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Another storm blows through Puget Sound, creates traffic backups

The wind has kicked up again Thursday afternoon and it's causing problems on area roadways. The National Weather Service has issued a wind advisory in effect until 8 p.m. from Everett to southwest Washington.
13 years ago

Driver killed in Issaquah-Hobart collision with dump truck

A driver was killed in a collision with a dump truck on the Issaquah-Hobart Road Wednesday afternoon, according to the King County Sheriff's Office.
13 years ago

SeaTac Quizno’s owner says business may not survive $15 minimum wage requirement

In early returns, voters appear to be approving SeaTac's Prop. 1 to increase minimum wage to $15 per hour for certain hotels, rental car, shuttle, and other airport related businesses. But at least one small business owner says there's no way he can stay in business with this new requirement.
13 years ago

Tom Tangney: Why Seattle Mayor Mike McGinn is losing to Ed Murray

Early election results gave Sen. Ed Murray a double-digit lead over incumbent Mike McGinn in the race to be Seattle's mayor.
13 years ago

Starbucks recognizing veterans with job opportunities, free coffee

Starbucks says it plans to hire at least 10,000 veterans and military spouses over the next five years.
13 years ago

Teens may lose out as Seattle outreach center forced to shutter overnight program

A green building, just around the corner from Andrew Walsh's gym on Denny, at the bottom of Capitol Hill, that he passes every day. "You always see young people coming and going, and I could always tell that whatever was going on inside there was good. They're the most well behaved kids I see on the street there."
13 years ago

Voters approving SeaTac’s minimum wage proposition in early returns

Early returns show voters approving SeaTac's minimum wage proposition.
13 years ago

‘Initiative on initiatives’ trails in early results

An "initiative on initiatives" that would make it easier to get measures on the ballot trailed in early returns as counties across Washington state started tallying ballots.
13 years ago

GMO label initiative, I-522, trails in early election results

In early returns Tuesday night, voters are rejecting I-522, which would require the labeling of certain foods and seeds containing genetically modified organisms, or GMOs.
13 years ago

Washington State Ferries never apologized, reimbursed woman whose car was vandalized

After an investigation determined a Washington State Ferry worker was responsible for smearing food all over a passenger's car, the passenger never heard any word of apology from the worker or Washington State Ferries.
13 years ago

Tom: Save Seattle’s Scarecrow Video for at least another day

One of the last holdouts after all the big video giants like Hollywood and Blockbuster shuttered up, is facing make-or-break times.
13 years ago

Tune in for Washington state election results at 8 p.m.

There's still time to let your voice be heard. Ballots postmarked by Nov. 5 or dropped off at a drop box by 8 p.m. will be counted. And your voice this time might get a little more sway, as the Washington Secretary of State says they're only expecting about a 51 percent turnout.
13 years ago

Ed Murray leads in Seattle mayoral race

In early results Tuesday night, Ed Murray leads in the race for Seattle mayor.
13 years ago

Father doesn’t give up search for missing Sky Metalwala two years later

Not a day goes by that Solomon Metalwala doesn't think or talk about his son, Sky, who disappeared two years ago this week. "To me it's like it happened yesterday. I live it every day."
13 years ago

Seahawks once broke much less desirable record after a 21-0 start

While some are not smiling at the record Seahawks broke over the weekend, making the biggest comeback in franchise history, it could've been worse, a lot worse.
13 years ago

770 KTTH hosts outline their election picks

770 KTTH hosts David Boze and Michael Medved share their stance on the candidates and issues on this November's ballot.
13 years ago

Act of kindness, sandwich leads to burglary suspect’s confession in Seattle

Seattle Police say it was an act of kindness that led an officer to a suspect's confession and some stolen property.
13 years ago

Man found stabbed to death in Seattle Park

Seattle homicide detectives are investigating after a man was found dead with multiple stab wounds at Duwamish Waterway Park.
13 years ago

Keeping water out of your basement

As winter approaches and the wet weather is nigh, Pete recommends checking your home for issues that could contribute to basement flooding. Chuck Brastrup from Ram Jack has a few recommendations, not limited to jacking your house off the ground.
13 years ago

Lakewood family fights to save father from deportation

"Don't deport my Dad," read a sign carried by a four-year-old girl outside the Tukwila offices of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement Thursday. She and her sisters staged a last-minute protest that helped save Jose Robles from being deported back to Mexico.
13 years ago

Weekend storm to bring high winds, mountain snow

Forecasters say a storm will blow into Washington Saturday with strong winds on the coast and Puget Sound region and snow in the mountains down to the highway passes.
13 years ago

Man in Michael Meyers mask robs Seattle’s Underground Tour on Halloween night

Seattle police say a man wearing a Michael Meyers mask robbed a Pioneer Square business on Halloween night.
13 years ago

Puget Sound grocery workers approve contract, avoid strike

Washington grocery workers have voted to approve a contract deal and avoid a strike.
13 years ago

Hallmark goes politically correct with Christmas ornament

Don we now our FUN apparel! says a new Hallmark Christmas sweater ornament.
13 years ago