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Spin, scooters...
Kathryn Altena

Spin electric scooters join White Center pilot project Monday

Spin, a San Francisco based company, is rolling out a fleet of e-scooters to join Lime in the North Highline area as part of a one-year pilot program.
6 years ago
arts...
Kathryn Altena

Washington arts organizations expected to exhaust funds by November

According to a survey conducted by 4Culture and partners, the operating budgets for the arts and culture sector will run out earlier than expected.
6 years ago
eviction...
Hanna Scott

Seattle landlords sue over pandemic eviction bans

Several landlords filed a federal lawsuit against the state and the city of Seattle over Gov. Inslee and Mayor Durkan's emergency eviction moratoriums.
6 years ago
covid lockdown, reopening...
Nicole Jennings

Business owners could face large unemployment tax increases

If unemployment continues at high levels, Washington business owners could be looking at a steep unemployment tax increase next year.
6 years ago
Laura Scott

Pullman police switch from education approach to issuing fines as outbreak grows

The Pullman Police switched from an education-first approach to issuing fines for large parties held near WSU that are believed to be spreading COVID-19.
6 years ago
Lower Queen Anne. (Photo courtesy of SDOT Flickr)...
Kathryn Altena

SDOT asks for input to keep traffic moving through Uptown near arena

With arena crowds and new housing, the Seattle Department of Transportation needs to make space for more people moving through Belltown and Uptown.
6 years ago
green crabs...
MyNorthwest Staff

Invasive green crab species spotted in Padilla Bay, Anacortes

An alert has been issued after more green crabs, which can damage habitat needed to support local sea life, were found near Anacortes, Wash. 
6 years ago
Pullman...
MyNorthwest Staff

WSU students find clever ways to pay party fines issued by Pullman police

Pullman police have issued 10 infractions to hosts of parties, but guests have been sending money to the host through Venmo to cover the fine. 
6 years ago
protests...
MyNorthwest Staff

Several protests planned in Seattle over holiday weekend

Several protest-related events are planned in Seattle throughout the Labor Day weekend.
6 years ago
Nick Bowman

Washington State Patrol arrests 9 protesters for blocking I-5 in Seattle

Washington State Patrol arrested nine protesters Friday, whose vehicles were blocking southbound I-5 through Seattle on the Ship Canal Bridge.
6 years ago
coronavirus, COVID, seattle public health, coronavirus death, overdose...
Nick Bowman

New report provides detailed breakdown of COVID-19 deaths in King County

A new report from Seattle-King County Public Health provides in-depth analysis breaking down COVID-19 deaths in the region.
6 years ago
Amazon, Bellevue...
Nick Bowman

Amazon announces plans to bring another 10,000 jobs to Bellevue

With leases on a pair of office buildings in Bellevue now finalized, Amazon announced that it plans to add another 10,000 jobs on the Eastside.
6 years ago
Douglas Falls Campground. (Photo by: DNR/Diana Lofflin)...
Kathryn Altena

WA officials warn campers, hikers of wildfire danger on Labor Day weekend

For those camping in Washington state, public officials encourage everyone to recreate responsibly and do their part to prevent wildfires from spreading.
6 years ago
Ruby Bridges...
Kathryn Altena

Ruby Bridges makes a surprise virtual visit to Woodinville school

Northshore School District's brand-new Ruby Bridges Elementary had a surprise virtual visit from the schools namesake on their first day.
6 years ago
YMCA...
Nicole Jennings

YMCA aims to help fill day care gap with ‘Virtual Learning Centers’

To assist students navigating the world of remote learning, the YMCA of Snohomish County has set up Virtual Learning Centers.
6 years ago
COVID vaccine, COVID vaccines...
Nicole Jennings

State says first responders, high-risk people will likely get COVID vaccine first

We are still months away from a coronavirus vaccine, but the state is getting prepared. When it does come, however, most people won't get one right away.
6 years ago
digital equity, remote learning...
Kathryn Altena

All in WA launches Digital Equity Initiative to support remote learning

The newly launched Digital Equity Initiative will provide critical resources to close the digital divide and support remote learning for students statewide.
6 years ago
Laura Scott

CDC telling states to prepare for vaccine by Nov. 1 raises eyebrows

The CDC instructed states to prepare to distribute a vaccine to health care workers and other high-risk groups by November 1.
6 years ago
Kathryn Altena

COVID-19 testing in Washington gets boost from organizations, volunteers

The state Department of Health has increased the availability of COVID-19 testing thanks to the help of organizations, volunteers, and health practitioners. 
6 years ago
Kim Schrier leads Dino Rossi by three points in a recent NYT poll...
Nick Bowman

Can WA Democrat Kim Schrier hold on to swing district in November election?

Facing an already-tight race to hold on to her 8th Congressional District seat, Rep. Kim Schrier may be dealing with an even tougher road to reelection.
6 years ago
Nick Bowman

Security guards chased out of Cal Anderson Park as tents, protesters return to area

A private security firm hired by the City of Seattle to patrol Cal Anderson Park was reportedly chased away by protesters Tuesday night. 
6 years ago
Wildfire, Yakima County...
Nick Bowman

Five homes destroyed as Yakima County wildfire grows to almost 35,000 acres

The Evans Canyon wildfire has grown to almost 35,000 acres in the last 24 hours, as 900 homes in the Yakima County area have been ordered to evacuate.
6 years ago
Trump, federal funds Seattle...
Nick Bowman

‘This is a sham’: Local leaders react to Trump plan to pull federal funds from Seattle

Local leaders reacted Wednesday to a memo issued by President Trump, seeking to withdraw federal funds from cities like Seattle, Portland, and more.
6 years ago
Metro safety...
Kathryn Altena

King County Metro adds safety features, route changes to be ‘Ready When You Are’

Mask dispensers and safety partitions are part of the "Ready When You Are" campaign to make King County Metro as safe as possible now and in the future.
6 years ago