New protected bike lane through downtown Seattle opens on Fourth Avenue
The new Fourth Avenue protected two-way bike lane through downtown Seattle is now complete and open to bikers.聽4 years ago
Shaq to open ‘Big Chicken’ restaurant inside Seattle’s Climate Pledge Arena
Basketball legend Shaquille O'Neal is opening a location of his "Big Chicken" restaurant inside Seattle's Climate Pledge Arena.聽4 years ago
Seattle council green lights new Seattle Storm training facility in Interbay
A council bill may allow for a new training facility for the Seattle Storm to be built in the Ballard-Interbay-Northend Manufacturing/Industrial Center.聽4 years ago
Seattle mayor supports using tax dollars to replace Memorial Stadium
A new agreement means Seattle voters will be asked to bump up their taxes to replace the 74-year-old Memorial Stadium at Seattle Center.4 years ago
‘Keep Moving Street’ at Green Lake reopens to drivers with walk-bike path
After being closed to drivers for more than year, the Keep Moving Street at Green Lake in Seattle is now open to cars as of late September.4 years ago
Proof of COVID vaccination or negative test required for UW football fans
Starting with the UW football game on Sept. 25, proof of COVID vaccination or a negative test will be required at all ticketed athletic events.4 years ago
Seattle Kraken hit the ice for first practice Thursday
With the first preseason game for the Seattle Kraken just three days away, the team hits the ice for their first practice Thursday.聽4 years ago
UW researchers help develop test to detect COVID variants in hours, not weeks
Researchers with the University of Washington are helping to develop a test that can identify different variants of COVID-19 within two hours.4 years ago
Affordable housing project at Northgate Metro site takes step forward
King County is moving forward with the plan to build 232 affordable housing units near the soon-to-open Northgate Link light rail station.4 years ago
Changes coming soon to Seattle’s ‘Keep Moving Streets’ at popular parks
After designating 25 miles as "Stay Healthy Streets" and adding four "Keep Moving Streets," Seattle is planning to continue the closures in various forms.4 years ago
Kraken Community Iceplex at Northgate opens to the public Sept. 10
The Kraken Community Iceplex at Northgate will open to the public on Sept. 10, marking the first big venue opening for the city's brand-new NHL team.聽4 years ago
Coldplay will be grand opening for Climate Pledge Arena in Seattle
The first act to play in the brand-new Climate Pledge Arena will be Coldplay on Oct. 22, the day before the Seattle Kraken's first home game.4 years ago
Record number of burned bears this summer at PAWS Wildlife Center
PAWS Wildlife Center in Lynnwood is treating more black bears burned by Washington wildfires than the staff has ever seen in a single summer.聽4 years ago
Seattle Mariners unveil Edgar Martinez statue outside T-Mobile Park
Another Mariners great -- Edgar Martinez -- now has a statue outside T-Mobile Park in Seattle, located on the street that bears his name.4 years ago
Seattle teenager wins gold in first ever Olympic women’s 200m canoe sprint
Nevin Harrison, a Seattle teenager and graduate of Roosevelt High School, is now a gold medalist in a brand new Olympic sport.聽4 years ago
Two athletes with Washington ties win Olympic medals
Two athletes with Washington state ties are now Olympic medalists, including Jordan Chiles, a gymnast from Vancouver, Wash.4 years ago
Seattle Storm’s Samuelson will miss Olympics after positive COVID test
A positive COVID test means that the Seattle Storm's Katie Lou Samuelson will not get to go to the Tokyo Olympics.聽She says she's fully vaccinated.4 years ago
Don’t wait for skies to turn hazy to prepare for wildfire smoke
As several wildfires burn in Washington state and across the Pacific Northwest, it's never too soon to be prepared to deal with wildfire smoke.聽4 years ago
70% of state population 16 and up has received at least one vaccine dose
The Washington State Department of Health confirmed that the state reached its goal of 70% of those age 16 and up having received at least one vaccine dose.聽4 years ago
Seattle invites fourth scooter share company, tests new parking strategies
Seattle launched a scooter share pilot program last fall, and is now inviting a fourth provider. The city is also trying to improve scooter parking.4 years ago
King County buys third hotel to house chronically homeless individuals
King County has purchased a third property of supportive housing for chronically homeless individuals as part of the Health through Housing Initiative.4 years ago
Statewide DNR burn ban enacted ahead of Fourth of July weekend
The state Commissioner of Public Lands has issued a burn ban on all forest lands under the Washington Department of Natural Resources fire protection.聽4 years ago
Gov. Inslee announces vaccine lottery for military personnel, veterans
Vaccinated veterans and active military duty personnel in Washington will now be included in a new program and lottery, says Gov. Inslee.4 years ago
