WA, 25 other states sue Trump Administration over SNAP suspension
Washington has joined a coalition of states that are suing the federal government over a looming lapse in federal food benefits.3 days ago
Meta laying off more than 100 employees in WA
More than 100 Meta employees, the parent company of Facebook, are being laid off in Washington.3 days ago
Miss the last train? Sound Transit may add late-night bus from Everett to Seattle
Sound Transit may soon offer overnight bus service between Everett and Seattle. The agency stated that the idea is to help riders who miss the last Link light rail train.12 days ago
King County restaurants with labor violations to post transgression in 2026
By this time next year, restaurants in King County that have violated labor laws will be required to post the violations alongside their food safety ratings.1 month ago
Man pleads not guilty in Renton attack on transgender woman
A 25-year-old man and three boys face court for the attack on a transgender woman at Renton Transit Center.1 month ago
Seattle claims Glock pistols too easily converted into machine guns in lawsuit
The City of Seattle is suing Glock and several gun stores in Western Washington after the city claims Glock pistols are too easy to convert into illegal machine guns.1 month ago
Pierce County deputies continue to investigate standoff, shooting
Pierce County deputies are currently engaged in a standoff with a shooting suspect in South Hill Thursday morning.2 months ago
Political strategist kept on taxpayer-funded contract by Harrell in ‘strange’ arrangement
Seattle Mayor Bruce Harrell kept political strategist Christian Sinderman on a taxpayer-funded contract for three years after he was elected mayor, in a move The Seattle Times called "unusual and even unprecedented" after the outlet uncovered this agreement.2 months ago
Applebee’s employee says ‘lo siento’ before attacking manager with hammer
A manager of an Applebee’s in Bellevue was brutally attacked by an employee with a hammer.2 months ago
‘You’re a charlatan’: WA Senator confronts RFK Jr. over ‘perpetrating hoaxes,’ CDC chaos
Washington Senator Maria Cantwell raked Robert F. Kennedy Jr. over the coals when the controversial Health and Human Services secretary appeared on Capitol Hill to defend his policies.2 months ago
New sales tax targeting business services looms over WA
Starting Oct. 1, some Washington businesses will have to charge new sales taxes for specific services.2 months ago
Labor Day filled with rallies in favor of workers in western WA
Several rallies and gatherings are taking place in western Washington on Labor Day to rally against billionaires in support of workers.2 months ago
Downtown Seattle hotels break record with $126M revenue in July
Downtown Seattle hotels generated $126 million in July, breaking a record for room revenue in a single month set two years prior.2 months ago
Northbound SR 99 on-ramp shut down from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Wednesday
The northbound SR 99 on-ramp to SR 525 is shutting down for guardrail repairs. Work starts at 8 a.m. and wraps up by 2 p.m.2 months ago
Junior lawyer salaries jump 21% in Seattle, topping $200K median pay
New data from NALP revealed that starting salaries for law careers have jumped 21% since 2021. That puts the median pay for junior lawyers at more than $200,000.2 months ago
From 7-year-old idea to million-dollar sale: Seattle teen’s card game bought by toy giant
15-year-old Alex Butler sold his hit card game "Taco vs Burrito" last week to the Wisconsin-based toy company PlayMonster.3 months ago
Mechanical issue disrupts Sound Transit at Beacon Hill station
Sound Transit's 1 Line is temporarily suspended at Beacon Hill Station due to a mechanical issue.3 months ago
WA high school employee released from Northwest Detention Center
A teacher from Juanita High School has been taken into custody by immigration officials.3 months ago
Expect noise: JBLM to conduct demolitions and artillery training all week
Beginning Monday evening, July 28, through Thursday night, July 31, Joint Base Lewis-McChord (JBLM) will engage in demolitions and mortar training.3 months ago
Sea-Tac Airport unveiling driverless shuttle for light rail transportation
Sea-Tac has provided a solution for this troublesome trek: a pilot program that tests a new driverless shuttle for travelers.3 months ago
13 migrants transferred out of Tacoma onto ICE flight while immigration groups protest
13 migrants were transferred out of Tacoma onto an ICE flight headed to Arizona. The flight was met with protests in Seattle.4 months ago
Seattle judge rules U.S. must allow entry for refugees previously approved before travel ban
A federal judge in Seattle ruled that the U.S. must allow refugees blocked by the travel ban to enter.4 months ago
Power outage hits more than 1,200 in South Seattle’s Skyway neighborhood
Early Friday morning, the South Seattle Skyway neighborhood suffered a power outage affecting more than 1,200 people.4 months ago
