Critics worried bill to split Seattle School District has survived
After speaking against splitting Seattle Public Schools into two districts, and seeing others do the same, Melissa Westbrook is confused as to how a House bill has survived.11 years ago
Rantz wants to know how tolls for I-405 HOV lanes will help congestion
State officials chose a toll system and more strict requirements in HOV lanes on I-405, rather than expanding the well-used freeway or adding light rail. Rantz wants to know how tolls for I-405 HOV lanes will help congestion11 years ago
King County Metro hiring a bathroom break coordinator
King County Metro Transit has announced it's hiring a "comfort station coordinator," after it was learned that drivers were wetting themselves on the job.11 years ago
SR-99 cleared near Howe Street following morning crash
A car crash that knocked down a power pole on northbound State Route 99 is causing significant delays.11 years ago
Port dispute ‘devastating’ to Seattle economy
Seattle businesses are facing tough decisions as work at local ports remain bogged down.11 years ago
Trip to Mars would be 鈥榙oing something worth remembering,’ Bellevue man says
Carl LeCompte is not trying to leave anything behind by trying to be one of 24 people going to Mars.11 years ago
Five teens assault, rob man in Seattle’s First Hill neighborhood
Five teens were arrested for assaulting and robbing a 25-year-old man Tuesday night in Seattle's First Hill neighborhood.11 years ago
Tacoma teacher charged with having sex with student, pleads not guilty
A 30-year-old Washington High School teacher pleaded not guilty to four counts of sexual misconduct with a minor for allegedly having sex with a 16-year-old student.11 years ago
Seattle Public Schools working to make sure transit confusion doesn’t repeat
The driver of a minivan who became the subject of a luring investigation turned out to be an employee contracted with Seattle Public Schools.11 years ago
Supporters of new bill say ending death penalty makes financial sense
Supporters of a bill to end the death penalty in Washington state say the capital punishment law doesn't make sense financially.11 years ago
鈥楽tay out of the line of fire’: Student planned to 鈥榮hoot up’ Bellevue school
A senior at International School is being detained in the King County Juvenile Division for allegedly making threats to "shoot up the school."11 years ago
Warm winter could mean early blooms
There's a bit of uncertainty in the gardening world surrounding the Pacific Northwest's recent warm weather.11 years ago
Deputies find dead dogs, animals living in their own feces in Belfair home
A couple in their late 60s were found in a home filled with animals living in their own feces on Sunday.11 years ago
Bears waking up early, looking for snacks
People out for a stroll in the wilderness are more likely to encounter bears right now.11 years ago
Long lines as Seattle port reopens after 3-day weekend
Impacts of the three-day shut down at the Port of Seattle quickly showed Tuesday morning as freight trucks lined up to make deliveries.11 years ago
Kitsap County reporting highest number of pertussis cases in 3 years
Areas of Kitsap County are reporting the highest number of pertussis cases - or whooping cough - since 2012. There have been 99 cases of pertussis reported to the Kitsap Public Health District since June 1, 2014.11 years ago
Family of Pasco shooting victim files $25M claim
Officers involved in a police shooting investigation in Pasco are pleading with the public to not make a tense situation any worse.11 years ago
Lawmaker fights for pit bulls, other banned breeds
House bill 1018 would prevent local jurisdictions from banning specific breeds of dogs.11 years ago
Threat to Bellevue school forces closure
A threat made toward Bellevue's International School was of enough concern to shut down the campus Friday.11 years ago
Shoreline residents stuck in limbo awaiting Sound Transit to take all or parts of their property
Sound Transit will use eminent domain to take a number of Shoreline-area homes for the light rail project expected to be finished in 2023.11 years ago
A few budget-friendly Valentine’s Day ideas
What's better than buying your loved one a new car? How about learning to cook or writing a letter.11 years ago
Four workers injured after rebar gives way in SR 99 tunnel wall collapse
Four workers reportedly fell about 25 feet at the north end of the SR 99 tunnel project.11 years ago
Seattle Police increasing patrols around West Seattle schools after robberies, thefts
The Seattle Police Department is increasing patrols around West Seattle schools following a series of robberies and thefts targeting students.11 years ago
