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USPS replaces fleet with gas-powered over electric vehicles, prompting Washington AG lawsuit

Washington Attorney General Bob Ferguson is taking Postmaster DeJoy to court over allegedly violating environmental law.
3 years ago

Seattle police illegally ignored COVID mask rules

A civilian oversight board says some Seattle police officers routinely and illegally ignored state and city mask mandates.
3 years ago

Man accused of killing Everett police officer requests competency assessment in not guilty plea

The man accused of killing Everett police officer Dan Rocha has pleaded not guilty to aggravated first-degree murder, citing the need for a competency assessment.
3 years ago

Pierce County deputy killed in the line of duty honored with Tacoma memorial concert

Tickets are now on sale for a concert in honor of fallen Pierce County Sheriff's Deputy, Dom Calata.
3 years ago

Second murder suspect arrested in connection to string of armed pot shop robberies

A second teen suspect in a fatal, marijuana store robbery in Tacoma is now under arrest.
3 years ago

Masking rules no longer in effect at Sea-Tac Airport, Paine Field

The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) has confirmed it will not require masks in airports and on airlines.
3 years ago

Sound Transit reworks communications system after 6-hour closure of two light rail stations

Sound Transit is reworking how it communicates with light rail passengers after a technical glitch with its fire-safety system closed two light rail stops for roughly six hours Thursday.
3 years ago

Return to mask mandate not in Washington’s ‘best interest’ right now, says state epidemiologist

Despite COVID-19 cases rising statewide, health officials say that mandates related to masks or vaccines aren't likely to return anytime time.
3 years ago

Broad daylight shooting outside Ballard Food Bank sends one to the hospital

A convicted felon fires two shots outside of the Ballard Food Bank, sending one victim to the hospital.
3 years ago

As Washington overdoses continue to rise, half of OD-linked deaths attributed to fentanyl

New data shows the number of people dying from drug overdoses continues to rise, and many of those deaths are linked to fentanyl.
3 years ago

‘Going to take some time to ramp up,’ concrete suppliers say of deliveries after strike ends

While formerly striking concrete drivers have agreed to end their strike, the suppliers say that additional time is needed before deliveries can resume.
3 years ago

Workers at Marysville Starbucks go on strike over lack of staffing, working conditions

Employees at a Starbucks in Marysville are on strike, citing what they say have been unfair working conditions and a lack of adequate staffing. 
3 years ago

‘Time to change tactics:’ Striking concrete drivers unconditionally offer to resume deliveries

Upwards of 300 striking concrete delivery drivers are offering to go back to work until a new contract is settled.
3 years ago

Seattle loses nearly 3,000 rental properties in less than a year

Seattle has lost nearly 3,000 rental properties between May of last year and January of 2022. Those properties constitute roughly 10,000 units in total.
3 years ago

Crew shortage cancels inter-island San Juan ferry service through Sunday

Since Thursday afternoon's 4:15 sailing from Orcas, all inter-island San Juan ferry services will be stopped until Sunday morning.
3 years ago

Golf club-wielding vandal smashes King County Courthouse windows

An individual wielding a golf club smashed dozens of King County Courthouse windows Wednesday morning.
3 years ago

FBI offers reward after 100 incidents near Sea-Tac where lasers have been pointed at planes

Since March, planes around Sea-Tac have documented more than 100 separate incidents involving lasers. The FBI offers $10,000 reward for suspects.
3 years ago

Group aims to bring Seattle minimum wage push to Tukwila

The push begins to make Tukwila the next local city with a top-tier minimum wage, which would raise pay to as much as $18 an hour.
3 years ago

UW expert: ‘Really disappointed’ to see free COVID testing end for uninsured

The federal program that provided free COVID-19 testing for uninsured individuals ended Tuesday after running out of money.
3 years ago

Washington Food Industry Association calls on Seattle mayor to end hazard pay

The president and CEO of the Washington Food Industry Association is calling on the mayor of Seattle to end the hazard pay ordinance at grocery stores.
3 years ago

Everett police warn of uptick in gas theft amid rising prices

Rapidly increasing gas prices are prompting some thieves in the Puget Sound region to use a new tactic to steal fuel from vehicles.
3 years ago

Lyft, Uber drivers feeling the strain from rising gas prices

Uber and Lyft drivers are voicing concerns this week over rising gas prices across the country cutting into their profits.
3 years ago

Islamic youth community center in Burien damaged in hit and run

A gathering place for Muslim youth in Burien was rammed by a car Monday. Officials are calling it a hit-and-run incident. No one was hurt.
3 years ago

Tacoma offering grants for small businesses to replace broken windows

The City of Tacoma is launching a program to help small businesses replace broken windows, using funding from the American Rescue Plan Act.
3 years ago