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O’Neil: Chris Christie is to Donald Trump what Flavor Flav is to Public Enemy

The man who once called Donald Trump the Republican running for "entertainer-in-chief" is now somewhat of an entertainer himself. At least, that's how Danny O'Neil sees it.

11 years ago

National documentary features Seattle’s mass transit effort

"The Atlantic" magazine features Seattle's efforts to expand transit options amid debates on local transportation.

11 years ago

Was the Seattle council really split over the Pronto! bike-share purchase?

Private versus public bike share ownership was at the core of a discussion Tuesday in Seattle.

11 years ago

Seattle council split over decision to purchase bike-share program

Private versus public bike share ownership was at the core of a discussion Tuesday in Seattle.

11 years ago

Leaders take action against heroin crisis in Seattle, King County

King County and the City of Seattle have formed a task force to address the heroin problem throughout the region.

11 years ago

Thousands still without power after strong windstorm

High winds knocked out power for thousands across Puget Sound on the first day of March.

11 years ago

‘Everything turns around’ for Seattle’s incredibly long springs

Don't tell the rest of the country, but Seattle and the Pacific Northwest could have the longest spring in the country.

11 years ago

One killed in crash on Kent overpass

A crash on South 277th Street near the Kent/Auburn border blocked access to the State Route 167 ramps for eastbound traffic.

11 years ago

Seattle woman running to become first transgender legislator in Washington

A Seattle woman hopes to become the first openly transgender person in the nation to serve in a legislative body.

11 years ago

Seattle seismologist criticizes false earthquake reports, ‘unlikely stories’

Theorists are alleging a big one is imminent. But this UW professor is quick to dispel their theory.

11 years ago

Allegedly violent man dies while in Olympia police custody

A man assaulted employees at an Olympia transit center, and died shortly after being taken into police custody.

11 years ago

Claim denied: SPD vet’s insurance fight for lifesaving transplant

The City of Seattle's insurance provider won't cover treatment that could potentially save the life of a city police officer.

11 years ago

Dori: Carbon tax proposal just more ‘feel-good’ environmentalism

Even if Washington's proposed carbon tax is indeed revenue neutral, Dori Monson says the actual environmental savings are negligible.

11 years ago

Seattle council member: Spending $1 million on a fence is ‘absolutely insane’

The idea of building a barricade around the city's notorious illegal encampment known as "The Jungle" isn't sticking with Seattle City Council members.