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Tim Eyman says he loaned $250K of his money for car tab repeal

Anti-tax activist Tim Eyman says has loaned $250,000 of his own money to his signature-gathering campaign to repeal Sound Transit-related car-tab fees and replace them with a $30 flat fee.
9 years ago

Backyard cottages in Seattle would be abundant under proposed options

The City of Seattle could significantly pull back its regulations of secondary dwelling units on private property, opening up opportunities for more backyard cottages.
9 years ago

Sheriff: Lindsey Baum’s body found in Eastern Washington

The Grays Harbor Sheriff’s Office announced Thursday that Lindsey Baum's body was discovered by a hunter in Eastern Washington.
9 years ago

King County Auditor’s report details why homeless response is lacking

A King County Auditor's report illustrates why the region's homeless response has been mostly ineffective as area leaders agree on a new approach to the crisis.
9 years ago

A socialist’s message to Seattle Councilmember Kshama Sawant

What does a Socialist from Capitol Hill think of Seattle Councilmember Kshama Sawant? Let's just say she's not pleased with how she's being represented.
9 years ago

Seattle head tax 101: What to know about the tax

Check into the MyNorthwest Seattle head tax primer on this controversial proposal as the issue continues to draw controversy and competing voices.
9 years ago

How Seattle spent $54 million on homelessness in 2017

You may not notice a difference when you drive around downtown Seattle, but the city is sure that it spent $54 million on its homeless crisis in 2017.
9 years ago

Heated arguments for, against Seattle head tax

The controversial head tax drew hundreds of people to the Seattle Council Chambers Wednesday ahead of a potential vote in the coming days.
9 years ago

Man shot, killed in West Seattle was targeted

A man was shot several times in West Seattle Tuesday night.
9 years ago

Seattle mayor speaks up on head tax after rallies, heated meetings

The Seattle City Council's committee meeting on its controversial head tax will draw opposing rallies for and against the proposal -- both filled with workers and unions.
9 years ago

130 Seattle executives sign letter opposing head tax

Amazon, Zillow, and Dick's have already voiced their opposition and now 130 more executives in Seattle have signed an open letter to the city council resisting a proposed head tax.
9 years ago

Emergency action ordered as iconic Eastside salmon species nears extinction

Kokanee salmon have declined so sharply in Lake Sammamish that 20 of the fish were only found in a recent count. King County is now taking emergency action to save the species.
9 years ago

Cost of living tops Puget Sound region’s dislike list

What could be worse than traffic? Thousands say the Puget Sound region's affordability problem as rents and other costs of living skyrocket.
9 years ago

I-405 part of national debate over free market traffic solutions

The Wall Street Journal focused on Washington's I-405 express toll lanes to illustrate the ongoing debate over demand-based tolling, as states struggle with raising maximum tolls.
9 years ago

Homeless boat spotted under the 520 Bridge in Seattle

A homeless boat tied up under the 520 Bridge in Seattle raises the question of how officials handle the homelessness crisis on the waters around the city.
9 years ago

Who is at risk from volcanic eruptions in Washington state

Who is at risk during a volcanic eruption in Washington state? Potentially thousands, according to volcano data from the United States Geological Survey.
9 years ago

14 people arrested in tar sands protest outside Seattle Chase office

A protest blocked all traffic on a portion of Second Avenue in downtown Seattle Monday, May 7, 2018. Protesters used four "tarpees" to hold a demonstration.
9 years ago

Everett police told to be cautious when enforcing parking laws

Police outside of King County are being warned about how they deal with parking enforcement following a judge's ruling that states a vehicle can be considered a home.
9 years ago

Rider habits revealed in new Seattle bikeshare study

After nearly a year of a pilot bikeshare program in Seattle, data has been analyzed showing how customers prefer to use the bikes around the Emerald City.
9 years ago

Report: Man who claimed former Seattle mayor raped him filed lawsuit against city

The man who says former Seattle Mayor Ed Murray raped him dozens of times is filing a lawsuit against the city.
9 years ago

No head tax: Construction workers drown out Kshama Sawant

Construction workers drowned out Seattle City Councilmember Kshama Sawant as she attempted to speak about the proposed head tax.
9 years ago

Seattle City Council to delay vote on head tax

The Seattle City council will possibly again delay the vote on a proposed head tax on the city's largest businesses, sources tell KIRO Radio's Mike Lewis.
9 years ago

State meeting with contractor over I-5 debacle in Tacoma

Why did it take so long for crews to reopen all of SB I-5 in Tacoma Wednesday? A crash is partially to blame. But the state is seeking answers.
9 years ago

Seattle council: Amazon is making head tax all about them

Four city council members issued a statement following news of Amazon halting progress on its Seattle headquarters, saying that their head tax is not about one company.
9 years ago