Wildfire smoke moves into Western Washington
It may be short lived, but the haze you're seeing over Western Washington is smoke from the wildfires in California.8 years ago
4-alarm Queen Anne fire declared arson
The Seattle Fire Department announced that the 4-alarm fire at a lumber yard in north Queen Anne on Saturday was intentionally set.8 years ago
Report: Starbucks is laying off 350 employees at Seattle HQ
Seattle-based coffee giant Starbucks announced it is laying off 350 corporate employees, mostly at its headquarters. The cuts come shortly after other leadership positions were let go among other changes.8 years ago
Amazon splits HQ2 between New York and Arlington, Virginia
Amazon has officially chosen Long Island City -- in New York City -- and Arlington, Virginia to split its HQ2. The two locations will each employ 25,000 people.8 years ago
What an I-5 lid might look like through downtown Seattle
A preview of what the Seattle I-5 lid might look like. The campaign was recently endorsed City Councilmember Mike O’Brien recently endo8 years ago
The reason it’s so hard to find rent deals around Seattle
Property managers are offering fewer and fewer deals to attract renters around Seattle, In fact, while the rest of the country has experienced an increase in incentives, Seattle is cutting back.8 years ago
Richland labs charged for laundry list of offenses in fake opioid trial
The U.S. Attorney's office indicted two companies out of Richland, Washington, for a handful of offenses related to labs conducting a false drug trial.8 years ago
Buses will be allowed to drive on I-5 shoulder to save time, reduce traffic
Buses in Snohomish County will begin using the shoulder lane on I-5 starting Monday, Nov. 12.8 years ago
FBI investigation concludes: Horizon airplane crash was intentional
Three months after Richard Russell stole a Horizon airplane from Sea-Tac Airport, the FBI has concluded an investigation into the theft, and says that the man intended to crash the plane.8 years ago
Sea-Tac Airport adds to resumé, begins allowing visitors past security
Sea-Tac Airport is unveiling a program that will allow visitors without a boarding pass past security to gates.8 years ago
Washington task force attempts to address mass shootings
In the wake of a tragic mass shooting in California, a Washington state task force assembled earlier in 2018 released its recommendations Thursday to prevent similar incidents.8 years ago
Starbucks expanding in Japan with help from Uber
Starbucks announced Thursday it plans to add 300 stores in Japan over the next three years, including one of its high-class roasteries, along with other innovative goals such as a delivery service in Tokyo.8 years ago
Rob Johnson won’t seek reelection; Seattle City Council poised for major shakeup
Seven out of nine Seattle City Council members are up for reelection in 2019, which could lead to an overhaul the likes of which we've rarely seen.8 years ago
McKenna: What could happen to the Mueller investigation after Sessions’ exit
Attorney General Jeff Sessions is out. Matthew Whitaker is in. And there is plenty of worry surrounding the investigation into Russian meddling in the 2016 election. But politics is not so easy, according to former Washington Attorney General Rob McKenna.8 years ago
Hundreds of protesters gather in downtown Seattle after Sessions’ firing
In the wake of Jeff Sessions resigning from his post as Attorney General, crowds are set to gather in Seattle and across the nation in protest of acting Attorney General, Matthew Whitaker.8 years ago
Schrier calls for more civility in wake of anti-Semitic political ads
Dr. Kim Schrier was among a range of Democratic candidates across the country who faced a series of ads many are calling anti-Semitic. In response, she argues that most Americans desire a more civil political landscape.8 years ago
Why do Washington voters keep rejecting a carbon fee?
Former Republican AG Rob McKenna explains why Washington voters keep rejecting the carbon fee, and why he supported it in 2016, but not this time around.8 years ago
Other key election races in Washington you might have missed
While many Washington voters were watching the hotly contested District 8 race between Democrat Kim Schrier and Republican Dino Rossi, Senatorial, or the controversial gun control Initiative 1639, there were a range of other races garnering attention in the state.8 years ago
Everett School District: Cuts possible for next school year
Everett Public Schools announced Wednesday morning it may cut its 2019-20 budget by 2 percent, or roughly $6.5 million.8 years ago
Boeing warns of sensor issue on 737 MAX that causes plane to nosedive
Boeing has issued a warning to airlines using the company's 737 MAX that some models may issue "erroneous data" to pilots that could cause the plane to nosedive.8 years ago
Midterm takeaway: Women voters are more diverse than given credit for
Women voters are often placed into one voting group. But they are much more diverse in terms of interests, politics, and ideology than usually given credit for. The midterm elections showed as much.8 years ago
Pierce County gets its first female prosecutor with 63 percent victory
Pierce County has a new prosecutor after Mary Robnett took in 63 percent of early votes counted Tuesday night. She will be the first woman to run the office.8 years ago
Rep. Matt Manweller wins District 13 election despite promise to resign
Republican Matt Manweller has won the election in Washington's District 13, despite facing a year of allegations of inappropriate behavior with women. He ran on a promise to voters -- he would resign if elected.8 years ago
