Amazon considers offering a checking account
Amazon is reportedly in talks with big banks to build a checking-account-like product.9 years ago
Students planning March 14 walkout could face consequences
On March 14, thousands of students from high schools across Western Washington are expected to walk out of class, demanding an end to school violence.9 years ago
King County: We can collect taxes for detention center until ruling
While blocking downtown Seattle streets on Friday, demonstrators said King County was “illegally” and “unlawfully” using taxpayer money to build a new, $210 million Children and Family Justice Center, statements the county said Friday are untrue.9 years ago
Crash involving logging trucks sends logs through truck’s cab
A Tacoma fire crew is at the scene of a crash involving two logging trucks on NB I-5 near SR 16.9 years ago
Seattle will spend millions on upgrades to police North Precinct
After plans for a $150 million North precinct facility for Seattle police were put on hold, Mayor Jenny Durkan is speaking out about her own plans for a facility and how she plans to address problems at the current station in the meantime.9 years ago
Study: Pedestrian deaths on the rise in states with legal marijuana
The number of people being hit by cars is on the rise in states with legal marijuana, according to a study by the Governor's Highway Safety Association.9 years ago
Renovation delays at Space Needle push back re-opening of restaurant
Space Needle representatives announced renovation work should be done by the time the peak summer tourism season arrived, but management onsite has confirmed there would be delays to its SkyCity restaurant opening.9 years ago
Teen snowshoers found dead near Alpental were wearing beacons
Two teen snowshoers were found dead after a trip in the backwoods near Alpental on Sunday.9 years ago
Man shot, dog killed during Judkins Park home invasion
Seattle police are searching for suspects after a man was shot and a dog was killed during a home invasion robbery in Judkins Park.9 years ago
1 killed, others injured in Washington avalanche
First responders reported to an avalanche Sunday afternoon in the Crystal Springs area.9 years ago
FBI: Seattle federal prosecutor may have been killed by hitman
The FBI says it has information regarding the unsolved 2001 murder of Seattle federal prosecutor Tom Wales that suggests the shooting involved a conspiracy.9 years ago
WSDOT using new protocol to close I-90 bridge amid strong winds
The Washington State Department of Transportation is using a new protocol to close the westbound I-90 bridge when winds from the north reach 26 mph for two minutes and generate waves at least two feet high.9 years ago
Several injured after wrong-way crash on NB I-405
Several people were injured after a wrong-way crash on northbound Interstate 405 just north of State Route 167 in Renton.9 years ago
Seattle restaurant defends needle bins in restrooms after backlash
Chaco Canyon Organic Cafe in Seattle's University District has found itself in the middle of the debate on the heroin epidemic.9 years ago
NRA contributions to Washington lawmakers
The Center for Responsive Politics has collected information about National Rifle Association contributions to all Senators and Representatives, and we looked at the impact on Washington leaders.9 years ago
Lawmakers hear pros and cons of new tax to ease rising property taxes
As homeowners reel from the sticker shock of higher property tax bills, lawmakers in Olympia are considering a new capital gains tax to ease some of the burden.9 years ago
Washington Legislature fails to change law allowing teenage purchases of AR-15 rifles
The teenager accused of the Florida High School massacre bought his deadly AR-15 legally at the age of 19. Washington State has a similar law.9 years ago
Snow falls in North Sound
Snow fell late Tuesday night over parts of the northern region of Puget Sound to the Canadian border.9 years ago
Dozens of LimeBikes end up in Seattle homeowner’s yard; some are laughing, others aren’t
A family in Seattle’s Magnolia neighborhood woke up to dozens of LimeBike rental bikes in their yard Tuesday morning.9 years ago
1 dead in small plane crash in Whatcom County
A pilot was killed when the small plane he was in went down in the Chuckanut Mountain area south of Bellingham Monday night.9 years ago
Eastside hospital screening every visitor for flu symptoms
An Eastside hospital is taking an extreme precaution against the flu by screening every visitor before letting them go inside.9 years ago
New traffic system to improve drive times in Snohomish County
Commuters in Snohomish County could soon see their drive times improve, especially during rush hour.9 years ago
Several fights as Patriot Prayer holds ‘freedom rally’ is met by protesters
Conservative group Patriot Prayer held a rally at Seattle's UW, Feb. 10, 2018. It drew counter protesters and Seattle police made arrests.9 years ago
