Gun rights activist to Seattle: Get ready for a lawsuit
A lawsuit challenging Seattle's safe gun storage regulation is "almost certain" according to one firearms activist. The challenge will come as other cities consider similar laws.8 years ago
Mike O’Brien wants to hold SDOT accountable for bike lane network
Mike O'Brien wants to hold the Seattle Department of Transportation to a deadline when it comes to completing a bike lane network.8 years ago
More Washington cities consider safe gun storage regulations
In the wake of Seattle's recently-passed safe gun storage regulation, other Western Washington communities are following with their own, similar rules.8 years ago
Boeing to build ‘red, white and blue’ Air Force One plane
Boeing is building the most patriotic Air Force One planes ever made for future presidents.8 years ago
Enjoy relief from the heat while it lasts
Temperatures in Western Washington will hover around seasonal averages for the next few days before things heat back up.8 years ago
Home-owning families with children on the decline around Seattle
The number of home owning families with children has dropped considerably in the past decade, while that group has opted to rent instead.8 years ago
Pierce County passes wage credits even after Seattle dumps head tax
The Pierce County Council passed an ordinance to attract more businesses, increase the number of jobs in unincorporated areas, grow economic activity and expand the tax base.8 years ago
Mayor Durkan: Seattle is a city ‘under duress’
The mayor's nomination of Carmen Best for Seattle's next chief of police was a widely positive event. But there is one point that will not be easily forgotten.8 years ago
State favors charging as much as $2.25 to use Seattle’s new tunnel
The Washington State Transportation Commission has moved forward a plan to toll drivers -- to use Seattle's new SR99 tunnel. But the decision is not final yet.8 years ago
What you should really do when visiting Seattle
The New York Times published a travel itinerary for Seattle that had many scratching their heads. The MyNorthwest staff collected its own travel advice for people visiting Seattle with limited time.8 years ago
Metro bus involved in serious injury crash on I-5
A driver and an unrestrained child were injured when the vehicle they were in slammed into the back of a King County Metro bus.8 years ago
Seattle mayor nominates Carmen Best for police chief
Interim Chief Carmen Best as the next Chief of the Seattle Police Department.8 years ago
New rules for Bellevue homeless shelters get narrow approval
With a 4-to-3 vote, the Bellevue City Council opened the doors to permanent homeless shelters in the city.8 years ago
UW enrollment is up, Evergreen down as freshmen prepare for fall quarter
Two major Washington universities are having opposite experiences with student enrollment. UW reports considerable increases in freshmen numbers, while Evergreen is suffering massive losses.8 years ago
Pierce County wage credits questioned after Seattle kills head tax
The credit program that was proposed to entice more businesses to either move or start in Pierce County was questioned after Seattle repealed its controversial head tax.8 years ago
Head tax opponents raised $440,000; supporters only $197,000
Opponents spent upwards of $2 for every $1 that head tax proponents spent, garnering more than $440,000 in a campaign that merely lasted a month.8 years ago
Study: There is plenty of parking in Seattle
There are more than two parking spaces per person in Seattle, according to a new report on Seattle parking and other cities.8 years ago
Amazon Prime Day starts out rough for online shoppers
Amazon's highly-anticipated shopping event started out rough Monday with online shoppers unable to use the Prime Day page.8 years ago
State to narrow down SR 99 tunnel toll rate
We will soon have a better idea of how much drivers will pay to use the new SR 99 tunnel under Seattle when it opens.8 years ago
SDOT: More Seattle bikeshares, more fees
The three Seattle bikeshares will face more competition and a lot more fees under permitting changes that the Seattle Department of Transportation is proposing.8 years ago
City continues to demand answers on Seattle streetcar
Hopes for an expanded Seattle streetcar system have been strained as a series of revelations this year continue to display how expensive the current system, and construction on a new line, has become.8 years ago
Seattle heats back up to high 80s
As expected, Seattle is hovering in the upper 80s on Monday. The mercury reached 87 degrees by 2:15 p.m. at Sea-Tac Airport.8 years ago
Seattle’s working class is ‘running out of solutions’
Seattle's won't tax big businesses. Others fight new development. Some neighborhoods welcome new housing then cannot afford to live there. What can Seattle do to solve housing affordability and homelessness?8 years ago
