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Seattle group gets approval to gather signatures for homelessness ballot initiative

A coalition seeking to force city leaders to address homelessness can now move forward on gathering signatures for its ballot initiative. 
5 years ago

State Attorney General charges three officers for death of Manuel Ellis

The state Attorney General's Office announced Thursday that it has filed felony charges against three Tacoma police officers in the death of Manuel Ellis.
5 years ago

Fahrenthold: Nothing unites the Republican Party ‘like Trump’s agenda’

The Washington Post's David Fahrenthold shares his insights as to why Donald Trump seems to be the voice of the Republican Party and if he may run in 2024.
5 years ago

Sea-Tac Airport’s renovated North terminal to begin reopening

Just in time for travelers to return to the skies, Sea-Tac International Airport will begin reopening its North Satellite terminal over the next month.
5 years ago

Washington DOH monitoring possible rare side effect of COVID vaccine

The DOH says it is monitoring the possibility of a rare side effect that health experts say could have been brought on by the COVID-19 vaccine.
5 years ago

Seattle City Council votes to transfer 911 operations away from police

In a 7-0 vote, the Seattle City Council has approved transferring 911 operations away from the Seattle Police Department. 
5 years ago

Alaska man sentenced to 20 months in prison for arson at Seattle’s East Precinct

The 20-year-old Alaska man who set fire to the Seattle Police Department's East Precinct last August now faces 20 months in prison.
5 years ago

Seattle Asian Art Museum set to reopen to public after 3-year renovation

The Seattle Asian Art Museum in Volunteer Park has undergone a transformation after being closed for three years, and is reopening to the public on May 28.
5 years ago

COVID updates: 3 million people in Washington now fully vaccinated

The state Department of Health says there have been over 401,526 confirmed coronavirus cases in Washington, and 5,765 people have died statewide.
5 years ago

Municipal broadband in Washington will soon offer options beyond Comcast

A pair of bills passed in Washington during the last legislative session is affording rural communities the ability to offer municipal broadband.
5 years ago

Expect occasional closures as SB ‘Revive I-5’ in Seattle starts this week

Drivers can expect upcoming closures as the work to "Revive I-5" SB through Seattle by replacing expansion joints and resurfacing the road kicks off May 24.
5 years ago

King County Councilmember proposes COVID-19 vaccination incentives

Reduced property taxes or rent assistance are among the COVID-19 vaccination incentives proposed by King County Council Vice Chair Reagan Dunn.
5 years ago

First ORCA card free for youth riders ages 6-18

Youth age 6-18 can get their first ORCA card free. The action to waive the $5 fee for a new card makes permanent a promotion in place since December 2020.
5 years ago

Former Washington AG: Supreme Court ‘deeply divided’ over upcoming abortion case

How will justices rule on an upcoming abortion case? Former Washington Attorney General Rob McKenna provided some insight to KIRO Radio's Dave Ross. 
5 years ago

While part of state likely to avoid drought, still concerns over Washington farm country

Places that rely more on rain and groundwater are expecting trouble this summer, particularly Eastern Washington's farm country.
5 years ago

West Seattle High-Rise Bridge clears major hurdle on road to repair

The Seattle Department of Transportation selected construction firm Kraemer North America to complete the final West Seattle High-Rise Bridge repairs.
5 years ago

Strike imminent for delivery truck drivers with Seattle Public Schools

Fifteen truck drivers who make deliveries for Seattle schools say mediation has failed to find agreement on a new contract and a strike could be imminent.
5 years ago

Suspect in unemployment scam denied bail pending arrival in Washington

A suspect in a scam that saw nearly $650 million paid out in fraudulent unemployment claims will remain in custody pending his arrival in Washington.
5 years ago

Report: Chronic homelessness reaches crisis levels in King County

Chronic homelessness rose 42% annually in King County, according to a report from Challenge Seattle that also includes recommendations to address the surge.
5 years ago

Seattle bike lanes get a dedicated street sweeper, and you get to name it

The Seattle Department of Transportation is looking for public input to name a new piece of machinery: a bike lane street sweeper.
5 years ago

Fahrenthold: Can events at the Capitol on Jan. 6 be called an ‘insurrection’?

There's been some debate over whether or not the events at the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021, can be called an "insurrection." The Washington Post says yes.
5 years ago

Edmonds man suspected of child rape captured off coast of Florida

A 34-year-old Edmonds man charged with child rape and child molestation is in custody after being captured off the coast of Florida.
5 years ago

Group launches bid to recall Gov. Inslee over handling of the pandemic

A group has launched a bid to recall Gov. Jay Inslee, levying a series of accusations against the governor regarding his handling of the pandemic.
5 years ago

COVID updates: Sounders open ‘vaccinated only’ seating at Lumen Field

The state Department of Health says there have been over 394,000 confirmed coronavirus cases in Washington, and 5,702 people have died statewide.
5 years ago