Why Puget Sound millennials are finally looking to buy homes
It's no surprise to anyone that the Puget Sound housing market is competitive. What may come as something as a shock, though, is that millennials are quickly becoming the predominant home buyers in the region.7 years ago
Gov. Inslee rips into Joe Biden’s climate change plan
Gov. Jay Inslee spoke out against a recently-released climate change plan from Vice-President Joe Biden, saying that it "lacked teeth ... and ambition."7 years ago
Bid to save Showbox moves forward ahead of landmark hearing
A Seattle City Council committee voted Tuesday to temporarily extend the Pike Place Historic District to include the Showbox Market for another six months, sending the measure to the full council.7 years ago
Showbox supporters rally as city considers future of iconic music property
Seattle officials and musicians rallied Tuesday in support of saving The Showbox, an iconic music venue in the city.7 years ago
Former Seattle mayor: SDOT plans for Magnolia Bridge replacement ‘disgraceful’
"Disgraceful." That's the word former Seattle Mayor Mike McGinn used to describe plans proposed by SDOT to replace the aging Magnolia Bridge.7 years ago
Seattle public transit sixth in nation in new ranking
A ranking from Fabric Life Insurance has Seattle ranked sixth in the United States for its public transit system.7 years ago
Seattle’s NHL team name will arrive before end of 2019
Originally promising a team name by spring 2019, NHL Seattle CEO Tod Leiwicke reiterated Friday that the team's new name and colors will come "sometime before this calendar year ends.7 years ago
Seattle adds to Navigation Team as it expands homeless outreach efforts
Seattle Mayor Jenny Durkan says the city will add four additional members to its homeless outreach team, allowing it to function seven days a week.7 years ago
Inslee leads all candidates on climate change in new ranking
Gov. Jay Inslee recently received the top grade on climate change from Greenpeace among every 2020 presidential candidate.7 years ago
Traffic expert reveals Seattle’s most dangerous intersections
Seattle Police Department traffic collision investigator Scott Schmidt answered questions as part of an "Ask Me Anything" session Thursday, outlining the dangers posed by some of the city's most dangerous intersections.7 years ago
City of Seattle asks residents to vote on how to spend $2 million
The Seattle's Department of Neighborhoods is asking the city's residents a question: Which street improvement projects would you spend $2 million on?7 years ago
Rep. Jayapal on Mueller statement: ‘It’s time for Congress to do our job’
In the wake of a Wednesday press conference from Special Counsel Robert Mueller, Washington state Democrats are balking at overt calls for impeachment, but are still calling for further investigation in Congress.7 years ago
Total reported crimes in Seattle down in 2019, but gun violence still a concern
Mayor Durkan recently stated that specific types of crimes are up in certain neighborhoods in the city. But what do the numbers tell us about Seattle's overall crime numbers?7 years ago
Seattle group aims to overturn upzoning measure with appeal to state
The Seattle Coalition for Affordability, Livability and Equity will appeal Seattle's Mandatory Housing Affordability upzoning measure on a state level, hoping to compel the city to rework MHA entirely.7 years ago
Sound Transit to consider tunnels adding $1 billion to light rail project
The Sound Transit board voted Thursday to narrow down its preferred options for the West Seattle-Ballard light rail link, with one of those options being a tunnel project that would cost an additional $1 billion.7 years ago
SDOT unveils early research on congestion tolling in Seattle
Researchers commissioned by the City of Seattle and SDOT have come back with early recommendations on what congestion tolling could look like for a city plagued by traffic.7 years ago
Seattle nonprofit offers to buy Showbox in effort to save venue
As the debate surrounding efforts to save the Showbox Market from demolition continues, a local nonprofit has offered to buy the iconic venue outright in hopes of preserving it for "decades to come."7 years ago
Report: SoDo arena group, NAACP end up holding secret Sonics meeting
After rumors, a postponement, and uncertainty, a secret meeting between the Seattle King County NAACP and Chris Hansen’s SoDo arena group was finally held on May 15 in Seattle, KIRO 7’s John Knicely confirmed Wednesday.7 years ago
Federal judge orders Seattle to figure out police accountability by July
U.S. District Judge James Robart released his written ruling on Seattle's compliance with a 2012 consent decree Tuesday, ordering the city to submit a plan for improving police accountability by July.7 years ago
NHL Seattle: City will not be on hook for ballooning KeyArena price tag
Representatives from NHL Seattle and the Oak View Group spoke to Seattle City Council Monday, emphasizing that ever-increasing costs to KeyArena's renovations will not be the responsibility of city taxpayers.7 years ago
Sawant continues to lead in Seattle council campaign contributions
Incumbent District 3 Seattle City Councilmember Kshama Sawant continues to lead all candidates in total campaign contributions, having raised over $102,000.7 years ago
Committee calls for reinstatement of plans for Seattle bike lanes
Members of the Move Seattle Levy Oversight Committee issued a letter to Mayor Jenny Durkan, SDOT head Sam Zimbabwe, and City Council, asking that they fulfill plans for bike lanes outlined in the original 2015 version of the levy.7 years ago
Seattle sees 346 percent increase in reported hate crimes since 2012
A recent report released by the Seattle Office of City Auditor noted a 346 percent increase in reported hate crimes since 2012.7 years ago
