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Seahawks’ Russell Wilson proposes to girlfriend

Seattle Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson proposed to his girlfriend on Friday.

11 years ago

Gravel spill causes major backups on I-5 near Seattle

A gravel spill on southbound I-5 caused some big backups on the main corridor near Northgate.

11 years ago

Seattle sweeps former Nickelsville encampment on Dearborn Street

Seattle officials are sweeping through and evicting homeless residents of an encampment on Dearborn Street. It is a former Nickelsville site.

11 years ago

Legislative ‘massacre’ caused by financial, philosophical differences

An accusation by a Republican senator left many wondering who is to blame for the Washington state Legislature's failure to come up with a budget.

11 years ago

No witnesses, survivors of triple-fatality crash near Granite Falls

Three people died in a crash near Granite Falls Friday morning.

11 years ago

Reported gas leak forces evacuation of Southcenter Mall

Tukwila firefighters say the gas was coming from a pilot light and there is no danger.

11 years ago

Identity of man sought after teen sexually assaulted in Renton church

The Renton Police Department is asking for help in identifying a man who forcibly raped a 15-year-old girl in a church bathroom.

11 years ago

Solar industry keeping close watch on Legislature’s moves

As the Legislature gears up for a special session, solar panel manufacturers are watching closely to see what subsidies will make it through. No matter what the outcome, the impact on Washington's solar industry will be huge.

11 years ago

Gov. Inslee has begun vetoing bills as legislature fails to pass budget

Washington Gov. Jay Inslee threatened to veto bills should lawmakers fail to pass a budget by Thursday night. They failed. Now he is keeping good on his threat.

11 years ago

Muslim group executive scolds Donald Trump over ‘Islam hates us’

Donald Trump has said publicly that Islam hates America. This Washington Muslim has a few things to say about that.

11 years ago

Would you like coffee with your toll?

Proposed plan in the transportation budget could have toll booths doubling as Starbucks or 7-Elevens.

11 years ago

Seattle begins major effort to slide into electric vehicles

Seattle has launched a program to remove fossil fuel burning cars from area roads, and support their replacement with electric vehicles.

11 years ago

Video: This is the new transgender training Seattle police are taking

Accompanying a new transgender policy, Seattle police have produced a training video to teach officers how to interact with the local transgender community.

11 years ago

McKenna: The Washington Supreme Court plagiarized its charter school decision

To allege someone ripped off your crossword puzzles is one thing, to allege a court has plagiarized is something completely different.

11 years ago

What happens if an off-duty Seattle officer witnesses a crime in a strip club?

We asked the police: Does an off-duty officer have any responsibility to act if he or she sees an illegal activity?

11 years ago

Not your average Republican: Can Bill Bryant sway voters with his stance on social issues?

There are many areas that Bill Bryant believes Gov. Jay Inslee has failed the state — education, the prison system, and the budget, to name a few. But some of the Republican nominee’s harshest criticism against Inslee is on the death penalty. Related: GOP’s best shot for Washington governor and what he’s about Bryant told […]