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Driver who caused complete shutdown of I-5 faces hefty bill

Seattle City Light plans to charge a driver's insurance company for the repair costs of a crash that shut down I-5 for hours.

10 years ago

Attorney seeks answers to mystery at Mayor Murray’s home

The attorney for one of Mayor Murray's accusers seeks to solve a mysterious incident at the mayor's home on June 24, 2016 that had eight cops responding.

10 years ago

Kirkland detective will Race Across America for a good cause

Two Western Washington men are teaming up to Race Across America, and raise money for fallen cops and their families while they are at it.

10 years ago

Report: More details on the gun used in deadly downtown shootout

According to an affidavit filed by police, the gun used against officers in a deadly shootout belonged to the alleged shooter's sister.

10 years ago

Seattle council affirms city workers get May Day off

Seattle Councilmember Kshama Sawant asked her council colleagues to allow city workers to take May Day off. They unanimously said "yes."

10 years ago

Why Republican Sen. Dino Rossi sponsored biggest tax increase in WA history

Sen. Dino Rossi sponsored a surprising bill prior to the end of the Washington legislature's regular session. The special session starts Monday.

10 years ago

Shoulder driving on I-405 through Bothell begins Monday

Shoulder driving on I-405 will begin north of the SR 527 on-ramp in Bothell and extend two miles to I-5 in Lynnwood.

10 years ago

All lanes of I-5 reopen in North Seattle

All lanes of I-5 are blocked in North Seattle due to downed power lines and at least one crash.

10 years ago

Seattle police release video and photos of chase, shootout

The Seattle Police Department has released video and photos of the robbery and shootout that left one suspect dead, and injured four cops.

10 years ago

State Legislature is ‘most disappointing’ to Gov. Inslee

Washington State Governor Jay Inslee called for a special session Friday giving lawmakers more time to come up with a budget.

10 years ago

Two officers involved in downtown shootout identified

Two Seattle police officers were shot while responding to a downtown robbery. One suspect has died and another is in custody.

10 years ago

Thousands of children attend annual WE Day

The children earned their ticket to the massive event from volunteering and social justice activities in their school.

10 years ago

Olympia gives landlords a new weapon to fight squatters

Lawmakers in Olympia have unanimously passed a bill to solve the issue of squatters on private property across Washington state.

10 years ago

Sound Transit’s new ‘shell game’ with taxes

Sen. Steve O'Ban is leading the charge against Sound Transit's taxing plans and says the agency and Democrats are attempting to run a "shell game."

10 years ago

Small earthquake rumbles near Port Townsend

According to the Pacific Northwest Seismic Network, the earthquake hit at 9:07 p.m. at a depth of 14.3 miles.

10 years ago

Lawyer to Mayor Murray: ‘You’re not that important, sir’

Delvonn Heckard's attorney pushes back against Seattle Mayor Ed Murray's many claims about his client's allegations and motivations.

10 years ago

City ‘sends message’ to West Seattle homeowners who cut trees

West Seattle homeowners reached a half-million dollar tree settlement with the city after they clearcut a hillside in 2015.

10 years ago

Consultant: We can’t just lock up Seattle’s homeless

Seattle homeless consultant Barbara Poppe called out the City of Seattle for failing to hold providers accountable during a forum held this week.

10 years ago

After accuser reveals his name, Seattle mayor maintains he doesn’t know him

The 46-year-old Kent man who is suing Mayor Ed Murray over allegations of sexual abuse decades ago has decided to come forward with his true identity.