King County Sheriff’s Office investigating Shoreline death as homicide
The death of a 25-year-old woman in a Shoreline parking lot is being treated as a homicide by investigators. Anyone with information is asked to call 911.6 years ago
New Cross Park in Pierce County blends local history with modern recreation
The all-new Stan and Joan Cross Park in Frederickson fills a need for the community and gives park-goers a step back in time to Puget Sound in the 1930s.6 years ago
ORCA cards now free for certain low-income riders
Certain low-income residents can now get unlimited King County Metro and Sound Transit rides at no cost with free ORCA cards.6 years ago
Sammamish Police remind residents to check mail after recent thefts
After mail containing ballots was stolen from Sammamish residents, police are reminding people to be diligent about checking the mail.6 years ago
Bellevue doctor details increase in cancer risk during COVID-19 lockdowns
Cancer deaths are projected to rise in the coming years as a result of the pandemic -- because fewer people are going in for routine screenings.6 years ago
Working Washington report calls Employment Security ‘system failure’
Workers' rights group Working Washington is calling the Washington State Employment Security Department a "failure" in a new report.6 years ago
State tracks live Asian giant hornet, getting closer to finding first nest
Another Asian giant hornet was captured alive near Blaine -- and this time, scientists were able to track the hornet's movements for a while.6 years ago
Report finds culture of gender discrimination at Seattle-area tech companies
A new report finds that female and nonbinary employees experience a culture of discrimination at local tech companies on a regular basis.6 years ago
Historic Tacoma businesses Mr. Mac, Sam and Terry’s to move temporarily
Two historic Tacoma businesses -- Mr. Mac men's clothing store and Sam and Terry's Barbershop -- are temporarily moving to a new spot.6 years ago
WA incarcerated artists raise $12,000 for YWCA by creating pieces for auction
A group of incarcerated artists from around the state raised more than $12,000 for local chapters of the YWCA by creating artwork to be auctioned.6 years ago
SpaceX, state bring broadband to Hoh Tribe on Olympic Peninsula
For the first time, the Hoh Tribe is experiencing high-speed internet. That's thanks to an effort by the State Broadband Office and SpaceX.6 years ago
Locally-based organization says it has fastest solution to climate change
A new and locally-based nonprofit is fighting climate change by painting surfaces light colors so that solar heat will be reflected back into space.6 years ago
WA small businesses likely to feel increase in unemployment taxes, says AWB
Washington businesses may have avoided a solvency tax next year, but they can count on steep increases in standard unemployment taxes.6 years ago
UW researchers find antibiotics effective in treating appendicitis
UW Medicine researchers looked at the effectiveness of treating appendicitis with antibiotics instead of the traditional surgery.6 years ago
Group suing Employment Security Department questions appeals process
The Unemployment Law Project, which is suing the Employment Security Department, wonders how many in the appeals process could have been paid months ago.6 years ago
First attempt at tracking Asian giant hornet fails, but state still hopeful
The state captured its first live Asian giant hornet and attempted to track it to its nest. Scientists say there are at least two nests in Whatcom County.6 years ago
Family that lost home in Malden fire comes down with COVID-19
A Malden family of seven that lost their home in this month's wildfire is now quarantined in two hotel rooms with coronavirus.6 years ago
Podcast claims injuries rising, going unreported at Amazon warehouses
A new podcast episode from the Center for Investigative Reporting states that serious injuries are on the rise at Amazon warehouses.6 years ago
A look at Washington state’s five Employment Security Department audits
The Washington State Auditor's Office conducting five audits of the Employment Security Department, partially in response to this year's problems.6 years ago
Local libraries offering virtual job training for remote work skills
If you've lost your job, you may find that remote work has changed the skills you'll need in your next role -- so local libraries are offering job training.6 years ago
WSU report warns of Asian giant hornet spread if eradication not successful
Scientists are warning that if the Asian giant hornet footprint is not stamped out in Whatcom County, the hornets could spread down the coast.6 years ago
Washington state warns COVID-19 risk is still high, no herd immunity yet
Without the herd immunity that a vaccine or widespread experience with the virus would provide, Washingtonians remain at high risk for COVID-19.6 years ago
Bills aim to reduce rate of missing, murdered Indigenous women
Two new bills aimed at reducing the number of missing and murdered Indigenous women in the country are on their way to be signed into national law.6 years ago
