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Report: Murray accuser files new lawsuit, includes Seattle

One of Ed Murray's accusers has filed a new lawsuit against the former mayor for allegedly molesting him as a minor and has included the City of Seattle.
9 years ago

New ‘Big One’ simulations give insight into Cascadia earthquake

Fifty simulations of a magnitude-9.0 earthquake found that we can expect shaking that lasts about four times as long as that of the Nisqually quake.
9 years ago

Seahawks continue to sit, kneel during National Anthem

Seattle Seahawks players continue to sit and kneel during the National Anthem. Bennett was joined by eight other players who remained seated or knelt.
9 years ago

Is Seattle property crime really that bad?

Seattle property crime rates caused some controversy this week as one candidate touted them as the worst in the nation. Others are skeptical.
9 years ago

WATCH: Drone video shows progress on Bertha’s tunnel in Seattle

Work continues on the tunnel Bertha recently completed under Seattle. A new drone video shows just how far along the passage is coming.
9 years ago

Final storm this week will likely be the ‘wettest’

The third of three storms will hit Western Washington over the weekend.
9 years ago

Deadline looms for cities to make Amazon HQ2 pitches

Thursday is the deadline for cities across the United States to deliver their pitch for Amazon's HQ2.
9 years ago

Popular Science hypes Sound Transit I-90 bridge project

Sound Transit's East Link light rail line across Lake Washington isn't finished yet, but it's already turning heads in the science community.
9 years ago

Expert: Seattle homeless response has been too little, too late

The Seattle homeless crisis has only grown since Barabara Poppe was hired to assess the problem. One year later, she says what has changed since then.
9 years ago

Bigger, wetter storm system expected this weekend

Round two of three storms this week is on track for Wednesday with the first real windy stretch of the season sparking a High Wind Warning for Everett and northward.
9 years ago

Seattle council member wants to toll drivers avoiding tolls

A Seattle council member is planning ahead for drivers avoiding Highway 99 tunnel tolls. To counter that, he wants yet another toll on surface streets.
9 years ago

Storm closes in on Western Washington

Wet weather and wind are moving in over Western Washington. A High Wind Watch was issued for Wednesday.
9 years ago

19-year-old booked on murder charge in Lynnwood boy’s death

The body of a missing 6-year-old boy was found in a dumpster at the apartment complex in Lynnwood where he lived.
9 years ago

I-27 barred from the ballot after being shut down in court

A King County Superior Court judge has ruled that I-27 - the safe injection site ban - is invalid. It will no longer appear on the February ballot.
9 years ago

Seattle homeless report includes many ‘lessons learned’

One year after Seattle implemented its Pathways Home plan to fight the homeless crisis, officials are reviewing how well the city has done.
9 years ago

About 1,000 protest Bellevue event attended by Betsy DeVos

Secretary of Education Betsy DeVos was the keynote speaker at an event in Bellevue Friday night. The controversial figure drew quite a crowd.
9 years ago

Cliff Mass says ‘preemptive blackouts’ could lessen chance of wildfires

The wildfires that had killed at least 23 people by Thursday morning and destroyed hundreds of homes and businesses may have been preventable.
9 years ago

Richard Sherman visits hospital, replacing little girl’s lost doll

When Seahawks Richard Sherman heard that 4-year-old Ellie had lost her "Shermie" doll, he quickly came to the hospital to replace it.
9 years ago

Proposed business tax targets Seattle’s largest companies

The Seattle council is considering a proposed business tax to fund homeless programs and services, and provide more housing in town.
9 years ago

Puget Sound region has a ‘growing problem’ within its economy

A recent self-sufficiency report states that workers in the Puget Sound region are far from making the bare minimum to cover basic needs.
9 years ago

Bedlam Coffee owner: I didn’t kick them out for being Christian

The owner of Seattle's Bedlam Coffee explains why he kicked out a group of anti-abortion activists, and says religion had nothing to do with it.
9 years ago

Sound Transit CEO says voters’ approval is ‘personal sacrifice’

Sound Transit CEO Peter Rogoff said voters within the agency's taxing district have made a "personal sacrifice" to fund its light rail projects.
9 years ago

Lawmaker asks Gov. Inslee to shut off I-405 toll lanes

Rep. Mark Harmsworth is asking Governor Jay Inslee to step in and force WSDOT to shut off I-405 toll lanes after they failed to reach their goal.
9 years ago

Seattle parking prices, hours are going up – and down

Seattle parking will get a more expensive in some areas, while paid parking hours will be extended in others. Some areas will see parking rate decreases.
9 years ago