Report: Sound Transit gets $1.2 billion of fed money for Lynnwood line
Sound Transit just shook hands with the Trump administration on a $1.2 billion deal that will fund light rail projects further north from Seattle to Lynnwood.8 years ago
Protesters call for boycott of Kirkland Menchie’s yogurt shop, and more
A protest and press conference was planned for outside a Kirkland frozen yogurt shop Tuesday, where a black man was racially profiled earlier this month.8 years ago
UW study reveals dangerous association between guns, kids, and alcohol abuse
A study out of the University of Washington found that 55 percent of firearms in households with children are improperly stored, and alcohol misuse plays a role in many cases.8 years ago
Seattle City Council passes $5.9 billion budget, finds money for Nav Team
Seattle City Council passed its 2019 and 2020 budget Monday afternoon, including money for social service pay increases and full funding for the expanded Navigation Team.8 years ago
Fuelers at Sea-Tac vote to strike, airport could shut down without deal
Aircraft fuelers at Seattle-Tacoma airport have authorized a strike that could shut down the airport if a contract agreement is not met soon.8 years ago
New bikeshare company JUMP launches in Seattle market
JUMP is the latest bikeshare to enter the Seattle market. The company is now owned by Uber and will add yet another twist to the bikeshare system in the city.8 years ago
Grand opening on Kingston to Seattle fast ferry
Local dignitaries had the chance to cruise around the Puget Sound on the new Kingston to Seattle passenger-only fast ferry on Monday, a full week before regular service begins.8 years ago
Rain and potential snow for Thanksgiving weekend travel
The Thanksgiving holiday will have plenty of people traveling over the extended weekend. Those travelers should be aware of certain conditions around the state, even some snow potential in areas.8 years ago
Macklemore launches youth arts program at Seattle’s MoPOP
Macklemore is hoping to keep arts education alive in his hometown, teaming up with business partner Ryan Lewis to launch a brand new music program aimed at underprivileged youths.8 years ago
State midterm voter turnout falls just short of expectations, still impresses
Voter turnout in Washington state fell short of some lofty expectations, but still topped the most recent midterm by a wide margin.8 years ago
Poll: Porch pirates steal from half of all Washington residents
Roughly half of all Washington and Oregon residents have had a delivery stolen from their home, and this data seems to fall in line with a rash of package thefts that hit Seattle.8 years ago
Expert: Ban on whale watching could actually be bad for orcas
The Washington State Orca Task Force issued a recommendation to end whale watching for the next three to five years, but could that actually hurt local orcas more than it helps them?8 years ago
King County passes law requiring gun stores to post warning signs
The King County Board of Health passed legislation requiring stores that sell firearms and firing ranges to post signs warning customers of the various dangers posed by gun violence.8 years ago
Follow Jason Rantz as he explores Italy
Where's Jason? Not here. Follow him while he's on vacation for the week.8 years ago
Report: Bezos says Amazon is not too big to fail, and will one day
Amazon gets a lot of criticism. But one of the latest dire comments came from founder and CEO Jeff Bezos who said the online retail giant is not too big to fail -- it will face bankruptcy one day.8 years ago
Seattle breaks ground on 102 new affordable housing units for homeless
Seattle continues to do what it can to fight its homeless crisis, breaking ground on 102 new affordable housing units in the Little Saigon neighborhood.8 years ago
Rob McKenna: Does CNN’s Jim Acosta have a case against the White House?
Reporter Jim Acosta controversially had his White House press pass revoked, and now CNN is taking the White House to court. Do Acosta and CNN have a solid case, though?8 years ago
Realign99: The countdown to Seattle’s longest-ever highway closure
We're quickly closing in on the closure of the Alaskan Way Viaduct, as workers begin preparing for what will be the longest highway closure in Seattle's history.8 years ago
Will the Mariners’ Safeco Field get the name T-Mobile Stadium?
The "Safeco Field" name is on its way out. But rumors ran wild Thursday about T-Mobile taking its place, prompting the Mariners to quickly respond.8 years ago
Doctors to NRA: Talking gun control is ‘in our lane’
Gun violence isn't just something doctors have an opinion on -- it's something they deal with every day, says many trauma doctors. One Seattle doctor responds to recent criticism from the NRA.8 years ago
Hate crimes dramatically on the rise in Washington state
Washington state had the third highest reports of hate crimes in 2017, the most recent data set from the FBI. It's a 32 percent spike. Racially-motivated crimes top the list.8 years ago
Lime is launching its shared car service in Seattle this week
Bloomberg is reporting that Lime's carsharing service, LimePod, is landing in Seattle this week, challenging both Car2Go and ReachNow.8 years ago
Cold: Josh Powell’s ex-girlfriend speaks for the first time
Catherine Everett, a former girlfriend of Josh Powell's, is speaking for the first time about her ex-boyfriend, the man who in Feb. 2012 blew up his Graham home with himself and two young boys locked inside.8 years ago
