King County Council approves sales tax increase without seeking voter approval
The King County Council approved a sales tax increase Tuesday to support children and families.3 days ago
Key parts of Washington sheriff standards law blocked; state plans to appeal
A judge permanently blocked key parts of Washington’s new sheriff standards law Friday after temporarily blocking it earlier this year.7 days ago
SPEEA members approve Boeing contracts with 10% raises after rejecting earlier offer
Members of SPEEA’s Professional and Technical bargaining units ratified Boeing's four-year contract offers Thursday, securing 10% wage increases effective Friday.8 days ago
Judge rules Trump lacked authority to fire Roger Rogoff, reinstates him
Former interim U.S. Attorney Roger Rogoff has filed a lawsuit against President Donald Trump and Acting U.S. Attorney General Todd Blanche.8 days ago
VIDEO: Bystander rushes to help woman after stranger bites off chunk of her face
King County prosecutors have released new surveillance video showing the moments immediately after a face-biting attack in downtown Seattle.9 days ago
20-year-old sentenced to more than 3 years for deadly 2025 Ballard hit-and-run
The man accused in the hit-and-run death of a pedestrian in Ballard last year has been sentenced to more than three years in prison.14 days ago
Coca-Cola facility in Bellevue sued over alleged polluted runoff reaching Lake Washington
A local environmental group is suing Swire Coca-Cola, USA, and Western Washington Coca-Cola Bottling.18 days ago
18-year-old accused of starting deadly Chelan Hills Fire pleads not guilty
The 18-year-old accused of starting the Chelan Hills Fire pleaded not guilty Thursday.22 days ago
‘Tremendously sad’: Dead fin whale found on bow of cruise ship near Sitka, Alaska
A dead fin whale wound up on the bow of the Norwegian Joy cruise ship and has blocked its port near Sitka Bay in Alaska.22 days ago
VIDEO: More than 200 fireworks launched from moving truck before deadly Chelan Hills Fire
Newly released video shows the firing of more than 200 fireworks, which police said caused the deadly July 4 Chelan Hills Fire.23 days ago
Gun violence reduction strategy sponsored by Rivera passes Seattle council
A new gun violence reduction strategy has passed the Seattle City Council.24 days ago
Seattle Mayor Wilson cuts homeless shelter promise in half, blames $175M budget deficit
Seattle Mayor Katie Wilson promised 1,000 new shelter beds a year. On Monday, she released a plan that cuts that promise in half.25 days ago
Rain this weekend, then Seattle’s last shot at 80 degrees next week
Rain is on the way this weekend in the Seattle area.28 days ago
‘Humans must be in the loop’: Seattle council questions AI tool used to divert 911 calls to nurse line
The Seattle City Council is scrutinizing an AI program that's been prompting fire department dispatchers to route some 911 callers to a nurse line.30 days ago
‘Exploitation’: WA joins lawsuit to block Trump admin. from gutting Endangered Species Act
Washington is joining forces with 20 other states to sue the Trump administration over the Endangered Species Act.30 days ago
‘Let’s call it what it is’: Seattle public safety chair demands mayor explain why she removed police chief
City Councilmember Bob Kettle said the mayor still hasn't explained why she forced then-Police Chief Shon Barnes out.1 month ago
‘We’re really focused on moving forward’: Mayor Wilson addresses internal Bite of Seattle texts
Seattle Mayor Katie Wilson is pushing back on criticism over how her office handled communications the night of the deadly Bite of Seattle shooting.1 month ago
‘S*** happens’: Seattle mayor’s office texts reveal scramble over optics, officials brushing off inaccurate information after Bite of Seattle shooting
Internal text messages released from Seattle Mayor Katie Wilson's office show staff debating whether the mayor should appear.1 month ago
‘Godzilla El Niño’: What a potentially historic weather pattern means for western Washington
From the United Nations to local forecasters, concern is growing about a potentially historic El Niño.1 month ago
Man convicted in 2020 downtown Seattle mass shooting released
William Tolliver, one of three men involved in a 2020 mass shooting in downtown Seattle, has been released.1 month ago
WA among 4 states being sued by Trump admin over tuition for immigrant students
Washington is among four states being sued by the Trump administration over in-state college tuition for immigrant students.1 month ago
‘I’ll be damned if that’s the only book’: A Gonzaga dad couldn’t find a children’s book about his university, so he made one
When Jabez LeBret’s young son brought home a children’s book about Notre Dame, the Gonzaga alum had one immediate reaction.1 month ago
Paddleboarder in critical condition after being pulled from Lake Washington
A paddleboarder is in critical condition after being pulled from Lake Washington.1 month ago
