Sara Lerner
Popular Seattle park found to be ‘perfectly safe’ after radiation scare
You can walk your dog, play with your kids, and garden at Seattle's Magnuson Park without fear of radiation exposure.8 years ago
Seattle sex workers say promise from officials isn’t enough
Sex workers united to march through downtown Seattle this week to protest prostitution laws.8 years ago
Seattle-based Alaska Airlines joins competition to fly to Cuba
The Seattle-based airline is vying to become one of a handful of travel companies to fly people to Cuba.8 years ago
New addiction treatment center on Seattle’s Beacon Hill to help combat heroin epidemic
On Tuesday, King County Executive Dow Constantine and Seattle Mayor Ed Murray announced a new task force to fight the heroin and prescription opiate epidemic.8 years ago
Swedish Medical Center makes unique addition to delivery services
Swedish Medical Center is now one of 10 hospitals in the country to offer doulas as part of its labor and delivery services.8 years ago
Millions of dollars collecting virtual dust in state’s coffers
You may have money - your own money - sitting in the state's coffers, collecting virtual dust, waiting for you to claim it. All you have to do is go online and get it.8 years ago
Opposites react: Two impassioned Seattleites talk about the homeless crisis
They are on opposite sides of the issue, but two Seattle residents found a way to sit down and productively talk about the homeless crisis.8 years ago
‘Surge’ of scams reported as tax season gets into full swing
It's tax season and scammers who try to pose as the IRS are ready to pounce. They're trying to get personal information and sometimes cash by convincing you they're IRS agents, pursuing a late payment or unfiled taxes.8 years ago
No longer gasping for air, Seattle bookstores see resurgence in foot traffic
Independent bookstores are no longer dying. That's the message from the American Booksellers Association this week.8 years ago
Washington family: Transgender people don’t look transgender
A Washington family speaks out as transgender issues arise in the state Senate. This is what they want people to understand.8 years ago
Woman attempts to temper flames of transgender restroom debate with Puget Sound coffee chat
One transgender woman hopes to temper the flames of the controversial bathroom access issue with her event: "Coffee with a real live trans person."8 years ago
Oregon standoff pits birders against militia
It's been more than two weeks and militants are still occupying the Malheur National Wildlife Refuge in rural Oregon.8 years ago
Why are we emotionally attached to the buildings we live in?
It's surprising how quickly you become sentimental about saying goodbye to a home when the 'For Sale' sign goes up.8 years ago
Bertha delays nothing compared to those of early Seattle
The Seattle tunnel project is no big deal. Early Seattleites flattened bluffs, built tunnels and canals, and faced colossal problems along the way.8 years ago
Go against the grain and travel during the ‘dark days,’ Seattle expert says
The holidays are over and for many Americans, that means no more traveling. The travel industry calls this period the "dark days."8 years ago
McDermott: I retire from the house forever humbled
After 27 years representing Seattle in the U.S. House, Democrat Jim McDermott is retiring. The word was out Monday morning, a couple hours before Congressman McDermott walked into a room packed with reporters. And so he began: “I’m not sure there’s any surprise here, having read the newspapers and the blogs.” He says the decision […]8 years ago
2015: Anguish, separation and ultimately jubilation for Sammamish family
For one Sammamish family, 2015 was full of anguish, separation and fear. But in their case, it ended with jubilation, when Jennefer and Jason Boyer were able to bring their two adopted sons home from the Democratic Republic of Congo after a three-year wait.8 years ago
Danger looms on more than just backcountry
Every year people die skiing in Washington, and many of those fatalities can be prevented by taking a couple extra safety steps.8 years ago
Low pay not the whole story behind state trooper shortage
There's a shortage of state troopers. It's so dire, there won't be enough highway patrol on the roads if the state doesn't figure out how to recruit more troopers and keep the ones it has.8 years ago
What you’re feeling might be more than Seattle winter blues
A dearth of UV light can bring health problems, like Seasonal Affective Disorder, but you don't have to be diagnosed with SAD to be impacted by daylight scarcity.8 years ago
How to define domestic terrorism in America
What makes a shooting at a Planned Parenthood different that a mass shooting in California, or the attacks on 9/11?8 years ago
Seattle director not giving up on bike share despite federal rejection
The Seattle Department of Transportation may present a business proposal to the city council this week regarding Pronto.8 years ago
Rev. Jesse Jackson says Amazon, Costco needs more minorities
In recent years, the Reverend Jesse Jackson has targeted his fight for race and gender equality at the tech industry, saying the exclusion of women and minorities in this field is "out of step with justice."9 years ago
