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
Boeing already checking out Washington’s competition to build 777X
Boeing wasted little time in making good on its threat to open the 777X bidding to other willing suitors. The company has people on the ground in states around the country exploring its options on where to build the plane.13 years ago
Handicapping the competition: Long Beach a likely contender for Boeing 777X
Washington is still in the mix to build Boeing's 777X, so where should it look for its fiercest competition?13 years ago
Boeing to Machinists: We’re not bluffing about taking 777X deal to another state
The high-stakes game of chicken between Boeing and its union machinists is nearing an end. We'll know Wednesday night if Boeing will guarantee that the 777X will be built in Washington or whether it will shop the work to other states.13 years ago
Minimum wage, Seattle council seat races still too close to call
Two races in last week's election are so close that campaign workers are going-over invalidated ballots to make sure each vote is counted.13 years ago
View of Boeing from South Carolina isn’t so bad
Should Washington drop the ball on the Boeing 777X, there are states lining-up to take that work. At the top of that list is South Carolina, where the company already has its second production facility and where it continues to expand its footprint.13 years ago
It’s in our best interest to be superstitious about our sports teams
We told you earlier this season about the Seahawks fan that got in trouble for flying his 12th Man flag in his neighborhood. He wouldn't take it down because the only time he did the Hawks lost. We know there are a lot of you out there that are rational during the week but come kickoff on Sunday you'll be in your special shirt, with your special socks and sitting in the same chair you have all year. It's only crazy if it doesn't work, right?13 years ago
Machinists Union leader rips up ‘piece of crap’ Boeing contract
The head of the local machinists union that brokered the deal with Boeing to secure the 777X now calls the contract a "piece of crap" and has torn it up.13 years ago
Convicted wife murderer Pietz gets over 18 years in prison
One of Seattle's most infamous and mysterious murderers, David Pietz, was sentenced to 220 months, or over 18 years, for the murder of his wife, Nicole, seven years ago.13 years ago
Local WWII Medal of Honor recipient, John ‘Bud’ Hawk, dies at age 89
America has lost one of its true heroes. World War II veteran and Medal of Honor recipient John "Bud" Hawk died Monday in Bremerton.13 years ago
GPS cannon could end the days of high-speed chases
High speed police chases often end in crashes. Sometimes, innocent bystanders are caught up in the carnage.13 years ago
Washington lawmaker pushes checkpoints to cut DUI carnage
Last week a Port Orchard man was arrested for drunk driving for the 13th time. It's a shocking case for many of us, but not for state Representative Roger Goodman. While he says this case is an example of the extreme, he believes the state needs to do a much better job tracking repeat drunk drivers and pushing for tougher drunk driving laws.13 years ago
