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Nate Connors
I-90 in Bellevue to close at night this week for road work
The late work will have up to three lanes closed on I-90 east between 10 p.m. and 5 a.m.2 years ago
Matt Markovich
Rent stabilization bill fails to advance in Washington legislature
The rent stabilization bill, which aimed to limit yearly residential rent increases to 7%, has reached an impasse in the state legislature.2 years ago
James Lynch
A new way to crack down on crime in the South Sound yields results
The All-Crimes Emphasis Operation took place in the South Sound region on February 14 and 15.2 years ago
Matt Markovich
Proposed 10% tax on short-term rentals closer to becoming state law
In a move aimed at addressing affordable housing, lawmakers may give municipalities the option of implementing a 10% short-term rental tax.2 years ago
Sam Campbell
‘I have authority:’ Burien City Council member confronts homeless outside condo
Burien City Council member Linda Akey is facing scrutiny after a video was posted of her confronting homeless people outside of her home.2 years ago
Matt Markovich
Child marriages soon to be illegal in state of Washington
The legal age to get married will be 18 after both chambers of the Washington Legislature passed a bill outlawing child marriage.2 years ago
Kate Stone
Showdown over added delivery app fees hits Seattle streets
Near Pike Place market on Thursday, about a dozen people rallied in support of the law, which impacts an estimated 40,000 gig workers in Seattle.2 years ago
Feliks Banel
Everett residents iced out of demolition plans: ‘Don’t blame the gazebo’
Mayor Cassie Franklin of Everett has decided to demolish the historic 1921 gazebo at Clark Park. Not everyone is happy about the decision.2 years ago
Mayfield: New president deserves space to help SPU find way forward
Deana Porterfield will officially become the first woman to lead Seattle Pacific University as President in the school’s 130-year history.3 years ago
Matt Markovich
Senate passes ban on banning books after making changes reducing local decision making
The Washington Senate's bill aimed at addressing the banning of books and instructional materials related to those in protected classes.3 years ago
Steve Coogan and James Lynch
Gunman shoots at WSDOT workers near Renton for unknown reasons
It is not known why a person fired at a Washington State Department of Transportation road crew near Renton Tuesday night.3 years ago
Angela Poe Russell
Russell: Stanley is experiencing the double edged sword of success
Stanley is on the defensive as more people have filed lawsuits accusing them of failing to disclose the presence of lead in their products.3 years ago
Feliks Banel
The thousand-year-old origins of the name ‘Washington’
Here's a refresher on how the Pacific Northwest state came to be called "Washington," and the meaning of the famous of American surname.3 years ago
Kate Stone
Mayor Bruce Harrell calls Seattle ‘persistent’ in State of the City address
In his second address, Seattle Mayor Bruce Harrell outlined future goals for tackling crime, the drug crisis, affordable housing, and other issues.3 years ago
Kate Stone
Prosecutors will not charge Seattle officer in death of Jaahnavi Kandula
King County prosecutors said Wednesday it will not be charging Seattle Police Department Officer Kevin Dave in the death of Jaahnavi Kandula.3 years ago
Sam Campbell
Scammer steals $1,300 from Skyway shop using fraudulent refunds
A coffee shop owner is warning other area businesses after she said a man scammed her out of $1,300 through a fraudulent refund scheme.3 years ago
Steve Coogan and Sam Campbell
Seattle police officers given 9 hour suspensions after slow shooting response
A new report has revealed two Seattle Police Department officers took over 20 minutes to get to a shooting scene a mile away in late 2022.3 years ago
Kate Stone
Man faces multiple charges after WSP trooper shooting in Kent
A man accused of shooting a Washington State Patrol trooper multiple times in Kent last Friday has been charged.3 years ago
Heather Bosch
Finding a solution to the childcare crisis in Washington
The childcare crisis in Washington state comes down to affordability vs. quality.3 years ago
Dave Ross
Ross: Voters can help cull bad politicians from the herd early
Let's remember that just about every occupant of a higher office once occupied a lower office, and was put there by us, Dave Ross says.3 years ago
Ted Buehner
Winter’s still here, but the weather will reflect a sense spring is coming
It is mid-February. Each day is getting a bit over three minutes longer and daylight hours have expanded to about 10.5 hours.3 years ago
Steve Coogan and Matt Markovich
Seattle PD, FD deliver sobering statistics to Seattle City Council
SPD Chief Adrian Diaz and SFD Chief Harold Scoggins delivered stark reminders the issues of crime, homicide and homelessness haven't changed much.3 years ago
Kate Stone
3 of Washington’s 6 citizen initiatives will get legislative hearings
Citizen-backed changes to police pursuit, state income tax, and parental rights laws will get their moment in front of lawmakers in Olympia this month.3 years ago
