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Medved: Don’t high five over Flynn news too soon

Conservative Commentator Michael Medved says that news about Michael Flynn should not be celebrated too soon by Trump's opposition.
9 years ago

Report: Sheriff Urquhart will not be charged for alleged groping

King County Sheriff John Urquhart will not face charges for an alleged groping after the Snohomish County Prosecutor refused to file a criminal case.
9 years ago

520 Bridge about to hit another milestone

The State Route 520 Bridge path for pedestrians and cyclists finally has an opening date.
9 years ago

Mayor Durkan: Seattle should appeal court ruling on income tax

Seattle's new mayor steps into office as the city is faced with a decision over the income tax being challenged in court.
9 years ago

Mayor Durkan’s one-liner raises eyebrows

New Seattle Mayor Jenny Durkan was asked about something she’s been saying in her speeches.
9 years ago

Have you noticed the Mercer Mess getting any better?

Seattle's Mercer Mess is notorious for long backups and congestion, but the Seattle Department of Transportation says it's improving.
9 years ago

Jenny Durkan officially sworn in as Seattle’s new mayor

Jenny Durkan is officially the mayor of Seattle, taking the oath of office on Tuesday afternoon.
9 years ago

Washington AG files lawsuit against Uber over major data breach

Washington state Attorney General Bob Ferguson is suing rideshare giant Uber in a multi-million dollar lawsuit over a major data breach.
9 years ago

Seattle bus strike over; service resumes on Thursday

The one-day bus strike is over. Normal bus service resumes on Thursday.
9 years ago

Donor beware: Holiday charities that aren’t as charitable

Give smart and beware of some asking for donations to charities this holiday season. Scams and bad actors are on the prowl for good intentions.
9 years ago

Seattle awards homeless services $34M

Calling it a fundamental shift in the way the City of Seattle's approach to homelessness, Mayor Tim Burgess says the Human Services Department will fund 30 agencies to help move people into permanent housing.
9 years ago

Jenny Durkan to kick off mayoral term with Seattle tour

On her first day in office, soon-to-be Seattle Mayor Jenny Durkan plans to take a tour of Seattle to visit various communities.
9 years ago

South Kitsap High School evacuated following bomb threat

Students at South Kitsap High School in Port Orchard were evacuated and sent home after a bomb threat was called into the school on Monday.
9 years ago

Landslide threat amid heavy wind, rain in Western Washington

Forecasters say Tuesday morning's commute might be pretty challenging as rain and wind whip across the region.
9 years ago

West Seattle neighborhood concerned with loud exhausts

When it comes to concerns about traffic, you typically hear about congestion and safety. But in one Seattle neighborhood, noise trumps all.
9 years ago

The city with the largest holiday budget in Washington state

One Washington city can boast having the highest holiday budget in the state, and third in the nation. But their neighbors aren't too far behind.
9 years ago

Strong winds strike, landslide threat in Western Washington

Forecasters say strong winds are expected across Western Washington early Sunday through the evening hours.
9 years ago

Seattle family discovers snake in their toilet

A family in Seattle's Lake City neighborhood called the police on Friday after they say their young daughter found a snake in the toilet.
9 years ago

Protesters peacefully assemble in Seattle on Black Friday

Protesters are rallying in downtown Seattle on Black Friday for the lighting of the Christmas tree and Macy's star.
9 years ago

Seattle council commits to developing new head tax proposal

Seattle has not given up on its head tax with a new task force charged with developing more options to tax the city's largest businesses.
9 years ago

King County court rules against Seattle income tax

Seattle lost its arguments defending its income tax in King County court. Now the lawsuit will likely move on up the legal ladder.
9 years ago

Kathy Lambert has very different experience at injection site

King County Councilmember Kathy Lambert was appalled when she visited Vancouver B.C.'s Insite. It's the opposite reaction than our colleague had.
9 years ago

Report: Charges recommended for Sheriff Urquhart over groping allegation

The Renton Police Department is recommending charges against Sheriff John Urquhart for an alleged groping incident from three years ago.
9 years ago

Jackknifed semi snarls traffic on SB I-405 in Renton

A jackknifed semi blocked all but one lane on southbound I-405 through Renton Nov. 21, 2017. Traffic was severely delayed along this route.
9 years ago