Striking teachers in Kent reach tentative agreement
The teachers’ union has confirmed to KIRO 7 that a tentative agreement has been reached with the Kent School District.4 years ago
Cash America to pay nearly $380K to Seattle employees over minimum wage, wage theft allegations
Cash America, an international pawnbroker company, has agreed to pay nearly $380,000 to employees at its three Seattle locations after the Office of Labor Standards investigated claims including that the company paid employees less than the city’s minimum wage.4 years ago
50 arrested this year in crimes related to Bellevue Home Depot
More than 50 people have been arrested at the Bellevue Home Depot this year for crimes including shoplifting, robbery and possession of a stolen vehicle.4 years ago
Seattle teachers ready for final days of bargaining as strike looms
Seattle teachers will hold an organizing event this afternoon in Seattle as they get ready for the final days of bargaining in hopes of striking a deal with the school district on a new contract.4 years ago
Seattle Public Schools warn first day of school could be delayed
On Friday night, Seattle Public Schools sent out a letter to parents to warn them that the first day of school could be delayed.4 years ago
Poll: Very close Washington US Senate race as Patty Murray leads Tiffany Smiley
If the election occurred now, 49.2% of those who participated in the poll would vote for Murray, while 46.3% said they would vote for Smiley.4 years ago
Formerly missing teen arrested in connection to fatal shooting of man at Orting home
Two 16-year-old males have been arrested in connection with the fatal shooting of a man at his Orting home earlier this week.4 years ago
New details emerge in 2020 murder of woman found dead near Snoqualmie Pass with car in flames
A cold case is resurfacing: Tacoma Police are paying attention to the Diana Davis murder.4 years ago
Judge rules that Facebook parent company Meta ‘intentionally’ violated state campaign ad law
Attorney General Bob Ferguson announced Friday that a judge ruled that Facebook parent company Meta intentionally violated the state’s campaign finance transparency law.4 years ago
Puget Sound region school districts grapple with long-lasting impact to grades from pandemic
Thousands of students are heading back to school with no requirements on masks or social distancing for the first time in two-and-a-half years.4 years ago
Teen believed missing under ‘suspicious circumstances’ found safe after extensive search
THURSTON COUNTY, Wash. — At 10 p.m. Thursday, the Thurston County Sheriff’s Office announced that 16-year-old Gabriel Davies was found safe and was returned to his family.4 years ago
Seeking new contract, Delta pilots picket ahead of busy Labor Day travel weekend
Delta Airlines pilots are picketing across the country and one of the picket lines was outside Seattle-Tacoma International Airport.4 years ago
No charges filed in Seattle ballot drop box surveillance cases
The King County Sheriff’s Office has declined to file charges in the investigation of signs indicating surveillance of ballot drop boxes.4 years ago
Washington State Fair kicks off Friday
It welcomes more than a million guests as it is the single largest attended event in the state, fair officials said.4 years ago
School bus in Lewis County destroyed by fire ignited in dry grass
The simple act of backing up resulted in a fire that destroyed a school bus in the Lewis County city of Toledo on Tuesday.4 years ago
Washington ferry ridership at highest since start of pandemic
As people start to plan for the busy Labor Day holiday weekend, Washington State Ferries announced Wednesday that ferry ridership has reached its highest levels since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic.4 years ago
Good News: Everett couple finds dog after pup stolen in running car
A 1-year-old puppy who was stolen in a car that was stolen on Aug. 20, has been safely found in Skagit County on Monday.4 years ago
Cocoon-like patient device to be tested during emergency drills
People living in east Jefferson County will see increased activity by emergency vehicles next month during exercises to test a new medical device.4 years ago
Sweep of encampment near I-5 gets mixed reaction from community
"People are upset at the ones that are homeless, but not upset at the system that made them homeless," another person said.4 years ago
Art Oberto, former voice and face of Oberto beef jerky, dies at 95
Art Oberto, the former president of the Oberto meat company, died Friday, according to bizjournals.com.4 years ago
Negotiations continue in Kent teachers’ strike as district considers lawsuit against union
Nearly 25,000 students in the Kent School District have yet to return to class as teachers enter their third day of striking amid negotiations between their union and the district.4 years ago
University Place School District to pay $4.25M to students in sexual abuse cases
The University Place School District has agreed to pay $4.25 million to six student-athletes who were allegedly sexually abused by a former volunteer wrestling coach at Curtis Jr. High and High School.4 years ago
Snohomish County executive proposes purchase of 340 body cameras for deputies, detectives
The cameras are “intended to improve the transparency of interactions between law enforcement and the public.”4 years ago
