Downtown Seattle’s tourism bounces back while its office workers remain remote
Pike Place Market visitors are up nearly 60% since June 2020, according to DSA. Office workers, originally at 76% in March 2020, is still just at 34%.4 years ago
Seattle greenlights minimum wages for app-based delivery drivers
The first-of-its-kind legislation PayUp will guarantee app-based delivery drivers a minimum wage while protecting employment flexibility.4 years ago
Young girl survives cougar attack in northeast Washington, recovers in hospital
A 9-year-old girl attending a camp near Fruitland in Stevens County, Washington was injured as the result of a cougar attack Saturday morning, May 28.4 years ago
Little boy and favorite toy reunited thanks to WSDOT’s social media efforts
A little boy and his favorite dinosaur toy have been reunited thanks to WSDOT's social media efforts this week.4 years ago
Seattle sports teams highlight End Gun Violence movement
Seattle's professional sports teams showed solidarity by highlighting the End Gun Violence movement over the weekend.4 years ago
Boeing’s starliner capsule returns after 6-day flight to international space station
Boeing spent an estimated $600 million, as the successful unmanned mission paves the way to sending crews onboard future flights.4 years ago
Northwest Folklife Festival returns in-person, other fun Memorial Day Weekend events
The festival is once again offering an in-person experience after switching to virtual events the last two years during the pandemic.4 years ago
Former Borracchini’s Bakery building catches fire in Rainier Valley
Seattle Firefighters worked to battle a 2-alarm fire Friday at the former Borrachini's Bakery near Rainier Ave S and S Walker St.4 years ago
Medical experts stress preparedness after first case of monkeypox appeared in King County
After the recent discovery of monkeypox in King County, one medical expert said the US is prepared in the event a large amount of vaccines are needed.4 years ago
Jason Rantz and Dave Ross clash on gun control in wake of Texas mass shooting
After the tragedy in Uvalde, Texas, Dave Ross and Jason Rantz find shared ground between the left and the right on gun control.4 years ago
A virtual campus let this Everett professor average 100 weekly teaching hours
An accounting professor at Everett Community College (ECC) held the equivalent of more than four, simultaneous full-time teaching contracts.4 years ago
Survivor of Marysville-Pilchuck High School shooting draws parallel with Uvalde
Cale Lien, a survivor of the Marysville-Pilchuck High School mass shooting in Washington when he was a freshman, spoke out about the need for change.4 years ago
Alaska Airlines pilots overwhelmingly vote in favor of strike authorization
The union representing Alaska Airlines pilots approved a “strike-authorization” measure earlier this week.4 years ago
Gov. Inslee tests positive for COVID-19
Washington Gov. Jay Inslee tested positive for COVID-19 on a rapid antigen test, according to the governor’s office.4 years ago
Texas elementary shooting prompts tough conversations with children about school-violence
Kids across the country are asking questions about what happened in that Texas elementary school -- and whether or not they can feel safe.4 years ago
State officials speak out on gun control amid aftermath of Texas school shooting
Multiple Washington representatives spoke out after the shooting, sharing their condolences while condemning gun violence.4 years ago
King County confirms Patti Cole-Tindall as new Sheriff
The King County Council voted unanimously to confirm Patti Cole-Tindall as the new King County Sheriff on Tuesday.4 years ago
22-year-old victim identified in fatal Ship Canal Bridge collision
The deadly crash on southbound I-5 in Seattle's University District this morning killed 22-year-old Jordan Shelley of Seattle.4 years ago
Instance of monkeypox investigated in King County amid ‘growing international outbreak’
A presumptive case of monkeypox is being investigated in King County, according to Public Health, Seattle and King County.4 years ago
Blood platelet shortage impacting medical treatments amid lack of donors
Ongoing since the pandemic, the blood platelet shortage is reaching critical levels as deliveries are being rationed among local hospitals.4 years ago
Gun violence prompts early summer closures of Golden Gardens and Alki Beach
Golden Gardens and Alki Beach will close at 10 p.m. May 27 through Sept. 4 over concerns of gun violence in years past.4 years ago
Gas shortages and record high prices plague Washington drivers
Gas stations in Washington are resetting their price boards to accommodate double digits in preparation for fuel prices potentially reaching $10 a gallon.4 years ago
Dramatic water rescue on Lake Washington saves two adults, toddler
High winds and rough seas caused an inflatable boat to capsize on Lake Washington near the I-90 bridge on Wednesday, leading to a dramatic water rescue of two men and a toddler.4 years ago
