How King County is looking to keep homeless safe from coronavirus
With coronavirus spreading among the most vulnerable population, questions have arisen over the best way to keep the region's homeless safe.7 years ago
King County to buy motel to house coronavirus patients in isolation
King County's response to a continued outbreak of coronavirus includes the purchase of a motel to house patients in treatment and isolation.7 years ago
Kshama Sawant calls for free doctor’s visits for King County coronavirus patients
City Councilmember Kshama Sawant issued a letter Monday, pushing for free medical care for any patients exhibiting coronavirus symptoms.7 years ago
Emerald City Comic Con moving forward despite concerns over coronavirus
Despite ongoing concerns related to the spread of coronavirus, Emerald City Comic Con will go forward as planned this year in downtown Seattle.7 years ago
Kshama Sawant: Barriers to congestion tolling in Seattle ‘seem insurmountable’
As Seattle continues to look into whether or not congestion tolling is feasible in its downtown core, some city council members remain skeptical it could ever work.7 years ago
Judge blocks Trump from using Kitsap naval base funds on border wall
A federal judge blocked the Trump administration from diverting funds from a Kitsap naval base toward building a wall along the U.S./Mexican border.7 years ago
Washington Daylight Saving bill ‘unlikely’ to take effect in 2020
Almost a year after the fact, Washington remains in a holding pattern in its bid to remain in Daylight Saving Time for good.7 years ago
Seattle council slams Navigation Team on homeless camp sweeps
A presentation by Seattle's Navigation Team to a City Council committee got heated Wednesday, punctuated by a flood of questions about how the team handles its homeless camp sweeps.7 years ago
WA lawmakers propose short-term fix to cover possible losses from I-976
Lawmakers in the state Senate unveiled a proposal Tuesday they hope will provide a short-term fix to funding gaps created by I-976.7 years ago
Mayor Durkan spurns Seattle council’s winter eviction ban, claims it ‘provides no relief’
Seattle Mayor Jenny Durkan sent a recently-passed ban on winter evictions back to City Council unsigned, putting forth her own proposal instead.7 years ago
Will walking be faster than the Monorail for NHL Seattle games?
Will the Monorail actually be the fastest route to NHL games at the newly redeveloped Seattle Center arena? Let's look at the math.7 years ago
Will riders use Monorail after $7 million investment from NHL Seattle?
NHL Seattle announced a $7 million capital investment in Seattle's Westlake Monorail Station, including fully subsidized transit to home games for ticket holders.7 years ago
Expedia laying off 3,000 employees, 500 in Seattle citing ‘undisciplined’ growth
Expedia announced Monday that it would be laying off almost 3,000 employees, including 500 from its brand new Seattle headquarters.7 years ago
WA Democrats look to put another $115 million toward homeless crisis
Democrats in the Washington State Senate unveiled their supplemental budget proposal, setting aside $115 million in 2020 to address homelessness.7 years ago
Report: Seattle 9th most liberal metro area in US
Recent data from Nielsen says that the Seattle area has the 9th highest percentage of liberal adults in the United States.7 years ago
WA AG Ferguson: Greyhound has ‘responsibility’ to stop immigration checks on buses
Washington AG Bob Ferguson voiced support for a recent decision from Greyhound to stop allowing CBP to board Greyhound buses without warrants.7 years ago
Defendants in I-976 lawsuit ask judge to lift pause on $30 car tabs
Defendants in a lawsuit against I-976 asked a King County judge to reconsider parts of his recent ruling and lift an injunction on the $30 car tabs measure.7 years ago
Lawmakers continue to make headway on King County big business tax
A state-level proposal to levy a tax on big businesses in King County is still alive after a key legislative deadline passed this week.7 years ago
Bowman: Banning single-family zoning in Seattle isn’t nearly enough
While a recently-proposed ban on single-family zoning didn't get far, it also highlighted the need for dramatic solutions to the region's housing crisis.7 years ago
Seattle council clashes over how to address state head tax proposal
Seattle councilmembers clashed Tuesday over how to address a state proposal that would levy a modest tax on big businesses in King County.7 years ago
Ranking crowns small Whidbey Island locale Washington’s safest city
A recent study ranked Washington state's safest cities, naming Oak Harbor on Whidbey Island to the top spot.7 years ago
Seattle council raises cap on sanctioned homeless camps, tiny home villages
Seattle City Council voted Tuesday to increase the allotment on sanctioned homeless encampments and tiny home villages.7 years ago
Seattle gets rare burst of sunshine after historic gloomy weather
After getting the wettest start to a year in over a decade, the Seattle area is finally getting something that resembles a streak of sunshine.7 years ago
