Plan nearly in place for giant eyesore near Seattle City Hall
The pit across the street from Seattle City Hall that has sat empty since the Public Safety Building was demolished in 2005 finally has a purpose.9 years ago
Washington’s dry spell reminds us we are in the middle of wildfire season
Our long dry spell is a reminder we are currently in wildfire season across the state -- even in some parts of western Washington.9 years ago
Kitsap police department using app to track overdoses
A Western Washington police department is the first to use ODMAP, an app that provides up-to-the-second overdose information.9 years ago
Panicked brides rush Alfred Angelo shop after sudden closure
The sudden closure of the Alfred Angelo bridal chain prompted a rush of worried brides to the Tukwila location, bringing cops in to manage the scene.9 years ago
John Burbank: Seattle’s income tax aims to fix a system that ‘coddles the wealthy’
The man who played a critical role in getting a citywide income tax to a vote by the Seattle City Council says the city will "absolutely" collect from it.9 years ago
I-405 shoulder driving reduces toll prices for evening drivers
Shoulder driving along I-405 is saving commuters time and money.9 years ago
Tim Eyman: Let’s stick it to Sound Transit
Initiative activist Tim Eyman will unveil a new initiative to bring back $30 license tab fees.9 years ago
When it comes to dealing with poverty in Washington, perception matters
We tend to think of poverty as a mostly urban problem. Of course it's not. If poverty is only thought of as an urban problem, people living in suburban areas won't get the help they need9 years ago
Housing demand leads to a first for Seattle neighborhood
The median home price in Seattle's Queen Anne neighborhood is now about $1 million.9 years ago
Seattle man beats speeding ticket over little known rule
A Seattle man argued in traffic court and got a speeding ticket tossed over a little known national rule on street signage.9 years ago
Dark picture painted for Washington, country’s opioid epidemic
For all the publicity the opioid epidemic has received, for all the warnings about how we have to do something, it seems to be getting worse.9 years ago
Is Charlie Gard’s situation a reason to reject premise single-payer health care?
Does the government ever have the right to pull the plug on a patient when they stop responding to medical care? That is being discussed in the case of Charlie Gard.9 years ago
Can we really call last-minute Washington budget deal a success?
The two-year Washington state budget passed at the last minute by lawmakers has, by some of the people that worked on it, been lauded as a success.9 years ago
For cities like Seattle, retreat from police reform would be ‘devastating’
There are indications that the Trump administration is de-emphasizing these consent decrees.9 years ago
Want to reduce crime and lower unemployment? Try hiring a felon
As we look for ways to spread prosperity beyond the upper 20 percent of our society, the American Civil Liberties Union may have found at least a partial solution.9 years ago
Lawsuit: Seattle democracy vouchers violate First Amendment
A new lawsuit is challenging Seattle's first-in-the-nation voucher system.9 years ago
When a virus gets between me and my cash, that’s where I draw the line
A cyberattack felt worldwide that has shut down A.T.M.s in some places is where KIRO Radio's Dave Ross draws the line.9 years ago
There’s some ‘magical thinking’ behind GOP health-care plan
A resident doctor at Seattle Children's says the GOP health care bill will be detrimental to poor and working-class people.9 years ago
Watch: Dave Ross ‘battles’ Fox News’ Tucker Carlson
After a member of Congress was shot during baseball practice in Virginia, it prompted the question: What radicalized the gunman?9 years ago
SPD ends use of Twitch after discussing Charleena Lyles shooting
Seattle Police are getting major blowback from the posting of a recent Twitch session that features Charleena Lyles.9 years ago
Are Ford’s ‘Chariot’ vans the answer to Seattle’s traffic woes?
Leaders from Ford met with Seattle transportation officials Wednesday to discuss how the city can manage the traffic demands.9 years ago
What Republicans are doing with health care bill is nothing like Obamacare
Senate Democrats have started their campaign to call out Republicans on their attempt to rush the Republican health care bill.9 years ago
Expect ‘a lot of activity’ surrounding Boeing’s MAX planes this week
We keep hearing about a worldwide slowdown in demand for passenger jets, and we all want to know is how Boeing is going to respond.9 years ago
