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Seattle-based food delivery app Runner gives full cut to restaurants

A new Seattle based food delivery app called Runner has developed a system that doesn't take cuts from restaurants the way Uber Eats and DoorDash do.
6 years ago

WSU students find clever ways to pay party fines issued by Pullman police

Pullman police have issued 10 infractions to hosts of parties, but guests have been sending money to the host through Venmo to cover the fine. 
6 years ago

Several protests planned in Seattle over holiday weekend

Several protest-related events are planned in Seattle throughout the Labor Day weekend.
6 years ago

WA state auditor candidate seeks to repair rift between cops and community

Chris Leyba, GOP State Auditor candidate, on his plan for police oversight, and how it could help all communities feel like they have a seat at the table.
6 years ago

SPD officers line 5th Avenue to honor Chief Best on her last day with department

Wednesday marks the final day of Seattle Police Chief Carmen Best's tenure with the department, after announcing her retirement in August. 
6 years ago

King County Council could control, defund sheriff via charter amendments

The King County Council, via charter amendments five and six, would have the ability to hire the sheriff rather than leaving the position up for election.
6 years ago

One dead after brush fire at homeless encampment near I-5 in Seattle

One person is dead, after a brush fire at a homeless encampment near I-5 in Seattle on Seneca Street at 7th Avenue. 
6 years ago

Woman killed in King County Sheriff’s Office SUV crash identified as Seattle attorney

A woman killed after her car was struck by a King County Sheriff's Department SUV has been identified as 41-year-old Seattle attorney Sarah Leyrer. 
6 years ago

Chadwick Boseman’s early death shines light on colon cancer in young

The death last week of actor Chadwick Boseman at 43 from colon cancer shined a light on the issue of younger people and cancer detection.
6 years ago

Court rules voter-approved Initiative 1639 is constitutional

A federal judge in the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Washington ruled that Initiative 1639 is constitutional and will remain law.
6 years ago

Assistant Sec. of Health: Data supports reopening WA schools and businesses

Assistant Secretary of Health Admiral Brett Giroir says data supports reopening the economy and schools in Washington state.
6 years ago

King County health officer: Still a chance schools could resume in person in 2020

With schools beginning to resume virtually in September, is there a chance students would return to class in person by the end of 2020?
6 years ago

COVID-19 updates: 77,235 confirmed cases statewide, 1,953 deaths

The state Department of Health reports more than 77,000 cases of coronavirus in Washington state. The DOH says 1,953 people have died from the virus.
6 years ago

Former WA Attorney General on whether media outlets will have to hand over footage to SPD

Will Seattle media outlets be forced to hand over protest footage to SPD? Former Washington Attorney General Rob McKenna weighs in.
6 years ago

Black Lives Matter Seattle-King County releases statement on violence in Kenosha

Black Lives Matter Seattle-King County released a statement Friday on the recent violence in Kenosha, Wisconsin.
6 years ago

New Amazon Halo fitness device gets personal by measuring your body fat

Todd Bishop from GeekWire on the Amazon Halo and the privacy concerns around a feature that takes a picture of you and measures your body fat.
6 years ago

Will Seattle council decide not to override mayor’s veto of SPD budget cuts?

Will Seattle councilmembers opt against overriding Mayor Jenny Durkan's veto of their proposed SPD budget cuts?
6 years ago

Three arrests, SPD dispersal order issued after clash with protesters

The Seattle Police Department issued a dispersal order Wednesday after protesters and officers faced off during what was a peaceful vigil near Eastlake. 
6 years ago

Clarkston School District brings students back to class in person with hybrid model

The Clarkston School District in southeast Washington brought students back to campus on Wednesday for a hybrid learning model. 
6 years ago

Messages to Seattleites while city leaders are on summer break

While the Seattle City Council is on a break and Mayor Jenny Durkan hasn't addressed recent violence on Capitol Hill, Gee and Ursula have messages for residents. 
6 years ago

SPD sergeant placed on leave pending investigation for actions at protest

A police sergeant in Seattle is being investigated for improper actions during an Aug. 13 protest, and has been placed on paid administrative leave.
6 years ago

Workers say St. Michael Medical Center outbreak could have been prevented

Some workers at Bremerton's St. Michael Medical Center say the COVID-19 outbreak there might have been prevented with better protection and notification.
6 years ago

Puget Sound charter school let students meet teachers before virtual learning

Impact Public Schools, which runs public charter schools in the Puget Sound area, is emphasizing student-teacher relationships before class begins.
6 years ago

Police precinct vandalized, one officer injured during protests Monday

One police officer was injured and one arrest was made Monday after protests that began at Cal Anderson Park. The West Precinct was vandalized and damaged.
6 years ago