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
Seattle author Garth Stein on ‘The Art of Racing in the Rain’ becoming a film
'The Art of Racing in the Rain' is a new major motion picture about a race car driver and his family told through the eyes of his dog, based on a book by Seattle area native Garth Stein.7 years ago
UW scientist on how climate change is impacting soil and the food we grow
UW geomorphologist David Montgomery on how climate change is impacting the soil and the food we grow, and what both farmers and gardeners can do to help offset it.7 years ago
CHI Franciscan creates AI-powered hospital mission control center, first in state
The new Mission Control Center at CHI Franciscan is a technological advancement that uses artificial intelligence (AI) to optimize hospital management and patient care.7 years ago
The text messages between Mount Vernon mayor and alleged shooter
When a Mount Vernon police officer was shot in 2016 leading to a standoff with the alleged shooter, the mayor was communicating with suspect.7 years ago
Swimmer on rescue of driver who crashed into Seattle LA Fitness pool
When doing laps in a pool, the last thing one probably expects is a car to come crashing through the windows and splash down in the deep end. But that's what happened at a North Seattle LA Fitness Monday morning.7 years ago
Chris Hansen continues bid for Seattle NBA arena, buys more SoDo property
Chris Hansen's bid for a new NBA arena in Seattle continues, after buying up another pair of properties in the city's SoDo neighborhood.7 years ago
Washington blueberry grower sues over mandated 50% wage hike
One of Washington's largest blueberry growers has filed a lawsuit and threatened to replace pickers with machines nest year after a federally mandated 50 percent pay increase for guest workers.7 years ago
Nordstrom at Northgate closed its doors on Friday
Nordstrom closed its doors at its Northgate store on Friday.7 years ago
Seattle City Councilmember Lorena González running for attorney general
Seattle City Council member Lorena González has announced she’s running for attorney general.7 years ago
Expert: Amazon surveillance deal with cops sets troubling precedent
Amazon recently faced controversy related to its facial recognition technology, but it's within another realm of surveillance that the company is catching flack now.7 years ago
Seattle City Council 2019 Primary Election winners
Results are in on Primary Night 2019. This is a rundown of the top-two vote getters in each district within the Seattle City Council.7 years ago
How Oregon’s approach to rent control could be a blueprint for Seattle
Rent control has struggled historically to succeed, but Oregon's own unique approach could prove to be a solid blueprint for Seattle.7 years ago
Inslee out-of-state half the time since campaign, with taxpayers paying the bill
According to a new report, Inslee has spent more than half of the time traveling out of state ever since he began his campaign for president.7 years ago
UW professor, former Storm player on how lies are spread on social media
More often than not, disinformation on social media can erode trust, and make it impossible to govern. Studying that is UW professor and former Storm player Kate Starbird.7 years ago
How Seattle’s Delridge neighborhood is more than a shortcut to the airport
The Delridge area of West Seattle is a neighborhood that's managed to find a balance between working with the local government, and taking care of itself.7 years ago
Woman steals Kent PD patrol car, leads police on early-morning chase
A driver behind the wheel of a stolen Kent police vehicle led officers on a chase across I-90 early Friday morning.7 years ago
