Why would ransomware hackers target an Auburn food bank?
Last week an Auburn food bank was hit by a ransomware attack and they now need the public's help to replace the impacted equipment.7 years ago
Washington state could soon see 40-cent dip in gas prices
Gas prices across Washington could soon be on the decline, with dips potentially getting as high as 40 cents a gallon in parts of the state.7 years ago
Queen Anne Car2go standoff ends in a ‘win-win’
After a days-long standoff, Queen Anne landlord Dan Smith and Car2go have come to an agreement over an illegally parked car on Smith's property.7 years ago
Bainbridge official proposes ‘I Didn’t Reproduce Day’ on Father’s Day
Bainbridge Councilmember Ron Peltier recently proposed a proclamation to designate a “I Didn’t Reproduce Day," which would fall on Father's Day.7 years ago
Proposed state law would expand overtime pay to 250,000+ workers
Washington state's Department of Labor and Industries is proposing a new rule that make hundreds of thousands of workers eligible for overtime pay by 2026.7 years ago
This week’s hot weather could shatter records across Puget Sound
Hot weather is finally set to arrive in the Puget Sound region this week, possibly breaking records up and down Washington.7 years ago
Study: At $20.8 million, Seattle has 8th highest parking ticket revenue
It's not a contest any Seattle resident is looking to win, but a study found Seattle has the eighth highest parking ticket revenue at $20.8 million a year. Not that knowing that makes anyone feel better.7 years ago
Conditions in Washington nursing homes rank among worst in nation
A new study ranks Washington state at the top regarding a handful of categories related to poor conditions in nursing homes.7 years ago
20,500-acre Grant County wildfire finally nears end
After days of burning through Grant County, responders finally have the over 20,500-acre fire mostly under control.7 years ago
Prison drug conspiracy thwarted after inmate allegedly used jail phone to plan it
A prison drug conspiracy was thwarted after an inmate and his girlfriend allegedly planned the whole thing over jail phone lines.7 years ago
King County housing market soars skyward ahead of summer
After a lull to start the year, the King County housing market is once again headed skyward headed into the busy summer months.7 years ago
State Supreme Court upholds ruling against florist who wouldn’t serve gay wedding
The Washington State Supreme Court upheld its decision against a Richland florist Thursday, who had refused to provide flowers for the wedding of a same sex couple in 2013.7 years ago
Lakes in Kirkland, Burien close for E. Coli and toxic algae
Lakes in Kirkland and Burien have been closed for swimming and water activities, after Juanita Beach's waters tested for "high levels" of E. Coli, while Lake Burien tested positive for toxic algae.7 years ago
Seattle U prof on what to expect from the government’s antitrust crackdown
Amazon, Google, Facebook and Apple are currently being scrutinized by government agencies. Antitrust expert Professor John Kirkwood at Seattle University joined Seattle's Morning News with Dave Ross to explain why the business practices of these companies are being looked at now.7 years ago
Should drivers be banned from the road for filming crash scenes?
Should a driver be banned from being on the road if they are caught using their phones around the scene of a collision? Germany thinks so.7 years ago
Report ranks Seattle traffic as fifth worst in nation
A new report from TomTom ranks Seattle as the fifth worst city in the United States for traffic, behind only Los Angeles, New York, San Francisco, and San Jose.8 years ago
More gray whales wash up dead, but is this different than orca crisis?
More dead gray whales are washing up on Puget Sound beaches. But is this problem similar to what the region has seen with its struggling orcas? One expert claims it's not.8 years ago
Grant County wildfire half contained, up to over 18,000 acres
A massive fire in Grant County grew to 5,000 acres overnight, with evacuation notices of varying levels issued for residents in the area.8 years ago
Everett’s new plan to help district’s many homeless students
The Everett School Board has opted to use a three acre plot of land to build housing for the district's many homeless students.8 years ago
Amber Alert canceled; missing boy found safe
The Amber Alert was canceled at 5:42 p.m. on Monday. Washington State Patrol says the boy was found safe and the mother was taken into custody.8 years ago
Teen suspected of stabbing grandma found dead in Lake Washington
A 57-year-old woman was taken to the hospital after she was stabbed in Seattle Monday afternoon. The suspect is her grandson who was found dead in Lake Washington.8 years ago
Snohomish SWAT tears off wall of house, ends 8-hour standoff
An eight-hour standoff following a domestic violence call ended early Monday morning, when Snohomish County Sheriff's SWAT unit tore through the wall of a house and removed a suspect with its K9 unit.8 years ago
Olympia’s new crisis response team gets 700 calls, mostly to homeless
Olympia's Crisis Response Unit only officially launched in April, but already it's found itself taking calls numbering in the hundreds, primarily to the city's homeless population.8 years ago
