Woodland Park Zoo welcomes 89-pound orphan brown bear cub
The currently unnamed bear was found roaming alone on an Air Force base near Anchorage, Alaska.4 years ago
Unlicensed asbestos contractor gets jail time for environmental crimes
An unlicensed and decertified asbestos contractor was sentenced to jail time after he exposed workers and homeowners to asbestos4 years ago
Two teenagers shot in Lynnwood park a day after nearby drive-by shooting die at hospital
Two teenage boys have died from their injuries after being shot at a Lynnwood park on Thursday night, a day after two other teens were shot in the same area of the city.4 years ago
State troopers say shooting incidents in 2022 have already surpassed 2021 numbers
So far this year, Washington State Patrol troopers in Pierce and Thurston counties have responded to more than 40 shooting incidents.4 years ago
Seattle social housing initiative falling short on signatures: How it could still get on the ballot
While the group behind Initiative 135, which concerns developing and maintaining affordable housing in Seattle and would establish a public developer that would create, own and maintain the public housing, submitted 29,552 signatures in late June to get on the fall ballot, it appears it will need more valid signatures.4 years ago
Radio tower catches fire in Seattle’s International District
Firefighters were called to a fire atop a radio tower in Seattle’s Chinatown-International District.4 years ago
Deputies investigating double shooting in Lynnwood
An investigation is underway after two people were injured in a drive-by shooting in Lynnwood on Wednesday afternoon.4 years ago
Number of ‘high risk’ COVID counties in Washington cut in half over last week
Less than two weeks ago, nearly half of Washington’s 39 counties were reporting high COVID-19 Community Levels.4 years ago
Third supermoon for 2022 will be largest
It will be the biggest and brightest supermoon of the year as it will be 222,089.3 miles (357,418 km) from Earth, edging out last month’s “Strawberry Moon.”4 years ago
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
