Initiative to ‘restore’ police pursuits in WA gains enough signatures for Nov. ballot
Under the current law, an officer must have "reasonable suspicion" a person has committed or is currently committing a crime.1 year ago
Plan to build kids area near popular Seattle nude beach scrapped
Seattle Parks and Recreation is scrapping a plan to build a kids' play area at Denny Blaine Park, near a popular nude beach.1 year ago
Accused Tacoma officer testifies in trial over Manny Ellis’ death
Officer Matthew Collins said Manny Ellis was aggressive from the start of the encounter the night of March 3, 2020.1 year ago
Former WSDOT economist files claim against state over gas price forecast
Smith found the cap-and-invest program would lead to a 50-cent increase per gallon of gas. But, his supervisors told him to keep that information quiet.1 year ago
Home in Bothell destroyed in suspected gas explosion
An empty home in Bothell's North Creek neighborhood exploded Wednesday morning, according to Snohomish Regional Fire and Rescue.1 year ago
Teens who escaped Echo Glen have violent criminal histories
The three teenagers who escaped from the Echo Glen detention center this week have violent criminal records.1 year ago
‘Really, do we want a village anywhere?’ Burien approves pallet village
The Burien City Council voted for a pallet village for the homeless and accepted $1 million from the King County Regional Homelessness Authority.1 year ago
Washington Macy’s workers strike for higher wages, better crime protection
On the biggest shopping weekend of the year, employees at Macy's stores in Western Washington are striking over pay and working conditions.1 year ago
400,000 signatures: Voters may decide Washington’s climate law future
Backers of an effort to repeal the state's carbon market announced they have enough signatures to put it before lawmakers and, possibly, voters next November.1 year ago
Carnation officials blast Seattle after new problem with Tolt River Dam alert system
Problems with Tolt Dam Early Warning System siren prompted the City of Carnation to unanimously adopt a State of Emergency Declaration in August.1 year ago
Judge gives Oregon State, Washington State control of Pac-12
"Oregon State and Washington State will be the sole members of the board," Judge Gary Libey ruled in Whitman County Superior Court.1 year ago
Washington apple growers are celebrating a stellar crop this year
Thanks to the favorable weather, the state of Washington will produce around 134 million cartons of apples in 2023.1 year ago
Seattle City Council approves funding for controversial gunshot technology
Seattle Mayor Bruce Harrell鈥檚 2024 budget proposal asked the council to consider using approximately $1.5 million on acoustic gunshot detection software.1 year ago
Adam Fortney blasts new Snohomish County Sheriff
Strong words from Snohomish County Sheriff Adam Fortney, after his opponent declared victory in this week's election.1 year ago
Trial of Tacoma officers accused in Manny Ellis’ death reaches halfway point
Prosecutors rested their case Wednesday against three Tacoma police officers accused in the 2020 death of Manuel "Manny" Ellis.2 years ago
King County bus murder case may have been unprovoked attack
A deadly shooting on a King County Metro bus in White Center last month may have been an unprovoked attack, according to new court documents.2 years ago
City of Seattle clears a homeless encampment in Ballard neighborhood
Dozens of tents in two areas near Leary Way in Seattle's Ballard neighborhood were cleared Thursday.2 years ago
Opening statements begin in trial of Tacoma officers accused of killing Manny Ellis
Opening statements began Tuesday in the trial of three Tacoma police officers charged in the death of Manuel "Manny" Ellis.2 years ago
New issue may impact opening of Sound Transit’s Eastside light rail line
Crews discovered loose and broken tiles on the South Bellevue station passenger platform, according to a spokesperson.2 years ago
State officials spar over impact of climate act on gas prices as drivers pay up
Calls are growing for changes to the state of Washington's Climate Commitment Act (CCA), as gas prices remain above $5 a gallon on average statewide.2 years ago
Slain King County woman’s family claims in lawsuit police could have prevented shooting
The family of a woman killed by her son in 2021 has filed a wrongful death lawsuit against the King County Sheriff鈥檚 Office, saying deputies did not do enough to protect her.2 years ago
Seattle city council member blasts colleague over crime in Chinatown
Tensions appear to be at a boiling point between two Seattle city councilmembers ahead of Election Day as a community deals with a killer crime wave.2 years ago
Man who died in Wallingford fire identified, faced arson charge in 2019
Salvatore Ragusa, 48, died from smoke inhalation and his death was ruled a suicide, according to the county medical examiner.2 years ago
