Seattle mulls firefighter protections amid reports of people ‘aggressively interfering’ on calls
The Seattle City Council is considering a new bill that aims to better protect firefighters in the line of duty.
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State legislature approves funding for new centralized unit to combat organized retail crimes
The state legislature has approved funding for a centralized, statewide unit that will coordinate, investigate and prosecute organized retail crimes, Attorney General Bob Ferguson announced Wednesday.
King County settles lawsuit with Juul over youth vaping and nicotine addiction concerns
Following three years of litigation, King County has settled its lawsuit against the company that produces Juul electronic cigarettes over youth vaping and nicotine addiction concerns, officials announced Wednesday.
Interior Secretary meets with federal Indian boarding school survivors and descendants in Tulalip
Secretary of the Interior Deb Haaland met with Native survivors of the federal Indian boarding school system and their descendants in Tulalip as part of her “The Road to Healing” tour on Sunday.
Snohomish County launches program to help small businesses, start-ups recover from pandemic
Snohomish County is launching a new program aimed at helping small businesses recover from the COVID-19 pandemic and supporting start-ups and entrepreneurs.
Seattle City Council confirms first members of film commission to boost local film and TV industry
The Seattle City Council unanimously confirmed the appointment of the Seattle Film Commission’s first 10 members on Tuesday.
King County reports success in using vending machines to expand access to overdose prevention tools
King County Public Health says it is seeing some signs of success after a year of expanding its harm reduction efforts.
One Seattle Day of Service returns with over 110 events planned for May 20
On Wednesday, Seattle Mayor Bruce Harrell announced that the One Seattle Day of Service will be returning for a second year.
Seattle Colleges faculty join statewide walkout demanding pay equity, funding for community colleges
Faculty in the Seattle Colleges District joined a statewide walkout on Tuesday to demand the state legislature to fund pay equity in the state’s community colleges and technical schools.
Gray whale found dead on Fox Island shore likely hit and killed by boat, say biologists
A gray whale that washed up on the shores of Fox Island in Pierce County this weekend was killed by blunt-force trauma, likely after being hit by a vessel.
Seattle loses out on HBO’s ‘The Last of Us’ season two filming to Vancouver
WSDOT honors fallen road workers at memorial in Olympia
Marysville Fire District Chief retires after nearly 4 decades of service
Body found in ravine in Maple Falls believed to be missing woman
Mount Vernon man sentenced to 10 years in prison for drug trafficking, gun crimes
Seattle Storm breaks ground on new state-of-the-art practice facility
5-year-old Mariners fan and cancer survivor practicing to run bases on Opening Day
Puyallup Station’s new five-level parking garage opens Monday
Hundreds participate in Seattle Big Climb to raise money for blood cancer research
New Seattle on-street parking rates go into effect Monday
Seattle’s Mighty O-Donuts selling limited-edition ‘poop’ donuts for April Fools’ Day
Woman found dead at King County Correctional Facility in Seattle
Seattle Public Schools, city leaders seek proposals from private groups to rebuild Memorial Stadium
Young artists create limited-edition ORCA card designs to celebrate launch of new RapidRide line
Bruce Springsteen concert brings in over $19K for West Seattle Food Bank
UW’s iconic cherry blossoms delayed by cold snap, set to reach peak bloom in early April
Bellingham City Council approves 120-day notice requirement for residential rent increases
Seattle police arrest man accused of purchasing multiple vehicles with stolen identities
Search efforts continue for missing Tacoma pilot one week after disappearance
Former Bremerton assistant football coach Joe Kennedy expected back on the sidelines for 2023 season
