Expectant parents, emergency responders brace for I-90 construction backups
From expectant couples to emergency responders, the upcoming I-90 construction project has many making special plans to deal with the projected traffic nightmare.12 years ago
Is Pete Carroll really just the 7th best NFL head coach?
If your team wins the Super Bowl in dominating fashion, you're the best, right? Not according to an NFL analyst who says Seahawks head coach Pete Carroll is just the seventh best amongst his peers.12 years ago
Tacoma firefighters shine in Good Morning America video, appearance
Some Tacoma firefighters are getting a chance to show their stuff on national TV, thanks to a stellar lip-synching turn in a video for "Good Morning America."12 years ago
What caused spectacular Seattle-area sunset?
We get plenty of picturesque sunsets around here, but Sunday night's blazing sky was something special.12 years ago
Washington State Ferries to take reservations for San Juan sailings
It won't help the thousands stuck in lines waiting for a ferry getting to and from the San Juan Islands this summer, but Washington State Ferries says it will start taking reservations for the popular runs starting later this year.12 years ago
Let loose the Amazon drones
With our offices just blocks from Amazon.com's world headquarters, there's plenty of excitement around here about the company's request to start using drones for delivery.12 years ago
Seattle-area taxi drivers going back to school to improve customer service
Whether it's rudeness, unreliability, lack of knowledge or other issues, Seattle-area taxi drivers have faced widespread criticism along with growing competition from services like Uber. So now hundreds of drivers are going back to school to help turn the tide.12 years ago
Super Seahawks fans share spotlight with Richard Sherman in new Chunky Soup commercial
Some super Seahawks fans are getting their shot in the spotlight, sharing the screen with Richard Sherman and his mom in a new commercial they're calling a "once in a lifetime" experience.12 years ago
Swimmer’s itch makes its annual return to Seattle area lakes
An unpleasant side effect of Seattle's summer seems to be rearing its ugly head again, as complaints of swimmer's itch have begun surfacing.12 years ago
Nowhere to light up: Restrictions, confusion could nip pot tourism in bud
While some supporters of legalized marijuana have touted the potential for a surge in pot related tourism to Washington state, there's just one small problem: there's virtually nowhere beyond a private residence to legally consume it.12 years ago
What’s next for Washington’s new legal pot industry?
Tuesday's opening of Washington's first legal marijuana stores is being hailed as a success, even though just a handful across the state were able to begin operation. But there's still plenty of work ahead to get the recreational system fully up and running.12 years ago
Washington pot grower sending hemp jeans to White House
Seattle legal pot grower Bob Leeds wants to thank President Obama and his administration for leaving Washington alone to launch the legal pot industry. So he's planning to send the president some custom jeans made from hemp.12 years ago
Seattle city attorney, others hope legalization changes perceptions of pot users
When legal pot went on sale Tuesday at Seattle's first retail store, Seattle City Attorney Pete Holmes was among the first to buy a bag. And a new survey says we shouldn't be surprised that many pot users are accomplished professionals like Holmes.12 years ago
No stop light, but tiny town getting one of Washington’s first pot shops
With just 712 people, there's not even a stop light in Bingen, Washington. But thanks to Margie Lemberger, there's now a legal marijuana shop.12 years ago
65-year-old camps out overnight to take front of line for Seattle’s first legal pot shop
With all the excitement surrounding the opening of Seattle's first legal recreational pot shop, Deb Green wanted to make sure she would be among the first customers. But she never expected to be first in line at Cannabis City, nearly 20 hours before the store's scheduled opening Tuesday.12 years ago
Seattle study: Gun violence begets gun violence
In a study aimed at curbing gun violence, researchers have found those hospitalized with a firearm injury face 30 times greater risk of another gun-related injury. And they're 11 times more likely to die from firearm-related violence.12 years ago
Former Seattle police chief says he never expected to see legal pot in his lifetime
Norm Stamper has been a long time advocate of legalizing marijuana. But despite his efforts, the former Seattle police chief says he never expected to see it happen in his lifetime.12 years ago
Colorado’s legal pot industry offers lessons for Washington state
As Washington state's first legal marijuana outlets get set to open, Colorado is taking stock of its first six months of legal recreational marijuana sales, offering lessons for our state.12 years ago
Seattle City Light CEO Jorge Carrasco apologizes for lying, embarrasing events
Embattled Seattle City Light CEO Jorge Carrasco says he's sorry for a series of embarrassing events involving him and the utility.12 years ago
Citizens group fights Lynnwood fireworks ban
Political pyrotechnics are lighting up Lynnwood, where a citizens group is trying to overturn a ban on fireworks sales set to take effect next year.12 years ago
Washington fireworks company rallies for 4th of July despite deadly explosion
For the folks at Entertainment Fireworks in Tenino, the 4th of July is akin to the Super Bowl or Christmas multiplied 100 times. But the celebrations are tempered this year by the loss of a beloved employee killed several weeks ago in an explosion at one of the company's buildings.12 years ago
Opponents deliver referendum signatures to put Seattle’s $15 minimum wage on ballot
Supporters of a referendum to put Seattle's $15 minimum wage to a public vote have turned in what they are confident will be enough signatures to qualify the measure for the November ballot.12 years ago
Seattle mayor changes tune, says no raise for City Light CEO Jorge Carrasco
Amidst a growing controversy, Seattle Mayor Ed Murray announced Wednesday he will not give a raise to Seattle City Light CEO Jorge Carrasco.12 years ago
