Labor shortage befalls Alaska Air as pilots bargain for ‘basic quality of life issues’ in latest contract
Alaska Airlines has a shortage of pilots and their union advocates for 'basic quality of life' improvements to their contract.4 years ago
What to expect for delays, closures, reroutes with Biden speaking in Seattle-area for Earth Day
Drivers and commuters are being told to expect delays from freeway closures and transit reroutes with Joe Biden moving through the area Friday.4 years ago
Starbucks Seattle’s Reserve Roastery votes to unionize as CEO labels organizers ‘vocal minority’
Seattle’s "flagship" Starbucks location, Seattle Reserve Roastery, is now the second in the city to successfully vote to unionize on a 38-27 margin.4 years ago
State fights back against ‘cruel legal challenge’ to Hanford worker protections in Supreme Court
The Washington Attorney General’s Office attended a Supreme Court hearing to support Hanford workers in their bid for compensation.4 years ago
Joe Biden to arrive in Seattle Thursday, will speak at Green River College in Auburn for Earth Day
Joe Biden is scheduled to arrive in Seattle on Thursday night, in what will be his first visit to the city since he became president.4 years ago
‘Focus remains on hospitalizations,’ WA health secretary says amid slight uptick in omicron cases
King County is in the midst of a slick uptick in COVID cases. The DOH sees hospitalization as the significant metric at which to look.4 years ago
King County Metro involved in 104 preventable accidents over last four years
The King County Metro bus audit revealed there were 104 preventable incidents in its report since 20184 years ago
Seattle Public Schools employee faces child molestation charges
An instructional assistant with Seattle Public Schools (SPS) was charged with two counts of child molestation for abuse4 years ago
PETA activists superglue themselves to counter at Seattle Starbucks headquarters
A woman super-glued herself to the service counter at the Starbucks cafe for the company's Seattle headquarters on Wednesday morning.4 years ago
King County adds additional sheriff patrols to downtown campus following courthouse incident
King County is expanding security services to its downtown campus which encompasses the courthouse, adult detention center, and city hall.4 years ago
NWS receives reports of waterspout over Lake Samish near Bellingham
The Seattle office for the National Weather Service received reports of a waterspout over Lake Samish near Bellingham this week.4 years ago
Seattle Foundation grants $12.6 million to BIPOC-led organizations
The Seattle Foundation has awarded $12.6 million to Black, Indigenous and people of color organizations for community initiatives.4 years ago
After initial hesitance, Puget Sound transit agencies officially end mask requirements
Although masking rules will no longer be in effect at Sea-Tac Airport and Paine Field, Seattle-area transit will be a different story.4 years ago
Washington Rep. Kilmer praises Congress’ efforts during pandemic, but still more to be done
Washington Rep. Derek Kilmer looks back on the efforts of Congress over the course of the pandemic, with more to do in the days ahead.4 years ago
Seattle police arrest pair of drivers following road rage incident at Pike Place Market
Seattle police arrested two men after a road rage altercation at Pike Place Market on Sunday, which injured a woman who worked in the area.4 years ago
Marshawn Lynch, Macklemore join with Seattle Kraken as part-owners
Former Seahawks star Marshawn Lynch and rapper Macklemore will be joining the Seattle Kraken ownership group as minority partners.4 years ago
Delta Airlines pilots to become latest to picket at Sea-Tac citing strain from low staffing
Delta Airlines pilots will be picketing at Sea-Tac Airport on Tuesday, April 19, over shortages which they say have led to record overtime.4 years ago
Seattle takes another shot at renter protections after failed eviction moratorium extension
The Seattle council votes out of committee a bill that sets new requirements on the repayment of unpaid rent accrued during the COVID civil emergency.4 years ago
Fire safety outage closes Sound Transit’s University District and Roosevelt stations
Sound Transit's Roosevelt and University District light rail stations are closed due to a fire safety system outage that began Thursday morning4 years ago
‘Band of snow showers’ moves through King, Pierce counties
Parts of King and Pierce counties woke up to snow showers on Thursday morning, in the wake of record low temperatures earlier this week.4 years ago
Washington health board opts not to require COVID-19 vaccines for K-12 students
The Washington State Board of Health has unanimously voted not to add a COVID-19 vaccine to a list of required K-12 vaccines.4 years ago
JUUL to pay Washington state $22.5 million over unlawful advertising directed toward kids
JUUL, an electronic cigarette company, will pay the state of Washinton $22.5 million over a lawsuit against the company’s advertising practices, especially towards children.4 years ago
SPD hiring bonuses debate sparks overhaul to how City of Seattle recruits talent
The city of Seattle has identified 14 different trades and professions with the city that consistently struggle to field qualified applicants.4 years ago
