Gun violence reduction strategy sponsored by Rivera passes Seattle council
A new gun violence reduction strategy has passed the Seattle City Council.12 hours 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.1 day 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.4 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.6 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.6 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.8 days 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.9 days 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.12 days 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.12 days 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.15 days 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.18 days 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.19 days ago
Paddleboarder in critical condition after being pulled from Lake Washington
A paddleboarder is in critical condition after being pulled from Lake Washington.20 days ago
Olympia launching pilot program allowing people to live in their cars
The City of Olympia is launching a pilot program allowing people to live in RVs and other vehicles for up to six months with a permit.20 days ago
‘Don’t freak out’: WA Secretary of State expects new injunction ‘very soon’ after Supreme Court mail-in voting ruling
Washington Secretary of State Steve Hobbs expects a new injunction to be filed "very soon" after the U.S. Supreme Court ruling on mail-in voting.21 days ago
WA closing in on 1 million acres burned as drought fuels one of state’s worst wildfire seasons
Washington’s drought is making an already busy wildfire season worse, and the outlook into fall is not encouraging.23 days ago
Boeing’s white-collar union rejects contract, authorizes strike despite largest pay offer since 1983
Boeing's white-collar union voted down a proposed contract, authorizing a strike.26 days ago
Trump admin. moves to repeal Roadless Rule, putting 2 million acres of Washington forest at risk
About 2 million acres of national forest land in Washington could lose protections as the Trump admin. moves ahead to repeal the Roadless Rule.29 days ago
Seattle Chamber poll finds strong voter support for public safety cameras
A new Seattle Metro Chamber poll found strong support for public safety cameras, with three of four Seattle voters backing their use to help investigate crimes.29 days ago
‘A Swiss cheese system’: Critics rally at Seattle City Hall against surveillance cameras
Flock Safety is tightening safeguards as opponents rally against surveillance cameras in King County on Monday.30 days ago
Judge dismisses double-murder case against man accused of Seattle ax attacks
A King County judge dismissed the double-murder case against Liam Kryger Thursday.1 month ago
Seattle council approves $3.6 million for free school meals
The Seattle City Council voted unanimously on Tuesday to approve $3.6 million to provide free school meals for students this school year.1 month ago
Ferguson signs amended wildfire proclamation as state seeks additional federal aid
Washington Governor Bob Ferguson signed an amended emergency proclamation Monday for Washington's wildfire disaster.1 month ago
