Seismologist explains why a Nisqually-type earthquake is far more likely than ‘the Big One’
While a possible 9.0 earthquake is what makes headlines, seismologist Bill Steele believes that a Nisqually-type quake is more likely in the years to come.6 years ago
Seattle opens up applications for commission tasked with redrawing city’s council districts
The City of Seattle has opened up applications for a new commission that will be entrusted with redrawing the city's seven council districts.6 years ago
WA Rep. Jayapal co-sponsors ‘Ultra-Millionaire’ tax on nation’s wealthiest households
Washington Rep. Pramila Jayapal announced Monday that she is co-sponsoring a bill in Congress to levy a 2% annual tax on America's wealthiest households.6 years ago
State lawmakers scramble to close drug possession loophole created by court ruling
After a court ruling threw Washington's drug laws into flux last week, lawmakers are scrambling to close a concerning loophole the decision created.6 years ago
State bill waiving liquor license fees ‘exactly the kind of help bars and restaurants need’
Gov. Jay Inslee conducted a rare at-home bill signing on Sunday, enacting a measure that waives the annual liquor license fee for bars and restaurants.6 years ago
King County health officer: Region could see ‘possible return to normalcy in a few months’
Health Officer Dr. Jeff Duchin struck an optimistic tone Friday, predicting that King County could soon have the worst of the pandemic behind it.6 years ago
Rep. Herrera Beutler censured by Clark County GOP for impeachment vote
Clark County Republicans voted to censure Rep. Jaime Herrera Beutler this week, over her vote in favor of former President Trump's impeachment.6 years ago
Seattle launches standby vaccine list to hand out extra doses at end of day
With Seattle looking to avoid wasting any doses of COVID-19 vaccine, the city is now allowing people to put themselves on "standby" status.6 years ago
SPD will no longer make arrests for drug possession after state Supreme Court ruling
Following a landmark state Supreme Court decision, SPD announced Thursday that it will no longer arrest individuals for simple drug possession.6 years ago
King County looks to shore up treatment plant after 15 wastewater spills in 20 years
Dow Constantine will be putting resources into upgrading Seattle's West Point Treatment Plant, after 15 wastewater spills in just the last 20 years.6 years ago
Bill to restore voting rights of Washington felons directly after prison passes state House
A bill that would restore the voting rights of Washington's convicted felons after they leave prison passed through the state House on Wednesday.6 years ago
Bill that would shut down Tacoma ICE detention facility passes state House
A bill that would ban private prisons and detention centers in Washington hit a key milestone this week, after getting passed by the state House.6 years ago
Biden administration rescinds Seattle’s ‘anarchist jurisdiction’ label
Joe Biden issued an executive order Wednesday, rescinding the "anarchist jurisdiction" classification the Trump administration had imposed on Seattle.6 years ago
King County judge upholds series of Seattle eviction protections
A King County judge upheld a trio of Seattle eviction protection laws Wednesday, in the face of a legal challenge levied by a coalition of local landlords.6 years ago
Candidate chosen to lead King County homelessness authority turns down job
Regina Cannon, the candidate chosen to be the CEO of the nascent King County homelessness authority, has reportedly turned down the job.6 years ago
Opinion: Shades of hypocrisy, similarities in Seattle minimum wage and hazard pay debates
The battle for fair wages in Seattle is defined by defined by an argument from large-scale employers, who claim that increased wages are bad for everyone.6 years ago
First of two Seattle homeless hotel shelters opens Wednesday
The City of Seattle announced Tuesday that it will begin using a pair of hotels as 24/7 enhanced shelter spaces for homeless individuals.6 years ago
Dems, GOP set to spar over future of Washington’s transportation budget
The Washington Legislature has a trio of competing proposals right now for the state's transportation budget over the next decade-plus.6 years ago
UW doctor on how we can ensure return to normal ‘sooner rather than later’
If enough people get vaccinated in the months ahead, we could be on our way to a return to some semblance of normal life, says the UW's Dr. Vin Gupta.6 years ago
Seattle Public Schools delays in-person start date after negotiations with teachers stall out
Seattle Public Schools will be delaying its in-person start date for preschool, kindergarten, first grade, and pathway students for at least one more week.6 years ago
Tacoma speeds up body camera rollout in response to incident where officer drove through crowd
Tacoma has moved up its timeline for deploying body-worn cameras, in the wake of an incident where an officer drove his vehicle through a crowd of people.6 years ago
After complaint forces ‘heartbreaking’ closure of business, Seattle aims to loosen land use rules
After a complaint forced Greenwood's Yonder Cider to shut down, Seattle leaders are looking to loosen the city's land use rules to allow it to reopen.6 years ago
WA Rep. Jayapal confident $15 minimum wage will stay in COVID relief package
Washington Rep. Pramila Jayapal is confident that a plan to raise the national minimum wage to $15 an hour will make it out of the House.6 years ago
