Seattle council to propose permanent cap on food delivery fees
A new ordinance that would limit the fees that food delivery platforms can charge restaurants is set to be introduced during a Seattle City Council committee meeting on Wednesday. If passed, the legislation would ensure that food delivery fees must not exceed 15% of the price of a customer’s order. Food delivery platforms, such as […]4 years ago
Tacoma clears two more encampments as residents say outreach efforts have fallen short
It’s been weeks since Jon Kalista was told by the city of Tacoma that he has to move.4 years ago
Bruce Springsteen coming to Seattle in 2023
Bruce Springsteen and The E Street Band are kicking off an international tour starting Feb. 1, 2023 in Tampa, Florida with 31 U.S. performances.4 years ago
Northbound SR 509 closed as crews battle house fire
Firefighters are on the scene of the house fire located at 10485 8th Avenue South, according to Puget Sound Fire.4 years ago
Crews working to clean up graffiti near downtown Seattle amid ‘Revive I-5’ closures
While Revive I-5 crews and contractors have been focused on replacing expansion joints on Interstate 5 this summer, they’ve also taken steps towards beautifying downtown Seattle.4 years ago
After 2021 cancellation, Leavenworth announces plans for Oktoberfest 2022
The festival area will be more spread out, with events at the Festhalle, Front Street Park and other areas of downtown.4 years ago
50+ shots fired during South Seattle concert
Just before midnight on Sunday, Seattle police responded to a report of multiple gunshots at Washington Hall, located at 153 14th Avenue in South Seattle.4 years ago
DOJ: Former bank manager accused of stealing more than $1 million targeted seniors
A former bank manager from Battle Ground was arrested in Yakima last week on charges of bank fraud and aggravated identity theft4 years ago
2 members of Patriot Front charged with defacing ‘Respect & Love Olympia’ mural
Two members of Patriot Front have been charged in connection with vandalizing a rainbow mural and community statement against hate, known as the “Respect & Love Olympia” mural.4 years ago
BA.5 omicron variant believed to be most contagious strain so far as number of re-infections rise
Officials are warning people to keep their up their guard as a new COVID-19 omicron variant is spreading through the U.S. BA.5 is believed to be the most contagious strain to date and the concern is the number of people who are getting re-infected. In King County, there has been a 21% PCR test positivity […]4 years ago
Tacoma-Pierce County Health Department investigating probable monkeypox case in Pierce County
The Tacoma-Pierce County Health Department is investigating the first probable case of monkeypox in Pierce County, the agency announced Saturday.4 years ago
Tacoma police looking to increase force to 30% women by 2030
Tacoma Police has signed onto a national initiative to get more women on the force, called “30 by 30.” That’s 30% of its sworn officers being women by 2030.4 years ago
Executive Constantine and King County Sheriff Cole-Tindall announce new plans for office
The updates will focus on four areas: revising the office, improving service, implementing a strategic framework, and creating an advisory board.4 years ago
Puget Sound gas prices down over $1 from June peak
Prices are still higher than the national average, but have been falling steadily since the June 15 peak of $5.70 a gallon in the Seattle area.4 years ago
Costco raises prices for 2 popular food court items
Costco shoppers may notice some price hikes at the food court.4 years ago
Tacoma restaurants team up with The Peace Bus to fight child hunger
The Peace Bus is teaming up with Tacoma restaurants to provide free meals to kids 18 and under.4 years ago
South Sound fireworks reporting portal fields nearly 1,000 complaints over Fourth of July weekend
South Sound 911 announced it received 3,124 calls on Fourth of July this year, in addition to 545 reports received via its FireworksReport.com tool.4 years ago
Why King County isn’t in ‘high risk’ category for COVID-19 despite rising case rates
Despite rising COVID-19 case rates across King County, it is not considered to be in the “high risk” category, according to data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.4 years ago
Understaffed and overworked: Kirkland firefighters say the department is in crisis
An outraged group of firefighters told Kirkland City Council members the department is in the midst of a severe staffing crisis. They say some of their colleagues are working 20 days in a row. Capt. Justin Becker says the last two weeks he’s worked 260 hours straight. Typically, in that same time, he’d have logged […]4 years ago
Amazon Prime adding free Grubhub meal delivery for members
The deal is part of a partnership between Amazon and Just Eat Takeaway, the Amsterdam-based delivery company that bought Grubhub in 2020 for $7.3 billion.4 years ago
Charleena Lyles inquest: Jury finds officers used reasonable force in deadly 2017 shooting
The jury ruled it did not appear as though a reasonably effective alternative to deadly force existed, and that the amount of force used was reasonable.4 years ago
14-year-old girl dead after shooting in Tacoma’s Hilltop neighborhood
A girl is dead after a shooting in Tacoma’s Hilltop neighborhood, according to the Tacoma Police Department.4 years ago
No new mask mandate in Pierce County despite rising COVID-19 cases
The CDC says people in 15 Washington counties should begin wearing masks indoors again due to high COVID-19 transmission. So far, the state is not issuing an indoor mask mandate. An infectious disease doctor at Mary Bridge Children’s Hospital does not believe a mask mandate would work. But is COVID-19 spreading? Absolutely. And she thinks that when […]4 years ago
