Tacoma Rainiers will be first team in state to start using ‘vaccinated only’ seating
The Tacoma Rainiers will be the first to take up the governor's new guidance suggesting teams begin providing special seating sections for vaccinated fans.5 years ago
Seattle Mariners to hand out $65,000 in racial equity grants
The charitable arm of the Seattle Mariners is awarding $65,000 to three separate groups in its bid to further the cause of racial equity.5 years ago
New law reduces sales tax on hydrogen vehicle purchases in Washington
A bill sponsored by Sen. Hawkins that creates an eight-year pilot project for the reduction of sales tax on purchases of hydrogen vehicles is now law.5 years ago
Gov. Inslee signs Washington’s new capital gains tax
Gov. Inslee signed off on Washington's new capital gains tax Tuesday afternoon.5 years ago
Pilot of ‘no touch’ technology, virtual queue for TSA lines comes to Sea-Tac
A new pilot program of two different touchless technologies at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport kicks off this week and will run through August.5 years ago
Olympic National Park rescue ‘by far the most difficult’ of Coast Guard commander’s career
A Coast Guard commander called it the "most difficult" rescue of his career, after two hikers had to be airlifted off a cliff in Olympic National Park.5 years ago
Remaining fencing at Olympia Capitol coming down on Tuesday
Temporary fencing at the capitol campus in Olympia is coming down, fully reopening the area for the first time since January 6.5 years ago
DoorDash to pay out $15,000 to settle claim it violated Seattle sick-pay laws
Food delivery service DoorDash is paying to settle claims alleging that it violated Seattle's wage and sick-pay laws.5 years ago
Why are there no homeless camps in Bellevue public parks?
There are homeless individuals in Bellevue, like most other cities, but you won't find tents or encampments in public parks, on ballfields, or on sidewalks.5 years ago
Auburn man indicted in US Capitol insurrection
An Auburn-area man is now indicted on charges that he helped plan and carry out the January 2021 storming of the U.S. Capitol.5 years ago
Burien restaurants and food trucks clash over newly-approved pilot program
Burien City Council has approved a one year pilot program, allowing food trucks to operate in the city, over the objections of restaurant owners.5 years ago
Group works to ensure Seattle’s homeless families get stimulus payment ‘lifeline’
With stimulus payments beginning to go out over the weekend, local nonprofit Mary's Place is helping ensure Seattle's homeless population gets its money too.5 years ago
Group sues Washington state, pair of counties over drug possession cases
A group of defense attorneys is suing the state, King, and Snohomish counties, to recover penalties paid in simple drug possession cases.5 years ago
Life comes full circle for newly promoted Marysville Fire District Captain
Years ago, a Lakewood kindergartner met the local fire chief. This week, that chief pinned a badge on that same boy, newly promoted Captain Jacob Kuehn.6 years ago
Seattle City Council approves $4 more per hour for grocery workers
Seattle's City Council voted on Monday to require large grocery stores and chains to pay workers $4 more per hour during the COVID-19 pandemic, effective immediately.6 years ago
DOH promises to administer vaccine faster, blames inconsistent flow of doses
The state Department of Health is promising to get the COVID vaccine out faster. Out of 625,000 doses received, only about a third have been administered.6 years ago
Seattle activist: People use ‘encampments as camouflage’ for illegal dumping
Andrea Suarez with "I Heart Downtown Seattle" says much of the trash filling city streets and parks is coming from donations from private citizens.6 years ago
WA state employees enforcing COVID rules face threats from armed groups
Twice now, Washington state employees trying to enforce COVID rules at restaurants have faced threats from angry citizens with guns.6 years ago
Busy grocery workers worry about lack of safety measures
As you do your Thanksgiving shopping this week, grocery store workers want to remind you and store management that they are frontline workers, too.6 years ago
Seattle City Council passes 2021 budget, including cuts to SPD funds
The Seattle City Council on Monday passed its 2021 budget, which includes a near-20% cut to the Seattle Police Department budget.6 years ago
Manuel Ellis’ family launches anti-discrimination initiative in his honor
The family of Manuel Ellis, who died in Tacoma police custody, launched an anti-discrimination ballot initiative effort in his honor Wednesday.6 years ago
Pierce County deputy dies after medical emergency
A Pierce County Deputy was found unresponsive outside his patrol car in Spanaway on Tuesday morning.6 years ago
Pierce County to offer discounts for dine-in, takeout at restaurants in November
Pierce County is expanding an upcoming program that will give people dining at restaurants a 30% discount on their meals at restaurants.6 years ago
