Three years later, Seattle’s homeless emergency persists
Three years ago, Seattle and King County declared a homeless emergency. Today, the problem persists with few permanent solutions.8 years ago
Rep. Shea responds to biblical war ‘manifesto’ controversy
Washington state Representative Matt Shea, a Republican from Spokane Valley, has come under heavy criticism for a "manifesto" he wrote detailing rules and bases for a "biblical war."8 years ago
McKenna: Trump’s plan to end birthright citizenship ‘dubious argument’
President Trump has designs to end birthright citizenship in the United States, but former Washington State Attorney General Rob McKenna warns it'll be a road to hoe legally.8 years ago
‘Dozens and dozens’ of underground safe injection sites in Seattle
According to one needle exchange operator, there are dozens of underground safe injection sites already operating in and around Seattle with clients ranging from low to middle class.8 years ago
U.S. Supreme Court denies entry to Yakama Nation chairman over headdress
Security at the U.S. Supreme court denied entry to the Yakama Nation Tribal Council Chairman over his traditional headdress Tuesday morning.8 years ago
Tacoma special needs bus drivers (mostly) return to work
After calling out sick for three days, bus drivers for special needs children returned to work Thursday.8 years ago
Chris Cornell’s family suing doctor for over-prescribing drugs
Family members of Chris Cornell are suing a doctor they claim over-prescribed drugs to the rock singer, leading to his death.8 years ago
Suspicious package shuts down roads around Boeing in Renton
Renton police closed roads around Boeing's campus after a suspicious package was reported in the area Thursday morning.8 years ago
SR 99 tunnel is built. Why can’t we use it yet?
Primary construction for the SR 99 tunnel has finally finished, with the project reaching what the Washington Department of Transportation calls "substantial completion." So why can't we use it yet?8 years ago
Authorities identify suspect in weekly bomb threats to Olympia
After being inundated with weekly bomb threats, authorities in Olympia now believe they've identified the man responsible.8 years ago
Could system that tracks rape kits help end the backlog in Washington?
With a backlog of over 6,400 untested rape kits, technology that can track their progress is now fully operational across the state.8 years ago
Seattle man charged with murder after shooting homeless man
The homelessness crisis in Seattle has taken an even darker turn after tensions grew so severe that a homeless man was shot and killed in the Licton Springs neighborhood. John Thomas Davis, 55, has been charged with second degree murder for the fatal shooting of 26-year-old Daniel Alberto in Licton Springs. He is being held […]8 years ago
Why urban legends about tampered Halloween candy endure
Every year since 1985, Professor Joel Best has been unable to find any substantiated report of a child ever being harmed by contaminated Halloween candy picked up in the course of trick or treating.8 years ago
King County primed for biggest midterm voter turnout ever
With Election Day right around the corner, King County could end up with the highest voter turnout it's ever had for a midterm.8 years ago
Pullman cop arrested for allegedly sexually assaulting WSU student
A veteran Pullman police sergeant was arrested Tuesday, and stands accused of sexually assaulting a Washington State University student late last March.8 years ago
Lime to expand from bikeshare into carshare in Seattle
Lime has applied to offer cars for rent in Seattle, in addition to the bikes and scooters it offers around the country. The company could offer a new carshare service in Seattle akin to ReachNow or Car2Go.8 years ago
Washington AG preparing for a fight over Trump’s citizenship plan
President Donald Trump's latest idea has Washington State Attorney General Bob Ferguson preparing for a fight, yet again. This time, Trump wants to end birthrights for some people born in the United States.8 years ago
Group puts up billboard calling for removal of Seattle Confederate monument
A group that advocates for the removal certain monuments in cities across the country is turning its attention to Seattle and its local Confederate monument.8 years ago
FAA claims Paine Field Airport won’t pose noise issues, neighbors disagree
A recent FAA study claims that Paine Field's upcoming commercial airport won't cause noise problems for neighbors, but some residents in the area aren't buying it.8 years ago
Tacoma bus drivers for special needs students call in sick for third day
Almost two-dozen Tacoma school bus drivers for special needs students called in sick for a third day, in protest of low pay and long hours.8 years ago
Look out, spider season is here in the Northwest
Noticing more spiders showing up in your home? That's because it's spider season in Washington.8 years ago
Why many Seattle area QFC stores have altered late night hours
Seattle area QFC stores have modified store hours in response to security concerns and thefts. The stores are no longer open 24 hours.8 years ago
Monday marks the final deadline to register to vote in Washington
Your last chance to register to vote in Washington is nearing -- the deadline to register online was Oct. 8, but there's still time to go in person.8 years ago
