Starbucks unveils subsidized child care for employees
During a rough year for Starbucks from a public relations perspective, the company announced a deal with Care.com to help subsidize employee child care.8 years ago
Seattle City Council endorses state carbon tax on November ballot
I-1631 is the latest carbon tax on the state ballot, and Seattle City Council voted to endorse it in full, buoyed by support from Mike O'Brien and Kshama Sawant.8 years ago
Rainy weather makes for ‘rough morning commute,’ accidents everywhere
Five separate traffic incidents in the I-5 downtown corridor alone led to an especially rough Tuesday morning for Seattle commuters. Here's what you can do to stay safe.8 years ago
Report: Uber advocating for downtown Seattle tolling
Uber is the latest to jump into Seattle's congestion pricing debate as the company urges cities to start tolling downtown streets.8 years ago
City’s study claims Seattle’s homeless problem is improving
New data released by Seattle's Human Services Department showed marked improvement in a number of areas in 2018 for the city's homeless crisis.8 years ago
Charges dropped against Bellevue cop due to ‘sophisticated ruse’
All charges against former Bellevue police officer John Kivlin were dropped in King County Court Monday as prosecutors noted a "sophisticated ruse" organized by the accuser.8 years ago
Details, images released for massive NHL Seattle Ice Centre in Northgate
The proposed NHL Seattle Ice Centre will span 180,000 square feet, three ice rinks, and a handful of community amenities for the Northgate neighborhood.8 years ago
WATCH: Cantwell and Hutchison square off in first Senate debate
Maria Cantwell and Susan Hutchison finally went head-to-head for their first debate, speaking for an hour on a variety of key issues.8 years ago
All lanes of I-5 have reopened in Tacoma after 2 separate crashes
All lanes of I-5 in Tacoma reopened at 10:40 a.m. after hours of closures and gridlock in the areas Monday morning.8 years ago
Boeing tops list of Washington companies with Trump donors
Boeing boasts 35 total employees who have given to Donald Trump's re-election campaign. But it's not the only Washington company with workers pitching in for the president's 2020 run.8 years ago
Fire rips through old Olympia brewery building in Tumwater
Firefighters were called to a 3-alarm fire at the historic Olympia brewery in Tumwater early Monday morning. The blaze continued to rip through the building over the morning as crews got it under control.8 years ago
Can the Northwest compete in the coming space race?
The space economy is thriving, but is also emerging. A recent study concludes that Puget Sound region schools will have to catch up if locals are to participate in the next economy.8 years ago
King County officials considering turning old jail into homeless shelter
King County officials are looking into the idea of housing the homeless in a wing of the King County Correctional Facility.8 years ago
Crowd converges in downtown Seattle to protest Kavanaugh confirmation
People gathered at Westlake Park in downtown Seattle on Saturday afternoon to protest the confirmation of Brett Kavanaugh to the Supreme Court.8 years ago
Top destinations for Seattleites sharing Lyft rides
Recent data now tells us exactly where the most popular destinations are for shared Lyft rides, with Sea-Tac Airport checking in at the top spot.8 years ago
Deadline for online or mail-in voter registration is closing in
Unless you want to register to vote in person a week before Election Day, you'll want to make sure you get your ducks in a row by Monday, October 8.8 years ago
Shake Shack puts the brakes on Seattle opening for ‘last minute adjustments’
Seattleites are going to have to wait for Shake Shack's grand opening at least for a little while, with the burger chain postponing its Seattle opening.8 years ago
Gig Harbor follows Kirkland’s lead, considers a straw ban of its own
Gig Harbor is moving closer to considering a plastic straw ban, putting forth a pair of proposed ordinances up for review in November.8 years ago
Bellevue police aggressively recruiting officers amid staffing shortage
Bellevue police are targeting the fitness and martial arts community, but are seeking anyone willing to be an officer as the department faces a staffing shortage.8 years ago
How backyard cottages could open up Seattle’s housing market
Seattle City Council took a step closer toward legislation that would make "accessory dwelling units" easier to build, opening up a handful of new options for potential home buyers.8 years ago
Edmonds police make arrest in grocery store child molestation case
A 50-year-old North Bend man was arrested Wednesday following an investigation out of Edmonds, and a search for a suspect who assaulted a child at the Ranch 99 grocery store.8 years ago
Lockdown lifted at Shoreline school after ‘potential threat’
Shorewood High School in Shoreline was placed on lockdown for an online threat and "an additional presence on campus." No one is allowed to enter to leave the school.8 years ago
How Amazon’s $15 minimum wage might hurt workers
Amazon's $15 raise for warehouse workers may not actually be the slam dunk it originally seemed to be, as employees lose stock options and monthly bonuses.8 years ago
