Seattle council member says city needs to be ‘last line of defense’ for all workers
The Domestic Workers Bill of Rights touted by Councilmember Teresa Mosqueda would establish labor standards for all domestic workers.8 years ago
Seattle asked to postpone police chief hearings over ‘significant’ concerns
Seattle's Community Police Commission is asking the Seattle City Council to postpone any confirmation hearings for the next police chief.8 years ago
Washington leads 18 state coalition in lawsuit over family separation
Washington state is leading a coalition in a lawsuit against the Trump administration for its recent policy of separating children from families at the US-Mexico border.8 years ago
Speeding semi crashes, loses load on EB SR 518 near Southcenter
A semi crashed, rolled over and lost a load of pipes on eastbound SR 518 near Southcenter. All lanes are closed and drivers should avoid the area.8 years ago
Latest immigration debate shows ‘sharp divide’ in America
The Trump administration's decision to separate people who illegally cross the border from their children resulted in what former state Attorney General Rob McKenna calls a "really outrageous situation."8 years ago
Gov. Inslee to give $1.2M to immigration rights services
Washington state Governor Jay Inslee called the policy child abuse and announced he will give $1.2 million to support Northwest Immigrant Rights Project’s civil legal aid services.8 years ago
Tumwater ‘hero’ speaks out for the first time after Walmart shooting
The armed civilian referred to as a "hero" recently spoke out for the first time since shooting a carjacking suspect at a Walmart in Tumwater.8 years ago
Shooter reported along I-5 in Mount Vernon
Drivers on I-5 in Mount Vernon reported that someone was shooting along the roadway Wednesday morning.8 years ago
Thunderstorms roll in with sporadic lightning strikes
Thunderstorms stuck to the Olympic an Cascade mountains, but forecasters say storms could drift into the lowlands overnight.8 years ago
Rev. Wright explains theological charges against AG Jeff Sessions
Northwest Reverend David Wright with the United Methodist Church explains the complaint and theological charges he has brought against Attorney General Jeff Sessions, a member of the church.8 years ago
Seattle Mayor Durkan to protest immigration policy at US-Mexico border
Seattle Mayor Jenny Durkan is part of a delegation of U.S. mayors that will travel to the U.S.-Mexico border in Tornillo, Texas to "protest the Trump Administration’s family separation policy."9 years ago
Clergy led by NW reverend charges AG Sessions with child abuse, immorality
More than 600 clergy members with United Methodist Church have signed a complaint against church member Attorney General Jeff Sessions, charging him with child abuse, immorality and other offenses.9 years ago
Mayor Durkan’s new homeless plan approved by Seattle council
Seattle Mayor Jenny Durkan's new homeless plan was passed by the city council Monday. It aims to expand shelter capacity by 25 percent, and includes opening space at city hall.9 years ago
Homeless site Camp Second Chance gets extension on city permit
After meeting all the city requirements, Camp Second Chance on Myers Way received a 12-month extension on its permit.9 years ago
The other side of the asylum-seeking argument
A proponent of President Trump's immigration policies argues the other side of the asylum-seeker issue, revealing the sentiment behind this perspective on immigrants.9 years ago
Alleged shooters in court for 2016 murder at Jungle homeless encampment
Two years after the infamous shooting in Seattle's Jungle homeless encampment, two brothers are being tried in court as adults.9 years ago
90-degree temperatures expected in Seattle through mid-week
Temperatures are expected to creep into the lower 90s on Monday for some areas across the Puget Sound region.9 years ago
Separated from children, SeaTac asylum seekers face legal limbo
An update on parents separated from their children who continue to be detained in SeaTac. Former Washington Attorney General Rob McKenna also explains the law around asylum seekers.9 years ago
Seattle spends $30K to sponsor Special Olympics this July
The 2018 Special Olympics USA Games will come to Seattle July 1-6, bringing tens of thousands of people with it. The city is now an official sponsor, spending thousands of dollars on the event.9 years ago
Man arrested after racist rant in Seattle’s Beacon Hill neighborhood
A man was arrested Friday after he went on a very public and racist rant in Seattle's Beacon Hill neighborhood.9 years ago
Nudity in Seattle: It’s not just for Solstice Parades
If you're wondering why there are more nude people riding bicycles through Fremont this weekend than normal, just know it's normal.9 years ago
Will threat to Seattle tourism spark fiercer homeless response?
Will the homeless crisis have a negative effect on Seattle tourism? Visitors are starting to noticed the growing issue, especially when they are attacked by it.9 years ago
