Workers at Seattle nonprofit just got a $20,000 raise, and we should all pay attention
Seattle nonprofit CHOOSE 180 recently decided to give all of its employees a raise, opting to pay each worker $70,000 a year.4 years ago
Washington Attorney General set to take on top US opioid distributors
A trial starts Monday, as part of a lawsuit filed by the Washington Attorney General鈥檚 Office against the nation鈥檚 largest three opioid distributors.4 years ago
Dozens of violent criminals that don’t make headlines are sentenced weekly in King County
About 60 or so cases where a conviction has been secured go to a King County superior court judge for sentencing each week.4 years ago
King County councilmember calls for task force amid dramatic spike in fatal overdoses
King County Councilmember Reagan Dunn is pushing for the formation of a task force to address rising rates of drug overdoses.4 years ago
New polling shows strong gains for Harrell and Davison, puts Mosqueda on notice
New polling from the Northwest Progressive Institute indicates that it's looking increasingly likely for a mixed outcome in Seattle鈥檚 general election.4 years ago
Large events in Washington to require proof of vaccination or negative test
Gov. Inslee on Thursday said he will not budge on the vaccine mandate deadline, and announced that large events will require vaccination.4 years ago
King County shootings in first nine months of 2021 surpass historic 2020 level
In the first nine months of 2021, the number of shootings in King County has already surpassed last year鈥檚 historic levels for the entire year.4 years ago
Councils react to letter from businesses, locals calling for action on public safety in downtown Seattle
The Downtown Seattle Association and dozens of local businesses are demanding city and county leaders take immediate action to address public safety.4 years ago
OPA: Seattle Police Department did not break the law when it abandoned the East Precinct
In an investigation of the 2020 abandonment of Seattle's East Precinct, the Office of Police Accountability found it wasn't a violation of SPD policy or the law.4 years ago
School administrators make plea for civility amid hostility, threats over mandates
School administrators in Washington say there's been disruptions and a lack of civility in meetings, directed at superintendents and school board members.4 years ago
Thousands gather for anti-vaccine mandate rally in Olympia over weekend
As many as 10,000 people are expected outside the state Capitol on Sunday afternoon to send a message to Governor Jay Inslee.4 years ago
New budget from Seattle mayor spends big on affordable housing, boosts funds for public safety
In the final budget proposal of her administration, Seattle Mayor Jenny Durkan lays out spending for $190 million on affordable housing.4 years ago
State GOP senators sound alarm on ongoing effort to cut prison population
Senate Republicans released a report this week criticizing the effort by Democratic lawmakers to empty prison cells, creating new public safety risks.4 years ago
King County to enact new vaccination requirements for restaurants, bars, outdoor events
Starting in late October, residents of King County will be required to show proof of vaccination or a negative test for many indoor businesses.4 years ago
Seattle City Council rejects using officer exodus savings on SPD hiring, retention
Seattle City Council ultimately voted to split the $15 million in savings the SPD has due to attrition, with part going to support community based programs.4 years ago
Snohomish County reports zero suicides in youths in a year
While many counties across the state saw an uptick in youth suicide during the pandemic, one county that typically sees more than most got a surprise.4 years ago
Tacoma ER doctor says lucrative contracts not enough to lure hospital staff
As COVID cases and hospitalizations soar, Dr. Nathan Schlicher says the state has ventilators and PPE right now, but the challenge is people.4 years ago
Man who murdered ex-girlfriend at Seattle Center sentenced for ‘horrendous’ crime
A man who stabbed his estranged girlfriend to death at Seattle Center in front of crowds of people and his young son was sentenced to 38 years in prison.4 years ago
Judge strikes Compassion Seattle homeless amendment from Seattle ballot
A King County judge has struck Compassion Seattle's proposed charter amendment from the November ballot.4 years ago
Potential jurors refuse to come to King County Courthouse over safety concerns
Safety concerns over the scene in and around the King County Courthouse in Seattle have increased in recent weeks, and it's now impacting jury trials.4 years ago
8,000 free backpacks stuffed with school supplies available Tuesday
Just in time for students to return to school, a local business is stepping up to help them start off right with thousands of free backpacks.4 years ago
Protesters in Olympia say they ‘will not comply’ with COVID mandates
Over 100 people gathered at the state Capitol in Olympia on Sunday to protest Governor Inslee鈥檚 mask mandate and mandatory vaccine orders.4 years ago
King County rent relief dollars expected to start flowing faster
Getting a new IT system up and running is largely the reason King County hasn鈥檛 been able to move as quickly as other counties on rent assistance.4 years ago
