King County OKs $600K in emergency money as fearful workers detail courthouse attacks
For employees working at the King County Courthouse in downtown Seattle, daily attacks have simply become a fact of life.7 years ago
City, county to tackle safety at King County courthouse
King County Councilmember Rod Dembowski agrees with a judge's emergency decision to close the 3rd Avenue entrance at the county courthouse.7 years ago
$30 car tabs may be on hold, but there’s one less vehicle fee in 2020
After nearly 40 years Washington state is ending its emissions testing requirement, saving drivers time and money for tab renewals.7 years ago
Seahawks star Jadeveon Clowney brings holiday cheer to kids in need
Tuesday night, Seattle Seahawks DE Jadeveon Clowney was showing his heart as he brought some early holiday cheer to kids in need.7 years ago
Seattle, King County head to court in bid to pause $30 car tabs ahead of holidays
Seattle, King County, and other organizations and transit agencies are suing to stop implementation of the voter approved I-976, heading to court Tuesday morning.7 years ago
Seattle council approves 2020 budget for homelessness, prolific offenders, more
Seattle City Council approved its nearly $6.5 billion 2020 budget Monday, with funds for homelessness, prolific offenders, mobile bathrooms, and more.7 years ago
Group looks for help addressing mental health crisis for police in Washington
A Washington organization is looking to the public to help fund an initiative providing mental health services for the state's police officers.7 years ago
Seattle’s Mayor, Police Chief announce extra patrols for holidays
Seattle police says the extra foot and bicycle patrols will be deployed in nine city areas starting November 30th.7 years ago
Seattle council cuts Mayor’s probation pilot for high barrier (prolific) offenders
The Seattle City Council had concerns with the probation pilot from the start and early in the budget process leaned toward placing a hold until a full report.7 years ago
Snohomish County Executive Somers clarifies jail plans
Sgt. Adam Fortney says he's in a holding pattern until Snohomish County Executive Dave Somers decides his next step.7 years ago
Seattle, King County ask for pause on $30 car tabs as lawsuit plays out
A coalition challenging I-976 is asking a judge to temporarily block the $30 dollar car tabs measure while the lawsuit plays out in court.7 years ago
Bankers groups suing Department of Revenue over controversial bank tax bill
It was one of the big tax bills passed by the Legislature in the 2019 session and one of a handful of lawmakers called on Governor Inslee to veto.7 years ago
No more free pass for low-level drug offenders in Snohomish County
It's been nearly two years since the former Snohomish County prosecutor announced a policy of not prosecuting people with two grams or less of any drug.7 years ago
After delay, Tacoma takes up new version of controversial gun tax
After a delay and the addition of several amendments, Tacoma will once again take up a controversial gun tax bill.7 years ago
Saving daylight: Lawmakers aim to have Washington ‘fall back’ one last time
During the last legislative session, lawmakers passed a bill to permanently keep the state in Daylight Saving Time. So why are we still rolling our clocks back?7 years ago
Seattle mayor’s P-Patch, childcare expansion plans get pushback from soda tax board
Volunteers worked for months reaching out to the city, county, and neighborhoods to try to come up with the money needed to buy the land. They finally got a win when Seattle Mayor Jenny Durkan included millions in her budget for P-patches.7 years ago
Washington GOP to push back on Dem effort to ease felon voter restrictions
The effort is on yet again to allow felons to vote in Washington once they are released from prison, and before they finish community supervision.7 years ago
Snohomish County judge rules against Edmonds gun storage law
A Snohomish County judge ruled against an Edmonds safe gun storage law Friday, citing Washington state's preemption law.7 years ago
Seattle council members look to rescue LEAD program
Seattle officials are scrambling to find funding for the criminal diversion LEAD program which is at risk of breaking down.7 years ago
Showdown over $30 car tabs in heated Everett debate
The debate over whether or not to drop Washington car tabs down to $30 raged in Everett recently, where both sides made their case.7 years ago
Who will pay for life-saving Narcan in Snohomish County?
Snohomish County officials paid to supply local police officers with Narcan but now wants local agencies to buy it themselves.7 years ago
Tenants urge Lynnwood to help before demo leaves them homeless
Hundreds of low-income units are scheduled to be demolished in Lynnwood, leaving many residents of the building in a panic.7 years ago
Round two in Snohomish prosecutor’s fight to reverse lax drug law
On Thursday, the Snohomish County prosecutor took the fight to reverse a lax drug law to the county council in a continued fight.7 years ago
