Snohomish, Bremerton, and Port Orchard enact plastic bag bans
It will cost you at least eight cents to buy a paper or thick plastic bag at stores in Bremerton, Port Orchard and unincorporated Kitsap County.5 years ago
Young girl dies on flight headed from Los Angeles to Seattle
The child was about ten years-old, and early reports indicate officials believe she passed away from a heart attack.5 years ago
Evergreen State College restructuring programs to address enrollment issues
Evergreen's new Paths of Study option allows students to follow recommended courses of study as they work toward a degree. Until now, Evergreen's students have designed their own study plans and degrees.5 years ago
Late renewal reminders has some driving with expired car tabs
The state Licensing Department was late sending December renewal reminders because of legal challenges to I-976. However, that does not absolve vehicle owners of responsibility.5 years ago
GOP lawmaker calls for prison reform after death of Monroe inmate
Washington state Senator Keith Wagoner is calling for improvements to medical care in jails, following the death of a prison inmate.5 years ago
South Seattle business allegedly dumped toxic waste in Puget Sound
After secret water tests came up dirty, investigators searched the business and discovered a portable pump and hidden drain leading directly to the sewer system,pumping toxic waste with no treatment.5 years ago
AG Bob Ferguson suing Trump administration over courthouse immigration arrests
Attorney General Bob Ferguson is suing the Trump administration for arresting immigrants in and near courthouses across Washington state.5 years ago
PETA nets seat as Starbucks shareholder to fight vegan milk charge
PETA spokeswoman Amber Canavan says their first priority is getting Starbucks to stop charging up to 80 cents extra for vegan milk.5 years ago
成人X站 Radio’s ‘Goodbye, Christmas!’ at Town Hall
Listen to 成人X站 Radio's live Christmas special 鈥淕oodbye, Christmas!鈥�, recently put on at Seattle's Town Hall.5 years ago
State officials to discuss gas tax, congestion tolling, self-driving cars
The State Transportation Commission will meet to discuss a proposed road usage charge vs. a gas tax, as well as a variety of other topics.5 years ago
Seattle City Council committee approves regional homeless authority proposal
A new regional homeless authority is one step closer to becoming a reality, after getting approved by King County Council and a Seattle City Council committee.5 years ago
After 40 years, Washington state now lets more workers qualify for overtime
Sacks says the new rules mean more workers should qualify for overtime, and simplify overtime rules and help employees better understand overtime rights, if they are misclassified.5 years ago
Former Boeing manager says he warned about 737 production
Ed Pierson told NBC news he warned the company about problems at the Renton plant months before two of the planes crashed, killing a total of nearly 350 people. He's expected to testify before Congress about that.5 years ago
Trooper highlights bravery of girls who survived Whidbey Island crash
Family members say the girls climbed about 200 feet (61 meters) up to the road after the accident 34 miles (55 kilometers) north of Seattle.5 years ago
Expedia CEO replaced in revamp after disagreement over strategy
Expedia CEO Mark Okerstrom and CFO Alan Pickerill will be stepping due to a fundamental disagreement over the company's strategy.5 years ago
Study: Seattle one of few cities where cannabis use higher than cigarettes
More than 700,000 people age 18 and older in the Greater Seattle area have consumed cannabis in the past 30 days, reports The Seattle Times.5 years ago
An unexpected casualty in Washington state from Trump trade war with China
Not only are international trade wars hurting the stock market Tuesday -- they have Washington state's lucrative geoduck trade underwater too.5 years ago
Evergreen College sees rise in out-of-state applicants, but enrollment issues remain
Administrators tell the Olympian their plan to attract students from outside Washington state is working. The school has seen a steady decline over the last decade.6 years ago
Blast of arctic air headed to Seattle area this weekend, slight chance of snow
A blast of arctic air is making its way toward Seattle and beyond this weekend, so it's best to bundle up. Slight chance of snow.6 years ago
Another case of vaping-related lung illness, 19 now statewide
Another case of lung illness connecting to vaping is being reported in our state. Nineteen people are now known to have complications from tobacco or marijuana vape products.6 years ago
Public Health probing possible E. coli outbreak at Seattle salad shop
Six people tested positive for e-coli after eating lettuce and other raw vegetables there.6 years ago
Dozens of activists groups form national coalition against Amazon
Athena is made up of three dozen groups focused on issues like antitrust and warehouse conditions. This comes after a series of successful efforts to rein Amazon's power.6 years ago
Pilot illegally lands at Winthrop airport, leads air chase to Canada
During the flight, authorities say he threw some bags into the wilderness. Government pilots in helicopters trailed him to the Canadian border and then got permission to follow him into Canada.6 years ago
