Providence nurses demand hazard pay amid staffing shortage
Several nurses from Providence Regional Medical Center spoke to the Everett City Council yesterday asking for the city to mandate hazard pay for nurses.4 years ago
Seattle Mayor Harrell commits to hiring 500 SPD officers by 2027
Mayor Harrell and interim Police Chief Adrian Diaz unveil their new recruitment strategy to address staffing shortages in Seattle Police Department.4 years ago
Starbucks closes 5 Seattle locations, more across the nation, citing increased crime
Starbucks has announced that they will close 16 locations across the country, including five in Seattle and one in Everett due to safety concerns at the locations.4 years ago
No statewide ballot initiatives this November, drug decriminalization campaign stalls out
For the third straight year, Washington voters won't be asked to decide any statewide ballot initiatives come November.4 years ago
Two teens arrested for shooting a 14-year-old girl as community grieves
Two 17-year-old boys have been arrested for the death of a 14-year-old girl in Tacoma's Hilltop neighborhood Wednesday, July 6.4 years ago
Senator Liias talks plans to ‘lid’ I-5 as maintenance continues
The movement to lid I-5 between Madison and Denny has been floating around for years now, but now has a big public name advocating for it; Senator Marko Liias.4 years ago
King County Council votes to move elections to even years
King County voters will see a new ballot measure this November, one that moves future county elections to even-numbered years.4 years ago
Providence Everett triages emergency room as staff shortage tightens
Medical Centers in the Seattle metro area are struggling with patient loads and Providence Everett has had to close its emergency room to ambulances for a short time Monday, June 27.4 years ago
Inslee vows to stop ‘assault’ on Washington values post-Roe
In a press conference in Olympia this weekend, Washington Governor Jay Inslee vowing to take measures to protect abortion rights in Washington state.4 years ago
Starbucks workers go on strike over ‘union busting activity’
Starbucks workers announced they are going on strike today over the treatment of fellow workers.4 years ago
Law enforcement coalition targets spiking organized retail theft of baby formula, cannabis
An increasing rate of organized retail theft prompts the attorney general to coordinate a law enforcement crackdown.4 years ago
Some calls go unanswered as Seattle Police change priority protocol
If you call 911, you might not get an officer to respond to your situation if your call is determined to be of low priority, according to a new SPD policy.4 years ago
Inslee joins calls for Insurance Commissioner to resign, Kreidler refuses
Washington state senators has called on Insurance Commissioner Mike Kreidler to resign for firing a whistle-blower with reports of an abusive workplace.4 years ago
Ban of video livestream in inquest into death of Charleena Lyles denied by administrator
The inquest into the wrongful death of Charleena Lyles who was shot by two SPD officers is set to begin June 21.4 years ago
FIFA 2026 World Cup announces Seattle as host city
FIFA is set to announce the final list of host cities for the 2026 World Cup, with Seattle on the short list of 17 U.S. cities to host.4 years ago
Office of WA lawmaker targeted by attempted ‘arson’ says House Minority leader
An office building run by Washington State House Representative Andrew Barkis was vandalized Monday morning when two masked men smashed a window and threw a lit flare into the building.4 years ago
Kent settles with former police chief over Nazi insignia
The city of Kent will pay more than $1.5 million dollars to a former assistant police chief who was put on leave for displaying a Nazi insignia.4 years ago
Harrell vetoes bill to require landlords to report rents
Harrell vetoed a recently passed city council bill that would have required landlords to report key details of their rents4 years ago
Researchers at UW vote yes on unionization
Researchers at the University of Washington have voted to unionize across all three campuses.4 years ago
Complaint filed against Sequim lawyer who made claims of widespread voter fraud
Attorney General's office has filed a complaint against a lawyer for filing lawsuits alleging widespread voter fraud, despite no evidence.4 years ago
Starbucks announces plans to find new CEO from outside the company
With Starbucks' CEO Kevin Johnson stepping down as CEO last April, Howard Schultz has been appointed as interim CEO as the company continues its search.4 years ago
Auburn couple found guilty of defrauding customers for $30 million
An Auburn couple was found guilty of defrauding 3,000 people through their precious metal company Northwest Territorial Mint, in a 'ponzi-like scheme.'4 years ago
