How a natural gas ban in Seattle could affect housing market
As Seattle mulls a ban on natural gas in all new homes and buildings, it's left many wondering how that would affect the city's pricey housing market.7 years ago
SDOT cancels $52 million streetcar contract, project set to finish in 2026
The Seattle Department of Transportation will go back to the drawing board on its plan for building the Seattle streetcar, canceling a $52 million contract originally signed in 2017.7 years ago
Nearly 1,000 Amazon employees plan walkout over climate change
Almost 1,000 Amazon employees are planning a walkout on Friday, September 20, in an effort to urge the company into acting on climate change.7 years ago
Money for Trump border wall to come out of crucial Kitsap naval project
President Trump's aspirations for building a wall along the southern border of the U.S. will soon be felt in Washington, after reports that funding for the project will be taken from a crucial military asset at a Kitsap naval base.7 years ago
Howard Schultz officially ends bid for White House in 2020
Back in June, former Starbucks CEO Howard Schultz announced that he would be scaling back his presidential campaign. Now, he's officially ending his run at the White House for 2020.7 years ago
Seattle weighs ban on natural gas in homes and buildings
Seattle City Council will soon mull a complete ban on natural gas in newly-built homes and buildings, in the form of a bill from Councilmember Mike O'Brie7 years ago
Seattle, County homeless response paralyzed by bureaucracy
While Seattle and King County face a homelessness crisis, the homeless response and any solutions seem to be few and far between in the face of bureaucracy.7 years ago
King County, Seattle finally unveil next steps for unified homeless effort
Seattle and King County officials have been touting an collaborative effort to tackle homelessness for almost a year and a half. Now, it appears as though progress has finally been made toward implementation.7 years ago
Seattle council passes measure to include bike lanes in new road projects
Seattle City Council unanimously approved a measure Tuesday to require all new paving projects over $1 million to include protected bike lanes.7 years ago
Report: Seattle council member mulls pedestrian ‘superblock’ in Capitol Hill
A report from Capitol Hill Seattle suggests that City Councilmember Teresa Mosqueda is looking at the possibility of a so-called "superblock" in Seattle.7 years ago
While housing market balances out, Seattle rent continues skyward
Seattle renters still have it tough thanks to the eighth consecutive month with increases for median rent in the Emerald City.7 years ago
Survey: Seattleites voice concerns for car prowls, police capacity
A new survey from Seattle University outlines public safety concerns within the city, most prominently car prowls and a lack of police capacity.7 years ago
King County issues warning against risks posed by vaping
Seattle and King County Public Health issued a warning Friday, cautioning smokers on the risks associated with e-cigarettes, vaping, and THC products.7 years ago
Debate over car tabs in Washington heads to state Supreme Court
With the debate over pricey car tabs in Washington continuing to rage, that dispute will soon make its way before the state's Supreme Court.7 years ago
Court ruling could change how the electoral college works in Washington
Could a recent court ruling in Colorado end up changing how Washington deals with the electoral college? Former Attorney General Rob McKenna weighs in.7 years ago
New House Speaker says state isn’t ready to tackle income tax
The debate surrounding an income tax in Washington has raged in recent weeks, but as state lawmakers prepare for the next legislative session, it hasn't exactly been a priority.7 years ago
King County loses federal homeless funding for not having enough poverty
King County is set to lose out on hundreds of thousands of dollars from the federal government typically earmarked to combat homelessness.7 years ago
How bus reroute will ease traffic slog for West Seattle riders
West Seattle bus riders have been hit hard since the closure of the Alaskan Way Viaduct. Relief will soon be on the way though, thanks to a bus reroute.7 years ago
Facebook joins Amazon in Bellevue as Eastside boom continues
While Amazon continues to build a massive presence in Bellevue, it appears as though another tech giant in Facebook has entered the game.7 years ago
6.3 magnitude earthquake hits off of Oregon coast
A 6.3 magnitude earthquake struck off the coast of southern Oregon early Thursday morning. A resulting tsunami is not expected at this time.7 years ago
Seattle only major US city to see decline in housing prices
While the price of buying a home in the U.S. continues to climb nationwide, Seattle stands alone as the only major city in the country to see a year-over-year decline in housing prices.7 years ago
Business group asks WSDOT to delay tolling in SR 99 tunnel
After WSDOT announced Nov. 9 as the start date for tolls in Seattle's SR 99 tunnel, a business group is now asking that the city hold off.7 years ago
How exactly would a tsunami affect Washington state?
When the "Big One" hits the Pacific Northwest, such an earthquake would cause untold damage wherever it occurs. But what happens when a 9.0 quake triggers a tsunami? The answer: Nothing good.7 years ago
