Man charged with throwing woman down light rail stairs now adds murder charges
Surveillance video showed Jay throwing the victim down a flight of stairs multiple times. The victim suffered three broken ribs and a broken clavicle.4 years ago
Amazon employees in Calif. walk out mid-shift in protest of low wages
Amazon workers in San Bernardino, California walked off the job Monday in protest of low wages and unsafe working conditions.4 years ago
Wildfire threat near Leavenworth; 12+ fires burn across WA state
A series of fires in Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest, about 20 miles from Leavenworth, broke out as fire crews work to contain the fire.4 years ago
‘Tuba Man’ killer arrested naked in dumpster, now charged as part of retail theft ring
Billy Chambers, who infamously was charged with manslaughter in the death of the street musician known as "Tuba man," is a suspect in the crime ring.4 years ago
Universal healthcare campaign gains momentum in Washington state
Whole Washington is a volunteer organization of health care professionals fighting to get universal healthcare on the ballot next year.4 years ago
Red flag warning issued for Western WA as thunderstorms increase risk of wildfire
A Red Flag Warning has been issued for Western Washington Wednesday, Aug. 10 with dry weather and the possibility of thunderstorms increasing the risk of wildfires in the area.4 years ago
Will WA’s 3rd Congressional District race trigger a recount with primary results too close to call?
As votes continue to be counted in the Washington state primary, some races remain extremely close and might have the possibility of a recount.4 years ago
Seattle Children’s Hospital nurses picket for better working conditions as negotiations stall
Washington State Nurses Association (WSNA) started picketing outside Seattle Children's Hospital this morning, Aug. 9, at 6 a.m. to try and pressure the hospital in contract negotiations for the nurses.4 years ago
Worker sues Ezell’s Famous Chicken over sexual harassment claims
A worker has filed a lawsuit against Ezell's Famous Chicken for sexual harassment, and she claims that they company didn't do enough to stop the harassment.4 years ago
Three wildfires across Eastern Washington burn 22,000 acres
There are currently three major wildfires burning around Eastern Washington, the Vantage Wildfire in Kittitas County, the Cow Canyon Fire in Yakima Valley, and the Williams Lake fire near Cheney, Wash.4 years ago
Armed police return to patrols at UW dorms after dispute with union
After suspending armed police from UW dorm patrol, the university has been forced to reverse its decision and will bring back armed patrols of UW dorms4 years ago
Early primary returns suggest GOP failed to flip targeted legislative districts, Dems say
Many Democrats are already celebrating big wins across the state legislative district, especially in elections that were marked as weak districts by Republican challengers.4 years ago
SPD detective reveals harrowing details of the night Rep. Jayapal’s life was threatened
An SPD detective justifies finding probable cause against the man charged with felony harassment against Rep. Pramila Jayapal.4 years ago
Teamsters reject latest concrete truck-driver contract, skip work over demands not being met
Members from the Teamsters Union Local 174 voted on a new contract sent over from concrete companies, rejecting the contract 170-1 in a secret ballot.4 years ago
Washington AG starts discrimination investigation into SPU over anti-LGBTQ+ hiring practices
Washington State Attorney General has announced they will begin a discrimination investigation into Seattle Pacific University.4 years ago
WA juvenile detention reforms solitary confinement practices upon settling lawsuit
Columbia Legal Services has reached a $102,000 settlement in its lawsuit against the DCYF for detaining three teens in solitary confinement.4 years ago
Missing Indigenous Person Alert issues first notification to look for Angela Maguire
Our state has just issued its first Missing Indigenous Person Alert (MIPA) for Angela Maquire, a Lummi Nation citizen who went missing Saturday, July 23.4 years ago
Monkeypox declared a global emergency as WA’s case count creeps up
The World Health Organization(WHO) declared on Saturday that monkeypox is now a "public health emergency of international concern" as cases continue to rise rapidly.4 years ago
Near-record inflation sees demand at Snohomish County’s food banks outpace mid-pandemic levels
The food bank is experiencing a "dire need" for more food donations and funding as demand from visitors is reaching record levels.4 years ago
‘Violation of my First Amendment rights,’ House candidate says of removal of election surveillance signs
Amber Krabach, Republican legislative candidate and QAnon conspiracy theorist, is defending the presence of signs littered across King County’s ballot drop boxes that claim “this ballot box is under surveillance.”4 years ago
Boeing ‘must pay fair share’ to Duwamish cleanup says new lawsuit from Port of Seattle
The Port of Seattle is demanding the aerospace giant cover a bigger share of the Superfund Cleanup in the Lower Duwamish Waterway in a civil lawsuit against the aerospace company.4 years ago
Starbucks Roastery workers protest store closures as Schultz says its “just the beginning”
Starbucks workers picketed outside the Starbucks Reserve Roastery on Pike on Sunday, protesting the company's "union-busting tactics."4 years ago
Starbucks union to bring lawsuit against company, disputes reason for closures
Several workers at unionized locations have come forward claiming that there has not been any crime concerns, just a tactic to shut down unionized stores.4 years ago
