The U.S. Geological Survey says a 4.0-magnitude earthquake hit the eastern part of the Seattle, Wash. area over the weekend. But there are no reports of damage. The agency says the earthquake struck at 3:22 p.m. and was centered in …
With Washington state overhauling its medical marijuana law, Seattle Mayor Ed Murray says the city is planning to shutter dozens of dispensaries. Murray this week announced plans to require a new special business license for marijuana establishments, akin to those …
The Seattle Fire Department says a man using a spray paint can and a lighter to try and kill a spider started a West Seattle fire that caused $60,000 worth of damage. The Seattle Times reported that after the man …
See related story: Uber Announces New Policy to Cover Gap The Seattle City Council passed a measure Monday that puts some regulations on rideshare companies that use smartphone apps to connect passengers with rides from drivers using their personal cars. …
Ridesharing company Uber on Friday said it has new insurance to cover a gap between personal and commercial policies when drivers are using the app-based ridesharing service, while the company’s CEO said the San Franciscso-based firm is also working with …
True-crime author Ann Rule is suing a weekly Seattle newspaper, saying she was defamed in 2011 when the fiance of a convicted killer wrote a lengthy article accusing her of “sloppy storytelling.” The lawsuit, filed in King County Superior Court …
The Climate Corp. announced the official opening of its newest office, this one in Seattle, Wash. The Climate Corp. combines data climatology and agronomy to protect the $3 trillion global agriculture industry with automated weather insurance products. The Seattle location …
