Town set to celebrate 100 years burned by wildfire
The small town of Pateros was set to celebrate its 100th anniversary this weekend at its annual Apple Pie Festival. But a fast-moving wildfire has nearly wiped the small north- central Washington town off the map.12 years ago
520 bridge openings to complicate I-90 closures
Bridge openings for boat traffic will continue on 520, despite the I-90 chokepoint.12 years ago
Gov. Inslee fights for Export-Import Bank
The Export-Import Bank is a financial institution you've probably never heard-of, but its existence helps support a huge segment of Washington's economy. Some in Congress want to get rid of it. Governor Inslee is leading the charge to save it.12 years ago
Plan ahead: Know your alternate route for the I-90 closures
Surviving the upcoming lane restrictions on I-90 is going to come down to your ability to find a quality alternative.12 years ago
Move over Boeing Machinists, robots to build 777
Boeing's worst-kept secret was confirmed by the company Monday.12 years ago
What’s your plan? I-90 shutdown could create carpocalypse for Seattle-area commute
What's your plan for getting-around the I-90 closure later this week? Starting Friday, only one lane westbound will be open, and that disruption is going to last a week.12 years ago
Fix for Seattle’s Ship Canal Bridge ‘shutdown’ not so simple
Anyone who has driven I-5 south into Seattle in the afternoon knows this one. The dreaded Ship Canal shutdown, the backup that often extends into Northgate.12 years ago
Busy skies, long lines at airport mean good news for Boeing
Long lines at the airport are only going to get longer as millions of new passengers take to the skies over the next 20 years. Boeing is out with its latest market forecast, and demand for more airplanes continues to skyrocket.12 years ago
Oso landowner cuts money-making deal with state
When the state needed to get an emergency road built through the Oso slide area, it went to landowners to get the okay to use their properties, but one refused until the state met his demands for a higher price.12 years ago
Downtown Seattle plagued by near-impossible left turns
Drivers versus pedestrians. Having a bunch of people walking downtown can be a sign of a vibrant city, but all those pedestrians can make getting around extremely difficult.12 years ago
Some traffic signals operated by city, others by state, at troubled 522 Woodinville on-ramp
Trying to get on or off Highway 522 is a nightmare.12 years ago
Your ride on I-405 will cost you and your carpool may not save you
It's more expensive to cross the 520 Bridge this morning. A two-and-a-half percent increase in the tolls went into effect at midnight, but tolls on 520 are just the start. Your trip on I-405 is going to start costing you and having two people in your car might not be enough to get a free pass in the HOV lane.12 years ago
No ban here: Where you can shoot off fireworks in Washington now
If you hear someone shoot off fireworks in your neighborhood today, they are likely breaking the law.12 years ago
Does hitting the walk signal make the traffic light turn green faster?
In a follow-up to our earlier story on traffic signals as a potential reason for huge backups on Mercer Street, we were asked: Does hitting the walk signal button a bunch of times makes a difference in changing the light faster?12 years ago
Fate of bank puts Boeing jobs in Washington at risk
A bank you've probably never heard of holds the key to Boeing's future in Washington, and Congress is debating whether to shut it down.12 years ago
Seattle traffic signals not the root of Mercer Street’s giant backups
One of the biggest complaints we get in the Chokepoints Department is about signal timing. Everybody seems to think congestion can be fixed with just a wave of the magic timing wand.12 years ago
Edmonds School District bans classroom birthday treats
Kids can kiss the birthday cupcakes goodbye in the Edmonds School District. Sweet treats are now banned in the classroom.12 years ago
12th Man starts petitions to get Legion of Boom on Madden cover with Sherman
When Seahawks cornerback Richard Sherman was named as the cover boy for the new NFL Madden game, he laid down a challenge.12 years ago
Seattle DOT doesn’t have plans to fix backup at Roanoke I-5 overpass
Everyday the Roanoke Street overpass over I-5 backs up into the Eastlake neighborhood. The overpass connects the Eastlake and Montlake neighborhoods.12 years ago
Boeing is banking on biofuel development
Most think putting sugar in a gas tank is never a good idea. Some people even try it to get back at someone. But for Boeing, putting sugar in the tank could cut airplane emissions by up to 80 percent.12 years ago
Why government OKs gay slur trademark but not ‘Redskins’
The Washington Redskins had six federal trademark registrations canceled Wednesday and there's a lot of confusion over the impact this will have on the team and whether it can still use the name it has had for more than 80 years.12 years ago
King County to allow video jailhouse visits
King County could be on the verge of eliminating in person jailhouse visits. A new video system is being installed.12 years ago
JBLM isn’t the sole problem with I-5 traffic south of Tacoma
The 20-mile stretch of I-5 south of Tacoma, at the Joint Base Lewis-McChord exits, is on the most wanted list of traffic congestion in Washington. You can sit there for hours without there even being an accident, a stalled car, an Air Force plane, or Army helicopter to distract you.12 years ago
