Cancer-free Seattle mayor praises Fred Hutch for research
Seattle Mayor Jenny Durkan, who was diagnosed with melanoma in January, toured Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center on Tuesday to learn about advancements in cancer research.8 years ago
Bills for car tabs, dwarf tossing, and congestion tolling all die in Olympia
As the clock struck 5 on Wednesday evening, a handful of hotly-contested -- and controversial -- bills died before ever getting a full vote in the Washington State Legislature, including three measures to lower car tab fees.8 years ago
Seattle area could see first taste of 70-degree weather by next week
After a couple fits and starts, it looks like spring will officially have sprung come next week in the Puget Sound region.8 years ago
All lanes back open on NB I-5 at Mercer Street after fatal collision
A fatal collision involving a motorcycle on northbound I-5 at Mercer Street in Seattle has three lanes blocked.8 years ago
Students across Puget Sound skip school Friday to protest climate change
Student organizers of Washington's youth climate strike say that they will skip school every Friday until political leaders take "appropriate emergency action" on climate change. The first event is March 15.8 years ago
Part of Seattle’s $213 million levy would eliminate overdue library fines
On Wednesday, Mayor Jenny Durkan announced plans to use $8 million from her proposed $213 million property-tax levy to eliminate Seattle Public Library fines for late items.8 years ago
Seattle ‘block the box’ bill dies in committee in Olympia
A bill currently moving through the Washington State House that would install cameras that would catch and ticket drivers who block intersections could be in jeopardy.8 years ago
Report: Seattle sees lowest number of shootings in 4 years
Data presented by the Seattle Police Department to city council Wednesday showed that in 2018, the city saw its lowest number of shootings in four years.8 years ago
Washington free college program inches closer to Inslee’s desk
A plan to provide guaranteed financial aid to tens of thousands of college students statewide was passed by the Washington State Senate Saturday, and now will begin to move through the House.8 years ago
FAA grounds 737 MAX, Boeing maintains ‘full confidence’ in plane
President Donald Trump announced Wednesday that the Federal Aviation Administration will be grounding all Boeing 737 MAX 8 airplanes in the United States.8 years ago
‘Cold’ host Dave Cawley’s theory on what happened to Susan Powell
What happened to Susan Powell? More than nine years after she disappeared, we still don’t know the answer. But Reporter Dave Cawley has a theory.8 years ago
Skagit County mulls ban on smoking, vaping in public areas
Skagit County is weighing a ban on smoking and vaping in public areas. If passed, the county would join roughly half the cities in King County, including Seattle.8 years ago
FAA not grounding 737 MAX after 2nd fatal crash
Controversy continues to swirl around Boeing, but following a second fatal 737 MAX crash, the FAA is stopping short of grounding the plane entirely.8 years ago
Local teachers, students watch schools fall into disrepair as key vote fails
A measure that would have streamlined the process for giving money to local districts died in the state Senate Wednesday, a move that could have significant consequences for schools in disrepair.8 years ago
Seattle planned safe injection site needs another $2.5M in funding
Plans for safe injection site in Seattle may be continuing to move forward, but as of now, the city is in need of significantly more money to fund the project.8 years ago
AG Ferguson files lawsuit against 3 large pharmaceutical distributors
Washington State Attorney General Bob Ferguson filed a lawsuit Tuesday against a trio of large pharmaceutical distributors, alleging they flooded the state with drugs and helped create its current opioid epidemic.8 years ago
King County to provide legal aid for vacating convictions
A new unit within King County's Department of Public Defense was announced Monday, designed to aid in vacating convictions and expunging records for eligible individuals.8 years ago
Spring weather finally on the horizon after Tuesday morning snow
Light snow, or snow mixed with rain fell around Snohomish County Tuesday morning. The National Weather Service warns that some accumulation is possible, but roads are likely too warm for snow to stick.8 years ago
Watch: WSDOT releases time-lapse video of viaduct demolition
As the demolition of the Alaskan Way Viaduct continues, WSDOT released a time-lapse video Monday showing the rapid progress it made on removing the Columbia Street ramp.8 years ago
Monorail to begin accepting ORCA cards in September
The ORCA Joint Board just approved an agreement with the Seattle Center Monorail, and so beginning around September, you'll be able to use the Orca cards as payment for the two-minute, one-mile ride that heads a few blocks over to Westlake Center.8 years ago
State Democrats ask voters to choose: Primary or caucus?
Washington's Democratic Party is asking voters if they'd rather mail in the selection for their preferred candidate, rather than caucusing, a method that has proved difficult to manage in terms of turnout.8 years ago
City Council exempts University Way from citywide upzoning bill
The sweeping upzoning legislaztion in the Mandatory Housing Affordability bill is being enacted in numerous neighborhoods across Seattle, but the Seattle City Council has agreed to exempt University Way, at least for the moment.8 years ago
Candidates continue calling out ethics of current Seattle council
Ethics continue to come up as a hot button issue for council candidates, with District 4 challenger Alex Pedersen issuing a statement criticizing the current council for accepting outside jobs.8 years ago
