San Juan County voter initiative looks to restrict whale-watching
A new voter initiative was filed with the San Juan County Auditor Monday to increase the distance whale-watching boats can view endangered southern-resident orcas.6 years ago
E-cigarette ban in Seattle? Smoke shop owners just say no
Mayor Jenny Durkan wants Seattle to discuss an e-cigarette ban. Local smoke shops, however, say the discussion is pointless and doesn't make any sense.6 years ago
King County wants to end youth homelessness in 2 years
Officials throughout Seattle and King County, and local non-profits and philanthropists have an ambitious goal -- to end youth homelessness in two years.6 years ago
On the brink of homelessness, Seattle social workers fight for raises
Tangled up in Seattle's homelessness crisis is the massive turnover rate among case workers. Some say their lousy pay puts them on the brink of homelessness, and forces them to leave the job.6 years ago
Could ‘McMansion’ ban, backyard cottages ease Seattle’s housing crisis?
Measures to ban McMansions, and ease restrictions on backyard cottages were put to a public discussion Wednesday, as the city continues to look for solutions to Seattle's growing housing crisis.6 years ago
Eric Stark drives a bus once again after recovering from bullet wound
Bus Driver Eric Stark is back on the job mere months after suffering a bullet wound and driving his passengers to safety in Lake City.6 years ago
Canadian, Washington officials discuss strategies to save orcas
Different country -- same effort. Canadian officials visited Washington state Monday to discuss how to save Puget Sound's endangered orcas.6 years ago
After Memorial Day violence, children’s chess tournament offers necessary distraction
A chess club for at-risk youth has made for a helpful distraction follow a tragic shooting over Memorial Day weekend at Pritchard Beach.6 years ago
Seattle considers ban for ‘McMansions,’ new rules for backyard cottages
Years in the works, the Seattle City Council is considering new rules around backyard cottages (ADUs) and limits on "McMansions" in the city.6 years ago
75 years after D-Day invasion, local WWII veterans earn French Legion of Honor
Three local men are part of the dwindling number of World War II veterans, and some of the newest members of the French Legion of Honor, France鈥檚 highest award.6 years ago
US-China trade war affecting ORCA card prices
The board that oversees the ORCA card system will need to tap a contingency fund to offset the rising costs of the cards, thanks to President Trump鈥檚 tariffs on Chinese goods.6 years ago
Collapsed crane on Mercer passed two safety inspections since 2017
The doomed crane that toppled in Seattle last Saturday was safety-certified twice since July 2017, according to documents from the Washington Department of Labor and Industries.6 years ago
Tacoma homeless ‘stability site’ could lose funding despite promising results
A system of FEMA-style tents and pallet shelters has seen success for Tacoma's homeless population, but still could soon end up losing its funding.6 years ago
UW student creates new online tool for transit riders
A new online tool created by UW student Kona Farry uses GPS and real-time data from local agencies to map out the precise location of each bus, light rail, and street car.6 years ago
