First the Space Needle, now Columbia Center touts its own revamp
Like the Space Needle, the Columbia Center has also completed a mass makeover of its view up top, offering a new express elevator, cafe, and touchscreens.7 years ago
Seattle three-peats as the construction crane capital of the US
Once again, Seattle tops the country's list of most construction cranes up and operating after yet another spurt of development in the Emerald City.7 years ago
Giant hogweeds are another thing to sort of worry about
If you needed something else to worry about, consider hogweeds, a poisonous local plant which can cause sever burns and make your skin vulnerable to sunlight.7 years ago
Seattle police accept lip-sync challenge
The Norfolk Police Department in Virginia has challenged the Seattle Police Department to a lip-sync battle, and SPD has accepted. What song should they perform to?7 years ago
2017 was a banner year for fireworks injuries and fires in Washington
There were 345 reported fireworks incidents in 2017, which is higher than average, so the State Fire Marshal鈥檚 Office has a few safety recommendations.7 years ago
Seattle’s straw ban may hit milkshake fans the hardest
The Seattle straw ban takes effect on July 1, but it may be based on exaggerated evidence.7 years ago
Space Needle offering sky-high jobs for minimum wages
The Space Needle is looking for window washers to clean the new glass at the top, and they're only paying minimum wage for the sky-high jobs.7 years ago
Tsunami evacuation towers could save thousands in coastal towns
Tsunami evacuation structures could potentially save thousands of lives if constructed at vulnerable coastal communities.7 years ago
Megaquake watch: Northwest is under a lot of pressure right now
The risk of a Cascadia megaquake is a little higher with the annual episodic tremor and slip event happening right now. It increases tectonic plate pressure along the Cascadia subduction zone.7 years ago
