Furloughed single mom details being locked out of unemployment
A single mom who was furloughed last month has stopped receiving unemployment due to the fraud investigations -- and she wants answers.6 years ago
Guest tests positive after Stanwood house party of up to 70 people
Up to 70 people are believed to have attended a house party in Stanwood last week. At least one person from the party has come down with COVID-19.6 years ago
Motion filed to force Employment Security to pay Washington claimants immediately
A new motion in the lawsuit against the Employment Security Department could see the department forced to pay the 71,000 people still waiting for benefits.6 years ago
CHOP streets quieter after shootings, but protesters vow they’ll remain
Protesters in the CHOP react to the weekend's shootings, along with Mayor Durkan's promise to take the East Precinct back in the near future.6 years ago
Longshore Juneteenth movement to effectively shut down West Coast ports
A movement by the longshore workers' union to recognize Juneteenth will effectively shut operations at 29 ports along the West Coast.6 years ago
Park providing reunions for couple separated by border closure shuts down
American/Canadian couples separated by the pandemic-related border closure were meeting in Peace Arch Park -- but they'll no longer be able to do so.6 years ago
Chelan water park seeks permission to reopen early in federal court
Slidewaters, a water park in Chelan County, is fighting against Gov. Inslee's stay-at-home order in court, and is considering reopening early.6 years ago
CHOP does have armed guards, but weapons are concealed
While there are armed guards in the Capitol Hill Occupied Protest, or CHOP, organizers say they are not there to intimidate. People may come and go freely.6 years ago
Geekwire editor says tech companies helping fill day care void
Geekwire's managing editor explains how tech companies are stepping in to help families who are losing access to day care in the pandemic.6 years ago
UW Tacoma senior buys $1,200 worth of free meals for cops
A UW Tacoma student is using his economic impact stimulus check to buy $1,200 in free meals for cops at a downtown Puyallup diner.6 years ago
Department of Ecology says water quality is on the line with new EPA rule
The Washington State Department of Ecology is clashing with the federal government over water quality standards and states' rights.6 years ago
How local religious services are celebrating during Phase 1
Local churches are offering religious services in a variety of ways in Phase 1, including live streams online, drive-in services, and in-person services.6 years ago
What struggles of child care centers could mean for Washington parents
Child care centers in Washington are struggling due to the pandemic -- and that means that costs are likely to rise for parents in the future.6 years ago
Poison Center getting surge in calls about kids and hand sanitizer
Hand sanitizer keeps away viruses, but it is toxic if ingested -- and the Washington Poison Center is getting reports of kids doing just that.6 years ago
Next round of small business emergency grants coming soon
Another round of small businesses should find out this week if they are receiving emergency grants from the state. A business can receive up to $10,000.6 years ago
Seattle provides new resource to small businesses struggling with rent
Many small businesses are wondering how they will pay rent after months of being closed, but the city of Seattle has a new way to help.6 years ago
Local faith groups say religious services will not reopen yet
The President declared religious services be deemed essential and reopen immediately, but that doesn't mean faith groups in Seattle are going to do so.6 years ago
Hundreds of millions in unemployment benefits paid to fraudsters
The Employment Security Department is reporting that it paid hundreds of millions of dollars in unemployment benefits to fraudsters in Washington state.6 years ago
Photography app gives virtual WA travel experience while in quarantine
If you are tired of being stuck indoors, a new photography app can take you on a virtual adventure throughout Washington.6 years ago
COVID-19 is ‘not the death of Seafair’ this summer, say organizers
The traditional Seafair events are canceled this summer -- but that doesn't mean an end to all Seafair fun until next year.6 years ago
New U.S. Coast Guard cell phone technology helps save lives at sea
Good new for boaters going into summer -- the U.S. Coast Guard has a new high-tech way of helping mariners in need of assistance on the water.6 years ago
Local hospitals furlough employees to cope with COVID-19 financial hit
Local hospitals are having to furlough employees to cut costs after the COVID-19 pandemic caused a massive loss in revenue.6 years ago
Case of deadly children’s illness linked to COVID at Seattle Children’s
Seattle Children's Hospital has seen a case of the deadly disease that appears to be an immune system reaction to COVID-19.6 years ago
