Remaining fencing at Olympia Capitol coming down on Tuesday
Temporary fencing at the capitol campus in Olympia is coming down, fully reopening the area for the first time since January 6.4 years ago
DoorDash to pay out $15,000 to settle claim it violated Seattle sick-pay laws
Food delivery service DoorDash is paying to settle claims alleging that it violated Seattle's wage and sick-pay laws.4 years ago
Why are there no homeless camps in Bellevue public parks?
There are homeless individuals in Bellevue, like most other cities, but you won't find tents or encampments in public parks, on ballfields, or on sidewalks.4 years ago
Auburn man indicted in US Capitol insurrection
An Auburn-area man is now indicted on charges that he helped plan and carry out the January 2021 storming of the U.S. Capitol.4 years ago
Burien restaurants and food trucks clash over newly-approved pilot program
Burien City Council has approved a one year pilot program, allowing food trucks to operate in the city, over the objections of restaurant owners.4 years ago
Group works to ensure Seattle’s homeless families get stimulus payment ‘lifeline’
With stimulus payments beginning to go out over the weekend, local nonprofit Mary's Place is helping ensure Seattle's homeless population gets its money too.4 years ago
Group sues Washington state, pair of counties over drug possession cases
A group of defense attorneys is suing the state, King, and Snohomish counties, to recover penalties paid in simple drug possession cases.4 years ago
Life comes full circle for newly promoted Marysville Fire District Captain
Years ago, a Lakewood kindergartner met the local fire chief. This week, that chief pinned a badge on that same boy, newly promoted Captain Jacob Kuehn.4 years ago
Seattle City Council approves $4 more per hour for grocery workers
Seattle's City Council voted on Monday to require large grocery stores and chains to pay workers $4 more per hour during the COVID-19 pandemic, effective immediately.4 years ago
DOH promises to administer vaccine faster, blames inconsistent flow of doses
The state Department of Health is promising to get the COVID vaccine out faster. Out of 625,000 doses received, only about a third have been administered.4 years ago
Seattle activist: People use ‘encampments as camouflage’ for illegal dumping
Andrea Suarez with "I Heart Downtown Seattle" says much of the trash filling city streets and parks is coming from donations from private citizens.4 years ago
WA state employees enforcing COVID rules face threats from armed groups
Twice now, Washington state employees trying to enforce COVID rules at restaurants have faced threats from angry citizens with guns.4 years ago
Busy grocery workers worry about lack of safety measures
As you do your Thanksgiving shopping this week, grocery store workers want to remind you and store management that they are frontline workers, too.5 years ago
Seattle City Council passes 2021 budget, including cuts to SPD funds
The Seattle City Council on Monday passed its 2021 budget, which includes a near-20% cut to the Seattle Police Department budget.5 years ago
Manuel Ellis’ family launches anti-discrimination initiative in his honor
The family of Manuel Ellis, who died in Tacoma police custody, launched an anti-discrimination ballot initiative effort in his honor Wednesday.5 years ago
Pierce County deputy dies after medical emergency
A Pierce County Deputy was found unresponsive outside his patrol car in Spanaway on Tuesday morning.5 years ago
Pierce County to offer discounts for dine-in, takeout at restaurants in November
Pierce County is expanding an upcoming program that will give people dining at restaurants a 30% discount on their meals at restaurants.5 years ago
Small plane crash lands in Puyallup parking lot
You might want to keep an eye on the sky if you're planning to park in Puyallup, because for the second time in a week, an airplane crashed in a parking lot.5 years ago
Cost of living report: King County adult needs $17/hour to survive
A new report says the cost of living in Washington state has risen at a rate 12% higher than median wages in the past two decades.5 years ago
Harborview Medical Center reports COVID-19 outbreak
Seattle's Harborview Medical Center is reporting a COVID-19 outbreak on Friday.5 years ago
Demolition permit filed for Pink Elephant Car Wash in Seattle
The iconic Pink Elephant Car Wash in Seattle may have a date with the wrecking ball, but the company confirmed that the neon sign will go to the MOHAI.5 years ago
COVID-19 cases beginning to climb again in Washington state
Washington's major population centers continue to see increases in COVID-19 cases, detailed in a Wednesday update from the Department of Health.5 years ago
SPD officer placed on leave after video shows him rolling bike over protester’s neck
Video from protests in Seattle on Wednesday night shows a police officer rolling a bicycle over a man's neck as he laid on the ground.5 years ago
