Feeling our pain: Seattle named most miserable sports city in America
Whether it's a decade of futility from the Mariners, the failed efforts to bring the NBA back to town or last season's heart-breaking, season-ending Seahawks playoff loss in the final minutes to Atlanta, Seattle sports fans know misery. And now Forbes is making sure the rest of the country feels our pain, naming Seattle the most miserable sports city in America.13 years ago
Huge whale carcass washes up on Washington beach
A dead gray whale that washed up on the Washington coast overnight Sunday was likely killed in a collision with a ship, researchers determined after a preliminary necropsy. And you'll soon be able to see the skeleton.13 years ago
Bertha starts drilling new Seattle tunnel beneath downtown
Seattle's big dig is officially underway, as the world's largest tunneling machine began drilling the new Highway 99 tunnel Tuesday afternoon.13 years ago
Escaped suspect manages to elude police, drive home handcuffed
A suspect who escaped from custody at Burien District Court has been arrested again, after driving all the way home to Renton while handcuffed.13 years ago
Taxpayers to foot over $70 million bill for 520 bridge fixes
The cracked pontoons and design errors that have plagued the new SR 520 bridge project have cost the state over $70 million and counting, the Washington State Department of Transportation announced Tuesday.13 years ago
Video: Is it Bigfoot or a bear hunter?
Bigfoot believers say a new video of a supposed Sasquatch shot north of the Washington state border is just the latest proof of the elusive ape of the Northwest.13 years ago
Seattle City Council votes against expanding tent cities
The Seattle City Council has narrowly rejected a proposal to increase the number of homeless tent camps around the city, dealing a blow to supporters who wanted to expand areas where camps like the controversial Nickelsville could be located.13 years ago
Westboro Baptist Church targets Macklemore concert in home state
The anti-gay church known for picketing funerals has set its sights on Seattle's Macklemore and Ryan Lewis along with singer Mary Lambert for their hit same-sex marriage anthem "Same Love." And the handful of Westboro Baptist Church members don't have to travel far to unleash their latest round of anti-gay vitriol.13 years ago
3 kids rescued, 9 pimps arrested in Seattle area child prostitution sting
Three children were rescued and nine people arrested in the Seattle-metro area as part of a nationwide child-prostitution sting, the FBI announced Monday.13 years ago
Seattle Mayor McGinn gets schooled, shows skills against NBA players
We've heard plenty of talk from Seattle mayor Mike McGinn about his basketball skills. And now we're getting a little look - albeit not a very fair judge considering he's playing with a bunch of NBA stars.13 years ago
No Blue Angels, but this week’s replacements aren’t a bunch of scrubs
The skies above Seattle will be a lot quieter this upcoming Seafair weekend without the Blue Angels, but their replacements can still light up the sky.13 years ago
Brace for weekend backups with numerous Seattle-area events, continued construction
There's plenty to do around the Seattle area this weekend, but with so many people out and about colliding with plenty of construction, be prepared for lots of traffic wherever you try to go.13 years ago
Wrong-way driver in deadly 520 DUI crash sentenced to 10 years
The drunk driver who drove the wrong way on SR 520 and killed a Seattle woman was sentenced Friday to 10 years in prison.13 years ago
Carlos Danger-man is a hit
As long as Anthony Weiner has the formerly super-secret sexting handle "Carlos Danger," we figured the guy needs a super-secret theme song to go with it.13 years ago
Macklemore video shoot mania rekindles fond memories for Seattle’s Sir Mix-A-Lot
It's one of those moments that'll go down in music history, at least in Seattle. Macklemore's video shoot atop the Dick's Drive-In hamburger joint that drew thousands of frenzied fans to Seattle's Capitol Hill harkens back to other iconic rooftop gigs like U2 in LA or the Beatles atop Apple Records in London. But many have no idea the whole thing was actually an homage to Seattle's first hip-hop star Sir Mix-A-Lot.13 years ago
Despite boom, many still bust on Eastside
Microsoft can't find enough skilled people. Construction cranes dot the Bellevue skyline. Traffic on 520 and 405 is back to levels not seen in years. Good times are back for everyone on the Eastside, right? Not in the least, according to social services providers who say poverty remains a huge problem in the area.13 years ago
Seattle police arrest man who allegedly sexually assaulted 80-year-old woman
Seattle police have arrested a man who sexually assaulted and robbed an elderly woman at knifepoint Wednesday in the city's International District.13 years ago
Rumored Macklemore video shoot sparks Seattle frenzy
The Macklemore frenzy is reaching a fever pitch around Seattle Wednesday after word got out the chart-topping local rapper and his partner Ryan Lewis would be shooting a video atop the Dick's Drive-In on Capitol Hill.13 years ago
What to do when your seatmate passes out on you
When it comes to flying, there's nothing worse than getting stuck in the middle seat, especially if you're getting sleepy.13 years ago
A top ranking we’re too busy to celebrate: Seattle named America’s hardest working city
If it feels like you're working harder than ever, you can take some comfort in knowing your labors have at least been recognized in a new list that says Seattle is America's Hardest Working City.13 years ago
Mechanical problems ruled out in Seattle Metro escalator strangling death
A new report says there were no mechanical problems with a Seattle Metro escalator where a man died of strangulation.13 years ago
Seattle Schools facing $29 million in claims from students alleging sexual assault
Six former students who say they were sexually abused by a teacher or fellow student are seeking $29 million in claims and settlement demands from the Seattle School District, according to a letter sent by the district to the Washington State Auditor's Office.13 years ago
Seattle coffee shop owner fights needle exchange on troubled stretch of Aurora Ave.
Should a non-profit that helps drug addicts and prostitutes along a rough stretch of Seattle's Aurora Avenue be allowed to start a needle exchange? If the owner of a neighboring coffee shop has his way, the answer is no.13 years ago
