Federal and state health experts: Teen e-cigarette use skyrocketing
The sharp decline in tobacco use among teens has been matched and sometimes exceeded by a parallel rise in vaping.8 years ago
Starting today, legal immigrants face new hurdles to citizenship
Changes to policy language and U.S. immigration rules will not only make it more difficult for people to become citizens, it could increase the number of deportations for simply making a mistake on an application.8 years ago
Showbox owner is suing the City of Seattle
The family that owns the Showbox theater is suing the City of Seattle for incorporating the iconic venue into the Pike Place Market Historical District.8 years ago
Developer may abandon Showbox redevelopment
The prospective Showbox site developer, The Onni Group from Vancouver B.C., now is rumored to be pulling out the deal to purchase and develop the downtown property.8 years ago
Federal judge to Seattle: Explain your ‘lack of compliance’ on police reforms
A federal judge has ordered Seattle city attorneys and police representatives to a meeting to discuss what he called a possible "lack of compliance" on court-ordered reforms for the Seattle Police Department.8 years ago
Seattle City Council’s Sally Bagshaw to decline re-election bid?
Rumors are floating around Seattle's District 7 that Councilmember Sally Bagshaw will not seek re-election to her spot on the Seattle City Council.8 years ago
Counties that favored Trump hit hardest by budding trade war
Washington counties that voted for President Trump in the 2016 election also rely on a farm industry that could be hit hard under Trump's emerging trade war.8 years ago
The City of Seattle deserves praise: Wait, what?
This is not something you will hear often in Seattle: The mayor and the city council are pushing ahead a terrific idea for the City of Seattle's housing crisis.8 years ago
Mad about a Seattle employee head tax? Not if you work in the ‘burbs
A portion of the regional business community is quietly celebrating Seattle's effort to make a head tax on large businesses a reality.8 years ago
Has Hansen’s SoDo arena proposal become the civic Walking Dead?
A lingering civic question remains: What is happening with Chris Hansen’s competing SODO project? The city remains very quiet on the matter.8 years ago
Investigators find an explosives lab in house of accused Everett man
Glass jars with powder and fuses and primers are just a few of the items authorities discovered inside the home of an Everett man.8 years ago
Study: Legal marijuana appears to reduce prescription opioid abuse
A new study says states that legalized marijuana may see a reduction in opioid prescriptions. But does the data back that up?8 years ago
Pierce County on record pace for murders
The murder rate in Pierce County this year has nearly tripled when compared to last year. Law enforcement says a growing population is partly to blame.8 years ago
Controversial Seattle landlord law tossed out by judge
The controversial Seattle landlord law, requiring a first-come, first-serve approach, was knocked down in King County court.8 years ago
Russia expert: Expect U.S. diplomats to be kicked out in retaliation
How will Russia react to the White House's move to expel 60 Russian diplomats and close the consulate in Seattle? Most likely by doing the same thing.8 years ago
Will Washington begin to see fewer foreign-born tech workers?
Popular among technology companies, the skilled worker visa historically has been used by employers seeking workers with skills not easily found domestically.8 years ago
Did Gov. Jay Inslee leak the name for Seattle’s possible new NHL team?
Washington State Governor Jay Inslee may have slipped up when referring to Seattle's yet-to-be named NHL team as the "Seattle Totems."8 years ago
Homeless deaths soar in King County; meth use on the rise
There has been a 115 percent increase in homeless deaths since 2012, 30 percent of those are linked to drugs, according to officials.9 years ago
Hockey fight: Seattle’s season ticket sales pits owners against scalpers
On the surface, the number of deposits for season tickets for a hockey team that doesn't event exist yet looks good. But there is an underlining problem.9 years ago
Facing closure, West Seattle coffee shop saved by ‘miracle’
Facing the closure of their coffee shop when the space they lease went up for sale, Cameron and Pete Moores turned to the community they've built over 15 years in West Seattle and asked for help.9 years ago
Would an NHL team reduce Seattle’s NBA chances? Some experts say yes
Seattle appears primed to secure an NHL team, should the sale of thousands of season-ticket deposits on Thursday go as predicted.9 years ago
Consolidation of local media should be everyone’s concern
Sinclair Broadcast Group is poised to make a purchase that should have news consumers very concerned. It will weaken coverage and limit voices.9 years ago
Seattle Thunderbirds’ GM: NHL team ‘would be great’ for all local hockey
How does the Thunderbirds general manager feel about the possibility of big-league competition coming to play in Seattle?9 years ago
