SEATTLE — In the aftermath of several recent fires at vacant buildings in Seattle, KOMO News discovered that 40 derelict structures are currently deemed as "dangerous" by both the Seattle Fire ...

Seattle officials could finally require seismic retrofits for masonry buildings, but not this year. In the list of 1,141 masonry buildings in Seattle that are at risk, 647 are the most vulnerable ...

Seattle sits on a seismic fault quite similar to the one that set off a massive earthquake Monday in western China, which has reportedly killed more than 12,000 people and devastated communities. But ...

April 29, 2025, marks 60 years since a deadly earthquake hit western Washington. A magnitude 6.7 earthquake, centered near Des Moines, shook the ground for about 45 seconds on April 29, 1965. Three ...

Up and down the West Coast, cities face high risk of earthquakes. In Seattle, there is an 85% chance of a major quake in the next 50 years. Historic brick buildings are most at risk. There is even a ...

The City of Seattle is receiving $17.2 million from the Department of Energy to implement a landmark program that aims to slash the carbon emissions associated with buildings to zero by 2050. The ...

SEATTLE — More than 1,100 masonry buildings in Seattle are at risk of damage if an earthquake struck the city, according to a recent report from the Seattle Department of Construction and Inspections ...

“The Emerald City” is about to embrace even more shades of green, thanks to Seattle’s recently signed building decarbonization policy. On Dec. 13, Seattle Mayor Bruce Harrell approved the local ...

Landmarks across the city of Seattle will be lit up purple and gold next week to celebrate the University of Washington Huskies’ national championship run. UW is taking on the Michigan Wolverines in ...

Seattle’s biggest buildings would have to reduce their impact on the climate starting eight years from now under a proposal announced Thursday by Seattle Mayor Bruce Harrell. Seattle officials say the ...

As summer approaches and temperatures rise, Seattleites are considering how to keep their homes cool and comfortable. Only 53% of Seattle homes have air-conditioning installed, and what used to be an ...