Police union president ‘infuriated’ over comments made by Seattle council member
Seattle police guild president Ron Smith is "infuriated" and "incensed" over comments made by Councilmember Mike O'Brien about a proposed new north precinct building slated to be built.10 years ago
Ballard witness: The credit should go to those good Samaritans
A passerby caught video of a Ballard arrest after a man broke into a restaurant and used broken glass in an attempt to cut patrons. The witness reports that it seemed to take 11-16 minutes for Seattle police to respond.10 years ago
WSDOT will monitor ground around Bertha, viaduct and downtown Seattle
WSDOT is watching very closely to the ground in downtown Seattle as Bertha bores underneath it and the Alaskan Way Viaduct. This is how.10 years ago
‘Normal practice’ will waste millions of gallons of water in Seattle
Seattle Public Utilities recommends running water for two minutes in case of lead in the pipes. That adds up to a lot of water.10 years ago
Link Light Rail record shattered after new stations open
Seattle broke records on the Link light rail in the mere three weeks since two new stations were opened, jumping weekday ridership averages by 66 percent.10 years ago
‘Barefoot Bandit’ breaks silence from jail for a cause close to his heart
Colton Harris-Moore, aka the Barefoot Bandit, has broken his silence desperately raising money for a life-saving cause close to his heart, while also shedding light on his time stealing airplanes.10 years ago
Why this Seattle pot shop is allowed next to a youth center
Seattleites in the Central District are protesting the location of a pot shop they argue is too close to where youth congregate. They are asking officials to do something about it. Seattle hip-hop artist Draze is among them. This is what he told Todd Herman.10 years ago
What we have lost with the death of Prince
Even if you aren't a fan of Prince, his influence and effect on modern music can be felt throughout the industry. But that is just a small portion of what music has lost with the death of the icon.10 years ago
Washington lawmakers form yet another task force to fund education
Lawmakers in Olympia are under pressure to find funding for education. A task force is the latest chapter in effort to get the job done after Washinton's supreme court found the Legislature in contempt for failing to act quick enough.11 years ago
Body found among recyclables at waste management center
Human remains were found at a recycling center in Woodinville, but officials say it is not related to the body parts found of a murdered Renton mother.11 years ago
Seattle police arrest suspected ‘prolific’ thief in Wedgwood
Stolen bikes, credit cards, mail, computers and more were just a handful of items crammed into corners, hallways and crawl spaces throughout this Wedgwood home in Seattle.11 years ago
Mill Creek mother and baby found safe; husband arrested
A 19-year-old mother and 8-month-old baby went missing from Mill Creek after they went for a walk to a grocery store.11 years ago
Reed brothers charged with murder; could be headed to Mexico
The search for two brothers suspected of murder in Arlington continues. After swapping multiple cars, the pair is believed to be trying to enter Mexico.11 years ago
I-405 toll signs experience Monday morning glitch
I-405 toll signs experienced a glitch during the Monday morning commute, giving some drivers quite a deal.11 years ago
Tech workers’ expensive housing tastes translate to hefty tax dollars
Tech workers are known for their hefty paychecks driving up rents and housing pricetags. But it turns out they are also paying quite a bit more in property taxes than their non-tech neighbors.11 years ago
Bertha shuts down Seattle’s viaduct for 2 weeks of around the clock digging
Seattle has known it is coming, and now it knows when. Bertha has a dig date that will close down the Alaskan Way Viaduct for two weeks.11 years ago
Seattle commission wants public drinking at select locations
A Seattle commission wants the city to start public-drinking parks in response to disproportionate numbers of homeless individuals, black and Native Americans being cited to alcohol-related offenses.11 years ago
Port of Seattle is spending millions to speed up TSA lines at Sea-Tac
The Transportation Security Administration has 32 security lanes at Sea-Tac Airport, but it only uses about 17.11 years ago
Sammamish woman arrested for embezzlement from high school booster club
The former treasurer of the Skyline High School Booster Club has been arrested for allegedly embezzling more than $107,000. Club members believe there could be more missing.11 years ago
Washington lawmakers consider cutting taxes for beer and booze
Washington lawmakers are considering cutting taxes by as much as half for the state's small beer, wine and spirits produceers.11 years ago
Microsoft sues DOJ for abusing law, violating customers’ privacy
Microsoft is taking on the United States government in a lawsuit over the privacy of its customers. The Seattle PI reports that Microsoft alleges the U.S. Department of Justice is abusing an outdated law called the Electronic Communications Privacy Act. Microsoft says the DOJ uses the law to obtain court orders for emails and other […]11 years ago
Amazon steps in: Shopping giant offers hotel to house Seattle homeless
Seattle-based Amazon is donating a former hotel to house homeless families until it develops the land for its expanded campus.11 years ago
More details released about ethics allegation against SDOT’s Scott Kubly
Further details about the ethics allegations against SDOT Director Scott Kubly have been released showing that the violations may surround a lack of transparency involving conflicts of interest.11 years ago
