New Seattle Kraken mascot to be announced on Saturday
The Kraken did not have a mascot last year, joining the New York Rangers as the only mascot-less franchises.4 years ago
King County Executive bolsters behavioral health access with new, multi-level proposal
King County Executive Dow Constantine announced a new behavioral health crisis response plan as part of his two-year budget proposal on Monday.4 years ago
UW spearheads research to eliminate hazardous ‘forever chemicals’
It was recently discovered that PFAS exist in aqueous film-forming foam (AFFF), one of the most effective foams to fight and extinguish fires.4 years ago
WSP pursues leads to take down ‘rock thrower’ damaging cars on SR-900
Over the last month, five cars were reportedly hit with rocks and bottles along that approximately one-mile-stretch of highway.4 years ago
Narcan to be installed in Pierce County vending machines for free
Narcan is a nasal spray prescription medicine used for the treatment of a known or suspected opioid overdose emergency.4 years ago
Nationwide railway strike threatens economy, local commuting as soon as Friday
WSDOT told KIRO Newsradio dispatchers won't be on duty if a strike happens, which means those rails will be completely out of service.4 years ago
Venus Williams spotted at UW playing tennis ahead of large-scale Amazon conference
Williams is currently in Seattle to speak at the Amazon Accelerate Seller Conference before she found herself volleying with Husky coach Mitch Stewart.4 years ago
Bellevue’s Home Depot one of the city’s most significant hotspots for crime, says police captain
More than 50 people have been arrested at a specific location throughout the year, the Bellevue Home Depot.4 years ago
WA’s COVID-19 state of emergency to end by Oct. 31, according to Gov. Inslee
Washington State, under Gov. Jay Inslee, will end the state of emergency and all remaining COVID-19 emergency proclamations by Oct. 31.4 years ago
Formerly missing teen charged with murder: new details of the night of his disappearance emerge
Gabriel Davies' mom, 50-year-old Amanda Olufson, had been in a relationship with McCaw, according to court documents.4 years ago
Seattle to provide new protections for local independent contractors
In addition, employers must provide timely payment under the terms of a contract. If unspecified, an employer has just 30 days to pay the contractor.4 years ago
Seattle Schools shuffles student bus routes as driver shortages persist
The district makes last-minute changes to its transportation contract agreement to address a driver shortage, likely to cut some bus routes.4 years ago
Medved: ‘Washington’s GOP is in trouble’ after Kent’s primary victory
Kent, a Trump-endorsed candidate, has previously stated "establishment" Republicans are waging a "smear campaign" against him.4 years ago
Fans flock Seattle Pacific University to catch LeBron, Tatum, and more at Saturday’s CrawsOver event
LeBron James' return to the Emerald City has reignited the city's fervent love for the NBA.4 years ago
Regional Homeless Authority continues to provide aid for homeless during recent heatwaves
Late last month, Seattle set a new record for the longest heat wave in the city's history by logging 6 consecutive days with a temperature in the 90s.4 years ago
Did the mayor get Seattle’s Mount Rushmore of athletes right?
"The obvious ones, and you said Seattle icons, are Sue Bird and Lenny Wilkens. They have to be on that list," Harrell said with Gee emphatically agreeing.4 years ago
Russell Wilson booed during Sue Bird tribute video, tension-filled reunion on the horizon
His segment in the tribute video was met with a shower of boos at Climate Pledge Arena earlier this week.4 years ago
Newhouse, who voted for Trump’s impeachment, ‘very concerned’ over FBI’s raid on Mar-a-Lago
"What we heard from Mr. Garland this morning was almost nothing, no information whatsoever. And I think the American people deserve much more."4 years ago
Ken Griffey, Ken Griffey Jr. have a father-son catch to kick off Field of Dreams Game
Ken Griffey Jr. played for the Reds for nine seasons, just like his father did, after an illustrious career with the Seattle Mariners.4 years ago
Former Washington AG has ‘legitimate questions’ over controversial raid on Mar-a-Lago
A copy of the search warrant indicated agents are investigating possible violations of laws related to the Presidential Records Act after Mar-a-Lago raid.4 years ago
Former WSU coach Rolovich moves forward with lawsuit against Washington state for wrongful termination
Rolovich is currently seeking $25 million on the grounds he was terminated as a result of religious discrimination by the university.4 years ago
Gas-powered leaf blowers facing ban in Seattle, pending council decision
Seattle is also weighing incentives for people and businesses to switch to electric leaf-blowers instead, such as a rebate program.4 years ago
DNR closes Sumas Mountain to vehicles, couldn’t ‘keep up with the scope of the destruction’
Staff members are working with neighbors and various groups in hopes of creating volunteer partnerships that will mitigate these issues in the future.4 years ago
