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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

King County prosecutor sees ‘no evidence’ of remorse for shooting spree

Three people suspected of firing "hundreds of rounds" from rifles and handguns in the Seattle area have shown little or no remorse, King County Prosecutor Dan Satterberg says.
9 years ago

Two Washington counties should pay close attention to Nevada health care bill

Remember the government health care option nobody wanted so we ended up with Obamacare instead?
9 years ago

Muslims will host ‘Ask a Muslim’ booth during protest

Local Muslims will host an "Ask a Muslim" booth near the rally held by a group of protesters who oppose Sharia law and have been considered anti-Muslim.
9 years ago

Health care approved for Grays Harbor, Klickitat still not covered

Two Washington counties are being left out of the state health care system after insurance companies opted not to offer coverage there.
9 years ago

Should we pay attention to Trump’s twitter during Comey hearing?

The word is that President Trump plans to monitor the hearing with former FBI Director Comey and live-tweet his reaction.
9 years ago

Housing market is booming, even outside of King County

It hasn't happened since before the 2008 recession, but now new records for median home prices are being set well outside Seattle city limits.
9 years ago

Observations from day 2 without the I-90 express lanes

Drivers commuting from the Eastside to Seattle via westbound I-90 Tuesday morning saw delays of up to 10 minutes or more.
9 years ago

Observations from day 1 without the I-90 express lanes

Monday marked our first morning commute in a world without the I-90 express lanes over Lake Washington.
9 years ago

Rob McKenna: Holding a fake severed head doesn’t amount to a threat

“I don’t think I will have a career after this," Kathy Griffin said of the president's response to her "grotesque" stunt.
9 years ago

‘Broad agreement’ state Legislature will do something ‘on the tax side’

A recently resigned state representative says the Legislature will likely "do something on the tax side."
9 years ago

Sound Transit’s agreement with Mercer Island will eliminate ‘any legal challenges’

The agreement reached between Sound Transit and the City of Mercer Island will eliminate "any legal challenges," according to CEO Peter Rogoff.
9 years ago

After U.S. shoots down ICBM, can Western Washington feel safe?

The U.S. military accomplished an incredible technological feat on Tuesday. For the first time, the military intercepted and blew up a test ballistic missile.
9 years ago

Should alt-right events in the Northwest be canceled for public safety?

After two men were killed and another injured by a man who frequents alt-right events, some are questioning if the evens should be allowed right now.
9 years ago

Sound Transit projects may be altered, modified if feds cut funding

President Trump’s proposed budget delivered a nasty surprise to Sound Transit, cutting the federal funding to extend light rail to Lynnwood.
10 years ago

Sorry, Senator Jim Honeyford, unmasking Seattle protesters won’t be easy

Senator Jim Honeyford wants to make it illegal for protesters to cover their faces. Former AG Rob McKenna says not so fast.
10 years ago

Medved: President Trump’s budget won’t pass as is

What jumps out of President Donald Trump's budget plan is the cuts to services for the poor.
10 years ago

Thinking of fighting a traffic-cam ticket? This will make you think twice

Nothing is more divisive, at least when it comes to driving, than this red-light camera controversy.
10 years ago

Indicted Seattle officer faces years in prison for pot-smuggling operation

A Seattle police officer of 17 years will be detained after a jury indicted him on charges of pot smuggling and money laundering.
10 years ago

Doctor says overdose study has positive results despite criticism

If you could save someone from an overdose, would you do it? A group of health professionals is seeking approval for a potentially life-saving program.
10 years ago