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Bill Steele demonstrates of the Pacific Northwest Seismic Network uses a shake table to show how earthquake forces gain power as they move away from the ground. But under the ground, it's a different story.

5 reasons a tunnel is safer than the Alaskan Way Viaduct

The Seattle region has been growing so fast, there are now 400,000 more people here than in 2009, when we agreed to replace the Alaskan Way Viaduct with a…

These cyclists did not forget (or 'forget') their bikes on the ferry.

Don’t leave bike shares on ferries. The Coast Guard will think you’ve drowned

This may be the most Seattle of problems: people abandoning their bike share rentals on the ferry. Ian Sterling, spokesman for the Washington State…

'It's time to broaden what the definition of black art means'

Carol Rashawnna Williams is a visual artist in Seattle. Climate change is a frequent subject for her.She believes art can be a powerful medium to help…

Dick Yoshimura (pictured here in 1984) founded the Mutual Fish Company in 1947 and is credited with the region's first live seafood tanks and other innovations. Son Harry Yoshimura runs the business now, still a favorite of chefs as well as home cooks.

Cinnabon, oysters and an 'inferiority complex': behold Seattle's food history

Seattle's food scene is booming.Not only is it doing well economically, but people come from all over the world to try our oysters and berries and stroll…

Seattle mayor Jenny Durkan speaks during a press conference on December 4, 2017, at Seattle City Hall.

Durkan's state of the city mirrors her new nickname as the 'impatient mayor'

Seattle Mayor Jenny Durkan gave the State of the City Address on Tuesday, marking the first time a female mayor delivered the address in Seattle. The…

Tiny homes are shown on Wednesday, March 21, 2018, at the Licton Springs Tiny House Village on Aurora Avenue North in Seattle.

North Seattle tiny house village responds to neighbor complaints

Changes are coming to the tiny house village in Seattle’s Licton Springs neighborhood.Amid concerns from neighbors and uncertainty about whether the City…

Tricia Schroeder, Lashondra Hayes, and their children. Hayes works as a nanny for Schroeder.

Want to hire a nanny? Better brush up on this new law

The Seattle City Council passed a domestic workers bill of rights Monday. It extends to Seattle’s 30,000 or so nannies, gardeners, home health workers and…

If a trade war breaks out, how vulnerable is Washington?

Last week, President Trump slapped tariffs on imports of aluminum and steel. As the most trade-dependent state in the country, what's the potential impact…

KPLU deal raises UW transparency questions

The University of Washington and KUOW officials worked to keep the acquisition of public radio station KPLU secret, according to a Seattle Times…

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Police must control their fear, says former Seattle Police Chief

Michael Brown, Tamir Rice, Laquan McDonald, Walter Scott. "These are all shootings that could've been prevented," said Norm Stamper, former chief of the…

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