Washington Rep. Newhouse among lawmakers pushing to standardize food date labels
Washington Rep. Dan Newhouse is part of a trio of U.S. lawmakers who have reintroduced a bill to standardize food expiration date labels.5 years ago
Cities like Seattle look to Minneapolis group for police alternative
KIRO Radio speaks with Roxanne Anderson of Relationships Evolving Possibilities (REP) in Minneapolis, which is offering an alternative to calling 911.5 years ago
Mercer Island pastor is regular speaker at annual ‘It’s a Wonderful Life’ festival
A local pastor is a regular speaker at an annual festival in New York celebrating "It's a Wonderful Life." This year is the movie's 75th anniversary.5 years ago
Seattle Aquarium helping sea turtle found far from home on Shi Shi Beach
The Seattle Aquarium has been working to save a sea turtle this week after it was found cold and stranded on Shi Shi Beach in Washington.5 years ago
As recall vote margin widens, Kshama Sawant confident she will keep Seattle council seat
While there are a few hundred votes outstanding, Seattle District 3 City Councilmember Kshama Sawant says it appears the recall effort has failed.5 years ago
Starbucks employees at first unionized store say it’s gone from ‘just a local issue to national’
A Starbucks in Buffalo, New York, has become the first Starbucks to unionize, and three employees explain why it could be just the beginning.5 years ago
Picket line for Seattle area concrete worker strike swells to over 300 people
Concrete workers across the Seattle area are on strike this week after contract negotiations with six employers stalled out.5 years ago
Weekend storm brings snow to mountains, strong winds to Puget Sound lowlands
A storm system is expected to move into the Puget Sound region Friday into Saturday, poised to bring plenty of snow to the mountains.5 years ago
911 services restored after a number of Washington counties report outage
A Seattle Alert and the Seattle Police Department say 911 appears to be down through the region. Call the non-emergency line at 206-625-5011.5 years ago
UW study finds Seattle $15 minimum wage ‘did little to offset widening inequality’
A new study out of the UW looks into how a $15-an-hour minimum wage in Seattle has addressed (or failed to address) income inequality.5 years ago
With cold-case murder conviction overturned by state court, former AG explains what went wrong
A cold-case murder conviction has been overturned on the basis of juror bias. Former state Attorney General Rob McKenna breaks down the decision.5 years ago
Marysville school gets permission from Tulalip Tribes to keep ‘Tomahawk’ mascot
Marysville Pilchuck High School will be allowed to keep its Tomahawk mascot, following a vote from the Tulalip Tribes Board of Directors.5 years ago
King County omicron patient did not report recent travel, suggesting local spread
King County public health shared more information about the local omicron case. The patient did not travel recently and is experiencing mild illness.5 years ago
Blue Angels to return for Seafair Festival in 2022
A Seattle summer tradition will return next year as the Blue Angels announced Tuesday that they will be back at Seafair in 2022, and again in 2023.5 years ago
King County Council approves plan for ‘Health though Housing’ dollars to 2028
The King County Council passed an implementation plan for the Health through Housing program that will govern expenditures from 2022 to 2028.5 years ago
Seattle business owners and homeless population grapple over concrete barriers
Local business owners in Seattle attempt to illegally dissuade homeless campers from their property with concrete barriers.5 years ago
WA Rep. Kilmer: Roe v. Wade recognized ‘women’s reproductive rights are basic rights’
The U.S. Supreme Court heard arguments in a case that could have sweeping consequences for abortion rights. Rep. Derek Kilmer shares his perspective.5 years ago
Seattle police arrest 13-year-old after threat against school
Seattle Police Department has detained a 13 year-old in response to a gun violence threat against Whitman Middle School.5 years ago
Seattle clears Ballard Commons homeless camp, relocates 66 into shelter options
Seattle has officially closed the Ballard Commons. In the process, “at least 66 people” were relocated into low income housing or shelter options.5 years ago
Economist: Lack of affordable homes in Puget Sound region is ‘lunacy’
Buying a home in the Puget Sound region has always been pricey, but recently, affordable options have all but disappeared from the market.5 years ago
Amber Alert canceled for missing teen in Central Washington
Police in Idaho have issued an Amber Alert for a missing 15-year-old girl who may be in the rural area of Columbia County. On Tuesday, police said the victim and a suspect are believed to be traveling in a stolen Chevy Trailblazer.5 years ago
Amazon unveils workforce development partnership for Washington high school students
A new partnership with Amazon means more than 2,000 high school students in Washington can earn certain computer-tech certifications.5 years ago
