Pike Place Market vendors protest Seattle oil trains
Protests about trains carrying crude oil through Seattle continue to mount, with vendors and employees at Pike Place Market the latest to join the fray.12 years ago
Second chances fueling overwhelming success of Bellevue-based MOD Pizza
Bellevue-based MOD Pizza is booming, expanding to nearly 100 outlets nationwide by the end of year. And the secret to its success is as much the people as the product.12 years ago
NCAA tournament returns to Seattle, bringing millions of dollars with it
The NCAA men's basketball tournament returns to Key Arena for the first time in a decade, bringing teams and their fans from all over the country, along with millions of dollars for the local economy.12 years ago
Can anything be done to slow Seattle’s skyrocketing rents?
Calling Seattle's soaring rents an "emergency" driving countless numbers of people from their homes, a coalition of activists has issued an ambitious report outlining a wide-ranging list of suggestions they hope will pressure the mayor and City Council to take action on affordable housing.12 years ago
Washington film industry fights for business as other states offer far greater incentives
If you head down to Portland, there's a good chance you'll run into the cast and crew of NBC's hit TV series Grimm. It's one of three big-budget TV shows shooting regularly in Oregon right now, which is seeing far more film and television production than we get here in Washington state these days.12 years ago
New standardized test causing stress, conflict for students, parents and schools
There's plenty of stress for students around the state as they begin taking a new standardized test that's drawing criticism for both its rigor and its length.12 years ago
New report opens door to possible whale hunting for Makah tribe
Washington's Makah tribe could again be allowed to hunt gray whales as the government issued a draft environmental statement Friday in response to the tribe's longstanding request to resume whaling.12 years ago
Die-hard Mariners fans camp out days ahead of single-game ticket sales
Mariners single game tickets go on sale this Saturday, and the most dedicated of fans are already lining up to get the best seats.12 years ago
Daylight Saving Time screws us up, so why do we keep springing forward?
This weekend marks the annual switch to Daylight Saving Time. But despite widespread criticisms and a growing body of research finding the time change can have significant impacts on our health, efforts to end Daylight Saving Time continue to flounder.12 years ago
Is the sudden spike in gas prices really justified or just gouging?
The average price of a gallon of regular unleaded has climbed to $2.93 in the Seattle area. That's 35 cents more than just a week ago, 60 cents higher than just a month ago.12 years ago
Pioneer Square, Ballard seek to add new public toilets
There might be plenty of places to go in Seattle. But there aren't enough places to "go." After previous attempts to solve Seattle's paucity of public potties, new efforts are underway to bring relief to several neighborhoods.12 years ago
The holodeck comes alive: Seattle at center of virtual reality boom
Thanks to advances in technology, virtual reality is poised to break out. Seattle is at the forefront, driven by all of the game developers and other tech companies that dominate the area.12 years ago
Despite increasing sales, legal pot businesses warn of impending disaster if changes not made
While legal pot sales continue to increase each month in Washington state, a number of marijuana businesses are warning of dire consequences if changes aren't made to the laws.12 years ago
Parkland businessman thumbs nose at Pierce County pot shop ban
Although Pierce County has banned legal marijuana retail shops, a local businessman says he plans to open a store this weekend anyway.12 years ago
Seahawks’ Marshawn Lynch boosts marketing value with latest trademark
Lynch's latest trademark was filed Feb. 18. The quote was made famous during Super Bowl media day, after the running back repeated it to answer questions.12 years ago
Seattle neighbors fight uphill battle to maintain public Lake Washington access
No trespassing signs that appeared Monday are just the latest move by the owners of two homes bordering a popular Lake Washington beachfront access point to take over the property and keep the public out.12 years ago
Edmonds mom tries to turn son’s tragic death into lifesaver for entire school district
Raising two healthy and active boys, Melinda and Jerry Truax never thought about sudden cardiac arrest or heart problems, especially where their kids were concerned. But that all changed when their 16-year old son Matthew collapsed and died in PE class.12 years ago
Norovirus sickens dozens of Seattle elementary school kids
An outbreak of the highly-contagious norovirus has sickened dozens of kids at Southern Heights Elementary school in south Seattle.12 years ago
Seattle tunnel opponents: No gas tax dollars for Bertha
While state lawmakers have unveiled a new $15 billion transportation package that includes a nearly 12 cents a gallon gas tax hike, some opponents of the Seattle tunnel project are trying to block any new money from going to Bertha.12 years ago
What are they building? Historic International District hotel getting new life
Work is underway on a massive renovation of the historic Publix Hotel in Seattle's International District.12 years ago
Good news for drivers as 520 bridge drawspan closures come to an end
There's good news for drivers going across the 520 bridge. Nearly three years of frustrating drawbridge delays while boats pass through are coming to an end.12 years ago
What are they NOT building: Old MOHAI home getting destroyed for new 520 offramp
We usually update you on projects being built. But in this edition of "what are they building," we focus on a big demolition project along 520 in Montlake.12 years ago
