Seattle Children’s eliminates opioids from Bellevue surgery center
Seattle Children’s hospital successfully eliminated opioids from the operating room at their outpatient surgery center in Bellevue.5 years ago
Weekend sees another 4 cars hit by debris on I-90 through Seattle
Vehicle dashcam video caught an I-90 rock-thrower in the act as four more cars were hit by debris on I-90 Sunday evening.5 years ago
Fred Meyer warehouse workers authorize strike
Teamsters Local 117 warehouse workers at Fred Meyer voted unanimously Saturday to authorize a strike. Workers are demanding more safety measures.5 years ago
Building under demolition partially collapses in downtown Seattle
Seattle fire crews were called to downtown Seattle after a building under demolition partially collapsed.5 years ago
Two dozen cases of debris thrown at drivers in Seattle in two weeks, spurring calls for action
Seattle is now averaging more than two cases every day with debris thrown at drivers, mostly near downtown Seattle.5 years ago
For the first time, female grizzly bear captured, radio collared, and released in Washington
For the first time in Washington, wildlife biologists captured a female grizzly bear and fitted her with a radio collar. It will help biologists learn more.5 years ago
Facebook grows in Bellevue’s Spring District
Facebook leased another new building in Bellevue, increasing its footprint in the greater Seattle area to 3.3 million square feet of office space.5 years ago
Brush fire burning in Chelan County threatens homes, prompts evacuations
A brush fire burning between Cashmere and Wenatchee has prompted Level 2 and 3 evacuation notices and is threatening about 200 homes.5 years ago
SeaTac apartment fire leaves scores homeless
Scores of people are homeless after a fire raced through a SeaTac apartment building, destroying several units and vehicles.5 years ago
Local researchers: COVID vaccine booster isn’t necessary yet
Pfizer announced plans to file for emergency use authorization for a COVID vaccine booster, but the FDA and CDC say those who are fully vaccinated do not need one at this time.5 years ago
Man shot, killed in Factoria Mall parking lot in Bellevue
Bellevue police are searching for a gunman after a fatal shooting in the parking lot of the AMC theater at Factoria Mall on Wednesday night.5 years ago
First simulated cruise ship voyage leaving Seattle will test COVID protocols
Royal Caribbean employees are taking a four-day cruise to test COVID-19 protocols in front of CDC observers.5 years ago
Woman fatally shot at Bellevue bar was suspect’s wife, police say
A 34-year-old man suspected of shooting and killing his estranged wife at a Bellevue bar Monday night was arrested, investigators said.5 years ago
Gig Harbor homeowner fatally shoots intruder, deputies say
Deputies are investigating after a Gig Harbor homeowner fatally shot an intruder Sunday night.5 years ago
Several businesses damaged in White Center fire
Several businesses were damaged early Monday morning during a fire in White Center, fire officials said.5 years ago
Fatal collision on Aurora Bridge involving pedestrian and a bus
According to the Seattle police, there was a fatal collision on the Aurora Bridge involving a pedestrian and a bus on Sunday afternoon.5 years ago
Two pedestrians struck, killed in light rail collision
Light rail service in South Seattle was temporarily halted on Friday evening due to what Sound Transit officials said was a “Link-involved accident.”5 years ago
30 people and counting likely killed by historic heat wave in Puget Sound area
Days after the historic heat wave, counties in western Washington are starting to learn the full impact of the deadly hot weather.5 years ago
SPD Officer Lexi Harris remembered at memorial service
Officer Alexandra “Lexi” Harris was honored at a memorial service in Seattle on Thursday, starting with a processional to T-Mobile Park.5 years ago
Woman arrested after bottle thrown onto I-90 in Seattle
Seattle Police arrested a 40-year-old woman for allegedly throwing a glass bottle onto I-90 in Seattle early Wednesday morning.5 years ago
Seattle police officer shoots suspect in Puyallup
Numerous Seattle police officers have responded to a location in Puyallup after a Seattle officer shot a suspect Wednesday morning.5 years ago
4 injured, 1 killed in shooting near Seattle’s Alki Beach
One man was killed, and three other people were hurt in a shooting near Alki Beach Monday night.5 years ago
Power cut to thousands of Puget Sound Energy customers across Western Washington
Thousands of Puget Sound Energy customers went without power on Sunday as thousands of outages were reported in Issaquah, Bellevue and Kirkland.5 years ago
