Total of 78 likely heat-related deaths in Washington from recent heat wave
So far, there has been a total of 78 likely heat-related deaths identified in Washington as a result of the extreme heat wave at the end of June.5 years ago
Bellevue Police Chief Steve Mylett leaving department for new job in Ohio
The City of Bellevue announced Thursday that Police Chief Steve Mylett will be leaving the department for a new role in Akron, Ohio.5 years ago
‘Some relief’ for Puget Sound home buyers over last month despite rising prices
After a month where bidding wars sent home prices in the Puget Sound region skyrocketing, prospective buyers could finally be seeing some relief.5 years ago
Economist: To restart economy in Seattle area, ‘safety and security is paramount’
As the Seattle region starts to come out of the COVID pandemic, Windermere Chief Economist Matthew Gardner shares what to expect for the local economy.5 years ago
Coalition of grandmothers joins with UW researchers to keep guns out of the wrong hands
At the University of Washington, research is underway into how to prevent violence from harming a whole generation of children.5 years ago
Judge upholds Seattle law barring landlords from denying housing due to criminal history
A judge has rejected a challenge to the Seattle's Fair Chance Housing Law, which bars landlords from denying housing due to an applicant's criminal history.5 years ago
Young US adults among those with lowest COVID vaccination coverage
Recent data shows adults aged 18-24 are among the groups with the lowest reported COVID-19 vaccination coverage in the United States.5 years ago
Seattle council committee OKs plan to raise parking rates near Climate Pledge Arena
Headed to Seattle for a concert or a game at the new Climate Pledge Arena? You’ll likely have to pay more for parking, possibly much more.5 years ago
Gov. Inslee declares state of emergency for wildfires, limited burn ban
Gov. Inslee has declared a state of emergency related to the risk of wildfires, which includes a prohibition on most outdoor and agricultural burning.5 years ago
Seattle officials unveil legislation to protect public disclosure employees
Seattle City Council President Lorena Gonzalez and City Attorney Pete Holmes announced legislation to provide protections to public disclosure officers.5 years ago
All lanes on SR 18 reopen after being blocked for collision, fire
All lanes are reopen after a collision and fire involving two trucks blocked all lanes on State Route 18 between I-5 and Weyerhaeuser on Tuesday.5 years ago
Fahrenthold: ‘Cheapness won out’ in Trump Organization’s record keeping
The Trump Organization and its CFO were indicted last week. Washington Post reporter David Fahrenthold explains the case and charges.5 years ago
3 more cars damaged by concrete thrown onto Seattle freeway
In the latest in a rash of recent incidents involving debris thrown at cars on Seattle-area freeways, three more vehicles were damaged Tuesday morning.5 years ago
Everett to begin enforcing ‘no-sit, no-lie’ homeless camping ban
With new shelter space officially opening in Everett, the city will soon begin enforcing its recently-passed "no-sit, no-lie" homeless camping ordinance.5 years ago
Unemployment claimants in Washington must start job search activities
In order to remain eligible for unemployment benefits, claimants must complete three approved job search activities per week and document them.5 years ago
177 responders working to get Douglas County wildfire under control
A wildfire has continued to grow in Douglas County, having now expanded to nearly four square miles as of Monday morning.5 years ago
Jeff Bezos’ tenure as Amazon CEO officially comes to a close
After nearly three decades at the helm, Jeff Bezos is officially stepping down as Amazon’s CEO on Monday.5 years ago
State grants Oso slide memorial $500,000
Washington state has granted Snohomish County $500,000 in an effort to complete the Oso Slide Memorial, according to the Everett Herald.5 years ago
UW researcher: ‘No good framework’ to predict impact of social media updates
Social media changed the way humans interact with each other and know about our world, but we still don't fully understand the harm it could cause.5 years ago
Shooting reported in Seattle’s Lake City neighborhood
Seattle police are investigating the shooting of a man in the Lake City neighborhood Friday afternoon.5 years ago
Supreme Court declines case of WA florist who refused to sell to same-sex wedding
The Supreme Court has declined to take up the case of a florist in Richland, Wash., who refused to provide services for a same-sex wedding.5 years ago
‘Don’t blow it’ this weekend when it comes to fireworks, says Seattle Fire
"Don't blow it." -- That's the message from Seattle firefighters ahead of the Fourth of July when fireworks-related injuries and fires are common.5 years ago
Plan ahead for congested roads, busy long holiday weekend
The long holiday weekend is here and more people are expected to hit the roads ahead of the Fourth of July. Know when to avoid the major routes.5 years ago
