Washington state prisons end use of solitary confinement as punishment
The Washington Department of Corrections announced this week that has ended its use of solitary confinement for disciplinary purposes.5 years ago
Interim SPD Chief: Likely ‘hundreds’ of unvaccinated police officers with deadline approaching
Interim Police Chief Adrian Diaz expressed concerns on Friday over the large number of officers who have yet to submit their proof of vaccination.5 years ago
Seattle mayoral candidates released from spending limit as PAC funds continue flowing
Both Seattle mayoral candidates have officially been released from the general election spending limit, as contributions continue flooding in.5 years ago
Harrell, Gonzalez square off in mayoral debate over how to address Seattle homeless encampments
Seattle mayoral candidates Bruce Harrell and Lorena Gonzalez debate their respective proposals to address the city's homeless crisis.5 years ago
State Supreme Court upholds B&O tax on large banks in Washington
The Supreme Court of Washington State ruled on Thursday in favor of a B&O tax on large banks doing business in Washington state.5 years ago
Amazon settles with pair of Seattle employees fired over criticism of company’s climate policies
Amazon has settled with a pair of Seattle employees after they were illegally fired in retaliation for their criticism of the company's climate policies.5 years ago
Seattle mayoral candidate Lorena Gonzalez lays out plans for policing, homelessness, and income tax
Seattle mayoral candidate Lorena Gonzalez believes her more recent service in the city council gives her a leg up against her opponent, Bruce Harrell.5 years ago
Gov. Inslee: Lax mask, vaccine policies in Idaho are ‘jeopardizing’ Washington hospitals
Gov. Jay Inslee continued to express frustration on Wednesday with the influx of COVID-19 patients flooding into Washington from Idaho.5 years ago
Kshama Sawant recall petition officially certified, vote now set for December 7
King County Elections announced Thursday that it has officially certified the petition to recall Seattle Councilmember Kshama Sawant.5 years ago
Seattle city attorney candidate focuses message on ‘making sure people are safe’
Seattle City Attorney candidate Ann Davison is on her third campaign trail in as many years, but says her priorities have remained largely the same.5 years ago
State commission warns of discipline for doctors who grant vaccine exemptions without ‘legitimate’ reason
A state commission stressed its opposition to COVID-related misinformation last week, threatening discipline for physicians who help it spread.5 years ago
Seattle city attorney candidate: Abolitionist platform is about ‘scaling back and building up’
For "abolitionist" city attorney candidate Nicole Thomas-Kennedy, this election is about changing how Seattle approaches crime on a fundamental level.5 years ago
After 15-month delay, Washington plastic bag ban takes effect Oct. 1
Washington state's plastic bag ban is set to take effect on Friday, Oct. 1, after a lengthy 15-month delay brought on by the pandemic.5 years ago
‘Tough few weeks ahead’ as state’s hospitals continue to struggle with flood of COVID patients
While Washington's COVID crisis has begun to stabilize in recent weeks, health officials warn that the state's hospitals are not quite out of the woods yet.5 years ago
Former state unemployment worker arrested, charged for alleged role in payment scheme
A former ESD employee was arrested and charged on Friday, for allegedly defrauding the state out of thousands in unemployment payments.5 years ago
Seattle reaches agreement with labor groups on vaccine mandate, still no deal with police union
Seattle Mayor Jenny Durkan announced Friday that the city has reached a tentative agreement with several unions on an employee vaccine mandate.5 years ago
Bipartisan group of state lawmakers ask Gov. Inslee to pause long-term care insurance tax
A bipartisan group of state senators issued a letter to Gov. Inslee, calling on him to suspend an upcoming long-term care insurance tax.5 years ago
Gov. Inslee: State ‘not considering’ offering extension for worker vaccine mandate
Gov. Jay Inslee says he will not be offering an extension for a Washington state employee vaccine mandate ahead of an Oct. 18 deadline.5 years ago
Seattle mayoral candidate unveils expansive plan to address city’s homeless crisis
Seattle City Council President and mayoral candidate Lorena Gonzalez unveiled her plan to address the city's homeless crisis in her first 100 days.5 years ago
Gov. Inslee extends eviction moratorium ‘bridge’ period through end of October
Gov. Jay Inslee announced Thursday that he is extending an eviction moratorium "bridge" period another month, until Oct. 31.5 years ago
Seattle ‘reviewing’ recently-reinstated 72-hour parking enforcement policy
The City of Seattle could soon be considering changes to its 72-hour parking enforcement policy for the second time, after it was reinstated in early April.5 years ago
Controversial Sammamish web-hosting company falls victim to ‘massive’ hack
Epik, a Sammamish-based hosting company known for its hosting of several controversial websites, was reportedly hacked last week.5 years ago
After early challenges, state eradicates third Asian giant hornet nest
After encountering difficulties early on, state entomologists say they have successfully eradicated a third Asian giant hornet nest.5 years ago
