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Amazon鈥檚 electric delivery vehicles roll out across the U.S.

Amazon's plan is to roll out thousands of Amazon鈥檚 custom electric delivery vehicles in more than 100 cities by the end of this year.

3 years ago

King County Prosecutor declines to prosecute cops who killed Lyles

The King County Prosecutor is upholding the jury's decision from this month's inquest into Charleena Lyles' death, and choosing not to prosecute the two officers responsible for the death of Charleena Lyles in 2017.

3 years ago

Chelan fire likely caused by ‘rogue lightning strike,’ now 80% contained

The Stayman Flats fire that forced people to leave their homes near Lake Chelan this week was likely started by a single, "rogue" lightning strike.

3 years ago

President Joe Biden tests positive for COVID-19

In a statement this morning, Press Secretary Karine聽Jean-Pierre announced that President Joe Biden has tested positive for COVID-19.

3 years ago

Vaccine mandate here to stay for state employees, according to Gov. Inslee

Governor Jay Inslee announced the vaccine mandate for state employees will stay alongside the state of emergency Washington is currently under.

3 years ago

Cascade Public Media moves to new office in First Hill

Cascade Public Media, a non-profit media association that runs PBS affiliate KCTS 9 and Crosscut.com, has announced that they will be moving offices to a new location in First Hill.

3 years ago

‘Under surveillance’ ballot-box signs likely voter intimidation, officials say

Some Seattle-area voters have noticed something unusual at ballot boxes: signs with bright red ink that read "this ballot drop box is under surveillance."

3 years ago

Airplane crash in Bothell injures two after ‘complete engine failure’

First responders were called to the scene of a plane crash in Bothell Tuesday evening after their engine experienced what investigators are describing as a complete engine failure.

3 years ago

Committee favors public’s least favorite option for reducing Tacoma Narrows Bridge tolls

The commission said it plans to聽reduce toll rates for the bridge by Oct. 1 due to additional funding provided by the state legislature.

3 years ago

Seattle’s soda tax beneficial for lower-income communities, according to UW study

A new聽study聽by the University of Washington (UW) found that sweetened beverage taxes, like soda, produce benefits for low-income families.

3 years ago

Washingtonians: What air temperature is 鈥榟ot鈥� to you?

These warm Washington temperatures beg the question, what is the definition of hot? Let鈥檚 ask the question here in a fun poll.

3 years ago

Monroe superintendent suspended for ‘toxic workplace’ to receive nearly $400,000 severance

The superintendent of Monroe School District, Justin Blasko, has announced he will resign following a series of accusations of creating a toxic workplace

3 years ago

800-acre wildfire rages 5 miles outside of Chelan

An 800-acre brush fire burns five miles southwest of Chelan, Washington Tuesday morning. It remains 0% contained and has resulted in evacuations.

3 years ago

Western WA braces for heatwave with next-week highs forecasted in 90s

We could be in for some serious heat after a briefing from the NOAA today predicted by July 26 temperatures will likely be above 90

3 years ago

Amazon pauses Bellevue tower construction, reevaluates design

The decision, which affects six towers totaling more than 3 million square feet of space, will allow the company to reevaluate the design of workspaces.

3 years ago

Boeing under pressure from FAA as Delta increases 737 Max 10 purchases

Delta has announced that they will be ordering 100 Boeing 737 Max 10 planes despite federal regulators announcing they would increase scrutiny on production amid worker safety reporting practice issues.聽

3 years ago

Gas prices continue to fall in WA, slower then national average

While the national average for a gallon of gas dropped 15 cents last week, in Washington state that number was only 12 cents.

3 years ago

Hospitals sound alarm with 130% patient capacity as WA stares down BA.5 wave

Going into another COVID wave, Washington state hospitals are already in a bad spot. Many hospitals are at 130% capacity or more.

3 years ago

Bellevue Police launch targeted initiative to curb rising crime rates

Bellevue has seen a 22% increase in property crime, according to BPD, with instances spiking over the last two years.

3 years ago

Portions of Alaskan Way reduced to one lane Monday night as crews finish new sidewalks

Monday, July 18, a portion of Alaskan Way along the Seattle Waterfront will be reduced to one traffic lane as construction crews finish expanded sidewalks and additional traffic lanes.