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Public records show Washington’s millionaires’ tax crafted to overturn 1933 income tax ruling

Public records reveal collaboration behind Washington's millionaires' tax to challenge the historic Supreme Court income tax ban.
4 months ago

‘We’re not safe anywhere’: Seattle influencer goes viral after she was attacked on popular waterfront trail

A Seattle social media influencer says she was grabbed by a stranger in broad daylight while on her daily run along a popular waterfront trail.
4 months ago

Lines at SEA continue to move swiftly as senators chase deal to end DHS budget standoff

Lines at the Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) remain swift amid national delays.
4 months ago

Lime rolling out AI ‘vision’ system to steer Seattle scooter riders back into bike lanes

Lime's new AI solution aims to direct scooter riders back to bike lanes in Seattle, enhancing safety for pedestrians and cyclists.
5 months ago

Man convicted in shooting of disabled Navy veteran on Seattle waterfront

A jury delivered a verdict in the 2025 shooting case of a disabled Navy veteran on Seattle's waterfront.
5 months ago

‘ICE is hiding from public accountability’: Ferguson signs bill to ban officers from wearing masks on duty

Gov. Bob Ferguson signs bill prohibiting law enforcement from wearing masks while on duty, enhancing transparency and accountability.
5 months ago

‘We’ve got to have accountability’: Sen. Murray says ICE reform is needed before DHS funding passes

Sen. Murray emphasizes the need for ICE reform to secure DHS funding amid ongoing Senate negotiations.
5 months ago

Highly debated ‘millionaire tax’ passes House

A contentious millionaire tax has now passed the Washington State Legislature, sparking discussions on its implications for residents.
5 months ago

ChatGPT rival Anthropic buys Seattle AI startup

Vercept joins Anthropic, enhancing its capabilities in AI technology and innovation. Discover the implications for the industry.
5 months ago

Recall petition against Auburn Mayor Nancy Backus fails, judge finds no wrongdoing

All charges against Auburn Mayor Nancy Backus dismissed after allegations of mishandling sexual assault cases were dropped.
5 months ago

‘Not something I take lightly’: WA Democrats tap rainy day fund, proposed ‘millionaire tax’ to close budget gap

Washington Democrats reveal a supplemental budget plan addressing the deficit with a millionaire tax and rainy day fund usage.
5 months ago

What didn’t pass: High-profile bills that failed in the Washington legislature this session

Several key bills fail to progress in the Washington legislature this session, impacting various significant issues.
6 months ago

Controversial ‘millionaire tax’ passes Washington Senate

Explore the implications of the controversial millionaire tax now advancing in Washington Senate legislation.
6 months ago

Seattle crews clear huge Ballard camp, but tents move down the street

Seattle city crews dismantled a major Ballard encampment, but tent populations relocated just blocks away, raising concerns.
6 months ago

Bellevue police confirm DHS operation as video shows apparent immigration arrest

A video shows an immigration arrest in Bellevue, raising questions about DHS operations in the area.
6 months ago

WA Supreme Court Justice Barbara Madsen the latest to step down after serving 30+ years

Barbara Madsen, after serving as a Supreme Court justice for the state of Washington since 1992, announced her retirement, effective April 3.
6 months ago

WA Senate resolution honors Cal Raleigh and the Seattle Mariners

The Washington Senate recognized Cal Raleigh and the Seattle Mariners for their outstanding contributions on Monday.
6 months ago

Motive remains unclear after woman stabbed multiple times on Redmond trail

Redmond police investigate a brutal stabbing on a hiking trail, urging the public for information on the suspect.
6 months ago

Microsoft continues to monitor Outlook, Teams after outage

Thousands face issues with Microsoft email and work apps as the company works to resolve the outage.
7 months ago

Puget Sound residents continue to battle stubbornly high inflation

Inflation is increasing nationwide, with the greater Seattle area experiencing even higher rates.
7 months ago

New Mercer Island police chief brings decades of experience, anti-bullying expertise

The new permanent chief brings anti-bullying expertise and decades of experience to Mercer Island's police department.
7 months ago

Winning Powerball tickets sold across Washington rake in over $11 million

Discover the latest Powerball wins in Washington, with over $11 million in prizes awarded to lucky ticket holders recently.
7 months ago

Man accused of vicious attack on elderly woman declared fit for trial

A suspect in the Seattle attack on a 75-year-old woman is deemed fit for trial, facing First Degree Assault charges.
7 months ago

Family members, fellow officers honor fallen Washington State Patrol trooper at memorial in Tacoma

A memorial service for Tara-Marysa Guting, a 29-year-old Washington State Patrol (WSP) trooper who was killed on Dec. 19th, was held Saturday.
7 months ago