Safety

'From the Central to the south,' Seattle neighborhoods ask for an engaged police force

This week, we're examining the Seattle Police Department and the communities they serve. And that relationship with people in the Central Area and Rainier Beach has been complicated. With or without the police, people have taken positive steps to improve safety in their neighborhoods.

Education

School consolidation, safety, and budget gaps could cause a shakeup on Seattle school board

Four of the seven seats on Seattle's school board are up for grabs, and only two incumbents are running for re-election, meaning the board will get at least two new members after November 7. KUOW education reporter Sami West is here to explain some of the biggest issues candidates will have to address after the election.

Business

Amtrak wants to spend $200M to improve Seattle's rail yard

Amtrak says it will improve its train yard in Seattle’s SoDo neighborhood over the next couple of years. The company says the goal is to improve service for riders and safety for workers.

Politics

Proposal to make Seattle streets less fast and furious advances

The fictional movie character Dom Toretto played by actor Vin Diesel in the "Fast Fu&rious" series, would not be pleased with the Seattle City Council’s actions on Tuesday. The Council’s Transportation committee passed a measure that would crack down on street racing.

Government

Seattle to get its first protected intersection

After years of delays due to budget cuts, the City of Seattle has started the bidding process for its very first protected intersection.

Environment

Keep a cold campfire this NW summer

We're just at the beginning stages of fire season, and as the west side of the cascades gets drier and drier, the Department of Natural Resources needs everyone’s help to prevent wildfire.