Sound Transit investigating light rail malfunction that stranded Apple Cup fans
SEATTLE — Sound Transit is investigating what caused a train to stall near the U District as thousands of fans were leaving Sunday's Apple Cup, stranding some passengers on packed trains for almost two hours. Krystal Bryant and her family were among the dozens who braved long lines to...
Alaska Airlines flight from Santa Ana to Seattle diverted to Fresno for ‘mechanical issue’
SEATTLE — An Alaska Airlines flight heading from Santa Ana, California, to Seattle was diverted to Fresno Sunday night because of "a mechanical issue," the airline said. Flight 671 took off from John Wayne Airport near Los Angeles at 9:08 p.m., according to flight tracking data. Soon after reaching...
Queen Anne Traffic Fight Ends With Puncher Slashed by Victim’s Knife
A traffic dispute near Fourth Avenue North and Raye Street in Seattle's East Queen Anne neighborhood turned violent when one driver reportedly punched another through his car window, and the puncher ended up slashed by a knife the other man pulled to defend himself. Seattle police say the man who threw the punches now
Inside the world’s largest Goodwill – a 70,000-square-foot behemoth where donations arrive every 55...
A GOODWILL store spanning over 60,000 square-feet is the largest of its kind in the world. The thrift store in one US city receives new donations every 55 seconds. The 70,000 square-foot Goodwill flagship store is located in Seattle, Washington, Axios reported. “The Seattle Goodwill Flagship Store is the largest...
‘We’re really focused on moving forward’: Mayor Wilson addresses internal Bite of Seattle texts
Seattle Mayor Katie Wilson is pushing back on criticism over how her office handled communications the night of the deadly Bite of Seattle shooting. Hundreds of internal text messages were released quietly on Friday, showing staff debating whether Wilson should go to the scene and frustration with police over a nearly
‘Give them the school back’: Jake challenges UW to back up its land acknowledgments...
The University of Washington (UW) has agreed to pay $600,000 as a settlement in the lawsuit initiated by Professor Stuart Reges following a decision that found the UW administrators had breached his First Amendment rights by engaging in retaliation and viewpoint discrimination. The settlement, which was announced by th
Water Taxi Crew Hears Cries for Help Off Alaskan Way, Sparks Rescue Boat Response
A King County Water Taxi crew near Pier 50 heard someone calling for help from the water Monday morning, setting off a rapid response from Seattle Fire Department rescue boats to the 200 block of Alaskan Way South. Firefighters asked people to avoid the area while crews worked the scene.
Community centers and indoor pools closed for Labor Day
Many Seattle Parks and Recreation facilities will be closed Monday, Sept. 7, in observance of Labor Day. Closures include all community centers, including the Ballard and Loyal Heights Community Centers, plus teen life centers and indoor swimming pools, including the Ballard Pool. Recreation programs will also be cance
‘It looks like District 9’: Jake, Spike rip Seattle’s response to sprawling South Seattle...
A growing homeless encampment near Beacon Hill is spanning multiple acres, and Jake Skorheim and Spike O’Neill, co-hosts of “The Jake and Spike Show” on KIRO Newsradio, said the city’s response — or lack of one — is indefensible. The encampment at 42nd Avenue...
Seattle mayor, King County executive join striking workers at Embassy Suites
Seattle Mayor Katie Wilson and King County Executive Girmay Zahilay joined striking workers at the Embassy Suites in Pioneer Square on Labor Day. Wilson and Zahilay wanted to honor the struggle of working people, according to a news release from UNITE HERE. “This Labor Day, I’m proud to stand with...
