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Video shows simulation of Alaskan Way Viaduct collapse
The state Department of Transportation has released this video simulation of what a collapse of the Alaskan Way Viaduct might look like.
Will new Seattle waterfront be people friendly?
SEATTLE - Over the weekend, Gov. Chris Gregoire and Seattle Mayor Greg Nickels formalized an agreement to replace the Alaskan Way Viaduct with a deep bore tunnel.
Mallahan wins labor endorsement
King County Labor Council executive secretary Dave Freiboth texted that Seattle mayoral candidate Joe Mallahan has won the labor organization's much-sought endorsement.
McGinn wants light-rail line on Seattle's west side
Seattle mayoral candidate Mike McGinn promises to seek a public vote by 2011 on a new light-rail line for the western side of the city — Ballard, Interbay, Queen Anne, Belltown, downtown, West Seattle, maybe Fremont, too.
Seattle mayor candidates agree on much in debate
SEATTLE — The two political newcomers who want to be Seattle's mayor held their first debate Thursday and showed far more common ground than disagreement.
Wildlife officials capture and release male cougar found in Seattle park
SEATTLE - A cougar that apparently lived in Seattle for more than two weeks and forced the city’s largest park to close was captured early yesterday and returned to the wild, state wildlife officials said.
Ferry Wenatchee out of service after hard landing
SEATTLE - The state ferry Wenatchee is out of service after it was damaged Sunday morning in a hard landing at Colman Dock.
Seattle Mayor Nickels behind in third-term bid
Seattle Mayor Greg Nickels narrowly trailed two challengers Tuesday night in his bid for a third term.
Seattle voters reject 20-cent grocery bag fee
SEATTLE — Seattle voters have rejected a 20-cent fee for every paper or plastic bag they get from supermarkets, drug stores and convenience stores. The city's incumbent mayor didn't fare much better than the fee, trailing two challengers in a bid ...
Seattle hits 97 today; is 100 on the way?
Seattle hit a high temperature today of 97 degrees, tying a record set in 1998, according to the National Weather Service. The heat wave might reach its zenith Wednesday when the temperature could break the city's all-time record of 100 degrees. B...
AMB Property Corporation(R) Leases 516,000 SF Distribution Center in Seattle to Kimberly-Clark
AMB Property Corporation(R) (NYSE: AMB), a leading owner, operator and developer of industrial real estate, announced it has leased more than 516,000 square feet to Kimberly-Clark, a global health and hygiene company, at its East Valley Warehouse ...
Coffee Company Combats Human Trafficking, One Cup at a Time
Typically, the coffee artisans at the Seattle-based Storyville Coffee Company have one thing on their collective mind - helping people to brew the perfect cup of coffee at home. It's an obsession that borders on fanaticism.
Seattle joins nation with gay pride parade
Gay rights activists and their supporters packed downtown streets Sunday for a gay pride parade, joining hundreds of thousands of other marchers in cities from coast to coast. The Pride Fest followed at the Seattle Center - all part of an effort t...
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El Gaucho Bellevue Holds First Taste and Tweet Event
Let the Tweeting begin! El Gaucho in Bellevue is hosting its first ever Taste and Tweet event Wednesday, June 24 from 11:30 to 1 p.m.
Hundreds March on Seattle, Portland and Spokane
Hundreds of people will march in Seattle, Spokane and Portland this weekend for the 7th Annual Northwest Run/Walk for Epilepsy. The events will occur on Saturday, June 20 in Seattle at Green Lake Park and in Spokane at Riverfront Park. The followi...
Traffic was tangled for miles in both directions starting about 6:40 a.m., when several cars collided while heading southbound on the freeway, sending at least one rolling across the carpool lanes.
Teen testifies about kiss from police officer
She is a West Point cadet. He was an 11-year Seattle police veteran with a spotless record. She alleges he kissed her and stuck his tongue into her mouth last year while she was a member of the department's youth Explorer program.
Demonstrators push for immigration reforms
SEATTLE (AP) - Thousands of people marched in Washington state as part of nationwide demonstrations to push for changes in immigration policy, hoping a new president hears their pleas.
Emergency landing at Sea-Tac
SEATAC, Wash. – An Asiana Airlines Boeing 777, that witnesses say had flames shooting from an engine, made a safe emergency landing at Sea-Tac Airport Wednesday afternoon.