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Seattle’s Tim Burgess leaving city council after 2017

Seattle Council Member Tim Burgess announced he will not seek re-election in 2017, leaving his seat after nearly 10 years.

9 years ago

‘No surprise’ Boeing will reduce 777 production in Everett

Boeing will cut production on the 777 jet at its Everett facility. It not only means less airplanes sold, but less jobs on the assembly line and beyond.

9 years ago

Will Amazon Go be our friend or foe?

Amazon Go has a lot of people talking, but some are talking about how to stop the tech-based grocery store, such as this international union.

9 years ago

The real reason Gig Harbor can’t have a nativity scene

The annual Gig Harbor Christmas manger scene was canceled this year after a national organization threatened legal action.

9 years ago

Inquest ordered into fatal shooting of pregnant woman

The King County executive has ordered a judge to conduct an inquest into the fatal October shooting of a pregnant woman by sheriff's deputies.

9 years ago

Driver who hit at least 12 vehicles on I-5 was in jail this week for DUI

A hit-and-run incident started with a driver going the wrong way on northbound I-5 Wednesday night, striking up to 20 cars, before fleeing on foot.

9 years ago

Sawant demands Amazon pays attention to worker conditions

Seattle City Councilmember Kshama Sawant says the fight waged by Amazon's contracted pilots is part of a bigger issue, all the way up to Trump.

9 years ago

Secretary of State Kim Wyman raises concerns over Trump policy

Washington Secretary of State Kim Wyman weighs in on the mounting concerns in the wake of President-elect Donald Trump's election.

9 years ago

More people riding Sound Transit light rail, data shows

The affects of additional light rail stations are being felt by Sound Transit as shown in recent ridership numbers released by the transit agency.

9 years ago

Local food banks experiencing low donations this season

Western Washington food banks are reporting very low donations amid the holiday giving season, and as demand is on the rise.

9 years ago

Bellevue football booster club lawsuit dismissed

A judge has dismissed a lawsuit brought by Bellevue football parents and the team's booster club over sanctions on the football program.

9 years ago

In defense of meteorologists: Don’t get mad at forecasts

Nothing makes people frustrated like when the weather doesn't turn out as meteorologists said it would. But that may not be a healthy view.

9 years ago

Dino Rossi takes over legislative seat for late Senator Andy Hill

Dino Rossi of Sammamish will take over for the late State Senator Andy Hill who represented Washington state's 45th Legislative District.

9 years ago

Family releases statement about fallen Tacoma police officer

The family of the fallen Tacoma police officer who was fatally shot last week has released a statement about their lost loved one.

9 years ago

Cop lives: Denied by city, saved by Seattle

Washingtonians stepped up after the City of Seattle denied life-saving treatment to one of its officers, Dave Clement. This is what happened.

9 years ago

Washington state veterans leaving to support Standing Rock

Washington state veterans will join thousands of other US military vets at Standing Rock in opposition to the Dakota Access Pipeline.

9 years ago

Bertha speeds under this well-known corner of Seattle

Bertha just the fastest progress through one of its zones in its journey under Seattle. It is now boring under this neighborhood and under this famous site.

9 years ago

Seattle to open 3 new homeless encampment sites

Seattle has announced that it will open three new homeless encampments to send campers throughout the city. They will collectively host up to 210 people.