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Dave Ross: I-405 express toll lanes debate could be determined by a single word

The Washington State Department of Transportation confirmed Tuesday that it has asked the state Attorney General's office to clarify the law regarding the I-405 express toll lanes.

9 years ago

Legal expert: Sound Transit 3 procedure violated constitution

The Senate's Sound Transit investigation continues after hearing a legal opinion that the agency could have violated the constitution when passing ST3.

9 years ago

Fire or smoke reported at Seahawks practice facility in Renton

Renton police and firefighters responded Tuesday to reports of smoke at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center where the Seahawks practice.

9 years ago

We did it! New Seattle high temp record reached

It's not often temperatures reach into the 80s this late in the year, but that's exactly what could happen on Thursday.

9 years ago

Highlights of the Burgess budget for Seattle

The Burgess budget proposed to the Seattle City Council Monday adds funding to homelessness, and a range of other initiatives.

9 years ago

Even sexting teens can be charged with child pornography

A minor caught sexting faced child pornography charges, which the Washington Supreme Court upheld. Why this could apply to all teens sending risque photos.

9 years ago

Kent School District is running out of toilet paper

The teachers union for the Kent School District are asking for help because the schools have no toilet paper, and many other paper products.

9 years ago

Seattle has a brand new sports team

The Seawolves are Seattle's newest professional sports team. They're not hockey, or even basketball. Get ready for a Northwest rugby rumble.

9 years ago

Summer likely to be driest on record in Seattle

This summer could be the driest on record if we don't get a total downpour between Thursday and the fall equinox on Friday.

9 years ago

AG Bob Ferguson sues country’s second-largest private prison company

Attorney General Bob Ferguson says some detainees get paid either $1 or receive snacks for a days' worth of labor.

9 years ago

Seattle startup uses Airbnb to cover down payments on homes

A new Seattle startup, Loftium, has developed a new form of financing to cover the down payment for new home buyers. As long as they hope on Airbnb.

9 years ago

Tim Burgess steps up to become latest Seattle mayor

Tim Burgess will exit his role as city council member to become Seattle's next mayor as the city recovers from Ed Murray's resignation last week.

9 years ago

Abrupt turnaround: After months of dry weather, snow reported in Cascades

There wasn't much of a grace period between Western Washington's dry summer weather and the inevitable wet fall and winter many of us dread.

9 years ago

UW Climatologist explains what a La Niña winter means for Seattle

Washington state could see snow and higher-than-normal levels of rain this year, especially after Jan. 1, due to a La Niña winter. According to University of Washington climatologist Cliff Mass, Seattle will not have to wait long to feel the change in seasons – he expects clouds and rainy weather as early as Monday.