UW model predicts over 2,400 daily COVID infections in Washington by October without masks
UW modelers have released data showing what Washington might be able to expect from the COVID-19 outbreak with and without masks.6 years ago
Future of CHOP ‘fluid’ as protesters mull next steps
Mixed reports came out of Seattle's CHOP area Wednesday, as organizers looked to clarify rumors over whether or not the protest was coming to an end.6 years ago
Facing COVID-19 shortfall, Mayor Durkan proposes cuts to SPD, pause on streetcar project
Mayor Jenny Durkan unveiled her revised 2020 budget proposal Tuesday, with cuts designed to account for shortfalls brought on by the COVID-19 crisis.6 years ago
Opinion: Seattle’s Police Chief is failing at the truth
Call it gaslighting, call it lying, or call it incompetence -- whatever it is that we're seeing from Seattle's Police Chief, it's certainly not honesty.6 years ago
Seattle council passes bills ending loitering crimes for drug offenders, sex workers
Seattle City Council unanimously passed a pair of bills Monday, eliminating loitering crimes as they relate to drug trafficking and prostitution.6 years ago
Shooting reported Tuesday morning on Capitol Hill
Seattle police officers are investigating a possible shooting at 11th Avenue and East Denny Way early Tuesday morning.6 years ago
Seattle leaders, organizers mull changes in CHOP after weekend violence
After a pair of shootings in Seattle's CHOP area over the weekend, local leaders and organizers have spoken out over safety concerns in the area.6 years ago
King County gets approval to move into Phase 2 of reopening
King County received approval Friday from the state Secretary of Health to enter into Phase 2 of Gov. Inslee's Safe Start reopening plan.6 years ago
Seattle police union pushes back against council ban on tear gas, chokeholds
The Seattle Police Officers Guild is pushing back against a recent ban on crowd control weapons and chokeholds, claiming that they're subject to bargaining.6 years ago
Washington AG Ferguson warns battle over DACA may not be over
After a ruling from the Supreme Court rejecting the Trump Administration's challenge to DACA, the fight may not be entirely over, warns AG Bob Ferguson.6 years ago
Seattle City Attorney says he will not file charges against peaceful protesters
Seattle City Attorney Pete Holmes announced Wednesday that charges will not be filed against any protesters not arrested for a felony.6 years ago
Opinion: Seeing through the noise as CHOP debate rages
As the debate over the CHOP continues to rage, one thing is clear: It's becoming increasingly difficult to see through the noise.6 years ago
Seattle Councilmember Mosqueda proposes competing big business tax
Seattle City Council now has a second big business tax to consider, after Councilmember Teresa Mosqueda unveiled a new proposal Tuesday morning.6 years ago
Seattle council mulls bills repealing loitering crimes for drug offenders, sex workers
Seattle Councilmember Andrew Lewis introduced a pair of bills, which would eliminate the crimes of drug trafficking loitering and prostitution loitering.6 years ago
King County sends in application for Phase 2 of reopening
King County has officially sent in its application for Phase 2 of the reopening process. If approved, the next phase could begin as early as Friday.6 years ago
Could a tunnel be the best replacement for the West Seattle Bridge?
Could a tunnel be the best plan for replacing the West Seattle Bridge? Retired civil engineer Bob Ortblad thinks so.6 years ago
Trader Joe’s workers, company dispute reason for closure of Seattle store
After a popular Seattle Trader Joe's location abruptly closed over the weekend, the company and workers are in a dispute over the reason for the closure.6 years ago
Washington DOH concerned over recent increase in COVID-19 cases
While many counties in Washington are continuing to relax social distancing measures, the DOH remains concerned about a recent increase in new cases.6 years ago
SPD Chief Best: ‘Policing will never be the same’ in wake of protests
Seattle Police Chief Carmen Best stated over the weekend that she believes large scale changes could be coming to police departments across the country.6 years ago
UW Virology head ‘cautiously optimistic’ as Washington begins to reopen
As counties across Washington begin to reopen, the state has largely avoided a surge in new cases ahead of the summer months.6 years ago
Opinion: Debunking myths of the Capitol Hill Autonomous Zone
With the nation's focus fixated on the Capitol Hill Autonomous Zone, it's important to clarify exactly what this movement is (and isn't).6 years ago
WA Superintendent expects school to resume in-person in fall
Washington Superintendent Chris Reykdal released the state's plan for reopening schools this fall, stating that he expects classes to resume in person for students.6 years ago
A look inside Seattle’s newly-formed ‘Capitol Hill Autonomous Zone’
On Monday, police left the East Precinct on 12th and Pine, an area now replaced by what's known as the "Capitol Hill Autonomous Zone."6 years ago
