Lime is fighting back against Seattle’s resistance to scooters
While Seattle leaders will not allow scooter shares in town, Lime is waging a campaign to get residents to demand the city allow the electric scooters.8 years ago
Tacoma continues to nip at Seattle’s heels with rising rent prices
A recent report has Tacoma's median rent sitting just $100 behind Seattle's for both one and two-bedroom apartments, as the city continues its recent growth spurt.8 years ago
‘Irregularities’ or cracks?: Why Sound Transit is repairing light rail tracks
Sound Transit discovered cracks in light rail tracks entering South Seattle in September. It informed the public about repairs this week. Meanwhile, trains will run 10 mph entering the city.8 years ago
Lewis: NHL announcement locks down team for Seattle
KIRO Radio's Mike Lewis says Tuesday's announcement is one of the most important events for Seattle's future in hockey, besides when an actual puck drops on the ice in 2020.8 years ago
Used hypodermic needles found inside Starbucks stores
Three separate Starbucks employees reveal that they regularly have to clean up hypodermic needles in bathrooms. Is the chain's new bathroom policy to blame?8 years ago
Seattle adding new tiny home village, 75 shelter beds this month
22 tiny homes at Lake Union Village will be open to men, women, couples, and pets in need of shelter, as the project enters into its final stages before opening its doors.8 years ago
Family calls 911 on trio of humpback whales
A family was stunned when a trio of humpback whales swam directly under their boat, surprising family members to varying degrees of reactions.8 years ago
3 in custody after SWAT team responds to standoff near Tacoma school
Pierce County deputies called in a SWAT team for a Tacoma standoff after shots were fired. Nearby Baker Middle School was placed in lockdown.8 years ago
Amazon will now pay $15 minimum wage across the US
Online retail giant Amazon is upping its minimum wage for all US employees to $15, including at subsidiary companies like Whole Foods.8 years ago
Seattle police start anti-swatting program following fake 911 calls
Harassment known as swatting has risen to become such a problem around Seattle, police have developed a new program to counter the dangerous practice.8 years ago
Time is now the key factor in Kavanaugh’s Supreme Court confirmation
UW Professor Ronald Collins says that there is one key factor at play now that an FBI investigation into Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh is underway -- time.8 years ago
Relief for constant JBLM traffic is coming in more than one way
Between additional lanes on I-5, and the re-opening of a key gate, drivers in the JBLM corridor can expect traffic relief in the coming years.8 years ago
Paul Allen is optimistic after cancer diagnosis
Paul Allen, Microsoft co-founder and owner of the Seattle Seahawks, said on Monday that the non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma he battled in 2009 has returned.8 years ago
Fife reports its first murder in three years
Residents of a quiet Fife neighborhood were stunned over the weekend.8 years ago
Alaska Airlines new service animal rules will allow miniature horses
Alaska Airlines new service animal and emotional support animal guidelines go into effect Oct. 1. Here's what you need to know if you plan on taking your miniature horse on a plane.8 years ago
Collision with 2 semis, 5 cars snarls morning I-5 commute through Tacoma
All lanes of I-5 in both northbound and southbound directions were closed in Tacoma for a serious collision involving two semis and five other vehicles.8 years ago
Weekend closures and delays to look out for on I-5
You might want to stay away from I-5 southbound this weekend, with "emergency concrete repair" expected to cause significant delays near Spokane street.8 years ago
King County Sexual Assault Hotline calls up 140 percent over last 24 hours
Calls to King County's Sexual Assault Hotline have shot up in the wake of Christine Blasey Ford's testimony in front of the Senate Judiciary Committee.8 years ago
Seattle rents slowing down while condos begin to surge
Seattle rents are still rising, but at a slower rate than before. In the meantime, developers are putting more energy into making more Seattle condos for the first time in years.8 years ago
Shake Shack faces an uphill battle to supplant Dick’s in Seattle
East Coast burger chain Shake Shack is establishing its first location to Seattle. But can it beat out the highly-regarded local institution that is Dick's Drive-In?8 years ago
Pearl Jam donates $1.3 million to Seattle homeless youth center
Pearl Jam is donating $1.3 million from its August benefit concerts to a Seattle-based organization that helps the area's homeless youth community.8 years ago
Seattle woman publicly accuses Washington Sen. Joe Fain of rape
A Seattle woman has alleged Washington State Senator Joe Fain raped her in 2007. She was inspired by the Blasey Ford hearing to go public with her story.8 years ago
Study pinpoints most dangerous intersection for Seattle bike riders
Seattle dominates a list of the most dangerous areas for bike riding in Washington state. These are the most dangerous places for cyclists in the region.8 years ago
