Vacant 25-acre piece of land may become a new Seattle neighborhood
In a city filled with rising rents and relentless redevelopment, you don't often hear about new land becoming available. A 25-acre property between the Magnolia Bridge and the Interbay Golf Course is about to be vacant, and it may be big enough to be its own neighborhood.6 years ago
Report: Suspicions focus on missing pins from Seattle crane collapse
Suspicions around the recent fatal crane collapse in Seattle's South Lake Union neighborhood are centering in on the structure's pins and incorrect disassembling practices.6 years ago
Is it necessary to fine bars if closed captioning isn’t on TVs?
A new Seattle law will now insist that restaurants, bars, gyms, and pretty much any business with a television to have the closed captioning switched on.6 years ago
Tom and Curley: Reflecting on the weekend’s Seattle crane collapse
As Mercer and surrounding streets are reopened, investigators are looking into causes behind a fatal crane collapse in South Lake Union that killed four people on Saturday. Tom and Curley discuss the random nature of tragedies such as these.6 years ago
Dump-diving eagles in Renton bring shame to our nation
The national symbol of America is not comporting itself in way that befits a national symbol, since about 200 bald eagles have been found frequenting the Cedar Hills Regional Landfill near Renton, picking through sweet morsels of trash.6 years ago
Seattle school displays names of those in detention: does shame work?
Washington Middle School recently projected a list of seven middle-schoolers in the lunchroom under the title, "Detention Today." It hasn't gone over well in Seattle.6 years ago
What Washington cities have the most distracted drivers?
It's safe to assume that numerous drivers are engaging in distracted driving on the road, but a new study shows that some local Washington cities do it more than others.6 years ago
Seattle police bust prostitution ring after 3-year investigation
A three-year police investigation into a network of Seattle massage parlors culminated this week with the arrest of six suspects, charged for promoting prostitution and money laundering.7 years ago
Seattle police official: Reforms ‘damaged’ incentive to be a proactive officer
An official with the Seattle Police Officers Guild (SPOG) noted in a recent interview that many of the federally mandated police reforms have hurt officers ability and willingness to solve crimes.7 years ago
Amazon looking to open a new nationwide grocery chain
Amazon is trading boxes for paper bags and looking to open a dozens grocery stores across the U.S.7 years ago
Study: 1 of 5 booked into jail are homeless, mostly for nonviolent crimes
Of the 16,927 people booked into jail in 2018, 3,211 of them were homeless, placing the number of homeless arrested at approximately one out of five.7 years ago
Coyote Ridge inmates on hunger strike in protest of cold breakfasts
Inmates at the Coyote Ridge Corrections Center are refusing meals in protest of the limited prison menu offerings, which for years has included cold muffins, as well as items like cereal, protein bars, and juice.7 years ago
Will a new federal lawsuit impact Seattle’s plan for safe injection sites?
Local officials are keeping their eye on a new federal lawsuit against Safehouse, a Philadelphia nonprofit looking to open the country's first drug consumption site.7 years ago
Seattle hoping to draw experienced cops with $15,000 hiring bonus
It's been difficult for the SPD to recruit of late as a result of historically low unemployment, officer retirement, and hiring incentives offered by other jurisdictions both regionally and nationally.7 years ago
Study: Seattle telecommuting rose sharply long before Viadoom
Telecommuting is rapidly rising in Seattle, which may account for the drop in traffic, regardless of Viadoom.7 years ago
Study: Washington drivers are talking on their phones a little less
A new study found that the percentage of people holding a cellphone dropped to 3.4 percent last year from 6 percent, and that 8.2 percent of drivers were distracted while the car was moving, down 1 percent.7 years ago
SoDo and Georgetown see 31 percent rise in crime
Known as The Flatlands, Sodo and Georgtown have seen crime rise 31 percent as of last year, compared to the mere 1 percent citywide rise.7 years ago
Hundreds of ’69’ and ‘420’ milepost signs have been stolen in Washington
People have been stealing "420" and "69" milepost signs, which led the Washington Department of Transportation to go ahead with a rather creative solution.7 years ago
If the Seattle soda tax doesn’t reduce consumption, should it be cut?
If the Seattle soda tax isn't shown to alter behavior, should it be cut or remain as a permanent tax to fund related healthcare and education?7 years ago
TSA starts using floppy-ear dogs to reduce passenger stress
The Transportation Security Administration is benching many of their pointy-ear dogs in favor of more floppy-ear dog narcs, as they find them to be less scary to passengers and their kids.7 years ago
Curley’s New Year’s resolution: Pretend every surface is hot
Curley has had his share of ridiculous New Year's resolutions, and this year is no different: pretend every surface is hot.7 years ago
Using other cities’ solutions won’t fix Seattle’s housing problems
Minneapolis recently eliminated single-family zoning, in the hopes of creating more housing options. But can this actually help Seattle, or is it simply a case of civic envy?7 years ago
Why does Seattle outpace most of the country with rise in homeless?
Seattle homelessness rose 4 percent in 2018, and 5.6 percent in Washington state., far surpassing the national average rise of 0.3 percent.7 years ago
