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Snow delays demolition of Seattle’s viaduct

Among other things, the snow has also delayed the demolition of Seattle's waterfront viaduct. Crews were scheduled to begin tearing down the Alaskan Way Viaduct on Tuesday. 
8 years ago

State bill proposed for college campus sexual assault task force

A bill was introduced in the Washington State House that would form a task force to combat sexual assault at institutions of higher learning statewide.
8 years ago

Inslee, King County: Drivers should avoid roads until ice clears

Gov. Jay Inslee met with King County and Seattle leaders Monday, to talk over the state's response to the recent flurry of snowstorms in Washington.
8 years ago

Rollover crash on NB I-5 near West Seattle cleared

A rollover crash on northbound I-5 just south of the Spokane Street exit has the two right lanes of the freeway blocked. 
8 years ago

Western Washington recovers from snowstorms as melt-out continues

Western Washington is recovering from massive snowstorms, with lingering power outages and many residential roads turning to slush. But freezing temps and wet snow are still possible in some areas.
8 years ago

Amazon may be rethinking proposed N.Y. headquarters due to outcry

According to a report by the Washington Post, Amazon executives have gotten the jitters over building a new campus in New York City that would bring 25,000 jobs.
8 years ago

Property for Seattle fixture Beth’s Cafe up for sale

Seattle's favorite greasy spoon Beth's Cafe has been around since 1954, and now, the property it sits on is up for sale.
8 years ago

Bellevue ‘absolutely a competitor to Seattle’ in 2019

Bellevue has long been seen as a satellite city to Seattle. But those days could be coming to an end, as businesses begin to pack up and head east.
8 years ago

Buried in snow, Puget Sound region braces for the ‘Big Kahuna’

Seattle Public Schools, among other districts around Western Washington, issued a closure alert for Monday, Feb. 11, as snow began to fall on Sunday. 
8 years ago

Sawant pens statement protesting Durkan appointment

Kshama Sawant issued a statement directed at Mayor Jenny Durkan Thursday, refusing to advance the mayor's appointment for a new Human Services Director.
8 years ago

Western Washington snow set to continue throughout the weekend

Snow is expected to fall across the Puget Sound region into Saturday with a Winter Storm Warning in effect until 4 p.m.
8 years ago

King County home prices down year-over-year for first time since 2012

A recent report from the Northwest Multiple Listing Service indicates that January home prices in King County decreased year-over-year for the first time in seven years to start 2019.
8 years ago

School districts, including Seattle, releasing early Friday for snow

With no snow falling yet, Seattle Public Schools and other districts around western Washington are releasing students early on Friday.
8 years ago

Ride the Ducks found to be negligent in fatal 2015 crash

A verdict for the controversial Ride the Ducks case came in Thursday afternoon, declaring the company negligent in a 2015 crash on Seattle's Aurora Bridge that killed five people, and injured over 60.
8 years ago

How to prepare for the Northwest’s weekend snow

Wherever you are in the Northwest, inclement weather can cause problems for those who aren't adequately prepared. Here's what you can do to batten down the hatches before the weekend.
8 years ago

Hit-and-run causes rollover crash on SR520 in Bellevue

A collision on westbound SR520 caused a truck to rollover on the highway. The Washington State Patrol reports that the incident is a hit-and-run.
8 years ago

Study: Grocery prices unaffected by Seattle’s minimum wage ordinance

In a new study, UW researchers examined the impact Seattle’s minimum wage ordinance on local grocery stores and found no clear increase in prices.
8 years ago

CWU reports all-clear following active shooter warning on campus

The Central Washington University campus paper, The Observer, is reporting an active shooter in the area of Lind Hall on the school's Ellensburg campus. 
8 years ago

New bill requires diaper changing stations in restaurant bathrooms

A new bill would require restaurants being built to include diaper changing stations in both men's and women's restrooms.
8 years ago

UW student dies after slipping on ice near campus fountain

A University of Washington sophomore was pronounced dead on Wednesday, after slipping and falling on campus east of Drumheller Fountain.
8 years ago

Puyallup considers prohibiting cyclists from sidewalks

Puyallup is looking it into banning bicycles from numerous sidewalks in the downtown area.
8 years ago

Congressman Kilmer: How US infrastructure could soon be upgraded

If there was one takeaway Congressman Derek Kilmer got from President Trump's State of the Union address, it's that there may now be political will to fix America's suffering infrastructure.
8 years ago

Seattle’s new SR99 tunnel finally faces full traffic with 4 mile backup

Seattle's new SR99 tunnel finally experienced a full traffic load Wednesday. The result was a two-mile backup inside the tunnel and beyond.
8 years ago

‘Cold’: Forensic psychologist shares impressions of Josh Powell

Forensic psychologist James Manley recalls child murderer Josh Powell as very intelligent and also narcissistic. He relates his observations to the "Cold" podcast.
8 years ago