ACLU sues to block sex offender registry release
Trying to keep the identities of low-level sex offenders a secret, the local ACLU has filed a lawsuit in King County to prevent their names from becoming public.13 years ago
Rhetoric, anger increases inside Boeing Machinists Union
No movement over the weekend between Boeing and its machinists on a new contract that would secure the 777X production for Washington, but the apparent divide between the union members and their leaders continues to get bigger.13 years ago
Caught smoking legal marijuana in public? Toking tickets to cost $27 in Seattle
Getting caught smoking pot in public in Seattle will likely end up costing someone $27 for a ticket.13 years ago
City of Seattle settles use of force lawsuit highlighted by DOJ for $235K
The City of Seattle has settled with a 24-year-old man who claimed it was denying his access to public records over his arrest four years ago.13 years ago
Now what? Crews hope drill can clear path for Bertha
It's all stop under the Seattle waterfront. Big Bertha has hit something it can't drill through.13 years ago
Testing already underway on Boeing 777X
Boeing hasn't decided where it will build the 777X, but it has already started testing designs of the new airplane.13 years ago
Snow flurries possible as Puget Sound starts to warm up
Snow flurries and freezing rain are still a possibility as the weather starts to snap out of the freezing temperatures we've experienced over the last week.13 years ago
Report: Boise State’s Chris Petersen to be named UW football head coach
The search for a new head coach didn't last long at the University of Washington. ESPN is reporting UW has its man.13 years ago
Officials in Washington trying to lure Boeing, machinists back to the table
Washington lost its chance to guarantee that Boeing's 777X would be built in this state when union machinists refused to accept a new eight year contract. But with Boeing now taking other bids for the plane, there are behind-the-scenes efforts to get the company and the machinists back together.13 years ago
Protecting bikes in downtown Seattle means losing lanes or parking
Seattle drivers could be losing a traffic lane or street parking on 2nd or 4th Avenues downtown as the city looks to expand the bike lanes there by creating dedicated and protected bike lanes known as "cycle tracks."13 years ago
Missouri crafting its pitch to win Boeing 777X
Olympia has made its pitch. The union machinists have had their say. Now legislatures around the country are putting their bids together to win the Boeing 777X. Today, it's Missouri's turn.13 years ago
Seahawks get West Coast advantage, Saints up past their bedtime
Though it hasn't been the case this season, the Seahawks traditionally have had trouble with East Coast games that start at 1 p.m., their body clocks never seem to get ready for those early starts. But the same effect works for East Coast teams playing late games, so New Orleans will be yawning come game time tonight. Advantage Seahawks.13 years ago
Mucked up no more: Seattle Tunnel project gears up to haul away all its dirt
We reported on Tuesday that the giant boring machine digging the Seattle Tunnel will be able to dig 900 feet in the next four weeks. It's only accomplished two-thirds of that distance in four months. The reason for the increased production is that labor dispute involving a small number of longshoreman has been resolved. But how can a few jobs make such a big difference in digging speed?13 years ago
Big Bertha revs up for more digging following labor dispute resolution
Digging on the Seattle Tunnel Project is about to ratchet-up, now that a labor dispute with the local longshoreman's union has been resolved.13 years ago
SeaTac minimum wage fight far from over
Minimum wage workers in SeaTac are about to get a huge bump in pay. With just a 77-vote margin, Yes on Prop 1. has declared victory. King County is going to certify the election results Tuesday, but those workers should wait to pop the champagne.13 years ago
Mr. & Mrs. Seahawk help us cope with football withdrawal during the bye week
There will be no Seahawks action this weekend. No Steve Raible jumping out of his shoes at a Marshawn Lynch touchdown. It's the bye week, with the biggest game of the year staring the Hawks in the face next week. So what are Hawks fans to do?13 years ago
College Bowls: NCAA football’s version of ‘everyone gets a trophy’
Washington State University is one win away from becoming bowl eligible for the first time in seven seasons, and possibly making a bowl game for the first time in a decade. But isn't celebrating 6 wins out of 12 games just rewarding mediocrity?13 years ago
Boeing Dreamlifter safely takes off from runway considered too short
A Boeing Dreamlifter safely took off from a runway in Wichita considered 3,000 feet too short of ideal at about 11:15 a.m. PST.13 years ago
After threats of cuts, bus service expanding in Pierce County
Bus riders in Pierce County were bracing for massive service cuts earlier this year. Now they're going to get increased service.13 years ago
‘Women in Black’ stand in silence for homeless who died on the street
There's no place to hide from the bite of freezing temperatures when you're homeless. This morning, there are hundreds of people shivering in the dark corners of society, under overpasses and bridges, hidden in bushes and under trees in parks. It's easy to dismiss homelessness. You probably don't know anyone living on the streets, but every person who is has a story.13 years ago
Residents on Seattle’s Capitol Hill perceive safety problem
Violent crime in Seattle's Capitol Hill neighborhood is not on the rise, but many people who live there think that it is.13 years ago
Microsoft wants to win your living room with Xbox One
The Playstation 4 launched last week. This week it's Microsoft's turn. It's launching the XBox One at midnight on Thursday, and the company has a lot riding on this console.13 years ago
Boeing steals the show at the Dubai Airshow
The Seahawks had a great day on Sunday, but Boeing's day was even better.13 years ago
