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Can Seattle, Washington win its census fight with Trump?

Seattle and Washington have sued the Trump administration over a controversial census question about citizenship. How far will the case go?
9 years ago

Seattle mayor wants congestion pricing by end of first term

How will Seattle fix congestion? Mayor Jenny Durkan wants to implement tolls in at least some areas of the city by the end of her first term.
9 years ago

How Rittereiser aims to unify both sides of the Cascades

Jason Rittereiser is among a handful of Washingtonians aiming to take over the 8th Congressional District as Congress member Dave Reichert steps down.
9 years ago

City ramping up project on new Northgate bridge

A bridge between North Seattle College and the Northgate Mall is scheduled to be complete by 2020, a year or so before light rail service begins.
9 years ago

Security at Sea-Tac Airport just got a little easier

Sea-Tac Airport says new Automated Screening Lanes installed last week will move travelers through security faster.
9 years ago

Cliff Mass: How to make a carbon tax work in Washington

After repeated failed attempts at a Washington carbon tax, climatologist Cliff Mass promotes a change in the approach -- make it revenue neutral.
9 years ago

Seattle schools prepare for ‘Harm a Muslim day’ Tuesday

Seattle Public Schools sent parents an email warning about "Harm a Muslim Day" on April 3, prompting increased security on school campuses.
9 years ago

Seattle council approves massive parking changes

The Seattle City Council passed on Monday changes to parking in the city aimed at making housing more affordable and parking systems more efficient.
9 years ago

SDOT: Streetcar project is, perhaps, an example of poor management

Seattle's streetcar project could be delayed for months as an independent investigation looks into the actual cost of it.
9 years ago

Man killed near Seattle Center was up-and-coming rapper

A man shot and killed early Sunday morning near Seattle Center had a promising career ahead of him, friends say.
9 years ago

World’s smallest heart valve for infants trialed at Seattle Children’s Hospital

Sadie Rutenberg's parents knew that she'd be born with heart problems. But thanks to a new heart valve and a Seattle Children's doctor, she's a happy 3-year-old.
9 years ago

Oversized truck gets stuck in covered portion of Seattle’s I-5 express lanes

A truck with an oversized load snarled commutes Friday evening when it got stuck on the I-5 express lanes.
9 years ago

Seattle Mayor Durkan halts streetcar expansion as costs surge

Seattle Mayor Jenny Durkan issued an executive order halting all work on the Center City Connector streetcar project as costs rise higher than expected.
9 years ago

WATCH: Seattle police take down sleeping car thief

Police arrested a car thief in West Seattle March 30, after the suspect pulled over to take a nap. It wasn't a difficult take down for officers.
9 years ago

Can Seattle communities solve modern segregation?

Segregation still exists, according to UW Sociology professor Kyle Crowder who has literally written the book on the problem, and potential solutions.
9 years ago

Saudi prince visits Boeing, Bill Gates

Seattle got a visit from Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman on Friday, March 30. His visit contributed to traffic delays.
9 years ago

McKenna: FTC’s Facebook investigation is a ‘serious matter’

With a delete Facebook movement, an FTC investigation, and investigations elsewhere in the world, it's tough times for the social media company.
9 years ago

Unsafe lane changing caused I-5 crash that injured Seattle officer

Traffic on southbound I-5 from Lynnwood to Shoreline was jammed due to a crash involving a Seattle officer Thursday morning.
9 years ago

Boeing operations hit with crippling WannaCry computer virus

Boeing was hit with the WannaCry ransomware virus Wednesday causing great alarm across the company and its production operations.
9 years ago

5-year-old boy found; Amber Alert canceled

An Amber Alert has been canceled after a 5-year-old boy from Lake Forest Park was found safe.
9 years ago

Washington joins lawsuit against Trump over census citizenship question

Washington state will sue the Trump administration, along with other states, over its aim to include a citizenship question on the 2020 census.
9 years ago

Ferguson faces off with Trump’s transgender military ban

Washington state is battling Trump's transgender military ban in court despite last-minute maneuvering by the president's administration.
9 years ago

Tour the SR 99 tunnel: Crews finish roadways inside the passage

Take a tour through the SR 99 tunnel under Seattle now that crews have installed the final piece of roadway to form a two-way tunnel.
9 years ago

Puyallup man who killed cousin thought devil was trying to possess body

Homicide detectives in Pierce County were at the scene of one fatal shooting when calls came in about a second Monday morning.
9 years ago