Crash that jammed NB I-5 into Seattle for hours finally clear
An overturned dump truck caused long backups on northbound I-5 in Sea-Tac. The drive from Tacoma to Seattle was two hours.9 years ago
Washington sues Trump over contraception controversy
Washington State Attorney General Bob Ferguson is suing the Trump administration over new rules limiting contraception coverage for women.9 years ago
Report: Seattle utility spends millions for off-duty officers from one company
Seattle City Light has paid Seattle's Finest Security & Traffic Control more than $7.8 million over five years for off-duty officers.9 years ago
Graham neighborhood evacuated as fire nears homes
Heavy winds have expanded a wildfire near Graham, Wash. and prompted an evacuation of a neighborhood near the flames.9 years ago
Seattle council selects Harris-Talley as temporary council member
The Seattle City Council selected Kirsten Harris-Talley to take over Tim Burgess' recently vacated council seat as it goes into its budget.9 years ago
What seven years of Seattle viaduct inspections have found
Ever since the magnitude 6.8 Nisqually earthquake damaged the Alaskan Way Viaduct, the state has conducted twice-yearly inspections of the seismically vulnerable and outdated viaduct.9 years ago
King, Snohomish counties are bidding for Amazon HQ2
The Puget Sound region is coming together to try and keep Amazon's expanding business local, and plant HQ2 not far from Seattle.9 years ago
Sound Transit questioned about release of 173k private emails
Lawmakers met for the second time in two weeks to look into the legality of Sound Transit 3 and the $54 billion tax package approved by voters in November.9 years ago
2017 was smokiest summer in over 100 years
No need to keep wondering if this was the smokiest summer you've ever experienced in Western Washington. Most of us haven't seen one this bad in our lifetimes.9 years ago
Report: How Seattle considered spending its income tax
Seattle officials and consultants brainstormed a few ideas for how to spend revenue from the city's recently-approved income tax.9 years ago
Gov. Inslee calls for ban of firearm attachment Vegas gunman used
In the wake of the Las Vegas massacre, Governor Jay Inslee is calling for a ban of bump stock attachments, devices used to enable weapons to fire rapidly.9 years ago
More Atlantic salmon coming to Puget Sound despite objections
Despite objections by Gov. Jay Inslee, Cooke Aquaculture intends to move a million Atlantic salmon to the area following an infamous salmon spill.9 years ago
Both Seattle mayoral candidates want to study covering I-5
Mayoral candidates Jenny Durkan and Cary Moon talk about the potential of placing an I-5 lid to cover over the freeway in Seattle.9 years ago
Rock superstar Tom Petty dies at 66
Tom Petty, an old-fashioned rock superstar and everyman who drew upon the Byrds, the Beatles and other bands he worshipped as a boy and produced new classics such as “Free Fallin,′ “Refugee” and “American Girl,” has died. He was 66.9 years ago
NW called upon to donate blood for Las Vegas, but supply is low
In the wake of the shooting in Las Vegas Sunday night, the nation and the Northwest has been called upon to help the victims and their families.9 years ago
Seattle-area politicians, athletes respond to deadly shooting
The country awoke to the devastating news of the deadliest mass shooting in modern US history where more than 50 people died and more than 500 were injured.9 years ago
Collision snarls commute on Seattle’s Alaskan Way Viaduct
A collision on the Alaskan Way Viaduct is blocking two northbound lanes near Seneca Street. All lanes were closed for about 20 minutes.9 years ago
City of Seattle counters income tax lawsuits
The City of Seattle has filed for a summary motion in the lawsuit attacking its recently-passed income tax on high earners.9 years ago
Seahawks create fund for team’s justice and equality cause
Seattle's football team announced Friday the creation of the Seahawks Players Equality & Justice for All Action Fund supporting education programs.9 years ago
Las Vegas police reveal details from Michael Bennett encounter
Las Vegas police held a news conference on Friday about an encounter with its officers and Seahawks defensive end Michael Bennett.9 years ago
All lanes reopen on SB I-5 in Seattle after crash
A 4-car collision halted traffic on southbound I-5 at Spokane Street in Seattle on Friday for two hours.9 years ago
‘Pacific Highway of storm systems’ rolling in
A surprise summer-like few days helped us forget about the impending fall weather that will become more apparent as we head into next week.9 years ago
One way to fix I-405: Higher express lane tolls
The express toll lanes on I-405 are falling just short of a benchmark. Legal expert Rob McKenna says there's a way to solve that -- higher tolls.9 years ago
