New Seattle minimum wage, non-taxable tips for 2025 announced
Starting January 1, 2025, all businesses in Seattle, regardless of size, will be required to pay employees a minimum wage of $20.76 per hour.7 months ago
Machinists, Boeing return to the bargaining table
A new round of talks between Boeing and machinists, mediated by federal officials, will resume Monday, according to the company.7 months ago
Another earthquake hits Pacific Northwest bringing total to 87 in past month
Early Friday morning, a 3.9 magnitude earthquake struck near Vancouver, British Columbia, according to the Pacific Northwest Sesmic Network.7 months ago
Gee and Ursula: What does it take to get fired as a Mercer Island police officer?
A Mercer Island police officer is under investigation for two incidents, one involving a prank with a sex toy and another "an abuse of power."7 months ago
Former Seattle tech worker sentenced to 30 years in prison for child sexual abuse
A 40-year-old Seattle woman was sentenced to 30 years in prison for five federal felonies related to child sexual abuse.7 months ago
Grand Illusion Cinema in Seattle’s U District to relocate
The Grand Illusion cinema is looking for a new home after its current building was sold. Its current schedule runs through January, 2024.7 months ago
Tacoma Public Utilities rates to go up for the next 2 years
Tacoma Public Utilities (TPU), following the lead of its Seattle counterpart, is set to raise its monthly power rates in both 2025 and 26.7 months ago
Can you really protect yourself from identity theft?
Americans lost $12.5 billion to online scams last year, according to the FBI. But there are ways you can protect yourself.7 months ago
Seattle Public Schools revises plan for closures
From 21 to 5. That's the bottom line for the new plan to close Seattle schools to make up for a $100 million budget deficit.7 months ago
Gee and Ursula: New York disputes Seattle’s No. 1 pizza ranking
One New Yorker said, "I'm surprised in my opinion, that they came up with the survey and still haven't put New York pizza over everything."7 months ago
It will now cost you more to ride Washington ferries
It has become an annual cost of passage. The 4.25% fare increase for Washington ferries goes into effect Tuesday.7 months ago
Horseback patrols for the Seattle Police Department will end in the coming months
The Seattle Police Department announced Monday it will begin decommissioning its horseback Mounted Patrol Unit over the next several months.7 months ago
Is a strike brewing at Elysian?
Employees at Elysian Brewing are inching closer to a strike as contract negotiations stall with parent company Anheuser-Busch.7 months ago
Is your sitting job as bad for your health as smoking all day?
If you sit all day working and then sit all night watching television, you still may be in for some health problems.7 months ago
‘Biggest cat hoarding case:’ 130 animals rescued in Brinnon
About 130 cats were rescued from one property in Brinnon this week, according to the Jefferson County Sheriff's Office.7 months ago
Medved: It should be a ‘You pick, I pick, we all pick’ economy
Conservative Michael Medved told "Gee and Ursula," he predicts a solid victory for Vice-President Kamala Harris in November.7 months ago
The link to the stink: What’s up with the odor in SW Washington?
A mysterious and pungent odor is troubling residents in parts of southwest Washington and northern Oregon, prompting calls for answers.7 months ago
Can’t afford your prescription drugs? You are not alone
Even though prescription drug prices in the U.S. are significantly higher than in other countries, there are ways to save.7 months ago
Macklemore backtracks after controversial statements about America
Macklemore is pulling back on words regarding America, uploading an post on Instagram regarding the statement he made at a Seattle concert.7 months ago
Homeless encampment returns to Seattle’s Highland Park neighborhood
The problem cropped up a couple of years ago in Seattle's Highland Park neighborhood. The homeless peopla are back.7 months ago
Seattle Mayor’s budget proprosals includes cuts to close $250 million in deficits
The Seattle City Council takes up deliberations Wednesday on Mayor Bruce Harrell's $8.3 billion budget that aims to close a $250 million gap.7 months ago
Columnist Matt Driscoll, ‘the face of Tacoma and Pierce County,’ died of natural causes
Matt Driscoll, a fixture in the Tacoma newspaper community, recently died at 43. His cause of death was revealed this week.7 months ago
Allen Foundation gives millions to downtown Seattle arts, cultural organizations
The Paul G. Allen Family Foundation announced a $9 million in grant for eight nonprofit arts and culture organizations in downtown.7 months ago
