Distracted I-5 driver arrested on suspicion of vehicular homicide
A driver who struck and killed a man changing a tire on I-5 in Tacoma on Monday morning has been arrested on suspicion of vehicular homicide.5 years ago
Washington Hospitality Association calls on Gov. Inslee to fully open state by June 15
The head of the Washington Hospitality Association is pushing for the state to fully reopen by June, and for a plan forward out of the rollback pause.5 years ago
Local construction company offers $500 to employees who get vaccine
A small construction company in Fife is giving its workers $500 as an incentive to get the COVID-19 vaccine.5 years ago
King County Council puts off vote on proposal to ban facial recognition technology
After a divisive hearing, the King County Council decided not to vote on a proposal to ban government use of facial recognition technology.5 years ago
Thurston County looking to distribute 800 expiring vaccine doses by end of week
Thurston County is looking to distribute about 800 doses of Pfizer COVID-19 vaccines set to expire by the end of the week.5 years ago
Bidding has begun on a ticket to space with Blue Origin
Blue Origin's New Shepard will fly its first astronaut crew to space on July 20, and you could be on board … for the right price, of course.5 years ago
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.6 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.6 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.6 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.6 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.6 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
