Report: 1 dead, 5 others infected from mold at Seattle Children’s Hospital
Seattle Children's hospital has reported one death and five additional infections from a mold that had previously forced the facility to close down its main operating rooms in May.7 years ago
Fentanyl deaths in King County almost double in 2018
Newly-released data from the King County Health Department shows that opioids like fentanyl and heroin continue to be the most common drugs leading to fatal overdoses, with almost half of all drug and alcohol deaths occurring in Seattle alone.7 years ago
Amazon planning to build tallest tower yet in Bellevue
Amazon's big plans for Bellevue include the construction of a 43-story tower, which will be the company's tallest ever building.7 years ago
Inslee may get his wish, as Dems consider a climate change debate
Inslee may get the climate change debate that he has long been pushing for.7 years ago
Next round of goats tranquilized, airlifted into Cascades
For the first time since late 2018, the National Parks Service airlifted goats into the northern Cascade Mountains.7 years ago
Crow kills power for almost 3,000 customers in Phinney Ridge
Almost 3,000 people in Seattle's Phinney Ridge neighborhood lost power Friday morning. Power was restored about an hour later, but the real story was the feathered culprit that caused the outage in the first place.7 years ago
Rep. Jayapal: Citizenship question stoked ‘appalling’ need for intervention
The U.S. Supreme Court blocked an attempt from the Trump administration to include a citizenship question on the 2020 census.7 years ago
Racial disparity and gun violence continues to grow in King County
New data presented by the King County Prosecutor's Office and Public Health points to a significant rise in racial disparity as it relates to gun violence.7 years ago
Mayor Durkan: ‘It’s time’ to discuss ban on e-cigarettes in Seattle
On the heels of San Francisco passing a ban on the sale of Juul products and e-cigarettes, Mayor Jenny Durkan announced her intent to look into a similar ban for Seattle.7 years ago
Why Seattle’s cobblestone streets are here to stay
Cobblestone streets have been the bane of Seattle drivers for generations, so why are these holdovers from a bygone era still around to plague your suspension?7 years ago
Can the Showbox still be saved? What’s next for the iconic venue
A recent ruling scuttled efforts to save the Showbox from demolition, leaving its owner free to proceed with his plans to build a 44-story apartment building on the property. But is this really the end for the iconic music venue?7 years ago
Washington wildfires: Set for worse ever, or blown out of proportion?
Depending on who you're talking to, Washington state is either poised for the worst year of wildfires it's ever seen... or a completely normal summer.7 years ago
Judge rules against city’s “spot” zoning; Showbox future in doubt
A King County judge ruled against Seattle City Council Friday, effectively making a temporary protection for the Showbox null and void, and leaving supporters of the venue with few options to save it from demolition.7 years ago
Wallingford could be next battleground in Seattle’s war for density
A Wallingford group is aiming to form a historic district around the neighborhood. It could be at odds with Seattle's mission for more affordable housing.7 years ago
How much King County has spent prosecuting a Bellevue cat
The alleged terror of her Bellevue neighborhood, Miska the cat has had King County prosecutors racking up thousands of billable hours over the last five years.7 years ago
‘McMansion’ ban, new rules for backyard cottages enter home stretch
A measure easing restrictions on backyard cottages and banning 'McMansions' in Seattle was passed out of committee on Tuesday, and will now head to the full council for a final vote, where it's expected to easily pass.7 years ago
Councilmembers look to ‘revisit’ plans for controversial 35th Ave bike lane
Concerns continue to mount regarding cyclist safety on 35th Avenue Northeast, and now, Seattle councilmembers are voicing their intent to revisit the controversial project altogether.7 years ago
SDOT cuts Jump, Lime fleets by 1,000 for misreporting poorly parked bikes
SDOT announced that it's reduced the fleet maximum for Lime and Jump by 1,000 bikes each, for "inaccurate reports" regarding improperly parked bikes in April.7 years ago
Report: Seattle renters flock to Portland as growing tech hub
According to a new report, Seattle renters are flocking to Portland, Oregon, as an alternative to the Emerald City's ever-increasing cost of housing.7 years ago
New survey matches Seattle voters with council candidates
A new survey developed by a local entrepreneur looks to help voters decide among the dozens of candidates running for Seattle City Council.7 years ago
State clears company investigated for fatal Mercer crane collapse
One of the five contractors the Washington State Department of Labor is investigating after a fatal Seattle crane collapse has officially been cleared.7 years ago
Bulk of Seattle council contributions coming from outside city
Of all campaign contributions across Seattle's council races, the highest percentage is coming from outside city limits per recent data from the SEEC.7 years ago
SDOT weighs flood of complaints after nixing 35th Ave NE bike lanes
Months after putting the brakes on a controversial bike lane project along 35th Avenue Northeast, reports of unsafe driving and dangerous conditions for cyclists are stacking up.7 years ago
