Sound Transit should drop tunnel from ST3 to save money, says board member
SEATTLE — Seattle may soon have another debate about killing a tunnel project, but this time it's in relation to the Sound Transit light rail expansion. On Thursday, Sound Transit Board Vice Chair and King County Councilmember Claudia Balducci talked about making a “big swing” at a budget shortfall and eliminating...
Seattle’s Oldest Chinese Restaurant Was A Go-To For Bruce Lee
The late Bruce Lee was a martial arts innovator and movie legend. When the kung fu master craved Chinese food, he often turned to this Seattle restaurant.
Bellevue, WA Applebee’s employee charged in violent hammer attack
Marco Antonio Herrera-Chan, 48, is charged with first-degree assault after allegedly attacking his manager with a hammer at a Bellevue Applebee's. The manager defended himself with scissors during the fight, and both were hospitalized with injuries. The motive for the attack remains unclear, with Herrera-Chan...
Award-winning chef warns of oligarchy in Seattle food scene, says rising costs are killing...
Two-time James Beard Award-winning chef and founder of Seattle’s Food with Roots, Edouardo Jordan, is sounding the alarm on the local restaurant industry, warning that Seattle is losing its unique restaurants. “Farmer-driven, locally sourced, sustainable, minimally touched, neighborhood-focused, mom-and-pop and...
Seattle police: Man shot after strangling girlfriend, threatening her ex in Yesler Terrace
She told police she was trying to leave the relationship when he strangled her.
11 Tastiest Pizza Spots Washington Locals Swear By
From blistered, wood-fired Neapolitan pies to gooey, cheese-laden Detroit-style squares, Washington’s pizza scene is a feast for every kind of slice lover. These 11 spots have locals coming back again and again, serving up inventive toppings, fresh ingredients, and a whole lot of personality in every bite. Whether...
Washington wildfires cause hazy conditions around the Puget Sound area
PUYALLUP, Wash. — With wildfires burning across the state, health officials are keeping a close watch on air quality as smoke was visible Thursday from Seattle neighborhoods to Bonney Lake. "Luckily in Western Washington, most of that smoke is above us in the atmosphere, but that does explain the...
DOJ ends 13 years of oversight, returns police control to Seattle
The Justice Department has returned complete control of the Seattle Police Department over to the city of Seattle, ending 13 years of federal oversight.
Seattle Rent Prices Soar—Is It Still Worth the Move?
It’s no secret that prices have gone up in the past several years, and even though there are many cons with the city, the dream of the Emerald City and its innovative approach to life through tech jobs is still a shining hope for many.
Washington and Oregon quake fears high, readiness low
SEATTLE, Wash. - Many Pacific Northwest residents anticipate experiencing a significant earthquake, often referred to as "the Big One," within their lifetime, according to a recent poll by PEMCO Insurance. However, the poll also highlights a concerning lack of preparedness among households. It revealed that 82% of...
