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Luke Duecy
King County Council members, union discuss how to better protect drivers, riders
King County Council members and members of the Amalgamated Transit Union met Monday to discuss safety improvements for drivers and riders.2 years ago
Matt Markovich
Washington lawmakers take aim at fashion industry polluters on first day of session
State lawmakers are taking aim at the fashion and shoe business during the first day of the 105-day legislative session.2 years ago
Matt Markovich
The Washington budget mystery: How big is the state’s deficit really?
Washington faces a budget deficit, but is it really $12 billion as Bob Ferguson states? Democrats and Republicans can't agree on the number.2 years ago
Steve Coogan and Heather Bosch
‘Gee and Ursula:’ Another restaurant closes after the Seattle minimum wage rises again
The Pike Place Market bakery The Confectional will close and the rising Seattle minimum wage played a factor in that decision.2 years ago
James Lynch
New beginnings: Dozens of animals rescued from California sent to Seattle Humane
Dozens of dogs and cats from wildfire-ravaged Southern California will soon catch a flight to Seattle and find a new temporary home at Seattle Humane in Bellevue.2 years ago
Charlie Harger
After Vegas explosion, worrying trend among highly exposed veterans explained
The Las Vegas explosion has led to a conversation about the hidden struggles many military personnel face, particularly about brain injuries.2 years ago
James Lynch
‘A lot of drugs, theft:’ Renton residents fed up by vacant complex that attracts trouble
Neighbors who live and work near a vacant complex in Renton are fed up as they say the complex is a magnet for transients and drug users.2 years ago
Charlie Harger
Keep your brain sharp: Simple lifestyle changes backed by Seattle research
A recent study from the Allen Institute in Seattle, led by scientist Hongkui Zeng, offers promising insights into how everyday choices can help preserve brain health as we age.2 years ago
Paul Holden
Dance, meditate or shop your way through the Seattle area this weekend
The year 2025 is now in full swing and the fun is only just getting started!2 years ago
Matt Markovich
Washington faces transportation funding crisis but road usage charge still iffy proposition
With Washington facing a multi-billion dollar budget shortfall, legislative leaders stress the importance of expanding and maintaining the state's existing roadways. However, the question of where the necessary funding will come from in the long run remains unresolved.2 years ago
Matt Markovich
Democratic Governor-elect Ferguson proposes bold spending cuts, echoing what Republicans have wanted
Governor-elect Bob Ferguson revealed plans to ask all state agencies to reduce their projected spending by 6%, as Washington faces a projected $12 billion budget shortfall over the next four years.2 years ago
Steve Coogan
The Seattle Times announces it is suing the Seattle Police Department
The Seattle Times announced in a story published early Thursday it is suing the Seattle Police Department over the release of public records.2 years ago
James Lynch
No yolk: Egg prices skyrocket amid bird flu, inflation
It will probably come as no secret … the price of eggs is soaring and there appears no relief in sight.2 years ago
Julia Dallas
Developer hopes to resolve $22M dispute as Cle Elum faces jarring bankruptcy
Cle Elum owes City Heights Holdings, LLC more than $22 million, as awarded by an arbitrator in November.2 years ago
Sam Campbell
CDC: Washington saw 2,232% spike in whooping cough cases in 2024
Federal data show cases of pertussis – commonly known as whooping cough – in the state of Washington jumped more than 2,200%.2 years ago
Nate Connors
NE 145th Street in Shoreline reopens with limited access for drivers
NE 145th Street in Shoreline reopens: The contractors working reopened a single lane in each direction between Corliss Avenue and I-5 Tuesday.2 years ago
The KIRO Newsradio staff with wire reports
Meta replaces fact-checking with X-style community notes
Facebook and Instagram owner Meta said Tuesday it's scrapping its third-party fact-checking program and replacing it with Community Notes.2 years ago
Nate Connors
WSDOT projects will bring lane restrictions, ramp closures this week
A number of late-night WSDOT projects around Seattle and on the Eastside will bring lane restrictions and ramp closures.2 years ago
Sam Campbell
‘Extra income for everyone:’ Business owners rejoice as Amazon workers return full time
Business owners neighboring Amazon’s Seattle headquarters were beaming on Monday following a return to the office for thousands of the tech giant’s employees.2 years ago
James Lynch
Pierce County records first homicide of the new year
The body of a man who is believed to have lived around the Parkland area in Pierce County was found Sunday morning just after 7:30 a.m.2 years ago
Sam Campbell
Seattle Police Department fires officer who hit and killed Jaahnavi Kandula
Seattle fires officer: The SPD officer who hit and killed a 23-year-old woman in January 2023 has been relieved of his duties.2 years ago
Bill Kaczaraba
‘A difficult day for many of us:’ Jayapal comments on Trump certification 4 years after Jan. 6 attack
Congress certified President-elect Trump as the winner of the 2024 election in proceedings that Rep. Jayapal (D-Wash. 7) called "difficult."2 years ago
Tom Brock
Army soldier in Las Vegas Cybertruck blast trained at JBLM special operations program
The Green Beret soldier who fatally shot himself in a Cybertruck that exploded outside a Trump hotel on New Year’s Day has a northwest connection.2 years ago
