Spotty snow, rain and gusty winds to sweep western Washington this week
SEATTLE — A cold, unsettled weather pattern is bringing a mix of spotty snow, rain, and gusty winds across the western Washington region, with mountain snow boosting ski conditions. Unsettled weather continues for one more day. Things begin to clear on Tuesday with a calmer weather pattern for the...
Crosslake Simulated Service Suspended Indefinitely (Update: Service has resumed)
Update (Feb 21, 3:30pm): Crosslake 2 Line simulated service has resumed. Following a power outage between Bel-Red station and Downtown Redmond station that started on Thursday, Sound Transit has decided to suspend simulated service on the full 2 Line until further notice. As of this morning, 2 Line trains will...
Mail carriers to rally outside Westwood Village Post Office on Sunday
Just got word of a rally outside Westwood Village Post Office on Sunday morning. The National Association of Letter Carriers is starting contract talks and planning rallies outside dozens of post offices Sunday. Our tipster explains, “Our union is beginning negotiations for our next contract with USPS. Our branch for...
Winds expected near the Cascades, with Snoqualmie residents preparing for cleanup
SNOQUALMIE, Wash. — As areas along the Cascades prepare to see potential gusty winds starting Saturday evening, people in Snoqualmie expect a decent amount of clean up to follow. The area is no stranger to windy nights in the winter, "It's sort of a wind tunnel here," said Wendy...
BIZNOTE FOLLOWUP: I Luv Teriyaki sets reopening date
Lots of reopenings in our news stream lately. Thanks to the reader who texted us that photo today, with a banner showing March 1 as the reopening date for I Luv Teriyaki just across the 1st Avenue S. Bridge from West Seattle. Lots of interest in this restaurant, closed since an afterhours fire – ruled accidental –...
Ballard businesses report break-ins, costly damage as police data shows 73 burglaries so far...
SEATTLE — At least five businesses in Seattle’s Ballard neighborhood say they have been hit by break-ins or vandalism since the start of the year, leaving some owners frustrated and calling for more police presence. From shattered storefront windows to a refrigeration unit ripped apart for copper, the...
Pre-Dawn House Fire Rattles NE 145th And Chokes North Seattle Traffic
Early Sunday, fire crews converged on a home in the 2700 block of NE 145th Street after reports of a residential blaze, and officials urged people to steer clear of the area while they worked. Emergency vehicles were on scene and normal traffic through the corridor was disrupted. Details on injuries, evacuations and...
‘Bad news for Seattle’: Curley worried San Francisco drug crackdown will push addicts north
After reports of the new mayor of San Francisco’s desire to allow officers to arrest people engaged in public drug use at a “speed and volume” never seen before, John Curley, host of “The John Curley Show” on KIRO Newsradio, explained how the trickle-down effects would negatively impact Seattle.
7 Massive Thrift Stores In Washington That Bargain Hunters Swear Are Better Than Costco
Looking for massive thrift stores in Washington with better deals than warehouse clubs?. These 7 thrift stores offer incredible variety and prices that beat bulk buying!. 1. Jubilee REACH Thrift Store (Bellevue) Bellevue bargain hunters know this spot rivals any warehouse store for value. The intelligent layout makes...
Seattle weather: Soggy and breezy conditions ahead
SEATTLE - We saw scattered lowland rain across western Washington today, along with somewhat minor amounts of mountain snow. Highs reached the mid to upper 40s for many under gray skies. Earlier this morning, we monitored a spotty rain-snow mix in Southwest Washington, but no impacts were reported. A wind...

















