Tacoma school district has fired its health manager over high lead levels
The failure to act on a year-old report on high levels of lead cost the Tacoma Public School's safety and environmental health manager his job.9 years ago
Danny O’Neil looks forward to drinking the ‘tears’ of OKC Thunder fans
It's time for people still bitter over the sale of the Seattle SuperSonics to start paying attention to the NBA.9 years ago
Supporter of transgender law says use judgment ‘without discriminating’
The opponents of a group fighting to undo a law that gives transgender people certain rights argue that what is being disputed is part of a rule created a decade ago, and work by the Washington Human Rights Commission didn't weaken anything.9 years ago
Seattle council members reveal ‘bombardment of threats’
The five members of the Seattle City Council who voted against the SoDo street vacation for the proposed arena knew it would disappoint people. What they didn't know was just how much flak they would receive.9 years ago
Paul Allen’s real estate company buys popular Bellevue Plaza
Vulcan Real Estate, a company owned by Microsoft co-founder Paul Allen, purchased the plaza at 117 106th Ave. NE.9 years ago
Seattle Mayor defends trip to China, says country ‘slowly’ moving in right direction
Though China is "hardly a heaven" for the LGBTQ community, Seattle Mayor Ed Murray says in terms of discrimination China and North Carolina are two different places.9 years ago
Bathroom wars: Opponent of transgender access says law violates women’s boundaries
Kaeley Triller Haver says the law that requires private businesses to give transgender people access to the restrooms and locker rooms they identify with is "a horrible statement to women."9 years ago
King County sergeant shoots knife-wielding ‘transient’ twice
A man seen leaving the area of a knife fight in White Center was shot by a King County Sheriff Sergeant Monday afternoon.9 years ago
SDOT director Kubly writes op-ed amid bike-share skepticism
成人X站 Radio's Tom Tangney wonders if Scott Kubly's op-ed was, at least partially, in response to news that the SDOT director and bike-share proponent isn't a member himself. He is, however, a member of this.9 years ago
Superintendent candidate says Washington needs ‘a more progressive tax system’
The biggest problem facing Washington public schools is funding, and one superintendent candidate says it's going to take billions to fix it.9 years ago
Seattle’s 9.5-block crime strategy working on some levels
There's been a decrease in some crime within the 9.5 blocks the Seattle Police Department turned its focus on after violence- and narcotic-related incidents spiraled out of control.9 years ago
Man shot in the head in Seattle’s SoDo district
One person was rushed to Harborview Medical Center after being shot in the head Monday morning. Seattle police are investigating the shooting at 4th Avenue South and South Walker Street in the city’s SoDo district. The shooting occurred around 4 a.m. Officers investigating a shooting at 4/Walker. 1 male taken to hospital with GSW to […]9 years ago
Swat team kills man after tense standoff near Lake Stevens
A man was killed by members of a SWAT team after a nine-hour standoff near Lake Stevens Saturday. The man, 29, moved toward a gun before being shot, 成人X站 7 reports. JUST IN: 2 SWAT officers shoot/kill 29yo man after 9hr long standoff near Lake Stevens; moved toward gun, they say pic.twitter.com/j8WGZwCikn — Maria Guerrero […]9 years ago
McKenna: Republican Party isn’t doomed, but probably ‘changed forever’
Republicans are trying to find ways to cope with the idea that their presidential nominee was the host of a reality television show with the catch phrase known "you're fired." And there are ways to do it.9 years ago
80-year-old Monroe woman shot, killed intruder; glad she had firearm handy
All Barbara Moles could think about after finding her husband bleeding on the floor in their home near Monroe is stopping the man who hurt him. And she did -- with her gun.9 years ago
Earthquakes ‘steadily increasing’ under Mount St. Helens
A series of small earthquakes under Mount St. Helens are believed to be "volcano-tectonic in nature," the United State Geological Survey reports.9 years ago
Can Seattle make I-5 disappear?
The movement to put a lid over I-5 through Seattle is picking up steam. Stakeholders hope to create additional downtown land and park space.9 years ago
Don’t want to vote for Clinton or Trump? Washington voters are in luck
If the thought of voting for either the Democratic presidential candidates or presumptive Republican nominee Donald Trump makes you cringe, you're in luck if you live in Washington.9 years ago
Seattle tunnel project gets the ‘Star Wars’ treatment
Someone mashed up recently released drone footage of the Seattle tunnel project with a sci-fi favorite.9 years ago
More repairs for dangerous I-405 expansion joint needed
Travis Phelps from Washington State Department of Transportation reveals I-405’s expansion joint problem Thursday morning will need further repair. Drivers should expect some delays. 鈥淭he Washington State Patrol alerted us to this problem this morning after drivers began driving on the shoulder to avoid the piece of metal that popped up. The crews went out […]9 years ago
First case of Zika virus reported in King County
The third case of the Zika virus found in Washington State was reported in King County, according to the county's public health department.9 years ago
Proposed building next to Facebook’s new digs could add space for media giant
There could be plans to add to Facebook's new digs, even before employees move into their new space.9 years ago
Supreme Court rejection of Seattle minimum wage argument is a ‘stunning defeat’
An important decision by the US Supreme Court to turn away a challenge to Seattle's $15 an hour minimum wage law has franchise owners irate and advocates ecstatic.9 years ago
