Carmen Best sworn in as Seattle’s new police chief
After a bit of controversy and an extensive search, Seattle finally has an official police chief to replace Kathleen O'Toole.8 years ago
New Seattle tunnel gets its stripes, running men
Crews finished striping Highway 99 between the stadiums and the Space Needle last weekend.8 years ago
Smoke gradually moving out of Puget Sound region
For the first time since Sunday, the entire Western Washington region is not under an Air Quality Alert.8 years ago
Expert: Washington smoke not a strong risk to healthy adults
The Washington smoke is not a long-term threat to healthy adults, says pulmonologist Dr. Coralynn Sack.8 years ago
‘Red flags’ show who is most at risk of being shot in Seattle
A new study out of the University of Washington states that there are "red flags" that indicate a person is more at risk of being injured by a firearm in Seattle.8 years ago
Air quality to worsen as smoke returns
Forecasters are warning of unhealthy air for parts of the Pacific Northwest as winds push smoke from surrounding wildfires into the region.8 years ago
Ailing orca whale to get dewormer, antibiotic
The sick orca -- J50 -- has a parasite not uncommon to killer whales and other marine animals, according to NOAA.8 years ago
WATCH: Suspect cuts brakes on bikeshare ride in Seattle
Surveillance video shows a man appearing to cut brakes on a bikeshare ride in Seattle's SoDo neighborhood. Police are asking for help identifying the man in the images.8 years ago
NRA wins Washington case, stops gun control initiative from going to ballot
I-1639 will not appear on the November 2018 ballot after a Washington judge ruled in favor of the NRA which sued over the manner in which the gun control initiative was organized.8 years ago
Why Spin bikeshare decided to pull out of Seattle
Spin bikeshare is the second company to speed out of Seattle after the city raised permitting fees and changed regulations for the stationless bikes.8 years ago
McKenna: Expect Supreme Court to be flooded with gun rights cases
A major switch up on the United States Supreme Court could usher in a new era of gun rights lawsuits. Many such lawsuits are emerging in Washington under new firearm regulations.8 years ago
Wednesday air quality in Washington was century’s worst
Air quality has improved from unhealthy levels to moderate in most areas around the Puget Sound.8 years ago
Homeless man arrested after more than 20 dumpster fires in Bellevue, Redmond
Investigators say at least 18 fires are believed to have been intentionally set in dumpsters early Wednesday morning.8 years ago
Air quality unhealthy for everyone amid smoky haze
Forecasters say air quality remains unhealthy for most of the Puget Sound region Wednesday morning, but there will likely be improvement as the day progresses.8 years ago
Seattle apartment production decelerating while Redmond picks up
Seattle apartment production has slowed down in 2018. The city is expected to produce less this year than in 2017. Meanwhile, new apartments in Redmond have dramatically spiked.8 years ago
Judge dismisses young activists’ climate lawsuit
A Washington state judge has dismissed a lawsuit filed by young activists who argued the state is violating their rights by failing to protect them from climate change.8 years ago
Rep. Manweller fired from Central Washington University
State Representative and professor Matt Manweller has been official fired from Central Washington University following a sexual harassment allegation, the third he has faced at the college.8 years ago
Former NTSB chair: Sea-Tac theft requires safeguards and mental health awareness
Preventing the theft of a commercial airliner -- as Richard Russell recently did -- requires both security protocols and paying attention to any signs of mental health issues.8 years ago
Unhealthy air is unusual for Western Washington summer
Forecasters say smoke from wildfires is expected to clear Tuesday night or Wednesday as "surface flow shifts onshore."8 years ago
Seattle City Council approves Carmen Best as SPD chief
The Seattle City Council has approved SPD's Carmen Best as the city's next police chief. The placement comes after a bumpy road en route to leading the Seattle Police Department.8 years ago
LISTEN: Inflight audio from from stolen Horizon airplane
Inflight audio of Richard "Beebo" Russell and Sea-Tac Airport officials provide insight into the man who took a Horizon turboprop airplane and crashed it Friday night, Aug. 10, 2018.8 years ago
Seattle council approves plan to save The Showbox
Seattle council members unanimously voted to expand the Pike Place Market Historical District to include the Showbox.8 years ago
Mary’s Place opens its first permanent shelter in Burien
After long operating temporary homeless shelters, Mary's Place opened their first permanent home in Burien this week.8 years ago
