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Seattle’s Pike Place Market celebrates 114th anniversary

Seattle's Pike Place Market is celebrating its 114th anniversary on Tuesday, marking the occasion with a downloadable digital book on its history.
5 years ago

Seattle mayor to sign downtown empty storefront legislation into law

Seattle Mayor Jenny Durkan says she will sign legislation to allow more flexibility in permitted uses for empty downtown storefronts into law. 
5 years ago

Seattle council approves bill limiting SPD’s use of less lethal weapons during protests

Seattle City Council approved a bill Monday that limits the police department's use of several less lethal weapons during protests.
5 years ago

Puget Sound region gets early-week breather from heat and smoke

After last week's heat and smoke, the Puget Sound region will be getting some relief from both to start the week, with light showers on the way.
5 years ago

Lawmaker calls for Seattle to give county control of City Hall Park following closure

In the wake of a clearance and closure of Seattle's City Hall Park, King County could soon aim to take full control of the park itself in the days to come. 
5 years ago

Where COVID case rates, hospitalizations are highest in Washington

COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations are rising again across the state, with the current hotspots mostly in Eastern Washington.
5 years ago

Seattle Public Schools requires all ‘non-represented’ staff to be vaccinated

All non-union represented employees with Seattle Public Schools have until Oct. 18 to get vaccinated against COVID-19 as a condition of employment.
5 years ago

New mask guidance for high school sports in Washington

The Washington State Department of Health released new mask wearing guidance this week for the upcoming high school sports season.
5 years ago

State superintendent: Keeping schools open ‘will be a challenge’ without vaccine mandate for staff

State Superintendent Chris Reykdal is requesting that Gov. Inslee require all K-12 school employees to be vaccinated against COVID-19.
5 years ago

All Washington health officers recommend masks in indoor, public spaces

The health officers from all 35 local health jurisdictions in Washington released a joint statement recommending masks in indoor, public settings. 
5 years ago

First live Asian giant hornet sighting confirmed in Washington in 2021

The Washington State Department of Agriculture has confirmed the first report of a live Asian giant hornet sighting in Washington in 2021.
5 years ago

Where to find cooling centers, beat the heat in the Puget Sound area

There's an excessive heat watch in place now through the weekend for the Seattle area, and cooling centers will be open for those who need them.
5 years ago

Economist: ‘Don’t give up hope’ on Seattle housing market

Windermere Chief Economist Matthew Gardner tells prospective home buyers: "Don't give up hope," even in the current competitive market.
5 years ago

Republican lawmakers ask Gov. Inslee to reconsider K-12 mask mandate

Several Washington Republican lawmakers sent a letter to the governor, asking him to reconsider his statewide mask mandate for K-12 schools.
5 years ago

Fahrenthold: House basically has ‘to take whatever the Senate gives it’ on infrastructure bill

Washington Post reporter David Fahrenthold ultimately thinks the infrastructure bill will pass, in part because every district has roads and bridges.
5 years ago

Temporary tiny home village to be built in Seattle’s University District

There will soon be a temporary tiny home village in the University District in Seattle thanks to an agreement between Sound Transit and the City of Seattle. 
5 years ago

Snohomish County enacts mask directive for all residents regardless of vaccination status

A newly-enacted mask directive for all Snohomish County residents regardless of vaccination status is now in effect.
5 years ago

Local leaders speak out after Gov. Inslee’s vaccine mandate

Both sides react after Gov. Inslee announced a requirement for most state workers to get the COVID-19 vaccine as a condition of employment.
5 years ago

Cooldown on the way to Puget Sound region as smoke fades

Just in time for an Excessive Heat Warning in effect through Saturday evening, smoke has moved in over the greater Seattle area.
5 years ago

As Sound Transit reworks light rail projects, group renews push for network of gondolas

As Sound Transit lays out its plans for light rail expansions around a $6.5 billion budget hole, a local group is continuing its push for aerial gondolas.
5 years ago

Border employees in Canada reach deal hours after strike action

The unions representing border and customs agents in Canada reached a tentative agreement with their employer on Friday, ending their strike.
5 years ago

Montlake Bridge will close for 26 days starting Aug. 9

Tracy Taylor details the 26-day shutdown of the Montlake Bridge and what it will mean for commuters to the University of Washington and the Montlake area.
5 years ago

SPD Chief terminates two officers who were outside US Capitol during Jan. 6 riot

Interim Seattle Police Chief Adrian Diaz has terminated two officers' after they were found to have violated the law at the US Capitol on Jan. 6.
5 years ago

Seattle-area dry streak ends at 51 days, with another heat wave on the horizon

The Seattle-area dry streak finally came to an end after 51 days, but another heat wave is on the way starting the middle of next week.
5 years ago