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Passenger hailed as hero after stopping Metro bus when driver had medical emergency

A Seattle bus passenger is being hailed as a hero after steering a Metro bus to safety when the driver suffered a medical emergency. SEATTLE — A King County Metro...

BRINC doubles down in Seattle with new drone factory, HQ and a major hiring plan

Seattle drone maker BRINC is expanding its headquarters in Seattle and plans to add hundreds of jobs as it ramps up production of drones for first responders. SEATTLE — A Seattle-based...

Sound Transit’s ‘Crosslake Connection’ set to open this weekend, linking Seattle and the Eastside

Sound Transit’s new 2 Line “Crosslake Connection” opens this weekend, linking Seattle and the Eastside by light rail for the first time. MERCER ISLAND, Wash. — After years of delays and...

Ballard light rail extension faces possible cut due to Sound Transit budget shortfall

Sound Transit is considering scaling back the Ballard light rail extension due to a $34.5 billion budget shortfall, sparking frustration from residents. SEATTLE — The long‑awaited light rail extension to Ballard...

Headwinds hit Seattle hotels: Fewer Canadian tourists, shrinking profits

Seattle's hotel profits are tanking from a Canadian tourism plunge, with rising costs piling on—FIFA World Cup and new bill offers hope. SEATTLE — Seattle’s hotel industry is hitting a rough...

Beloved First Hill arts space heavily damaged in overnight fire

Overnight blaze guts Seattle's Passable art hub in First Hill, causing $10K damage and irreplaceable losses. SEATTLE — A fire tore through a well-known First Hill arts space early Tuesday morning,...

‘You have to do something’: Vietnam veteran saves neighbor trapped in Monroe house fire

In Monroe, 78-year-old Vietnam veteran Paul Strapac grabbed a ladder to rescue his bleeding neighbor who was trapped upstairs as the house was on fire. MONROE, Wash. — A 78-year-old...

Mayor Wilson proposes $410 million levy to fund Seattle libraries

Seattle Mayor Katie Wilson proposes $410 million levy to sustain libraries through 2033, replacing the expiring 2019 measure. SEATTLE — Seattle Mayor Katie Wilson is asking voters to turn the page...

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