnel, but the state is close to filling it in.6 years ago
Mayor Durkan declares civil emergency over closure of West Seattle Bridge
Mayor Jenny Durkan announced Thursday that she is declaring a civil emergency over the ongoing closure of the West Seattle Bridge.6 years ago
Tens of thousands of Washington residents still waiting on jobless benefits
More than a million Americans filed for first-time unemployment benefits last week, and Washingtonians are still having trouble getting their benefit checks.6 years ago
Sound Transit pushes Congress for pandemic relief to stay afloat
As it continues to struggle from fallout brought on the COVID-19 crisis, Sound Transit is looking to Congress for assistance to stay afloat.6 years ago
Yes, Seattle’s Lower Spokane Street Bridge is cracking too
The Lower Spokane Street Bridge is cracking, but it's not quite time to panic yet, according to the Seattle Department of Transportation.6 years ago
Man subdued after threatening passengers on flight out of Seattle
A red-eye flight from Seattle to Chicago turned violent just minutes after takeoff Saturday, when a man started threatening to kill everyone.6 years ago
Tolling in the mix as a funding option to pay for West Seattle Bridge fix
While the decision to replace or repair the bridge has not been made, the city's trying to find ways to pay for the project, and tolling is possible.6 years ago
