Opinion: Bid to evict homeless from Renton hotel is laughably cruel
A proposal to evict 200 residents of a homeless shelter inside a Renton hotel is laughably cruel at best, and at worst, directly exacerbates an existing crisis.6 years ago
Gov. Inslee: High-speed rail ‘could help us rebuild our economy’ post-COVID
A new study lays out a potential roadmap for eventually building a high-speed rail line connecting Seattle, Portland, and British Columbia.6 years ago
Poll: Puget Sound residents still visiting family despite pandemic warnings
A new poll shows that while Puget Sound residents have been seeing friends less over the course of the pandemic, many are still seeing their families often.6 years ago
State boosts program to help people with COVID
Washington is expanding a program providing assistance to people who have either tested positive for COVID-19 or need to isolate at home.6 years ago
Debate rages over proposal to dissolve Tacoma-Pierce County Health Department partnership
A hotly-contested debate has emerged over a proposal to dissolve the Tacoma-Pierce County Health Department's city-county partnership.6 years ago
Speculating on potential candidates for Seattle’s 2021 mayoral race
With Jenny Durkan announcing Monday that she won't seek reelection as Seattle's mayor, the field is now wide open in 2021.6 years ago
Seattle Chamber of Commerce files lawsuit against city over big business tax
The Seattle Metropolitan Chamber of Commerce is filing a lawsuit against the city, stemming from a big business tax passed by city council in July.6 years ago
Lacking school board support, Seattle superintendent announces resignation
Seattle Superintendent Denise Juneau announced Tuesday that she won't be seeking a contract renewal at the end of her term in June 2021.6 years ago
Gov. Inslee: Penalties will be ‘significant’ for restaurants flouting COVID rules
Restaurants violating restrictions on indoor dining will face steep penalties, Gov. Inslee warned Wednesday, after announcing a three-week extension.6 years ago
Judge finds SPD in contempt for violating court order limiting use of crowd control weapons
A district judge ruled Monday that SPD had violated a court order limiting the use of certain crowd control weapons during protests.6 years ago
Jenny Durkan announces she won’t seek a second term as Seattle mayor
Jenny Durkan announced Monday that she will not be running for re-election as Seattle's mayor, opting not to pursue a second term.6 years ago
UW modeler: Vaccine will provide relief, but still ‘a few rough months ahead’
With a COVID-19 vaccine expected to arrive in Washington soon, modelers at the IHME are issuing a warning to keep short-term expectations in check.6 years ago
Seattle to give out $5 million in grants to struggling restaurants, hospitality workers
Seattle leaders will be introducing a new relief package on Monday, which would distribute $5 million to restaurants and hospitality workers.6 years ago
WA Notify tool boasts 1 million users in first week of launch
The Washington Department of Health announced Friday that over 1 million people have enabled WA Notify in its first week in service.6 years ago
Bill Gates: COVID proves that US ‘needs to do a better job preparing for global threats’
Microsoft founder Bill Gates published a blog Thursday, saying that the United States needs "to do a better job preparing for global threats."6 years ago
Seattle’s homeless response gets new interim head before nationwide search
Mayor Jenny Durkan announced a shakeup of city leadership in a trio of departments Friday, including a new interim head of the Human Services Department.6 years ago
King County hands out ‘critical’ $100M loan for imperiled Convention Center renovation
King County will be distributing a $100 million loan to help aid in ongoing renovations to the Washington State Convention Center in downtown Seattle.6 years ago
Seattle takes new approach in latest bid to curb use of natural gas in homes
Mayor Durkan unveiled a new proposal Thursday, in the latest bid from city leaders to limit the use natural gas in newly-built Seattle homes.6 years ago
Seattle leaders unveil plan to strengthen police accountability groups
Seattle city leaders announced a new measure Thursday, which would strengthen the ability to issue subpoenas for investigations into police misconduct.6 years ago
Proposal seeks to dissolve Tacoma-Pierce County Health Department partnership
A new proposal seeks to dissolve the city/county partnership the Tacoma-Pierce County Health Department has operated under since 1972.6 years ago
Opinion: Seattle’s retooled plan for safe injection sites a huge step forward
After years of battling legal issues, Seattle may have finally found a viable solution for its plan for supervised safe injection sites across the city.6 years ago
Mayor Durkan ‘in conversation’ to remove East Precinct wall, reopen Cal Anderson Park
Seattle city officials confirmed the city is entering into talks to remove a concrete wall around the East Precinct and reopen Cal Anderson Park.6 years ago
With Washington election certified, Loren Culp continues to threaten legal action
Despite Washington's 2020 election results being finalized, gubernatorial candidate Loren Culp says he still plans to move forward with legal action.6 years ago
