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
Will the pandemic create a move back to the suburbs?
The state believes it'll take years for a return to "normal" congestion, tolling, and gas tax revenues, and only if there isn't a shift in public behavior.6 years ago
A warning from Washington State Ferries: Watch your crab pots
It hasn't happened in two years, but the Washington State Ferry System is back out with a warning: Do not put your crab pots in the ferry lanes.6 years ago
Why is it taking so long to figure out the West Seattle Bridge?
It's been months since the West Seattle Bridge closed, and many who rely on it are starting to question why it's taking so long to figure out what to do.6 years ago
My trip to the COVID-19 walk-in clinic in Shoreline
Some describe the COVID-19 test as a poke to the brain as someone jams a long Q-tip up your nose. I went to a walk-in clinic to find out for myself.6 years ago
Washington State Patrol says it hasn’t ‘surrendered’ I-5 to protesters
Why is the State Patrol allowing protesters onto I-5 in Seattle and closing the freeway for their protection? First, understand this is a unique time.6 years ago
After early COVID-19 concerns, fireworks stands in Tulalip’s Boom City to open Friday
The boom is returning to Boom City in Tulalip despite concerns over COVID-19, with fireworks stands opening for business on Friday.6 years ago
Washington ferries to continue operating at half-capacity for summer
Riders on weekend ferries got a taste of what the summer will look like: Lenghty waits at the docks, as the service crawls at half its normal capacity.6 years ago
Washington State Patrol plans to keep shutting down I-5 for protests
As long as the CHOP area is alive and well on Capitol Hill, you should expect I-5 closures any time protesters decide to march to the West Precinct.6 years ago
Police quash attempt to set up Portland autonomous zone
Protesters in Portland tried to set up their own autonomous zone Wednesday night, an effort that was quickly quelled by the city's police.6 years ago
SDOT says West Seattle Bridge can be fixed, debates whether it should be
A surprising announcement on the West Seattle Bridge came in during a recent task force meeting Engineers now say they can fix it. But should they?6 years ago
WSDOT to reverse 70-year-old decision on I-5 through JBLM
I-5 drivers need to prepare for significant changes through JBLM, with the state raising the freeway 14 feet to make up for a 70-year-old decision.6 years ago
‘No reason’ to expect severe wildfire season in Washington
We might be complaining about the rain right now, but it every bit that falls is reducing the chance of a heavy wildfire season across Washington state.6 years ago
Stop killing bees: You likely don’t have an Asian Giant Hornet
There have been three confirmed Asian Giant Hornet sighting in the region this year. Unfortunately, some people are trapping and killing the wrong insects.6 years ago
King County Metro ends shuttle service for Seattle Police Dept.
King County Metro has had a long-standing agreement with law enforcement that if they asked for help, Metro would assist.6 years ago
