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Thank ’90s Seattle for the lack of city parks

A lid over I-5 wouldn't be necessary if the people of the '90s had just listened to one proposal.
11 years ago

Emergency work on I-5 in Seattle takes longer than expected, jams morning commute

The emergency repairs on I-5 in Seattle were expected to wrap up before Thursday's commute became too bogged down.
11 years ago

Two die in early morning crash on I-5 near Federal Way

Two women in their died after their disabled Honda Civic was hit from behind on northbound I-5 near 320th Street in Federal Way on Thursday morning.
11 years ago

What do Anderson Cooper and Andy Cohen think of Donald Trump?

TV's Anderson Cooper and Andy Cohen bring their comic friendship to a Seattle stage to share stories, jokes and gossip.
11 years ago

What does Anderson Cooper and Andy Cohen think of Donald Trump?

TV's Anderson Cooper and Andy Cohen bring their comic friendship to a Seattle stage to share stories, jokes and gossip.
11 years ago

If Seattle’s cost of living is too high, why would some drivers pay tolls?

A recent survey shows that about 45 percent of people believe the cost of living is too high in Seattle.
11 years ago

Parking in Ballard might get even more difficult

Parking could get a lot easier for residents in Ballard and a little trickier for visitors. A new study conducted by the Seattle Department of Transportation says an area in Central Ballard could be designated as a Restricted Parking Zone (RPZ).
11 years ago

Shoreline man opens homeless tent camp in his backyard

A Shoreline lawyer invited local homeless residents to pitch their tents in his back yard. Now he faces a challenge with the city and neighbors.
11 years ago

Will Bremerton coach’s complaint lead into a courtroom battle?

Mike Berry, with Liberty Institute, says Coach Kennedy wait on the EEOC's decision the school district's response before moving forward with litigation.
11 years ago

Police search for suspected Walmart arsonist

The Renton Police Department suspects this man of setting fire to a display at Walmart that included shotgun shells. They are asking for help identifying the man.
11 years ago

Two Edmonds students expelled, arrested for racially-charged threats

Two students at Edmonds-Woodway High School were expelled Tuesday after it was discovered they were making threats to fellow students.
11 years ago

WSDOT head apologizes for ‘suicide’ comment about I-405 express toll lanes

WSDOT CEO Lynn Peterson offered an apology and set the record straight after she said a driver opted not to commit suicide because of the I-405 express toll lanes.
11 years ago

Glacier Peak High School in Snohomish evacuated for bomb threat

Glacier Peak High School in Snohomish has been evacuated after a bomb threat was found on campus.
11 years ago

Curley: Terrorists don’t give you a heads up

Curley said that if he ran a school district and received a threat, he would keep the schools open.
11 years ago

State recommends Ride the Ducks resume operations in Seattle

The Washington Utilities and Transportation Commission has completed its investigation into Seattle's Ride the Ducks and recommends the company resume operations for part of its tours.
11 years ago

State Rep. believes Washington universities are restricting free speech

A Washington state representative claims that local universities are restricting free speech in favor of not offending students. He wants that to end now.
11 years ago

Two little girls found safe inside stolen car, abandoned in Pasco

State police were on the lookout Monday night for a car that was stolen in Pasco while a 1- and 3-year-old girl were inside. The car was found shortly after an Amber Alert was sent out. The girls were safe inside.
11 years ago

UPS, FedEx forced to rent moving trucks as demand skyrockets

Delivery services, such as UPS, USPS and FedEx are feeling the added pressure of a society increasingly making their holiday purchases online.
11 years ago

Pete Carroll: Why does it matter if Seahawks are a ‘pass-first’ offense?

Brock Huard touched on one of Pete Carroll's pet peeve's, asking him about whether the Seahawks are becoming a pass-first team.
11 years ago

Seattle Mayor Murray opposes ride-share union law after it is passed

The Seattle City Council unanimously voted to allow ride-share drivers to unionize in the city.
11 years ago

Curley: Incentivize landlords to rent to tenants with criminal backgrounds

Curley speaks from experience about the trials of being a landlord and proposes a counter to new proposed legislation.
11 years ago

The theory and reality behind Santaphobia

We may call him Jolly Ol' Saint Nick but when you talk to some kids you'll find plenty are downright terrified of Santa Clause. But why?
11 years ago

Crews dumping loads of sand into Bertha repair pit

The pit is being filled partially with sand, as is the excavation chamber behind the machine's cutterhead. The remaining 51 feet from the sand will be filled with compact soil.
11 years ago

Man falls off Seattle pier treated for hypothermia

A man spent up to an hour in Elliott Bay after falling off a pier on the Seattle waterfront Monday morning.
11 years ago