Washington hospital leaders: Not opening up vaccine eligibility could be fueling rise in cases
State hospital leaders are voicing concerns that opting not to expand vaccine eligibility before May 1 could be driving the state's recent rise in cases.5 years ago
In wake of ‘right to counsel’ victory, Kshama Sawant vows to ‘accelerate’ work for rent control
Kshama Sawant is looking to use momentum from a recent legislative win to forge ahead on an issue she's pushed for since she first arrived on the dais: Rent control.5 years ago
Study: Gen Z would have to save for 18 years to afford down payment on Seattle home
A new study estimates that Gen Z would have to set aside money for over 18 years in order to afford a down payment on a Seattle home.5 years ago
Washington earthquake warning system is now live, but won’t be finished until 2025
Washington's ShakeAlert earthquake early warning network will officially go live statewide on May 4, but won't be fully completed until 2025.5 years ago
Seattle council approves bill guaranteeing lawyer for tenants facing eviction
Seattle city councilmembers approved a bill Monday that would give tenants facing eviction the right to receive legal aid.5 years ago
Tenino, Washington brings back wooden money for another round in 2021
The small town of Tenino, Washington is bringing back its wildly popular wooden currency in 2021, after a successful run early on in the pandemic.5 years ago
Washington state House passes bill banning open carry at protests, state Capitol
Washington lawmakers passed a bill Sunday banning the open carry of firearms at permitted public demonstrations or on the Capitol campus.5 years ago
Seattle teachers, district agree to maintain 6-feet of distance for students
Seattle schools will continue to mandate six feet of distance between students, despite the state changing its guidance to recommend 3 feet.5 years ago
Washington Sen. Murray says she’s ‘all in’ on move to permanent Daylight Saving Time
Washington Sen. Patty Murray penned an editorial in USA Today this week, affirming her commitment to permanent Daylight Saving Time.5 years ago
State passes bill restoring voting rights to Washington felons directly after prison
The Washington Legislature passed a bill this week that will restore voting rights to felons directly after they leave prison.5 years ago
Washington solidifies vaccine roadmap ahead of open eligibility on May 1
The Washington Department of Health is working to solidify its vaccine roadmap ahead of opening up eligibility to everyone over 16 on May 1.5 years ago
State BLM coalition calls for suspension, review of Pierce County Sheriff’s officer certification
A coalition of state BLM leaders is demanding that Pierce County Sheriff Ed Troyer's certification as a peace officer be put under review.5 years ago
King County to pay $5 million settlement over 2017 deadly shooting of Tommy Le
The family of Tommy Le announced Wednesday that it will be receiving a $5 million settlement from King County over Le's death in 2017.5 years ago
Seattle councilmember: Changing how city responds to 911 calls needs to be priority
Amid an SPD budget cut debate, Councilmember Andrew Lewis looked to point the council toward fixing the city's 911 response efforts.5 years ago
Seattle traffic engineer: ‘Our street design is harming people’
With traffic deaths increasing in Seattle and nationwide, a city traffic engineer believes the problem may be a systemic one.6 years ago
Pierce County Council to conduct investigation into sheriff who called police on Black delivery driver
Pierce County Council met with legal counsel on Monday, to discuss options after a January incident where the sheriff called the police on a Black delivery driver.6 years ago
Seattle councilmember targets compromise on proposed SPD budget cut
After a presentation from SPD that delivered scathing criticism of a proposed SPD budget cut, Councilmember Lisa Herbold is aiming for a compromise.6 years ago
Gov. Inslee, local leaders speak out against ‘horrendous surge’ in violence against Asian-Americans
Gov. Inslee was joined Monday by a handful of community leaders to speak out against a surge in violence against Asian-Americans.6 years ago
Microsoft the latest Puget Sound company to bring workers back into offices
Microsoft announced Monday that the company will soon begin bringing a portion of it employees back to its Redmond campus to work in person.6 years ago
Grocery store hazard pay lawsuit gets appealed after dismissal by federal judge
Plaintiffs have officially appealed their lawsuit to overturn Seattle's grocery store hazard pay ordinance, after it was dismissed on Thursday.6 years ago
Conflicting accounts after Pierce County sheriff calls police on Black delivery driver
A new report reveals a series of events that led to Pierce County Sheriff Ed Troyer calling the police on a Black newspaper delivery driver in late January.6 years ago
Series of tornado warnings go out Friday morning along Washington coast
A series of tornado warnings were issued Friday morning along the Washington coast by the National Weather Service.6 years ago
After first choice turns down job, King County homeless authority picks new CEO
King County's nascent homeless authority finally has a CEO, after a search that saw the first choice turn down the job entirely.6 years ago
