Josh Kerns
KC Exec unveils early childhood levy plan in budget address
King County Executive Dow Constantine wants taxpayers to fund a new levy for early childhood and youth programs, he announced Monday at the unveiling of his proposed budget for the next two years.12 years ago
Josh Kerns
Oso fire chief remembers deadly mudslide on 6-month anniversary
Monday marks the day six months ago the mountainside came crashing down on a small community in Oso, killing 43 people.12 years ago
Jamie Skorheim
Seahawks cornerback DeShawn Shead reveals details of post-game proposal
Winning wasn't the only thing that happened for the Seahawks at Sunday's game. One of their players also got engaged.12 years ago
Jamie Skorheim
Should Seattle Reign, Nike consider dropping Hope Solo over domestic violence charges?
While no Seattle football players have come up in the recent public debates about athletes and domestic violence, the Washington Post brought a Seattle soccer player into the conversation last week.12 years ago
Stephanie Klein
Pete Carroll had no idea Seahawk DeShawn Shead proposed
Besides a dramatic win Sunday, the Seahawks are also celebrating an engagement. Cornerback DeShawn Shead proposed to his girlfriend after the game.12 years ago
Stephanie Klein
Seattle City Light apologizes for delays on I-5 near Southcenter
Seattle City Light is apologizing for causing long backups on northbound I-5 Monday morning.12 years ago
Chris Sullivan
Airplane crash visible from I-5 is part of week-long drill
It's going to look like an actual plane crash this week at the south end of Boeing Field, but King County wants you to know: It's only a drill.12 years ago
SR 530 expected to open day after 6 month anniversary of Oso slide
The Washington Transportation Department says rain last week delayed the scheduled reopening to two-way, 50 mph traffic of a section of Highway 530 destroyed by the Oso mudslide last March.12 years ago
Stephanie Klein
Seahawks mascot Blitz gets a sidekick: Boom
The Seahawks hatched a little brother for mascot Blitz during Sunday's game against Denver.12 years ago
Stephanie Klein
Man killed in shootout at Seattle’s Denny Triangle
A man was killed in an early morning gunfight at Seattle's Denny Triangle.12 years ago
Josh Kerns
Summer making one last hurrah in Seattle area
One of the best Seattle-area summers on record is going out appropriately, with sunny skies and near record temperatures.12 years ago
Josh Kerns
Seattle restaurant owner dumps Pabst in protest of Russian purchase
For the past 25 years, Seattle's popular 5 Spot restaurant has served Pabst Blue Ribbon on tap. But after owner Peter Levy read Friday morning the brewer of the iconic beer had sold it to a Russian company, he said 'nyet' from now on.12 years ago
Jamie Skorheim
Pete Carroll on Peyton Manning: There’s just no weakness in his game
They may have defeated Denver by a large margin in last year's Super Bowl, but Seahawks Coach Pete Carroll says they don't expect an easy game against Peyton Manning and the Broncos on Sunday.12 years ago
Jamie Skorheim
Mother files complaint against Metro, says driver asked her and crying toddler to leave bus
An upset mother has filed a complaint after she says she was asked to leave a Metro bus because her 2-year-old's tantrum was giving the driver a headache.12 years ago
Tim Haeck
Man charged in Sammamish murder claims victim made sexual advances
The man now charged with beating his roommate to death with a shovel claims he killed the Sammamish homeowner after he made sexual advances.12 years ago
Tim Haeck
State seeks plan for 1,000 miles of recreation trails
You've heard of the war between cars and bicycles in Seattle. Another battle is being waged on recreation trails across the state.12 years ago
Tim Haeck
2 patients at Seattle Children’s confirmed with enterovirus D-68
Two cases of a particularly aggressive respiratory virus that is sweeping the country have been confirmed in Washington.12 years ago
Chris Sullivan
Panhandlers slow down on, off-ramp traffic, but is it illegal?
Panhandlers seem to be at every freeway off-ramp and at every busy intersection around Puget Sound, but do they contribute to congestion?12 years ago
Chris Sullivan
New Boeing 777X plant in Everett gets early approval
The state and the City of Everett said they would do everything they could to speed up the permitting on Boeing's new 777X facility, and they've backed that up.12 years ago
Josh Kerns
King County facing drastic budget cuts despite booming economy
Despite the booming local economy, King County officials are warning the budget unveiled Monday by Executive Dow Constantine will feature drastic cuts that will cause significant pain across the region.12 years ago
Brandi Kruse
Spike in crime brings renewed focus to Capitol Hill
One of Seattle's most unique and vibrant communities has become the focus in recent weeks of increased efforts to combat a spike in violent crime.12 years ago
Josh Kerns
Seattle chapter of Komen Foundation slowly recovering from Planned Parenthood disaster
It's been nearly two years since controversy over funding for Planned Parenthood embroiled the Susan G. Komen Foundation in a PR nightmare that cost it millions of dollars and thousands of supporters.12 years ago
Josh Kerns
SR 99 tunnel tops list of biggest highway ‘boondoggles’
Seattle's beleaguered tunnel project has earned a dubious new distinction atop a list of 11 "highway boondoggles" in a report issued Thursday by the U.S. Public Interest Research Group (PIRG).12 years ago
