Summer making one last hurrah in Seattle area
One of the best Seattle-area summers on record is going out appropriately, with sunny skies and near record temperatures.12 years ago
Seattle restaurant owner dumps Pabst in protest of Russian purchase
For the past 25 years, Seattle's popular 5 Spot restaurant has served Pabst Blue Ribbon on tap. But after owner Peter Levy read Friday morning the brewer of the iconic beer had sold it to a Russian company, he said 'nyet' from now on.12 years ago
King County facing drastic budget cuts despite booming economy
Despite the booming local economy, King County officials are warning the budget unveiled Monday by Executive Dow Constantine will feature drastic cuts that will cause significant pain across the region.12 years ago
Seattle chapter of Komen Foundation slowly recovering from Planned Parenthood disaster
It's been nearly two years since controversy over funding for Planned Parenthood embroiled the Susan G. Komen Foundation in a PR nightmare that cost it millions of dollars and thousands of supporters.12 years ago
SR 99 tunnel tops list of biggest highway ‘boondoggles’
Seattle's beleaguered tunnel project has earned a dubious new distinction atop a list of 11 "highway boondoggles" in a report issued Thursday by the U.S. Public Interest Research Group (PIRG).12 years ago
New SDOT head: ‘Absolutely no war on cars’
From the perceived war on cars to the speed of fixing the Mercer Mess, new SDOT director Scott Kubly takes on the critics in a far reaching interview with MyNorthwest.com.12 years ago
Holmgren, Knox, Alexander among Seahawks nominated for Pro Football Hall of Fame
Former coaches Mike Holmgren and Chuck Knox, along with running back Shaun Alexander top a list of seven former Seahawks players and coaches nominated for the Pro Football Hall of Fame Class of 2015.12 years ago
Puget Sound 4.0 quake offers hope for early warning system
The earthquake that shook the Puget Sound area Wednesday morning was good news for seismologists developing a new early warning system.12 years ago
Resurgence is real for Seattle’s Pioneer Square
When Seattle's iconic Elliott Bay Bookstore moved out of Pioneer Square in 2010, it was just another punch in the gut to a neighborhood many thought was on its last legs. Four years later, Seattle's oldest neighborhood is booming.12 years ago
Pregnant woman attacked in Seattle park
Seattle police are looking for two young women who attacked a pregnant woman in Cowan Park Monday evening.12 years ago
Boeing lands joint contract to build new space taxi
NASA has awarded a $6.8 billion contract to Boeing and SpaceX to build new "space taxis" designed to shuttle astronauts to and from the International Space State.12 years ago
Local teachers in need get big boost from Google, crowdfunding site
Some local teachers who commonly dig into their own pockets to help provide supplies for their classrooms are getting a big boost from Google.12 years ago
Suspect shot in head by guard in Lakewood bank robbery
Police in Lakewood say an armored car guard shot and wounded a man who tried to rob a Bank of America branch. The suspect managed to flee in a waiting car -- without any cash. He's believed to be the same man who soon turned up at a local hospital and was taken to surgery.12 years ago
Richard Sherman’s post-game silence draws criticism
For a guy who never lacks for something to say, the Seahawks Richard Sherman was uncharacteristically silent after Sunday's surprising loss to San Diego. And a lot of people are upset about it.12 years ago
Experts predicting warmer fall, winter for Western Washington
What's been a delightful stretch of summer weather could give way to a warmer fall and winter than normal, at least according the National Weather Service's long-range forecasting system.12 years ago
New report says Washington needs to do far more for infertile couples
Nearly 150,000 women in Washington state are infertile, and a new report card says the state should do a lot better to help couples trying to conceive.12 years ago
Vandals smash dozens of windows on Westlake
The search is on for two men who smashed the windows of dozens of vehicles in Seattle's South Lake Union early Friday morning.12 years ago
Former Costco CEO gets bill for Obama fundraising visit; Seattle to absorb $40k cost
Former Costco CEO Jim Sinegal will be getting a bill to cover the costs of police overtime for President Obama's fundraiser at his Hunt's Point home this summer. But it'll hardly break the bank.12 years ago
King County property values skyrocketing
If you want a good indication of how hot the Seattle area's economy is these days, just look at the property value statements the King County Department of Assessments continues to send out.12 years ago
12s expected to be huge force in San Diego for Seahawks road opener
Even though the Seahawks face the Chargers Sunday at San Diego's Qualcomm Stadium, it could feel a lot more like a home game thanks to the thousands of 12s expected to crowd the stands.12 years ago
Northern lights could dazzle Seattle sky this weekend
Seattle area sky watchers could get a rare treat this weekend - a visit from the cosmic light show commonly known as the northern lights.12 years ago
Capitol Hill apartment fire sparks large response
Flames and a plume of huge black smoke poured from a Capitol Hill apartment as a two-alarm fire broke out just before noon Thursday.12 years ago
Pedestrian critically injured in Bellevue hit-and-run
Bellevue police arrested the driver of a Porsche SUV who fled the scene after hitting and critically injuring a pedestrian.12 years ago
