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Does Amazon’s charitable giving match its success yet?

An investigation into the charitable giving by Amazon concluded that the Seattle-based company was a “virtual no-show in hometown philanthropic giving.”

10 years ago

Confirmed: Tornado touches down in Monroe

What is being called a "weak tornado" or "weak rotation" near Monroe caused damage Thursday morning.

10 years ago

Mayor Murray pursues ‘moral’ cause but dodges immigration question

Seattle Mayor Ed Murray is using city resources to sue the Trump administration, and has support from a Washington DC firm. How much will that cost?

10 years ago

Seattle could finally get a warm day

If you've been longing for a warm day in the Seattle area, you just might be in luck at the end of the week.

10 years ago

Federal funding for ‘Big One’ prep is ‘conceivably’ in jeopardy

The relationship between Washington state and the federal government has been relatively unstable. Will that come back to bite us when the "Big One" hits?

10 years ago

What Works Cities: Seattle’s data-driven homeless pilot

New York's What Works Cities helped Seattle develop a pilot program to tackle homelessness. Now the nonprofit is telling the behind-the-scenes story.

10 years ago

State lawmakers consider changing property tax cap

Lawmakers in Olympia are targeting the 1-percent property tax cap and are proposing a new structure to allow for higher hikes.

10 years ago

Sheriff Urquhart: ‘Sanctuary city’ doesn’t mean anything

Seattle calls itself a sanctuary city. Counties and states declare themselves as similar titles. Federal authorities fire back. But does it mean anything?

10 years ago

Seattle police take knife-wielding man into custody

Police have cleared an area of downtown Seattle due to a man allegedly threatening people with a knife.

10 years ago

Bertha could breach two months early

Bertha is very close to reaching the surface and may reach topside by March 31, according to the Washington State Department of Transportation.

10 years ago

‘We will not be bullied’ by feds, King County exec. says

The King County executive says he will not allow the remarks made by Attorney General Jeff Sessions on Monday to interfere with local government.

10 years ago

AG Sessions says country ‘less safe’ due to sanctuary cities

Attorney General Jeff Sessions issued an ultimatum for jurisdictions with "sanctuary" status, either comply or lose federal funding.

10 years ago

3 major road closures will slow Seattle weekend traffic

Weekend traffic will slow as crews shut down freeways and a highway through Seattle. Work will include light rail work and homeless encampment cleanup.

10 years ago

Companies with the best Seattle commute status

The Seattle commute is daunting to many, but these local, downtown companies are getting around town more efficiently than anyone else.

10 years ago

Why aren’t universities already being open about student debt?

It's curious that colleges and universities aren't more open about student debt. A Washington state senator is trying to change that.

10 years ago

Bertha is about to complete her journey under Seattle

Workers are making final preparations for Bertha the boring machine to finish her work on the Seattle tunnel.

10 years ago

Starbucks baristas want equal family leave as corporate

A Starbucks barista traveled from Ohio to Seattle to deliver a petition urging the coffee company to offer equal family leave for all employees.

10 years ago

King, Snohomish counties at odds with feds over immigration

King County is being shamed by the Department of Homeland Security for not complying with ICE detainee requests and county officials aren't backing down.

10 years ago

Seattle’s First Hill streetcar slower, but is it safe?

The Seattle Department of Transportation said it might be months before temporary safety measures give way to permanent, technical safeguards on the First Hill streetcar.