Council member wants funding for Safeco Field put to voters
A King County Council member wants the public to be able to vote on whether the county should spend millions on Safeco Field renovations.8 years ago
Seattle cracking down on traffic-blocking protesters
The City of Seattle is reportedly cracking down on protesters who blocked traffic.8 years ago
Supreme Court won’t reconsider police reform initiative decision
Initiative activist Tim Eyman is relieved the Washington State Supreme Court will uphold its decision favoring his lawsuit against lawmakers over the initiative process.8 years ago
More details on mystery mine found floating in Puget Sound
The Navy says a mine floating near the Brownsville marina on Tuesday was an inert training mine from an exercise back in 2005.8 years ago
Watch: Gee Scott’s 3 things for Seahawks’ preseason finale
Ahead of the Seahawks' preseason finale Thursday, we turned to our resident Seahawks insider, Gee Scott, for three things he's hearing from players.8 years ago
You’re a mean one, Marshawn Lynch
The Seattle Seahawks take on Marshawn Lynch's Oakland Raiders Thursday night (kickoff at 7 p.m.), which got us all nostalgic.8 years ago
Court may reconsider ruling on I-940
The question of whether Washington state voters will have their say on a measure designed to make it easier to prosecute police officers for negligent shootings might not be over, after all.8 years ago
Seattle teachers could begin strike on first day of school
Seattle teachers voted Tuesday night to go on strike September 5 if the district and union can't reach an agreement on a new contract. Teachers want higher pay.8 years ago
Confusing tale of I-940 moves forward to November ballot
The story of I-940 is a bit confusing, but in the end, an unlikely alliance of law enforcement advocates and police reform activists are disappointed but determined to continue the legislative fight.8 years ago
Why Washington teachers are preparing to strike amid new education funding
The Washington Education Association argues that school districts were provided enough money for decent teacher pay this year. Why then are teachers preparing to strike?8 years ago
Court maintains online ban on plans for 3D-printed guns
A federal judge in Seattle is keeping an online ban in place while a case moves forward, blocking plans for 3D printed guns from being posted on the internet.8 years ago
Smoke to return to Puget Sound after brief relief Monday
The rain may have helped Western Washington air quality, but forecasters say the smoke and haze could return quickly this week.8 years ago
Court overturns I-1639 decision, allows gun measure on ballot
The Washington State Supreme Court unanimously overturned a decision that removed I-1639 from the November ballot.8 years ago
State Superintendent: We are not going to put guns in our classrooms
Washington State Superintendent is responding to the potential federal plan to buy guns for teachers. Not in Washington state, he says.8 years ago
OK, so the wildfire smoke didn’t entirely go away
Wildfire smoke was supposed to have left the Puget Sound region by Friday, but nature had other plans. Maybe keep some of those face masks around, just in case.8 years ago
Rob McKenna: Orca lawsuit has a ‘pretty good case’
Can one area of the country hold another area accountable for the problems they face? Yes. And that may help the lawsuit for Puget Sound orca.8 years ago
Worried about salmon? What chef Tom Douglas says you should consider
It's safe to say Seattle chef Tom Douglas won't be removing salmon from menus at his restaurants, but he's passionate about the plight of the species.8 years ago
Horrifying hoax: Men in plastic jumpsuits tie up, abduct 3 in public
A group of men dressed in plastic jumpsuits and hoods grabbed three people at an Olympia park, tied them up, and shoved them into a truck before speeding away late Wednesday evening.8 years ago
Report on Rep. Manweller describes inappropriate behavior with students
An investigation report alleges a pattern of inappropriate behavior with students by Rep. Matt Manweller, who is suing Central Washington University over firing him as a professor.8 years ago
Kitsap Library swaps late fees for good old-fashioned guilt
Kitsap Library is hoping to encourage more library use by forgiving overdue fees, because the fines are causing people to avoid the library altogether.8 years ago
Inslee: Trump is co-conspirator in premature death of Washingtonians
Washington state plans to sue President Trump if he rolls back an Obama era clean power plan, and introduces an alternate "Affordable Clean Energy Rule."8 years ago
It was a bad day for Trump, but don’t expect impeachment
Tuesday was a bad day for Trump with two close associates implicated in crimes, but don't expect them to add up to impeachment, according to former Washington Attorney General Rob McKenna.8 years ago
Teacher of the year: Time to change how we fund education
Tacoma's Nate Bowling -- 2016 Teacher of the Year -- wants the state Legislature to make a drastic, unpopular change where funding education is not based on property taxes.8 years ago
