Seattle steps up its response to homeless camp after bicyclist attack
The city of Seattle is stepping up its response to a homeless camp under the West Seattle Bridge, days after a bicyclist reported an attack.10 years ago
Homeless shelter opens near Seattle Center playground, Space Needle
Feet from where children come to play at the heart of the Seattle Center, the city has carved out space for 75 overnight shelter beds.10 years ago
1 dies, 1 recovers from hantavirus in King County
Hantavirus, which can lead to a rare disease, has emerged in King County.10 years ago
King County council member skeptical about new arts tax plan
King County Executive Dow Constantine wants to pay for an arts and sciences program with an increase in the county sales tax.10 years ago
Seattle mayor to announce safety improvements for pedestrians
Mayor Ed Murray and Seattle Department of Transportation officials will unveil an updated Seattle pedestrians master plan on Monday.10 years ago
Vehicle plummets off I-5 in South Seattle
A car plummeted off of I-5, falling about 15 feet after going over a barrier in the Industrial District.10 years ago
Motorcyclists demand public hearing on lane-splitting legislation
Motorcyclists from across Washington are set to gather for a protest at the state Capitol over the controversial lane-splitting legislation.10 years ago
Trump budget slashes money for Puget Sound light rail expansion
President Trump's budget would put Puget Sound regional transit expansion in jeopardy by slashing funding for Sound Transit's light rail extensions.10 years ago
Federal judge puts president’s revised travel ban on hold
Washington state filed an emergency motion on Wednesday for a temporary restraining order against President Donald Trump’s impending executive order.10 years ago
Sound Transit looking for land for light rail expansion
Some property owners in Tacoma received letters saying some of their land may be needed for future Sound Transit light rail expansion.10 years ago
Students blocked by avalanche to return home
WSDOT re-opened one lane of Highway 20 after a large snow slide kept high school students on a field trip from returning home.10 years ago
Police investigating suspicious package at Seattle synagogue after it was vandalized
Seattle police are investigating a suspicious package at a Capitol Hill synagogue after it was vandalized with anti-Semitic, holocaust-denying graffiti.10 years ago
Wind knocks out power around Puget Sound, forces bridge closure
A Wind Advisory is in effect for the Puget Sound region and Washington coast until 10 a.m. Friday, with sustained winds of 20 to 30 mph.10 years ago
Police release sketch of possible gunman in Sikh man shooting
Nearly a week into a hate crime investigation, Kent police released a sketch of a man suspected of shooting a Sikh man.10 years ago
Businesses continue to recover a year after Greenwood explosion
Two opposing groups will discuss the Greenwood explosion cleanup. One is Puget Sound Energy, whose decommissioned gas line was the source of the explosion. The other is a group critical of PSE’s safety record.10 years ago
Kshama Sawant calls for rally at Westlake Park on International Women’s Day
More than 4,000 people have signaled interest in a rally at Westlake Park Wednesday as part of International Women's Day.10 years ago
Fake cop points gun at driver on I-5, tries to pull him over
A Lakewood security guard was arrested for impersonating a police officer. The fake cop also allegedly pulled a gun on another driver on I-5.10 years ago
Washington State Patrol cracking down on tailgaters
The Washington State Patrol is cracking down on drivers who are following too close to the vehicle in front of them.10 years ago
No arrests yet after Sikh man shot in Kent
Police haven’t made any arrests after a Sikh man was shot in a Kent driveway by a gunman who yelled, “go back to your own country.”10 years ago
‘Go back to your own country,’ shooter tells Kent man before firing
The Kent Police Department is investigating a Friday night shooting that left a man wounded in the Panther Lake neighborhood as a possible hate crime.10 years ago
Seattle streetcars shut down after one lost power, rolled down hill
Seattle Department of Transportation is shutting down the city’s streetcars on the First Hill line after one streetcar lost power and rolled downhill for 2 1/2 blocks.10 years ago
Seattle’s newest tiny-house village will shelter 40 homeless families
On Thursday, three tiny houses were the first to be delivered to Georgetown Village, which will provide 40 tiny houses for families living on the street.10 years ago
WSP: Not enough troopers to enforce litter laws as trash piles up
Along our state's busiest byways, especially along I-5 from Everett to Olympia and in rural counties - more litter lines our state roads.10 years ago
