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All-ages crowd at Neumos gets tequila from Jenny Durkan

During a mayoral forum and talent show, former U.S. Attorney Jenny Durkan gave an all-ages crowd tequila.
9 years ago

Large police presence after car crashes into Bellevue pot shop

According to multiple reports, a car crashed into a Bellevue pot shop and shots were fired.
9 years ago

Seattle’s Uptown neighborhood is growing up

Seattle's Uptown is the next neighborhood targeted to allow taller buildings with the aim of creating more affordable housing.
9 years ago

Evergreen students, staff speak out following tense spring

Students and staff had their first opportunity to tell the Evergreen State College board their thoughts about the recent controversial protests.
9 years ago

Report: Person heard ‘suspicious noises’ before capitol campus lockdown

The state capitol campus in Olympia is in lockdown after employees received alerts telling them to shelter in place. Police are on campus.
9 years ago

King County Courthouse is ‘up to its keister in alligators’

The county council convened a special panel to find out what can be done about the problems around the King County Courthouse.
9 years ago

Man killed on sailboat near Bainbridge Island was former Amazon employee

The man killed on Sunday after allegedly shooting toward shore from his sailboat moored off Bainbridge Island was a former Amazon employee, The Seattle Times reports.
9 years ago

Seattle income tax has its first challenger

The Freedom Foundation has announced it will take up Seattle's challenge and face the city in court over its recently approved income tax.
9 years ago

Seattle income tax passes with unanimous council approval

The Seattle income tax was unanimously approved by the city council. The city is now positioned to challenge the state's long-held Supreme Court ruling.
9 years ago

Driving east from the Puget Sound region just got more frustrating

Hitting construction delays on your drive east from the Puget Sound region is now almost completely unavoidable on the most direct routes.
9 years ago

Seattle getting new and enhanced homeless shelter

Seattle's homeless navigation center finally opens its doors Wednesday after long delays.
9 years ago

Public funeral for Charleena Lyles set for today

A public funeral service is scheduled for Monday morning for Charleena Lyles, the black pregnant mother of four shot and killed by Seattle police in June.
9 years ago

Timeline: The road to an income tax in Seattle

A Seattle income tax will likely pass, setting off a legal battle with the state. It's been a journey that began with Trump becoming president.
9 years ago

Washington Gov. Inslee vetoes manufacturing tax breaks

Washington Governor Jay Inslee vetoed B&O tax breaks for general manufacturers that would have been enjoyed by the state's largest companies such as Boeing.
9 years ago

A totally dry July? It’s possible

We're only a week into July but there's already talk of this month being completely free of measurable rain.
9 years ago

Education expert warns Washington state’s budget controversy isn’t over

While lawmakers pat themselves on the back for completing a state budget, one education expert says the Supreme Court may not be so pleased.
9 years ago

Police: Crash that left children injured began with reports of assault

A rollover crash in Seattle sent four people, including a toddler and infant, to the hospital Friday morning.
9 years ago

Mike McGinn proposes to ‘hold the line’ on Seattle taxes

Mayoral candidate Mike McGinn has announced his vision for Seattle taxes. But he's not the only candidate to talk about the issue.
9 years ago

Crowdfunding sites getting big boost from medical emergencies

Crowdfunding sites have received a boost amid America's health care uncertainty. Two UW professors studied the trend and say it's not to be relied upon.
9 years ago

Seattle-Bremerton foot ferry opening to speed up commute

The Seattle - Bremerton foot ferry is days away from its inaugural sailing. Here's what you need to know about the newest connection to Kitsap.
9 years ago

Molly Moon: Seattle needs to fix its upside-down tax structure

After weeks of discussion and public hearings, a Seattle City Council committee approved the city income tax on high-income residents on Wednesday. The legislation, introduced by Socalist councilmember Kshama Sawant, will be considered in a final vote on Monday. RELATED: Kshama Sawant calls out Microsoft’s Steve Ballmer over income tax issue Molly Moon Neitzel, the […]
9 years ago

Seattle mayoral candidates’ elevator pitches

Seattle mayoral candidates give their "elevator pitches." With limited time and space, this is what they chose to say to earn your vote.
9 years ago

Could you pass the U.S. Naturalization Test?

A large naturalization ceremony was held July 4 at the Fisher Pavilion in Seattle, where people from nearly 70 countries took the Naturalization Oath of Allegiance.
9 years ago

New Jersey man arrested for possible connection to threats at Evergreen

Police have arrested a man they believe is responsible for making threatening phone calls that led to the shutdown of The Evergreen State College during the school year.
9 years ago