The worst Thanksgiving travel times and routes for 2017
When it comes to Thanksgiving traffic in western Washington, the best times to hit the road are generally the same every year -- when no one else is out.9 years ago
Making the case for Seattle’s income tax
The lawyer defending Seattle's income tax in court explains the city's case and how it will apply to different types of income.9 years ago
Hundreds of affordable housing units slated for Seattle light rail stations
Sound Transit announced three affordable housing projects around Seattle light rail stations at a time when affordable housing is rare in the city.9 years ago
Snohomish County upholds interim ban on safe injection sites
An interim ban on safe injection sites still holds in a decision by the Snohomish County Council on Monday.9 years ago
King County councilmember surprised by what she finds at injection site
When King County Councilmember Jeanne Kohl-Welles witnessed the Vancouver BC injection site with her own eyes she was surprised by what she saw.9 years ago
Early snowpack threatened by temps ‘zooming up’
The current snowpack is above normal for this time of year at several ski resorts, but the celebration may be short-lived as temperatures warm up.9 years ago
President Trump singles out former Seahawk Marshawn Lynch
Marshawn Lynch's decision to stand only for the Mexican national anthem Sunday afternoon didn't go unnoticed by President Trump.9 years ago
Not real news: A look at what didn’t happen this week
A roundup of some of the most popular, but completely untrue, headlines of the week. None of these stories are legit, even though they were shared widely on social media.9 years ago
Time capsule unearthed at Space Needle
A time capsule was discovered at the Space Needle during work to renovate the 55-year-old iconic Seattle landmark.9 years ago
Nikkita Oliver alleges racist security at Seattle Safeway
Former Seattle mayoral candidate Nikkita Oliver has gone viral on social media after posting video she alleges shows racist security guard practices.9 years ago
Seattle committee pushes forward KeyArena MOU
The Select Committee on Civic Arenas gave its approval of the Memorandum of Understanding between the City of Seattle and Oak View Group for the KeyArena.9 years ago
Officers who killed Charleena Lyles won’t face charges
Charleena Lyles, a black pregnant mother of four, was shot by two white officers responding to her 911 call. The officers will not face charged.9 years ago
Incoming Seattle Mayor Jenny Durkan hit by failed tax
She opposed a head tax on Seattle's biggest businesses, but Seattle Mayor Jenny Durkan will feel the effects of the failed proposal.9 years ago
Seattle mayor proposes plan to tackle ‘parking crunch’
The mayor's plan would allow owners of private lots or commercial buildings to rent out unused parking spaces to the general public.9 years ago
Supreme Court rules Legislature still failing to fund basic education
The Washington State Supreme Court has ruled that the state Legislature has not met the school funding mandate in the McCleary case.9 years ago
Seattle council rejects head tax on city’s largest businesses
The Seattle City Council voted down a proposed head tax on employees, but the fight isn't over. Seattle will return to the issue.9 years ago
Durkan forms ‘diverse, inclusive’ transition committee
Seattle Mayor-elect Durkan has formed a transition committee with leaders from business, unions, immigration organizations, and other special interests.9 years ago
‘Plenty of wind and rain’ still in store for Western Washington
As the two-day storm that knocked out power to thousands and turned deadly Monday night comes to an end, another storm in the mountains is ramping up.9 years ago
Woman killed while driving in Renton was mother of injured child
A 33-year-old woman was killed Monday evening after a tree fell onto a vehicle she was driving in Renton, deputies said.9 years ago
Can politics solve Seattle’s housing problem?
Are Seattle's homelessness and housing woes the result of economic conditions, or of political decisions. One experts says it's not so simple.9 years ago
Dr. Gordon Cohen: Richard Sherman would be out no matter what
Even if Richard Sherman's Achilles tendon hadn't ruptured, the injury he was dealing with would have taken him out of the game, eventually.9 years ago
Seattle businesses prepare head tax opposition letter
A letter opposing a proposed head tax on the city's wealthiest businesses will be delivered to the Seattle City Council Monday.9 years ago
