Gov. Inslee remains firm on Oct. 18 vaccine deadline for state workers
Despite pressure from lawmakers and industries to extend the deadline for state employees to be vaccinated, Gov. Inslee made clear on Thursday that he's holding firm to the Monday, Oct. 18 date.聽4 years ago
What does ‘COVID endgame’ look like in years to come? Seattle researcher lays out road ahead
Seattle-based Fred Hutchinson scientist Trevor Bedford laid out his own thoughts on Twitter this week on the future of COVID-19 in the years to come.4 years ago
Newly-formed PAC with cast of familiar faces floods money into Seattle City Attorney race
A new PAC has already raised $280,000 in support of Seattle City Attorney candidate Ann Davison, with a cast of familiar faces working behind the scenes.4 years ago
Region’s year of record-breaking weather continues with coldest early-October day in 125 years
Seattle's year of record-breaking weather has marched on in the first two weeks of October, with frigid temperatures arriving to start the month.4 years ago
Hope on horizon for struggling Point Roberts community with US/Canada border set to reopen
After 19 months, the U.S. will finally be reopening its land border with Canada, providing hope for struggling towns like Point Roberts.4 years ago
Seattle councilmember: Removing homeless camps without shelter options ‘a cruel, wasteful game’
Seattle Councilmember Andrew Lewis published a report Monday, detailing the impact the pandemic has had on the city's homeless crisis.4 years ago
Bruce Harrell faces heat for unmasked fundraiser, last-minute threat to pull out of debate
Bruce Harrell faced criticism over the weekend, after photos surfaced of a large, indoor fundraiser where few attendees appeared to be wearing masks.4 years ago
Local lawmaker pushes alternative for unvaccinated workers ahead of mandate deadline
King County Councilmember Reagan Dunn is asking that local leaders carve out a weekly testing exception into an upcoming vaccine mandate.4 years ago
Seattle police officer being investigated over Twitter account with history of offensive posts
A Seattle police officer is under investigation over allegations that he was behind an anonymous Twitter account with a history of inflammatory posts.聽4 years ago
Power outage to blame for state ferries website failure after weekend of delays, reduced sailings
After days of canceled and reduced sailings, Washington State Ferries is now dealing with a website outage affecting its schedules and alerts.4 years ago
Washington AG renews legal fight against ‘drastic’ changes to US Postal Service
Washington Attorney General Bob Ferguson is again joining a legal challenge to fight a series of large-scale operational changes to the U.S. Postal Service.聽4 years ago
Seahawks’ live mascot takes detour before Thursday game, lands on fan’s head
A Lumen Field tradition went awry during Thursday night's showdown between the Seattle Seahawks and Los Angeles Rams.4 years ago
King County Executive unveils roadmap for closing controversial youth jail, ending juvenile detention
King County Executive Dow Constantine unveiled the first phase of his plan to close down a controversial youth detention facility.4 years ago
White Center leads shift in Seattle area suburbs decade in the making
Homeowners comprise nearly all residents of suburbs in the Seattle area, but it's in White Center where a sizable shift appears to be occurring.聽4 years ago
King County councilmembers denounce colleague’s ‘racist’ campaign mailer
King County councilmembers spoke out this week against a campaign mailer from one of their colleagues, which they say played to racist tropes.聽4 years ago
King County businesses begin preparations for new vaccine requirements
With new rules surrounding vaccine requirements taking effect in King County on Oct. 25, local businesses are beginning preparations.4 years ago
‘We don’t think of Seattle as HQ1’: New Amazon CEO describes ‘rougher’ relationship with city
Amazon has a new CEO in Andy Jassy, and with that comes a new perspective on the company's relationship with the city of Seattle.聽4 years ago
Seattle mayoral candidate Bruce Harrell: City needs ‘sense of urgency’ to address homeless crisis
Seattle mayoral candidate Bruce Harrell lays out his plan to address Seattle's homeless crisis amid a hotly-contested election cycle.4 years ago
SPD reports a third of all officers haven’t provided proof of vaccination ahead of deadline
The Seattle Police Department has released data on officers who have and haven't submitted proof of vaccination ahead of an Oct. 18 deadline.聽4 years ago
Gov. Inslee softens vaccine mandate deadline for some state workers
After indicating that he wouldn't be offering an extension on a state worker vaccine mandate, Gov. Jay Inslee has softened on that position.4 years ago
Seattle council approves resolution recommending decriminalization of psychedelics
Seattle City Council approved a resolution Monday, expressing its support for decriminalizing the possession of psychedelics.4 years ago
Seattle council approves measure to do away with ‘single-family zoning’ label
The Seattle City Council approved a bill on Monday to officially retire the聽"single-family zoning" label, replacing it with "neighborhood residential."4 years ago
Narratives for pair of Seattle council races paint dramatically different pictures
With election day less than a month away, the predominant narratives for both of Seattle's at-large council races are significantly different.4 years ago
