911 call counting may hurt South Seattle
In general, the Seattle Police Department allocates resources based on numbers of 911 calls, but that may hurt places like Rainier Beach, where many won't call 911.11 years ago
More than 9K Seattle drivers have given up personal vehicles for car shares
Thousands of drivers have shifted away from privately-owned cars in favor of car-share services in Seattle.11 years ago
Rob McKenna: Why Donald Trump’s Mexican wall plan is ‘impossible’
Former AG Rob McKenna considered Trump's plan to force Mexico to pay for his wall. Looks like, once again, Trump isn't letting facts get in his way.11 years ago
Video: Yes, there is a new Star Wars film but it may not be what you expect
The trailer for "Star Wars: Rogue One" has been released providing a peek at the first film of the franchise to stand alone.11 years ago
Is it possible to put a bike lane on I-5 through Seattle?
Seattle traffic has many critics, but one Seattle blogger has promoted one improvement to area bike routes.11 years ago
One of two dangerous escaped prisoners from Western State Hospital in custody
One of two men who escaped from Western State Hospital was caught Thursday, but the second fugitive is still on the loose.11 years ago
Two massive Seattle towers threaten traffic, frustrate residents
Nearby residents are sounding the alarm about two new massive hotel and apartment towers in the works along a block of 5th Avenue between Virginia and Stewart streets.11 years ago
Rob McKenna joins Washington state leaders in support of John Kasich
Forget Trump and Cruz, Washington's Republican establishment are jumping aboard the John Kasich train to the White House.11 years ago
Ron Upshaw: Safe drug-use sites are viable but minor piece of the puzzle
Upshaw believes society has labeled certain drugs as bad and other, similar ones, as good. And maybe it's time to start leveling the field.11 years ago
Teslas, corporate welfare and Bernie Sanders
I went to the gym the other day and as I was pulling into the parking lot, I saw a red Tesla that I have seen parked there many times before. But the new thing I noticed was that it had now a bumper sticker on the rear bumper. It read "Reject Corporate Welfare, Vote Bernie Sanders."11 years ago
Gray whale spotted at the Ballard locks
Onlookers captured photos and video of what appears to be a gray whale hanging out in the area.11 years ago
You might own an abandoned RV and not even know it
Peter Lukevich, Director of the Washington State Towing and Recovery Association, says the abandoned RV problem has become a costly thorn in the towing industry.11 years ago
Experts treat 30-year-old murders as if they just happened
Tacoma police released composites of suspects in two 30-year-old murders of girls as part of an exercise by a group of experts.11 years ago
Black Lives Matter protestors take over UW meeting on microagressions
It was supposed to be a discussion on race, equity and microaggressions at the University of Washington. That changed when 200 Black Lives Matter protesters joined in.11 years ago
From Concrete to Peacock Spit, how Washington got some odd names
Lost in the discussion and news coverage of controversial names is the fact that there are plenty of other places in Washington state with interesting stories behind their, shall we say, fairly non-controversial names.11 years ago
State trooper tells story of talking desperate woman off Tacoma Narrows Bridge
A Washington state trooper was able to talk a woman off of the Tacoma Narrows Bridge on March 5. But that's not the whole story.11 years ago
Portland and Seattle: Different approaches to a shared homeless crisis
Portland has begun providing tickets out of town to homeless individuals. But that is not all the city has proposed.11 years ago
How the crab spill impacts the upcoming Alaskan Way Viaduct closure
Seattle Transportation Director Scott Kubly said Monday's crab spill caused city officials to look at how best to prep for the upcoming two-week viaduct closure.11 years ago
A quick heat wave and prolonged sneezes on the way in Seattle
Cliff Mass, Atmospheric Science professor at the University of Washington, says temperatures in Seattle will flirt with between 75 and 80 degrees on Thursday before dipping back down to the lower 70s Friday.11 years ago
Baseball memories: ‘C’mon, son. Rock and fire’
Leading up to the Mariners' home opener, Brock Huard tells his favorite baseball memory and the family legacy it has left.11 years ago
3.5 magnitude earthquake recorded near San Juans
A 3.5 magnitude earthquake occurred Tuesday morning around 11 a.m. near the San Juan Islands.11 years ago
John Curley has (awkward) transgender bathroom epiphany in New York City
John Curley had a positive, albeit slightly awkward, transgender-friendly bathroom experience at the Dream Hotel in New York City.11 years ago
Crabpocalypse: How it compared to Seattle’s fish truck fiasco of 2015
A truck crashed and spilled crab over Seattle's viaduct on April 4, nearly a year after a truck spilled fish over the same road. Did the city's response improve?11 years ago
