Walsh eyeing WA Republican Chair as Heimlich departs
Caleb Heimlich, the head of the Washington State Republican Party, is stepping down as chair this summer, ending a five-year run.3 years ago
Pro-gun organizations fail in challenge to WA assault weapons ban
A District Court Judge ruled in favor of Washington state's ban on assault weapons as the lawsuit failed to show possible irreparable harm.3 years ago
Seattle city council fails to approve new city drug possession law
The Seattle City Council has rejected an ordinance that would have allowed the city to prosecute people for misdemeanor drug possession and public drug use.3 years ago
Seattle MLB All-Star Game ‘Clean-up’ not without controversy
With the MLB All-Star Game coming to Seattle next month, the Seattle Mariners is hosting a Community Clean-Up on June 23 at T-Mobile Park.3 years ago
Garfield HS the focus of school safety precautions following nearby violence
Garfield High School and Nova High School both had its students return on campus in person Monday after locking down the campus last week.3 years ago
$970M Seattle Housing Levy to be voted on Wednesday
Councilmember Teresa Mosqueda -- alongside a series of affordable housing developers -- announced the renewal of the Seattle Housing Levy.3 years ago
Mark Mullet: ‘I’m not conceding any Democratic votes to Ferguson’ for governor
Washington State Sen. Mark Mullet (D-5th District) announced his candidacy for governor last week following Gov. Jay Inslee's 10-year run.3 years ago
Burien encampment cleared, but long-term solutions remain minimal
Homeless members of a Burien encampment were forced to move out as the camp became the central focus of frustration among the city's residents.3 years ago
Medved: Biden v. Trump is ‘a depressing prospect to most Americans’
Medved: "The more it looks like it’s going to be Biden vs. Trump again, that’s a depressing prospect to most Americans.3 years ago
King County issues Stage 1 Burn Ban with wildfire season approaching
The King County Fire Chief’s Association, issued a Stage 1 burn ban for June 1 with the ban specifically relating to yard debris and residential burning.3 years ago
Young Corporation faces $2M fine from WA Department of Labor
After 175 violations were discovered by the state Department of Labor, a $2 million fine has been issued against Young Corporation.3 years ago
Property values in King County drop after peaking in 2022
Initial results show property values in King County are still affected by the lingering impacts of the pandemic.3 years ago
Charges filed against Georgetown double homicide suspect
A 45-year-old man has been charged with murder and assault in a double homicide that took place in Georgetown last January.3 years ago
Capitol Hill sandwich spot HoneyHole embroiled in controversy
HoneyHole has become the subject of controversy among its employees who have been distraught and unhappy with new leadership.3 years ago
Franklin Falls, Denny Creek closed for the summer
Two popular trails -- Franklin Falls and Denny Creek -- are closing by May 30 in order to kick off construction for its parking lot expansion project.3 years ago
Burglars equipped with kayaks, wetsuits, rob $20K from Bellevue home
Burglars equipped with kayaks and wetsuits, broke into a home in Bellevue along Lake Washington last Thursday, according to police.3 years ago
Northwest Folklife Festival returns this Memorial Day weekend
The Northwest Folklife Festival returns to the Seattle Center this Memorial Day weekend featuring live music, storytelling, food, and art.3 years ago
Multiple Taco Bells in Snohomish County struck with hepatitis A case
Snohomish County identified a case of hepatitis A after a staff member who worked at multiple Taco Bell locations within the county tested positive.3 years ago
WA Rep. launches task force against fentanyl in central Washington
In response to the growing wave of fentanyl in the pacific northwest, Congressman Dan Newhouse, created a task force to tackle the crisis.3 years ago
Man found guilty in 1991 cold case murder in Federal Way
Patrick Leon Nicholas was found guilty of murder by a jury for the 1991 cold case murder of Federal Way teen Sarah Yarborough.3 years ago
Bezos’ Blue Origins wins NASA bid to build lunar lander for astronauts
Jeff Bezos' rocket company Blue Origin will be leading the team building the most environmentally friendly astronaut capsule ever.3 years ago
Biden to provide federal aid for Seattle to combat homelessness
The Seattle homelessness crisis will get some help from the Biden administration to get more people into housing over the next two years.3 years ago
Piroshky, Piroshky owner: Seattle is ‘an abandoned city,’ seeks city council spot
Piroshky, Piroshky owner Olga Sagan is running for Seattle City Council on a platform that focuses on small businesses.3 years ago