Family of murdered Renton mother releases statement
The family of the Ingrid Lyne, the 40-year-old Renton mother of three who was found murdered last week, has released a statement.11 years ago
How climate change threatens the future of Seattle’s power supply
Seattle’s power utility is already planning ahead to face the potential effects climate change will have on its ratepayers. In fact, Seattle City Light has already experienced a $30 million loss due to unusual weather – weather that is expected to be the norm in the decades to come. “A year ago it was significant […]11 years ago
Railroad workers stop Ballard trains to sweep, clean homeless encampments
Ballard freight trains were brought to a halt Monday morning as crews launched an effort to clean up and sweep homeless encampments along the rail line.11 years ago
What to expect when Seattle closes its viaduct for 2 weeks
WSDOT, SDOT, and King County Metro each have plans for when Seattle's Alaskan Way Viaduct is closed down for two weeks.11 years ago
Expenses shock Seattle government into rethinking RV safe lots
Seattle is paying $35,000 to run an RV safe lot in Ballard, with water, electricity, staffing and much more. This is why it costs so much.11 years ago
Travel expert: Don’t be concerned with changes at Sea-Tac after attack on Brussels
Travel is affected in the wake of attacks, such as the tragedies in Brussels. This is what travelers need to know.11 years ago
Police close Seattle streets after man climbs tree, throws apples
Emergency crews are working to get a man out of a tall tree in downtown Seattle.11 years ago
Mountlake Terrace woman drowned, had plastic bag over her head
More than a month after her body was discovered near her abandoned car, authorities have determined Cheryl DeBoer, of Mountlake Terrace, drowned with a plastic bag over her head. Related: Death of Mountlake Terrace woman now investigated as a homicide The Snohomish County Medical Examiner’s Office has determined that DeBoer died from asphyxia due to […]11 years ago
Seattle City Council approves Pronto bike-share system bailout
The City of Seattle expanded its transportation reach Monday with a buyout of the local bike-share system. In a 7-2 vote, the Seattle City Council voted in favor of purchasing Pronto! less than a month before the bike share was going to be insolvent. Unlike a snafu in committee, the vote was more clear this […]11 years ago
UW professor: I-405 tolling data is misunderstood and misused
I-405 has become a battleground of data and commute times. A UW professor relied upon to interpret the data says people are getting it all wrong. This is how.11 years ago
One reason why Washington’s transgender bill failed in Olympia
Monisha Harrell with Equal Rights Washington says there is a main reason why certain bills are created, and ultimately fail, such as the recently defeated transgender legislation.11 years ago
Motorcyclists could get a break on Seattle-area highways
Olympia lawmakers are considering a bill that could change congested conditions on Washington roads. This is how.11 years ago
Motorcyclists could get a break on Seattle-area highways
Lawmakers in Olympia are considering a bill that would allow motorcycles to weave through stalled Washington traffic.11 years ago
Seattle is so hot right now: Tuesday breaks warm weather record
It may have gotten a foggy start, but Seattle set a new warm weather record on Tuesday. This is how.11 years ago
Have you found these on Seattle’s streets?
Seattleites are picking up dirty syringes littered around town. This north Seattle group is educating the public on how to do it properly.11 years ago
Can this city tempt Seattle’s tech workers to move?
As Seattle draws thousands of new workers to tech companies, amid a rental crisis, a neighboring city wants a piece of the pie. Would you move to Bremerton?11 years ago
Former Seattle mayor: Don’t rely on outside funding to combat homelessness
Former Seattle Mayor Mike McGinn said that homelessness has been a growing problem from years before even his administration, but he has some thoughts on solving it.11 years ago
Suspected Jungle shooter: It was a mistake not to shoot remaining witness
Suspects in the fatal Jungle shooting laughed while describing the gruesome incident to Seattle police informants.11 years ago
Where do roadside RVs dump their waste in Seattle?
Seattleites have turned their attention to RVs camped along neighborhood roads in Seattle, and they are noticing a rather stinky problem.11 years ago
The party is over: Seattle issued hundreds of tickets for smoking pot in public
After the City of Seattle dismissed nearly 100 tickets for smoking pot in public in 2014, officers issued more than 500 such tickets in 2015.11 years ago
Check the toll before you go: WSDOT’s new online I-405 tool
Drivers can now check online to see what the tolling conditions are on I-405 before hitting the road.11 years ago
Seattle is among the top rent-paying cities in the country
What has pushed Seattle to be among the ranks of other major cities such as New York, Los Angeles and San Francisco? Rent. Top 10 US cities that paid the most rent in 2015 City Total rent 1.New York $55.9 billion 2. Los Angeles $34.5 billion 3. San Francisco $16.7 billion 4. Chicago $16.5 billion […]11 years ago
Gun store moves out of Seattle to avoid city’s new gun tax
Making good on his word, the owner of a Seattle gun store is moving out of town to avoid contributing to the city's new gun tax.11 years ago
