Why the future of Seattle's Lake Washington Boulevard has sparked a heated debate Many Seattle streets were closed to cars during the pandemic. As people returned to their previous driving habits, the city weighed whether to make those changes permanent. On Lake Washington Boulevard, that question got heated. Eilís O'Neill Play AudioListen 5 mins
Amtrak engineer on Seattle-bound train nearly impaled by fallen tree A railroad engineer was nearly impaled Tuesday night when a Seattle-bound Amtrak Cascades train hit a fallen tree. John Ryan
'Ctrl + Salt + Delete' and other names Redmond just gave its snowplows The five new names include: Ctrl + Salt + Delete, Scoop Dogg, Snow-begone Kenobi, The Big Leplowski, and Betty Whiteout. Dyer Oxley
Sea-Tac Airport says major expansion will do little harm. Neighbors don’t buy it Sea-Tac Airport is planning a major expansion, and some neighbors are crying foul. John Ryan
Fatal stabbing of King County Metro bus driver highlights Seattle transit safety concerns The stabbing death of 59-year-old Shawn Yim on Wednesday marks the first killing of a King County Metro bus driver on the job in 26 years. Bus operator union leaders say the stabbing is part of a larger pattern of violence toward transit drivers and passengers. Liz Brazile
Quick fixes for air travel’s stubborn climate problem Efforts to tame air travel's big carbon problem are just getting off the ground. Even so, travelers have powerful tools at their disposal to reduce the global harm their journeys cause. John Ryan Play AudioListen 5 mins
Man arrested in connection with fatal Seattle bus driver stabbing 53-year-old Richard Sitzlack was arrested Saturday in connection with the fatal stabbing of a King County Metro bus driver in the University District neighborhood on Wednesday. KUOW Staff
Person without a ticket gets through Sea-Tac security and almost flies to Hawaii Someone without a ticket was able to get around security at Sea-Tac International Airport and get on a Delta flight to Hawaii on Christmas Eve. KUOW Staff
New year, new penalties: Seattle parking fines up in 2025 With the new year comes increased parking fines for Seattle drivers. City officials say the hike in penalties — the first since 2011 — is to account for inflation. KUOW Staff
Bracing for more Seattle traffic as Amazon workers return from vacation Amazon's requirement that employees return to the office five days a week will significantly change Seattle’s commuter landscape. The only question is when its full strength will kick in. Joshua McNichols
