Obama oceans plan could boost state shellfish industry
President Obama's plan, announced this week, to protect our oceans and coastal areas, could provide a big boost to farming in Washington. Seafood farming, that is.11 years ago
Delta expansion at Sea-Tac should mean lower fares
Delta Airlines is adding new domestic flights at Sea-Tac Airport, a direct challenge to hometown company Alaska Airlines. It should mean lower air fares.11 years ago
Evergreen Point transit center a milestone in 520 project
It's a milestone Monday for the SR 520 project. For the first time, bus commuters can use a huge, new transit center just opened on the eastside corridor.11 years ago
Ivy graduation tradition goes on after SPU shooting
Sorrow mixed with celebration as hundreds of seniors graduate from Seattle Pacific University, one week after a student was shot to death on campus.11 years ago
Driver heard ‘boom,’ no warning before Skagit River bridge collapse
The driver of an oversize truck who hit the I-5 Skagit River bridge last year says he had no indication anything was wrong until he heard "a horrendous boom."11 years ago
Eastside neighbors fight plans for high voltage power lines
Steel towers more than ten stories tall, running through communities from Redmond to Renton. That prospect is why neighborhood groups have formed to challenge Puget Sound Energy's plan to upgrade its high voltage power lines to meet growing demand.11 years ago
Mercer Street fix includes permanent closure of Broad Street
On Monday morning, commuters will have the unusual experience of driving straight through on Mercer Street all the way from I-5 to Queen Anne.11 years ago
International visits grow, even as foreign travelers to U.S. complain
Airlines at Sea-Tac Airport are adding two new international flights starting next week, just in time for the busy summer travel season. At the same time, foreign travelers are increasingly complaining about long delays at customs, some vowing never to return.11 years ago
At work, early bird does get the worm, according to UW study
You know you work just as hard as the other guy, you're just as good at your job. But for some reason, the boss won't give you an even shake. You might consider what time you punch in.11 years ago
Seattle City Council considering changes to $15 an hour plan, including training wage
By some accounts, the mayor's plan to raise the minimum wage in Seattle is falling apart, based on news stories and comments from labor and business groups.11 years ago
ER docs report patient spike since start of Obamacare
A new survey reveals many hospital emergency rooms across the nation are reporting an increase in patients. It wasn't supposed to be that way under Obamacare.11 years ago
Warning to pot farmers: Feds won’t irrigate that crop
Federally-managed irrigation water cannot be used on marijuana crops. It's just the latest cannabis conflict among the states and the federal government.11 years ago
True crime authors offer theories on Josh Powell’s motivation, Susan’s disappearance
It's the most shocking crime around here in recent memory, the disappearance of former Puyallup resident Susan Powell and then the murder-suicide involving her husband and two sons.11 years ago
Record graduating class for online university WGU
The typically high cost of college tuition, job losses from the recession and our busy lives are a formula for success at a fast growing online university. Western Governors University - Washington saw a record graduating class over the weekend.11 years ago
Fresh warnings about deaths from drug-resistant bacteria
Next time your doctor prescribes an antibiotic, consider the possibility that it won't help. Each year, at least two million people in the U.S. get an infection that is resistant to antibiotics.11 years ago
Demonstrations follow FCC’s vote to go forward with net neutrality rules
About two dozen demonstrators gathered outside an office building in Kirkland Thursday afternoon in support of an open Internet or net neutrality.11 years ago
Vehicular homicide charges possible in fatal Kirkland bus crash
Investigators have no good explanation for the fatal crash involving a Sound Transit coach last year in Kirkland that killed two people.11 years ago
Seattle Mayor Ed Murray announces remedy for Metro bus service cuts
Some Metro bus routes slated for cuts or elimination might be saved by the cities they serve.11 years ago
Banks keep distance from marijuana-related business
In July, the first recreational marijuana businesses are expected to open in Washington. The emerging industry is expected to generate millions of dollars in revenue but so far, no bank is willing to take on a cannabis customer.11 years ago
State fines owner of derelict boat that burned, sank off Whidbey Island
The state has issued a $301,000 fine to the owner of a derelict boat that burned and sank off Whidbey Island in May 2012.11 years ago
More traffic allowed on access road around Oso slide
Improvements to the local access road in the Oso slide zone means more traffic is now allowed.11 years ago
Activists oppose restart of coal mine in Black Diamond
Blasting and mining operations could resume in a coal pit near Black Diamond but a late opposition campaign is underway.11 years ago
Lottery loser hopes he’ll be big retail marijuana winner
For some hopefuls, the lottery to award recreational pot licenses in Washington was the end of the line. But a few losers are going with their "Plan B."11 years ago
