Over 100 items stashed in Space Needle time capsule until 2062
One-hundred items were vacuum packed and waiting to be placed in the Space Needle 100th anniversary time capsule Monday.7 years ago
Vape store struggling with sales and layoffs due to WA flavored vaping ban
Some vape stores aren't sure how long they can keep their doors open, a week into Washington's four-month ban on flavored vaping products.7 years ago
Bainbridge Island school cancels Halloween parade for ‘inclusion’
Halloween will not be celebrated at a Bainbridge Island school, in the spirit of inclusion and equity.7 years ago
Washington graduation requirements changing to provide pathways outside testing
High school graduation requirements are about to potentially change in Washington. Students will still be required to take federally mandated exams. They just wont be required to pass them.7 years ago
Father warns kids after son’s ‘horrifying’ fentanyl overdose
The father of an Seattle high school student who overdosed on fentanyl is speaking out, and hopes it can spur kids to look out for each other.7 years ago
WSDOT expects 1,700 vehicles per hour to divert due to 99 tunnel tolling
When tolling starts on the 99 tunnel next month, the city now has a better idea of how much extra traffic will be on Seattle streets to avoid paying.7 years ago
Washington ferries use new app to help struggling orca population
Washington state ferry crews are now adding reports to a new app, and using it to help save the local local orca population.7 years ago
New lawsuit accuses Sound Transit of spiking car tab fees since the ’90s
Another lawsuit has been filed against Sound Transit over car tab fees. This time, it targets ST1 which was passed in the 1990s.7 years ago
UW students rush to quit vaping after rash of illnesses
After an outbreak of vaping-related illnesses, many students at the University of Washington are rushing to kick the habit.7 years ago
Safety concerns raised after weekend of violence at Seattle transit stations
Safety concerns have been raised after two dangerous incidents, one deadly, happened at Seattle transit stations over the same weekend.7 years ago
Flasher exposes himself to kayakers at Seattle arboretum
A man exposed himself to two women while they were kayaking in the UW Arboretum in Seattle. Flashing is allegedly not that uncommon.7 years ago
Washington driver caught using black marker to conceal expired car tabs
A sneaky driver in Snohomish County used a black Sharpie on expired car tabs in an attempt to fool police and avoid paying for new ones.7 years ago
Legislative committees vote to sue Gov. Inslee
Two committees in the Washington state Legislature have voted to sue Governor Jay Inslee.7 years ago
I-1639 forces WSU to ax popular gun storage program
Campus police at Washington State University are killing a popular safe gun storage program because of restrictions imposed by recently implemented firearm laws.7 years ago
King County bus service will be free when it snows
King County bus service will be free when it snows as a result of proposal by councilmember Jeanne Kohl-Welles.7 years ago
Amber Alert canceled for 5-year-old boy
Washington State Patrol has canceled an Amber Alert issued for a boy reported missing from Grays Harbor County on Tuesday.7 years ago
Washington State Fair adds metal detectors, beefs up security
Waiting to get into the Washington State Fair this year might feel like waiting to go through airport security. For the first time in 119 years, the fair has installed metal detectors and staff will check bags.7 years ago
Hawk escapes from Woodland Park Zoo, but may just be on vacation
Zookeepers in Seattle are on the look-out, after a red-tailed hawk flew the coop Friday afternoon.7 years ago
Seattle teachers rally for higher pay as deadline for new contract approaches
Seattle teachers have moved from the classroom to the bargaining table, after gathering Wednesday to rally for better pay, racial equity, and more.7 years ago
Seattle man auctions Obama’s high school basketball jersey for $120,000
A Seattle man has auctioned off a basketball jersey believed to have been worn by former President Barack Obama while he was at a prep school in Honolulu.7 years ago
Salmon cannon could restore the population in the Upper Columbia
A fish-propelling system could restore salmon populations in parts of the upper Columbia river that have not seen the fish in 80 years.7 years ago
Amazon’s new 4-star store opens in Seattle
It was a “star-studded” grand opening at Amazon’s new brick and mortar storefront in South Lake Union on Thursday.7 years ago
Southwest mulls move away from Boeing in wake of 737 MAX scandal
Southwest Airlines may be looking beyond Boeing, as it considers ditching the company in favor of its rival, Airbus.7 years ago
