Washington DOC to alter policy and allow used books for prisoners
The decision by the Washington State Department of Corrections to block prisoners from receiving used books sparked an outcry recently, and now it appears the decision is being amended.8 years ago
Community Councilmembers threaten to resign over LIHI, Nickelsville split
Members of Community Advisory Councils for City-sponsored tiny home villages threatened Monday to resign if LIHI doesn't return to the table to renegotiate with Nickelsville, following a split between the two parties announced last week.8 years ago
City Light still unsure of reason behind Friday collapse of 26 light poles
The reason behind the collapse of over two-dozen light poles on Friday near Tukwila's Museum of Flight largely remains a mystery.8 years ago
Puget Sound housing market roars back to life in March
After a winter lull, the housing market in the Puget Sound area rebounded in a big way in March, narrowing the options for potential buyers across the region.8 years ago
New Washington geological maps can help residents escape tsunamis
A new series of maps lays out tsunami evacuation walking routes for those in coastal communities in case a tsunami occurs as a result of a Cascadia subduction zone earthquake.8 years ago
People trapped in car under fallen power pole in Tukwila
A power pole fell on a car in Tukwila along East Marginal Way Friday afternoon, causing power outages through the area, and trapping two people in their vehicle.8 years ago
What are people doing on Seattle sidewalks? SDOT is on it
The city sent teams to study what people were up to on Seattle sidewalks across 38 neighborhoods during different times of day. If you guessed "walking" and "standing," you're way ahead.8 years ago
Boeing cutting back on 737 MAX production this month
Boeing is cutting back production of its 737 MAX in the wake of two tragic crashes involving the model, according to the company's CEO.8 years ago
Tim Eyman faces lifetime ban from handling political finances
A Thurston County Superior Court Judge ruled Friday that political activist Tim Eyman could face a lifetime ban from handling finances for political committees as a possible punishment in a case being filed against him by State Attorney General Bob Ferguson.8 years ago
New SR 99 tunnel now seeing almost 500,000 weekly trips
It's been just over two months since the new SR 99 tunnel opened under Seattle. A report from WSDOT shows just how many people have been using it in that time.8 years ago
Are you too dependent on technology?
Are we living in a world that's too dependent on technology? Science Fiction author Cory Doctorow asks that question in his new book.8 years ago
Seattle has become major talking point for Spokane mayoral race
Spokane's mayoral candidates seem to be using Seattle as a campaign talking point, painting a scary scenario where the Lilac City ends up like the Emerald City.8 years ago
Boeing CEO apologizes for 737 Max crashes
In a video posted Thursday, Boeing's CEO Dennis Muilenburg apologized for the 737 Max crash in Ethiopia on March 10 which has grounded the model of the airplane.8 years ago
Is ‘blackout drunk’ a defense for the Lake City shooting?
The suspect charged in Seattle's Lake City shooting claimed he was blackout drunk and could not remember the incident. Could that be a defense in court.8 years ago
Revive I-5 work picks back up in Seattle, traffic disruptions expected
It's finally spring, and with the warmer weather comes construction season, and the next phase of rehabilitation work on I-5.8 years ago
Seattle mayor responds to safe injection threat from U.S. Attorney
U.S. Attorney Brian Moran had some choice words for Seattle regarding its plans to move forward with a safe injection site: "Don't go there."8 years ago
Northwest region is currently in an ‘earthquake drought’
Everyone once in a while it's good to check in on earthquake conditions and see if we need to add a few more cans of beans to emergency supplies.8 years ago
Seattle rents rising at pace behind national average, as units flood market
While high, rising rents are a function of living in Seattle, the growth appears to be slowing at a rate well below the national average, partially because there are so many empty ones.8 years ago
Two major challenges facing Bellevue as Amazon moves in
As Amazon plans to move thousands of jobs from Seattle over to Bellevue in the coming years, the Eastside community is preparing to accommodate the growth.8 years ago
Court rules again: Homeless can still legally sleep in public
A court ruling has once again determined that those experiencing homelessness can legally sleep in public if there is no where else for them to go.8 years ago
‘Cold’: Theory of Susan Powell in Nutty Putty Cave debunked
A perception has persisted in some circles that Susan Powell’s husband might have managed to slip her body in a narrow subterranean passageway. But does that theory actually hold up?8 years ago
Report: Amazon moving entire operations team to Bellevue
A Wednesday report from Geekwire confirms rumors that KTTH's Jason Rantz first broke in February: Amazon is moving thousands of employees to Bellevue.8 years ago
Model peek into KeyArena renovation plans
A Seattle-based model making company has provided an interesting peek into the KeyArena renovation project, via Instagram.8 years ago
