How to save that old building from a megaquake? Try spray-on concrete Seattle has 1,100 old brick buildings that are especially vulnerable to collapsing in a big earthquake. Few have been retrofitted to withstand a major... John Ryan
Earthquake retrofits or affordable rent? Some Seattleites may have to choose Hundreds of old brick buildings in Seattle are at risk of collapsing during a major earthquake – that’s clear. Also clear: These structures are often in... Paige Browning
Hey, when is the Pacific Northwest getting our earthquake warning system? Seconds before last week's 7.1 magnitude earthquake in Mexico City, people got an alert that the ground was about to start shaking. The Sistema de... Bill Radke Amina Al-Sadi
Gracias, Seattle: Sisters bring water and aid to Mexico earthquake victims SAN GREGORIO ATLAPULCO, MEXICO - A week after Mexico City’s devastating earthquake, donations continue to pour in. One came this week from Seattle and... Liz Jones
The spooky, underwater forests of Lake Washington and Lake Sammamish At the southern end of Lake Sammamish, just off Greenwood Point, several jagged, gray logs stick up from the water. They’re the only visible sign of an... Amy Rolph
3.4 magnitude earthquake shakes Puget Sound region A small earthquake centered near Bremerton shook the central Puget Sound area early Wednesday. Gil Aegerter Lisa Brooks
Surprise! Washington isn't prepared for a major earthquake Bill Radke talks with Bill Steele of the Pacific Northwest Seismic Network at the University of Washington about how Washington state is unprepared for... Caroline Chamberlain Bill Radke
Go for a ride on the Big Shaker earthquake simulator The city of Seattle invited the public to a "Big Shaker" event Tuesday at Westlake Park to be part of an earthquake simulation and nudge people to... Katherine Banwell
'Heads in the sand': How Washington state failed to protect schoolchildren from earthquake danger Bill Radke speaks with Seattle Times reporter Sandi Doughton about why so many Washington state schools are unprepared for a major earthquake. Bill Radke Posey Gruener
This week we're prepping for the Big One Seattle Mayor Ed Murray has a reputation for being a hothead. How should we react to his controversial behavior with city council members? Also this... Amina Al-Sadi Bill Radke