Old Seattle fire station will become low-income housing
A former Seattle fire station built in the 1940s will be demolished to make way for low-income housing and a preschool in Lake City.10 years ago
Washington AG doubling down on weapon ban
The Washington state Attorney General proposed a weapon ban, as well as another bill that would make it more difficult to purchase assault weapons.10 years ago
New education chief Chris Reykdal optimistic Legislature will fulfill court’s request
Chris Reykdal, the new Superintendent of Public Instruction, puts a price tag on full funding public education and says the Legislature could do it this session.10 years ago
Winter advisory canceled after snow fails to show face
The Winter Weather Advisory that had drivers on high alert Tuesday morning was canceled by the National Weather Service10 years ago
Schools could be shut down if Legislature fails, Gov. Inslee says
Washington Gov. Jay Inslee says the ramifications for the Legislature not finding a way to fully fund public education soon could be tremendous.10 years ago
Philly residents ‘not reacting well’ to tax floated in Seattle
In a city where voters have trouble saying "no," people in Seattle can be thankful a soda tax never became a reality.10 years ago
Report: Plans to turn Kenmore seminary into hotel approved
A Seattle real estate firm's plans to turn a historic Kenmore seminary into a lodge-style hotel were approved Monday.10 years ago
Cold temps make for treacherous road conditions around Puget Sound
Just because the air temperature was above freezing in some areas Monday morning, doesn't mean the road conditions were favorable.10 years ago
Should inmates build Trump’s US-Mexico wall?
In Bristol County Massachusetts, Sheriff Thomas Hodgson, who was just sworn in to his fourth, six-year term, made an offer to Trump to have inmates build the wall.10 years ago
King County home prices likely to continue to rise
The median cost of a home in King County is still going up by double digits compared to last year's prices.10 years ago
Bertha stops for additional inspection of cutter tools
Back from vacation, crews responsible for the SR 99 tunnel under Seattle will continue to inspect Bertha for up to two more weeks.10 years ago
Cold snap in W. Washington is ‘kind of the way it is’
What is rare about the recent cold snap, caused by Canadian air coming down from the northeast, is how long it has lasted.10 years ago
Washington senator amazed at the distracted driving she sees
Republican Sen. Ann Rivers can't believe some of the things she sees on the road and wants to eliminate distracted driving.10 years ago
Former tallest building in Tacoma sold off to Seattle developer
A tower that once held the title of tallest building in Tacoma and second-tallest in the state will be converted into an apartment building.10 years ago
UW law lecturer blasts King County for juvenile detention center
A senior law lecturer at the University of Washington says King County's new juvenile detention center sends the wrong message.10 years ago
Snow flurries possible around kickoff for Seahawks’ playoff game
Snow during the Seahawks' playoff game against the Detroit Lions on Saturday is in the realm of possibility.10 years ago
Washington’s unemployment-benefits website crashes after launch
Washington state's new unemployment-benefits website barely got off the ground before it crashed on Tuesday.10 years ago
Family hopes injured Mount Vernon officer will be moved out of ICU
The family of a Mount Vernon police officer, Mike McClaughry, is hopeful he will be transferred out of intensive care at Harborview Medical Center soon.10 years ago
Seattle can’t handle more vehicles, SDOT director says
Seattle traffic is overloaded with vehicles and the city's director of transportation says it's time for people to ditch their cars.10 years ago
Seattle was colder than Alaska’s Arctic Coast this morning
Today is expected to be the coldest day this week in Seattle. The National Weather Service reports Seattle was colder than Alaska's Arctic Coast10 years ago
Seattle workers welcome higher wages with start of new year
Workers across Washington state are celebrating higher wages. In Seattle, some workers are seeing minimum wages as high as $15 an hour.10 years ago
‘Back to normal’: Freezing temps will linger in Seattle through the week
The National Weather Service says portions of Western Washington will remain at freezing temperatures through at least part of the week. That includes Seattle, which likely won't warm up until Thursday or Friday.10 years ago
Children killed in plane crash near Hood Canal ‘absolutely loved to fly’
A 9-year-old boy and 5-year-old girl were killed along with their grandmother and her fiance after their plane went down last Thursday near Hood Canal.10 years ago
