Inslee: We are going to fight to keep Washington a pro-choice state
News reports sharing a leaked draft of a decision from the Supreme Court of the United States indicate the conservative court is poised to overturn the 1973 ruling in Roe v. Wade.4 years ago
Councilmember Sawant responds to U.S. Supreme Court’s leaked draft with pro-abortion rights rally
Councilmember Kshama Sawant will host a rally to defend Roe v. Wade at 6 p.m. in Westlake Park.4 years ago
Public safety survey: Deference to Seattle law enforcement dips to lowest point in seven years
For the first time since 2015, police legitimacy has dropped below a score of 50, according to results published by The Seattle Public Safety Survey.4 years ago
Dick’s Drive-In to open new location in Federal Way
The ninth Dick’s burger restaurant is set to open in 2023 at The Commons shopping mall along Pacific Highway South.4 years ago
Suits: WA Legislature faithfully discharges duties of office rebranding ‘marijuana’ to ‘cannabis’
Washington state passed a law axing the word "marijuana" and swapping it out for the term "cannabis."4 years ago
Dori: Seattle Parks and Recreation most recent victim to rising vandalism, graffiti incidents
"You Sweep, We Strike" was tagged alongside a series of damages toward the Seattle Parks and Recreation office building downtown.5 years ago
Police presence at Greyhound prompts Stadium Station light-rail closure
The Stadium Station light rail stop is shut down due to police activity at the Seattle Greyhound Bus Station nearby.5 years ago
Sound Transit discounts reduced fares in push to boost payment compliance
Sound Transit reworks its fare enforcement policy by discounting reduced fares and educating riders on compliance.5 years ago
City leaders lobby Congress to relax pot shop banking laws amid recent spate of armed robberies
Seattle city leaders called on Congress to pass the SAFE Banking Act, a bill that would allow pot stores to access traditional banking services.5 years ago
Washington implementing new crisis phone line, 988, to complement 911 services
Washington will debut the crisis phone line 988 in mid-July following Congress' decision to pass the National Suicide Hotline Designation Act in 2020.5 years ago
COVID tops list of leading causes of work-related fatalities in Washington state in 2021
COVID-19 was the leading cause of work-related fatalities in Washington state last year, responsible for roughly a quarter of the 106 workers who died on the job in 2021.5 years ago
COVID hospitalization rise in King County but ‘remain at stable, low levels,’ says health officer
Once again, COVID cases and hospitalizations are again on the rise in King County, prompting an escalation of the CDC's COVID tracker.5 years ago
Dori: State Senator on the fence over supporting a potential Biden reelection
There's no guarantee State Senator Mark Mullet will support President Biden if he runs for reelection in 2024, despite quickly swearing allegiance to his 2020 campaign.5 years ago
Off duty police officer arrested for vehicular homicide in Seattle
An off-duty Auburn police officer has been arrested as a suspect of vehicular homicide late Saturday evening.5 years ago
Former Mayor McGinn: ‘Police alone are never going to be enough’ to curb Seattle’s crime problem
Former Mayor Mike McGinn shared his concerns towards the current administration's approach to curb the growing violent crime rate.5 years ago
Amazon Prime Video partners with Seattle Storm in WNBA broadcast push
Amazon’s streaming platform, Amazon Prime Video, will hold the broadcast rights to the Seattle Storm, streaming roughly 30 Storm games throughout 2022’s season.5 years ago
Beginning of cruise season is a welcomed sight in Seattle
Cruise season is officially underway in Seattle as the first ship of the season arrived at Pier 66 on Saturday.5 years ago
Economist: ‘Particular concern’ for first-time homeowners amid rising mortgage rates
Prospective homeowners might be wondering if now is the right time to buy before interest rates get raised.5 years ago
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.5 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.5 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.5 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.5 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.5 years ago
