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How would a natural gas ban actually work in Seattle?

While a ban on natural gas in Seattle may seem like a relatively simple idea, there are also dozens of factors that could make it difficult to achieve.
7 years ago

Does Washington state need price-gouging laws for natural disasters?

While 34 states have laws against price-gouging in the event of natural disasters, Washington is not among them. But should it rethink that position?
7 years ago

Seattle council seeks to hasten environmental reviews for bike paths, upzoning

Fans of bike paths and denser housing projects may see them a little sooner, if new legislation introduced by Seattle councilmembers Mike O’Brien and Abel Pacheco goes through.
7 years ago

SPD looking for group of burglars who’ve hit 16 medical buildings

A group of burglars have been targeting pharmacies and medical facilities in the Puget Sound region of late, stealing amphetamines and opiates. Seattle Police Department detectives are currently seeking leads on the whereabouts of the suspects.
7 years ago

What to do when a bus is stopped on a 2-lane road

KIRO Radio 97.3 FM's Tracy Taylor takes a look at bus safety now that school has started across the Puget Sound, in the latest edition of Streetwise.
7 years ago

Alaskan Way Viaduct demolition: before and after

The Alaskan Way Viaduct demolition is nearly complete, and there are before and after shots to prove it. All that remains are the last pieces in Pioneer Square.
7 years ago

Mystery bikeshare graveyard in Ballard explained

What do you do when you're no longer the state's Secretary of Transportation? Solve transportation mysteries, of course.
7 years ago

Man found dead in Renton homeless camp met violent death

A man found dead in a Renton homeless camp on Tuesday is believed to have been the victim of violence.
7 years ago

Woodland Park Zoo wants you to report cougar, bear, and otter sightings

As part of a new collaboration, Woodland Park Zoo and Seattle University are calling on residents throughout the Seattle area to report wildlife sightings. 
7 years ago

Threats lead to cancellation of meetings about Washington wolves

A series of wolf-related meetings were cancelled recently by the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife due to fears of violence.
7 years ago

Motel 6 guests can file claims over information shared with ICE

More than 100,000 Motel 6 guests whose information was shared with U.S. immigration agents can now files claims for part of a $12 million settlement the company agreed to pay Washington state.
7 years ago

King County unlocks $100M in new funding for affordable housing

King County has unlocked $100 million of funding without raising taxes. The legislation allows the county to act on a state law that allows counties to keep more sales tax money.
7 years ago

Review hijacking takes over Amazon product pages

It's uncommon to buy something on Amazon based entirely on a product's rating. But that can be deceptive, thanks in large part to something called review hijacking.
7 years ago

Seattle teachers approve 3-year contract

Seattle teachers approved a three-year collective bargaining agreement, ensuring school will start on time next Wednesday, Sept. 4.
7 years ago

Seattle robbery suspect tries to trick police with change of clothes

Officers say a woman tried to steal batteries, pet treats, and sandals from a SoDo grocery store on 4th Avenue South, and changed clothes in an attempt to fool police.
7 years ago

AG Ferguson launches suit against Trump rules for children at border

Attorney General Bob Ferguson is launching a lawsuit against the Trump Administration in an effort to block new rules that redefine protections and time limits for immigrants and their children apprehended at the border.
7 years ago

A look at the other side of Puget Sound’s homeless RVs

While some note that homeless RVs can bring upticks in crime and drug use wherever they park, one RV resident heard those complaints and chose to speak out.
7 years ago

Is the new Seattle shuttle service helping the people who really need it?

Seattle launched the Via to Transit on-demand shuttle service to carry more people to Sound Transit trains in southeast Seattle and Tukwila, but should we be subsidizing it?
7 years ago

Seattle business owner continues fight over homeless RV

A Harbor Island business owner is engaged in a complex shell game, as his battle with a problematic homeless RV continues.
7 years ago

New tracking system could help ships avoid hitting whales

A new whale tracking system being tested could help ships avoid striking whales. Approximately 80 endangered whales are killed each year off the coast of Western North America.
7 years ago

All lanes on SB I-5 reopen after fatal collision near King/Pierce Co. line

All lanes of southbound I-5 just south of the King County line have been reopened, after a fatal collision that occurred around 2:30 a.m.
7 years ago

Seattle Uber driver allegedly assaulted a rider, returned to work

An attorney has developed a specialty representing women who are assaulted by rideshare divers, like Uber. A more recent client comes from Seattle.
7 years ago

PNW’s Shake Alert earthquake warning system awarded $10.4 million

The U.S. Geological Survey announced $10.4 million in funding to the Shake Alert system at the UW's Pacific Northwest Seismic Network.
7 years ago

Amazon’s facial recognition technology can now identify fear

Amazon's facial recognition technology has learned a new trick. Called Rekognition, it now has the ability to identify fear, which adds another emotion to its belt of identifiable emotions.
7 years ago