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Zoning issues further delay Burien's tiny home village project
BURIEN, Wash. - A recent decision by the Burien City Council regarding zoning regulations has sparked controversy over the fate of a proposed tiny home project, aimed at aiding individuals experiencing homelessness. Originally intended to accommodate up to 60 people, the project, which secured $1 million in funding from King...
1,000-plus buildings in Seattle could collapse in an earthquake
A city department is developing new requirements for earthquake retrofits in Seattle's most vulnerable buildings, and they could come before the City Council by the end of this year.Why it matters: The Northwest is earthquake country, and seismic hazard modeling from the U.S. Geological Survey shows Seattle is at high risk of damaging shaking caused by earthquakes within the next 100 years.Between the lines: A big earthquake would be especially damaging to Seattle's unreinforced masonry buildings, where brick construction predates 1945.While fireproof, those buildings contain no reinforcing steel, according to Amanda Hertzfeld, unreinforced masonry program manager with the Department of...
What to know ahead of Justin Timberlake's Seattle shows
SEATTLE - Justin Timberlake is in Seattle for his "The Forget Tomorrow" World Tour, as he performs in Climate Pledge Arena this week!. Here are a few things to know before the Prince of Pop takes the stage:. When are the shows?. Timberlake has two shows at Climate Pledge, one...
Drone video captures pro-Palestinian encampment at University of Washington in Seattle
A pro-Palestinian encampment has been set up at the University of Washington in Seattle in one of the campus's courtyards. The demonstrators are calling for the university to cut ties with Israel and with Boeing, which supplies the Israeli military with aircraft.
Suspects from international organized crime ring arrested for targeting WA Asian and Indian homes
EVERETT, Wash. - Three suspects involved in an international crime ring are facing several charges for burglary, attempted burglary and theft. Law enforcement claimed the men were part of a larger group from South America, accused of targeting hundreds of Asian and East Indian homes, and burglarizing them throughout the region.
Hottest Seattle area ZIP codes for home appreciation
Data: Zillow; Note: Typical home value refers to the average of the middle third of Zillow home value estimates for every home in a given region with a county record, including single-family, condominium and co-operative homes; Table: Axios VisualsKirkland ZIP code 98034, which includes Totem Lake, Kingsgate and Inglewood-Finn Hill, saw the highest jump in typical home values compared to a year ago in the greater Seattle metro area, per Zillow data shared with Axios.Why it matters: With fewer homes on the market, prices continued to grow in most areas, even as affordability dwindled, according to Zillow chief economist Skylar...
Vigil outside Burien City Hall honors homeless who have died in Burien
On Wednesday, May 1, 2024, a group of over 50 people gathered in front of the Burien Library/City Hall building to honor the 11 homeless individuals who have died in Burien over just the past 16 months, and the total of 22 who have died since 2017. Last year set...
Seattle Weather: Warmer and sunny Thursday
Skies will be clear and sunny Thursday with high temperatures warming into the mid to low 60s. A few pop-up showers are possible in the afternoon along the Cascades, and could drift into the foothills. Highs on Thursday will be slightly above average and warming back into the low to...
May Day protests in Seattle include Pro-Palestinian supporters
SEATTLE - Workers and activists around the world marked May Day with largely peaceful protests Wednesday over rising prices and calls for greater labor rights. Pro-Palestinian sentiments were also on display. May Day, which falls on May 1, is observed to celebrate workers’ rights. It's also an opportunity to air...
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