King County Council’s ban of facial recognition technology is ‘misguided’
Daniel Castro with the Information Technology & Innovation Foundation says King County's ban of facial recognition tech wasn't based on real evidence.5 years ago
Northgate pedestrian and bike bridge to be installed over two weekends
On the weekends of June 12-13 and 19-20, parts of I-5 will see overnight closures as the spans for the Northgate pedestrian and bike bridge are installed.5 years ago
Winner collects first $250,000 prize for Washington’s vaccine lottery
The first ever winner of the $250,000 prize from Washington's vaccine lottery has officially collected their money, the state reports.5 years ago
Seattle area hits record rainfall ahead of ‘widespread thunderstorms’ this week
The Puget Sound region is set to receive what could end up being record rainfall between Saturday and Sunday.5 years ago
SPD called to park near Seattle school out of ‘abundance of caution’ for suspicious suitcase
SPD was called to the area near a homeless encampment bordering Broadview Thomson K-8, after a security specialist spotted a suspicious suitcase.5 years ago
Dozens of bales of hay spill onto I-405 through Bellevue
Drivers on I-405 through Bellevue experienced an odd traffic jam early Thursday afternoon, after dozens of bales of hay spilled onto the roadway.5 years ago
Seattle police make more than 50 arrests in citywide retail theft operation
Seattle police officers made more than 50 arrests and recovered thousands of dollars worth of stolen merchandise Wednesday in a retail theft operation.5 years ago
Amazon reverses course, joins other Seattle tech companies in expanding work-from-home options
Amazon announced Thursday in an internal memo that it will be offering flexible work-from-home options for its employees across the globe.5 years ago
Gov. Inslee names new head of oft-maligned Employment Security Department
Gov. Inslee announced Wednesday that he has named Cami Feek the new commissioner of Washington's Employment Security Department.5 years ago
UW Virology head: ‘I hope we give science benefit of doubt’ in next pandemic
While it's been a tough year for everyone, the hope is that all the work done during the pandemic will prove crucial toward stopping another one.5 years ago
Dr. Fauci emails, reaction show how much he’s become a ‘really polarizing figure’
Washington Post reporter Yasmeen Abutaleb shares what she discovered in 866 pages of emails from Dr. Anthony Fauci in April and March 2020.5 years ago
Fahrenthold: Election reform aims to benefit Republicans, but some ‘may get snagged’
There is an ongoing effort in a number of states, including Texas, to implement election reform. Washington Post reporter David Fahrenthold explains.5 years ago
Crews battle 2-alarm fire near Seattle Center
Seattle Fire crews battled a 2-alarm fire in a vacant building near the Seattle Center on Tuesday afternoon. No injuries have yet been reported.5 years ago
Economist: It’ll be ‘some time into next year’ before Puget Sound jobs rebound
Jobs lost in the Puget Sound due to COVID-19 are starting to come back, but Windermere Chief Economist Matthew Gardner warns it's not yet a full recovery.5 years ago
Woman shot, injured by police; man found dead during Puyallup welfare check
A woman shot at officers as they responded to a welfare check at a home on Valley Avenue Northeast on Monday night.5 years ago
DOH: ‘Will take time’ for Washington state, federal data to align on vaccine totals
Federal vaccine data doesn't currently align with Washington's own numbers, and that discrepancy isn't likely to be resolved anytime soon.5 years ago
New law clears way for 114 Washington inmates seeking early release
Washington has seen two inmates serving life without parole under the "Three-Strikes Law" get re-sentenced and released from prison under a new law.5 years ago
COVID updates: Washington inches toward benchmark needed to reopen early
The state Department of Health says there have been over 407,000 confirmed coronavirus cases in Washington, and 5,815 people have died from the virus statewide5 years ago
First-of-its-kind murder trial against Auburn police officer set for early 2022
A King County judge officially set a trial date for Auburn Police Officer Jeffrey Nelson, who was charged with second-degree murder late last summer.5 years ago
Seattle’s equity task force releases investment recommendations
Seattle's Equitable Communities Initiative Task Force released recommendations Thursday on how to invest in improving equity for communities of color.5 years ago
Woman’s body found in Montlake greenbelt
A woman's body was discovered in a greenbelt near the Montlake neighborhood on Sunday, according to Seattle police.5 years ago
Gov. Inslee announces COVID-19 vaccine incentives
Gov. Inslee announced the state is offering incentives for people in Washington to get the COVID-19 vaccine with chances to win money, prizes, or tuition.5 years ago
Norovirus-like outbreak associated with Habit Burger Grill in Shoreline
Public Health -- Seattle & King County is investigating an outbreak of norovirus-like illness associated with Habit Burger Grill in Shoreline.5 years ago
