Council committee moves forward new Seattle gun control bill
A Seattle council committee approved Mayor Jenny Durkan's gun control legislation and moved it closer to full council approval, requiring gun owners to safely store their weapons.8 years ago
Boeing unveils plans for hypersonic passenger jet
Boeing unveiled plans for a hypersonic jet that could take passengers across the world in a matter of hours.8 years ago
Seattle professor: SCOTUS ignored clear animus in travel ban case
A Seattle University law professor says the Supreme Court ignored clear evidence that President Trump's travel ban was clearly about religion.8 years ago
Can we really blame climate change for Puget Sound’s oyster problem?
While climate change is real and poses many threats, one Seattle climatologist points out that hijacking the issue for political purposes hurts everyone around the issue.8 years ago
Supreme Court deals big setback to labor unions
The Supreme Court says government workers can’t be forced to contribute to labor unions that represent them in collective bargaining, dealing a serious financial blow to organized labor.8 years ago
Sen. O’Ban: Blame Inslee for Western State Hospital defunding
State Senator Steve O'Ban points the finger of blame at Governor Jay Inslee when it comes to Western State Hospital losing federal funding certification.8 years ago
Lower Spokane Street Bridge reopens to traffic
The Lower Spokane Street Bridge has opened back up to vehicle traffic, pedestrians, and bicycle riders.8 years ago
NSA spy hub allegedly discovered in downtown Seattle
There are eight buildings in the US alleged to be NSA spy hubs monitoring online communications. And one is in downtown Seattle.8 years ago
Supreme Court upholding travel ban is ‘abhorrent,’ Gov. Inslee says
“It is abhorrent that, in a 5-4 decision, the U.S. Supreme Court has upheld the president’s Muslim ban," Gov. Inslee said of the travel ban.8 years ago
WATCH: Crews remove massive platform as Space Needle renovations wrap up
Crews recently removed the last section of the elevated work platform as the $100 million renovation of the Seattle Space Needle wraps up.8 years ago
Seattle parking trick will expire under new pay-by-plate system
Seattle parking got new rules Monday as the city council passed a pay-by-plate system that will do away with the familiar window receipts. This will change a few common parking habits.8 years ago
3 asylum-seeking mothers in Washington sue feds over family separation
Three mothers held at Washington detention centers have filed a lawsuit against the feds for separating them from their children and not moving forward on their asylum claims. They seek class action status.8 years ago
Western State Hospital loses federal certification and $53 million in funding
After a federal survey, Washington's Western State Hospital has lost its federal funding adding up to $53 million annually. The state continues to convert the psychiatric hospital into a community-based system.8 years ago
Housing affordability hits decade low as inventory shrinks
Affordability across the country has dropped to a decade low.8 years ago
State AG ‘expected’ Supreme Court to send same-sex case back to Washington
The Supreme Court is ordering Washington courts to take a new look at the case of a florist who refused to provide services for the wedding of two men.8 years ago
JUMP bikeshare in Seattle would be unlike its competition
The JUMP bikeshare company has been courting Seattle officials in order to bring its brand to town. But the JUMP system won't likely be like other bikeshares in Seattle.8 years ago
Mayor Durkan responds to criticism over Seattle police chief selection
Mayor Jenny Durkan responds to community criticism over the Seattle police chief selection process after the Community Police Commission asked the city to halt the process.8 years ago
Seattle responds to allegation that police officer committed perjury
The City of Seattle has responded to allegations that one of its police officers committed perjury when he testified about the fatal shooting of African American mother Charleena Lyles.8 years ago
Sawant’s anti-Amazon efforts didn’t violate Seattle’s ethics code
While Seattle's Ethics and Elections Commission found that Councilmembert Kshama Sawant did not violate ethics codes by using city resources for her political party's rallies, it did hint that it might not have been "prudent."8 years ago
Southbound lanes of Alaskan Way Viaduct closed this weekend
Drivers won't be able to use the southbound lanes of the Alaskan Way Viaduct between Friday night and Sunday morning.8 years ago
