
Employers to pay striking workers up to 4 weeks in new WA bill proposal
House Democrats passed a bill last weekend that would require employers to pay striking workers for up to four weeks, down from the 12 weeks originally proposed.14 days ago

Trump admin intervenes in dispute between WA Superintendent and La Center Schools over pronoun policy
The federal government steps in over La Center's pronoun policy amid tensions with Washington and the Trump administration.14 days ago

Ice cream icon Salt and Straw drops Pike Place Market move days after announcement
Salt & Straw bowed out of moving into Pike Place Market less than a week after the ice creamery announced the move.14 days ago

Seattle Pride faces $350,000 budget shortfall as corporate sponsorship pull out
Seattle Pride is dealing with a $350,000 budget shortfall after it lost several corporate sponsorships. The organization believes the pullout of sponsorships came from DEI rollbacks, political attacks on the LGBTQ+ community, saving money amid a turbulent forecasted economy, and the recent installation of the new Trump administration.14 days ago

Three unions demand outside investigation into Tacoma-Pierce County Health Director鈥檚 conduct
Three separate unions filed a complaint against the Tacoma-Pierce County Health Department's public health director, alleging she created a toxic work environment and practiced bullying and other unethical behavior.15 days ago

WA lawmakers eyeing capital gains tax hike amid $16B budget deficit
Washington lawmakers, facing a projected operating budget shortfall of approximately $16 billion over the next four years, are considering raising the state鈥檚 capital gains tax to offset the state's financial hurdles.15 days ago

Senate amends ‘Parents Bill of Rights,’ sparking renewed controversy over parental control
Senate Democrats pass HB 1296, amending last year's "Parents Bill of Rights," over Republican objections.15 days ago

CA man stole nearly $1M from Kent company through fraudulent purchases, fake invoices
An IT manager of a Kent-based energy manufacturing company was indicted by a Seattle grand jury this week for creating a scheme to steal nearly $1 million from his employer.15 days ago

Two 15-year-olds shot, one killed, in Renton apartment complex shooting, police seeking suspects
A 15-year-old died in a shooting at an apartment complex in Renton Sunday evening. A second 15-year-old was injured in the shooting, and was taken to a local hospital.15 days ago

‘Warfare,’ the last war movie we’ll ever need, is here: Best movies and shows for you this weekend
You don鈥檛 watch 鈥淲arfare,鈥 you survive it. 鈥淲arfare鈥 is in theaters Friday. Here are the best movies and TV shows to watch this weekend.18 days ago

Des Moines propane tank company fined $166K after two workers injured in separate, same-day explosions
A tank servicing company based in Des Moines faces $166,423 in fines due to injuries suffered by two workers in two separate propane tank explosions in April during an inspection.18 days ago

Lake Washington High School evacuated, closed for rest of day
Lake Washington High School evacuated its students and faculty Friday, 成人X站 Newsradio confirmed, due to a bomb threat.18 days ago

Everett police seeking suspect in string of bikini barista stand attacks
The Everett Police Department is actively searching for a man who allegedly assaulted two employees at separate bikini barista coffee stands.19 days ago

Nick Taylor tees off in Masters 2025: UW star joins golf’s elite at Augusta
The 2025 Masters Tournament is upon us, and for the third time in his golfing career, former UW golf star Nick Taylor will be participating, playing alongside some of the best in the world this weekend down in Augusta, Georgia.19 days ago

Tourist from Seattle spends week in jail after getting too close to Old Faithful
A tourist from Seattle was arrested after venturing too close to Old Faithful in Yellowstone National Park.19 days ago

Seattle Police seize 5 grams of crack cocaine during multiple Belltown drug busts
A proactive patrol from the SPD led to multiple arrests for possessing and distributing crack cocaine in Seattle's Belltown neighborhood.19 days ago

19-year-old man from Chelan County arrested for sexually exploiting a minor in Colorado
Deputies with the Chelan County Sheriff鈥檚 Office arrested a man for allegedly having sexually explicit conversations with a 14-year-old girl in Colorado.19 days ago

‘A sign of hope’: New Southern Resident orca calf spotted in Puget Sound
A new orca calf was seen swimming with Southern Resident orcas, delighting Puget Sound residents and killer whale researchers alike.20 days ago

Thurston County detectives identify person of interest as search for missing 82-year-old woman continues
Thurston County detectives have identified a person of interest as they continue to investigate and search for a missing 82-year-old woman.20 days ago

Nelsy Cruz, sister of former Mariners star Nelson Cruz, among 113 killed in tragic Dominican Republic roof collapse
Nelsy Cruz, the sister of former Seattle Mariners slugger Nelson Cruz, was among the 113 killed and 255 injured when a roof collapsed at a popular nightclub in the Dominican Republic.20 days ago

‘Cruel and wrong’: UW, Gonzaga among colleges where student visas revoked by Trump administration
The Trump administration has canceled the visas of several students at the University of Washington and Gonzaga University.21 days ago

Salt & Straw expands to Pike Place Market, replacing Starbucks
Salt & Straw, one of the most popular and beloved ice cream shops in the Pacific Northwest, is moving into Pike Place Market.21 days ago

WA Senate praises bipartisanship after unanimously passing $7.3B capital budget
The Washington Senate unanimously passed a capital budget proposal for 2025-27, totalling $7.3 billion.21 days ago
