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Seattle draw means more hikers and mountain rescues

In addition to snarling traffic and growing property prices, there’s one unexpected result of Seattle’s population boom: more stranded campers and hikers.
9 years ago

Burien forced to reconsider its sanctuary city status

With enough petition signatures submitted to King County, the Burien City Council must reconsider its sanctuary city status.
9 years ago

Sinkhole develops along I-90 in Issaquah

Crews are working to repair a sinkhole in the right lane of eastbound I-90 in Issaquah.
9 years ago

Both directions of I-5 impacted by rollover crash in Tacoma

The Friday morning commute has taken a turn for the worse on I-5 in Tacoma.
9 years ago

Expedia will no longer offer this popular service

Travel giant Expedia will no longer offer popular wildlife attractions following "guidance" from animal activist group PETA.
9 years ago

Tacoma is swelling from Seattle’s real estate boom

Tacoma's real estate market competition is rising so fast the city is catching up to Seattle, following closely behind the Emerald City.
9 years ago

Are they pregnancy centers or faith-based ‘fronts’?

King County Board of Health is considering a new rule for faith-based pregnancy centers that is putting the facilities at odds with pro-choice advocates.
9 years ago

What’s a democracy voucher anyway?

KIRO Radio's Mike Lewis helps 710 ESPN Seattle's Danny O'Neil figure out how to use a democracy voucher in Seattle.
9 years ago

Motorcyclists are increasingly violating lane laws in Washington

There's been an increase in unsafe behavior on the roads by motorcyclists.
9 years ago

Speculation around Chief O’Toole’s future in Seattle

Speculation has run high through the City of Seattle about Police Chief Kathleen O'Toole's future leading the police department.
9 years ago

Our dry streak in Seattle may soon be over

Wednesday marks the 32nd day without measurable rain in the Greater Seattle area. But that dry streak may soon come to an end.
9 years ago

I-27 campaign accuses King County of violating state law

Proponents of I-27, which aims to ban safe injection sites, allege that King County violated state law to fight their cause.
9 years ago

Seattle’s sewage plant is having trouble keeping up with population boom

A new study has determined why Seattle's West Point Treatment Plant failed, and raises concerns over its capacity going into the future.
9 years ago

Tired of power outages? Seattle City Light working on the answer

With Seattle City Light getting data on your energy consumption every 15 minutes, long-term outages may become a thing of the past.
9 years ago

What affordable housing could do to Seattle neighborhoods

A new study finds what affects affordable housing projects can have on the neighborhoods they are built in, addressing some common concerns.
9 years ago

Mayor Murray orders all Seattle police to wear body cams

Mayor Ed Murray ordered all Seattle police officers to start wearing body cams, going around ongoing negotiations with their union.
9 years ago

South Lake Union referred to as ‘Mad Max’ by council candidate

Just how many liberties do drivers take while cruising through South Lake Union? More than they probably should through Seattle traffic.
9 years ago

Seattle Mayor Ed Murray will not step down

A city coucilmember is "deeply concerned" by an old child protective services investigation into Seattle Mayor Ed Murray.
9 years ago

Seattle council wants officers to collect data on people they stop

The Seattle City Council approved a bill that requires officers to record data on who they stop in an effort to prevent bias policing.
9 years ago

Witnesses say man fell out of car’s sunroof on I-405

One person was killed when they fell off or out of a vehicle on southbound I-405 in Kirkland early Monday.
9 years ago

Report: Child-welfare investigator said Seattle Mayor Ed Murray sexually abused foster son

A child welfare investigator in Oregon concluded in 1984 that Seattle Mayor Ed Murray sexually abused his foster son, The Seattle Times reports.
9 years ago

WATCH: How much of Bertha is still standing?

Bertha completed her journey under Seattle in April, but crews continue to tear the machine apart months later. This is what it looks like now.
9 years ago

Fatal motorcycle crash snarls I-5 traffic near Lakewood

A fatal motorcycle crash on northbound I-5 snarled traffic in both directions as first responders cleared the scene Friday afternoon.
9 years ago

Rob McKenna on what Trump Jr.’s email ‘blunder’ could mean

It's known now that Donald Trump Jr. met with Russian representatives during the presidential campaign. But does it amount to an illegal act?
9 years ago