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Washington Rep. Adam Smith: Trump ‘has not been honest’ on border wall

With President Donald Trump addressing the nation on his proposed southern border wall Tuesday evening, Washington State Representative Adam Smith laid out the Democratic side in Congress. 
8 years ago

Man arrested after posing as security guard at Beacon Hill Transit Tunnel

A 41-year-old man was arrested after attacking a security guard at the Beacon Hill Transit Tunnel early Tuesday, Seattle police said in a blotter post.
8 years ago

Lawsuit against SPD officers who fatally shot Charleena Lyles thrown out

A lawsuit filed against the two Seattle Police Department officers who shot Charleena Lyles in 2017 has officially been dismissed. 
8 years ago

Seattle City Council President Bruce Harrell won’t seek reelection in 2019

Seattle City Council President Bruce Harrell announced Tuesday that he won't seek reelection when his term expires at the end of 2019. 
8 years ago

Cascade Care: Gov. Inslee proposes to provide public option in Washington state

Governor Jay Inslee introduced a proposal for Cascade Care Tuesday morning, a plan to provide a state-run, public option, healthcare system in Washington state.
8 years ago

How employers are preparing for Viadoom on Friday

The closure of the Alaskan Way Viaduct is nearly upon us -- a time known as Viadoom. Preparation is in full effect across Seattle, including for companies looking to lighten the load on their commuting employees. 
8 years ago

Popular Blue C Sushi abruptly closes doors, lays off all employees

The doors at Blue C Sushi locations across Seattle and Los Angeles shut for good on Monday, catching employees and customers off guard.
8 years ago

Washington state rep: NCAA ‘like a cartel,’ needs to pay athletes

Washington State Republican Representative Drew Stokesbary introduced legislation Monday that would allow student-athletes from the state colleges to earn compensation.
8 years ago

New SR 99 Tunnel will be ‘safest place in Seattle during an earthquake’

The inherent safety features of a tunnel over a viaduct are being touted in a new video from SDOT, perhaps as something to think when you're stuck in traffic during the impending Viadoom.
8 years ago

Newest data predicts return to balance for Northwest housing market

The latest data and estimates from a handful of Northwest Multiple Listing Service real estate professionals paint a picture of a much friendlier housing market for buyers in 2019.
8 years ago

Seattle City Council opens up discussion on upzoning measure

Seattle City Council isn't voting on a controversial upzoning measure until March, but the debate began in full on Monday.
8 years ago

White nationalist fliers discovered in West Seattle

White nationalist fliers were found spread throughout West Seattle over last weekend. It is the latest in a trend of such activity in Western Washington.
8 years ago

Strong winds expected into Wednesday

Strong winds have returned Western Washington Tuesday through Wednesday.
8 years ago

Viadoom history lesson with Feliks Banel

Seattle historian Feliks Banel has written extensively on the Alaskan Way Viaduct, Battery Street Tunnel, and the history behind this corner of the city. Take a look at Seattle's history as the Alaskan Way Viaduct becomes a part of it.
8 years ago

Thousands without power after windstorm

Thousands of people are without power across Western Washington following a powerful windstorm overnight.
8 years ago

Brother shoots sister then himself outside Edmonds restaurant

One person is dead and another injured in a shooting in Edmonds on Saturday.
8 years ago

Gov. Inslee announces measure for pardoning marijuana misdemeanors

Washington state governor Jay Inslee unveiled the "Marijuana Justice Initiative" Friday, with the goal of granting pardons to people with misdemeanor marijuana convictions. 
8 years ago

Family of man shot by Seattle police cites I-940, asks for independent investigation

The family of a man shot by a Seattle police officer on Monday is asking for an independent investigation, citing a newly passed state law.
8 years ago

Revive I-5 returns, lanes in Tukwila to close over weekend

While all eyes may be on the coming Viadoom out of Seattle, don't forget that Revive I-5 returns Friday night with lane closures in Tukwila. It will likely snarl traffic in the region.
8 years ago

All lanes reopened on I-90 over Snoqualmie Pass after 7 collisions, 1 fatality

Both eastbound and westbound directions of I-90 over Snoqualmie Pass were shut down early Friday morning after a series of crashes and collisions on the road.
8 years ago

Viadoom countdown: First closures begin Friday night

The Alaskan Way Viaduct may be closing for good on Jan. 11, but the first signs of Viadoom start Friday night, with the closure of a pair of ramps.
8 years ago

Why Washington’s new service animal law allows miniature horses

No more peacock or pig service animals. Washington state's new law establishes only two species that can serve as service animals -- dogs and ... horses?
8 years ago

Seattle Police release body cam footage in fatal Aurora Ave North shooting

The Seattle Police Department released the body cam footage involving a fatal officer-involved shooting on Aurora Ave North on Monday night.
8 years ago

Mayor Durkan unveils plan to fund Seattle waterfront post-viaduct

In a busy day for Seattle Mayor Jenny Durkan, plans for funding the city's "Waterfront for All" initiative were unveiled in a Thursday press conference. 
8 years ago