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BoltBus adding new stops in Tacoma, Everett on popular I-5 route

After many years operating express routes between Seattle, Portland, and Vancouver BC, BoltBus will now add new stops in Tacoma and Everett.
8 years ago

New patients cured of HIV as fight against AIDS continues

Fred Hutchison HIV researcher Dr. Josh Schiffer provides context to the announcement that a second and third patient have potentially been cured of HIV.
8 years ago

‘No good reason’ for Daylight Saving says UW Medicine

Daylight Saving Time kicks off this weekend, and according to UW Medicine, that also brings a host of health risks in tow. 
8 years ago

Viaduct property sales soaring in wake of demolition

The demolition of the Alaskan Way Viaduct was far more than a historic event for developers in the area, as property sales have skyrocketed since the process first kicked off. 
8 years ago

Seattle YWCA hosts all-female ‘Captain Marvel’ screening to celebrate Women’s Day

In celebration of International Women's Day, YWCA Seattle is hosting all-female screening of Captain Marvel in Northgate.
8 years ago

New program offers affordable solar panels to Snohomish County

According to a report from the Everett Herald, a new program will allow homeowners and renters to buy solar panels at reduced, affordable rates.
8 years ago

Report: Bellevue in for ‘real estate frenzy’ as Amazon moves in

A recent report from Redfin predicts that Bellevue could be due for a "real estate frenzy" as Amazon begins to establish a presence on the Eastside.
8 years ago

Washington Privacy Act overwhelmingly passed by state Senate

A privacy bill designed to restrict the use of facial recognition technology and provide information to consumers on how their data is being collected passed the Washington State Senate Wednesday.
8 years ago

Despite snowy February, Seattle and King County home prices rebound

Despite a massive slowdown in showings thanks to an historically snowy February, Seattle and King County home prices appear to be rebounding out of a mini-slump heading into spring.
8 years ago

Another JBLM soldier arrested as accused sexual predator

A staff sergeant stationed at JBLM was arrested Wednesday, on charges of traveling with the intent to engage in illicit sexual contact and possession of child pornography.
8 years ago

Van explodes in Puyallup Home Depot parking lot

A van exploded at the Home Depot parking on South Hill Puyallup on Wednesday afternoon.
8 years ago

Sen. Fortunato issues letter asking Inslee to reimburse state for campaign security

In the face of rising security costs for Gov. Inslee's presidential campaign, state Senator Phil Fortunato issued a letter Wednesday, asking the governor to use his campaign funds to reimburse Washington State Patrol. 
8 years ago

Major competitive expansion for JUMP bikeshare in Seattle

Uber's JUMP is kicking its bikeshare service into a new gear to potentially give it an edge over its Seattle competition. JUMP now serves all areas in the city, and is dropping its $1 unlocking fee.
8 years ago

Council candidate Logan Bowers files ethics complaint against Sawant

According to reports from Capitol Hill Seattle and SCC Insight, District 3 council candidate Logan Bowers has filed a formal ethics complaint against incumbent, Kshama Sawant. 
8 years ago

Traffic resumes after log truck loses load on SB I-5 in Olympia

A crashed log truck lost its load on southbound I-5 in Olympia near Custer Way Wednesday, currently blocking all lanes of traffic. 
8 years ago

‘Cold’: Josh Powell’s uncle was person of interest in Susan Powell case

West Valley police and the FBI put Josh Powell's uncle through a polygraph examination days before declaring the investigation into Susan Powell's disappearance a cold case.
8 years ago

Snow gives way to drier conditions across Puget Sound region

Drier weather is moving in after the Western Washington region was hit by snow again Friday morning.
8 years ago

Seattle fills 1,100 potholes in wake of historic snowstorm

Just because the snow is gone, doesn't mean that Seattle is finished cleaning up after the storm, evidenced by the 1,100 potholes that were recently repaired over a single week.
8 years ago

We’re the worst: Washington has the worst local taxes in the US

When it comes to local taxes Washington is at the bottom of the list. The state has the worst tax burden in the nation, hitting low-income residents the hardest.
8 years ago

UW fraternities opt to enact ban on hard alcohol early

Starting on September 1, 2019, fraternities at colleges across the country will not be permitted to have hard alcohol at parties. Closer to home at the University of Washington, that ban has already started.
8 years ago

4,000 gallons of sewage spill into inlet near Bremerton

A broken pressure sensor on a water line at the Puget Sound Shipyard flooded Sinclair Inlet and the Port Washington Narrows with 4,000 gallons of sewage Saturday. 
8 years ago

Seattle police hunting for suspect after Girl Scouts robbed

A man stole from Girl Scouts while they were selling cookies in North Seattle. Now police are asking for help finding the suspect.
8 years ago

Seattle council votes to approve $15K police bonus

Seattle City Council voted Monday to approve a measure proposed by Mayor Jenny Durkan, to provide hefty hiring bonuses for new police officers.
8 years ago

City holds public hearing to talk low-income housing near Discovery Park

The City of Seattle held a long-awaited public hearing Monday afternoon, to discuss plans to build low-income housing in Discovery Park's Fort Lawton area. 
8 years ago