Stabbing Death Prompts Call for Tax to Fund Mental Health
Last weekend’s random killing of Shoreline Community College English Professor Troy Wolff in Pioneer Square has prompted Seattle Mayor Mike McGinn to call» E-Mail This » Add to Del.icio.us
View ArticleSurvey Shows Racial Divide in Approval of Seattle Police
A survey shows more than 60 percent of Seattle residents approve of the job the Seattle Police Department is doing. But it’s a far more problematic picture» E-Mail This » Add to Del.icio.us
View ArticleSeattle Mayoral Candidates: Who Pays if Tunnel Goes Over Budget?
What if Seattle gets stuck with cost overruns on the Alaskan Way Viaduct replacement project? That question sparked a lively exchange on KING-TV between» E-Mail This » Add to Del.icio.us
View ArticleState High Court Points to Police Negligence in Woman's Murder
Advocates for victims of domestic violence are praising a Washington Supreme Court decision that they say could help save lives. The case concerns the» E-Mail This » Add to Del.icio.us
View ArticleMayoral Candidates Differ on Most Effective Transportation Fix
Have you ever been stuck in traffic or tried to get on an overcrowded bus, or had to dodge potholes in the bike lanes? Sometimes, just getting from point» E-Mail This » Add to Del.icio.us
View ArticleState High Court Hears Airplane Meal Workers Case
Washington’s Supreme Court will decide whether employers must accommodate the religious practices of their employees. Justices heard oral arguments» E-Mail This » Add to Del.icio.us
View ArticleKCTS Debate: Seattle Mayoral Candidates Forced to Prioritize
It isn't always easy to pin down a politician. Most would prefer to list a range of issues they plan to address than choose just one top priority. But» E-Mail This » Add to Del.icio.us
View ArticleCycle Tracks Offer Added Protection for Bicyclists in Seattle
With the number of bike commuters up 78 percent since 2005, bike lanes in Seattle are packed. But not everyone feels safe riding in close proximity to» E-Mail This » Add to Del.icio.us
View ArticleSeattle on its Way to Electing a New Mayor
Seattle may soon have a new mayor. State Sen. Ed Murray carried 56 percent of the vote in the first round of ballot counting Tuesday night, building a» E-Mail This » Add to Del.icio.us
View ArticleLawyers Must Adapt to Changing Profession
Lawyers are finding themselves facing the same pressures recording artists and journalists have had to contend with: free content on the Internet....» E-Mail This » Add to Del.icio.us
View ArticleSocialist Sawant Takes Lead Over Conlin in Seattle Council Race
A Socialist candidate has taken the lead as an updated ballot count was released on Tuesday afternoon in a close Seattle City Council race. Kshama...» E-Mail This » Add to Del.icio.us
View ArticleNew Program Offers Financial Counseling to Those in Need
Learning how to budget and save is something everyone can benefit from, even people who barely have a penny to their name. That’s the idea behind so...» E-Mail This » Add to Del.icio.us
View ArticleAre Former Peace Corps Volunteers Willing to Carry a Gun and a Badge?
The King County sheriff wants to make his police force more culturally aware. So he’s come up with a plan that includes putting former Peace Corps...» E-Mail This » Add to Del.icio.us
View ArticleKing County Campaign: Lock Up Guns, Lower Risk of Youth Suicide
Children who live in homes with an unlocked gun are nine times more likely to commit suicide, according to data compiled by Public Health – Seattle ...» E-Mail This » Add to Del.icio.us
View ArticlePay by App in the Works for Real Change Newspaper
The lack of actual cash in our pockets is putting the squeeze on vendors trying to sell the Seattle street newspaper Real Change. Real Change founding...» E-Mail This » Add to Del.icio.us
View ArticleThiel: No Surprise UW's Sark Leaving Job for USC
University of Washington head football coach Steve Sarkisian has accepted a coaching job at the University of Southern California, USC announced on...» E-Mail This » Add to Del.icio.us
View ArticleTwo Same-Sex Couples Sue BNSF over Health Benefits
Two workers are suing BNSF, one of the nation's largest rail companies, saying their same-sex spouses have repeatedly been denied health benefits even...» E-Mail This » Add to Del.icio.us
View ArticleSupporters Rally for Renton Woman Held in Mexican Prison
Human rights advocates rallied in front of the Mexican consulate in Seattle on Tuesday on behalf of a Renton woman being held in a Mexican prison....» E-Mail This » Add to Del.icio.us
View Article5 Tips to Help You Look Better on Skype, FaceTime
There’s no question more and more people are using Skype and FaceTime to connect with family and friends. And businesses are finding the technology to...» E-Mail This » Add to Del.icio.us
View ArticleProposal To Make Possession Of Cocaine, Meth A Misdemeanor
If you’re caught with cocaine, meth or heroin, you can be charged with a felony and face up to five years in prison. But there’s a proposal in...» E-Mail This » Add to Del.icio.us
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