Seattle Catholic prep school pays $2.4M to former student over sex abuse claims
A Seattle Catholic prep school is paying over $2.4M to a former student claiming she was groomed and sexually abused by a teacher.1 year ago
Bellevue police guild slams city response to officer’s on-duty injury
Officer Kevin Bereta's injury situation has now generated turmoil between the Bellevue Police Officers' Guild and the city of Bellevue.1 year ago
Former WSDOT worker sues over gas price whistleblowing claims
A conservative advocacy group filed a lawsuit against the state of Washington, on behalf of a former WSDOT worker who said he was told to lie.1 year ago
Seattle arrest prompts concerns of ‘serial killer’ targeting homeless
"It almost sounds like the beginnings of a serial killer," a reporter told SPD Chief Diaz during a conference. "He didn't know these (homeless) people."聽1 year ago
Police pursuit, parental rights initiatives go before Washington lawmakers
Police pursuits and parental rights in schools were in the spotlight in Olympia as lawmakers considered two citizen-led initiatives.1 year ago
Federal officials: Local ports at risk of “spy cranes”
Fears of "spy cranes" are brewing in ports in Western Washington and across the country as questions are raised over whether the Chinese-made equipment could be used in cyberattacks.1 year ago
Showdown over added delivery app fees hits Seattle streets
Near Pike Place market on Thursday, about a dozen people rallied in support of the law, which impacts an estimated 40,000 gig workers in Seattle.1 year ago
Mayor Bruce Harrell calls Seattle ‘persistent’ in State of the City address
In his second address, Seattle Mayor Bruce Harrell outlined future goals for tackling crime, the drug crisis, affordable housing, and other issues.1 year ago
Prosecutors will not charge Seattle officer in death of Jaahnavi Kandula
King County prosecutors said Wednesday it will not be charging Seattle Police Department Officer Kevin Dave in the death of Jaahnavi Kandula.1 year ago
Boys, ages 12 and 13, who led police on car chase given different outcomes after court appearances
Seattle detectives believe the woman was reporting her two children, but she did not provide their names or indicate she knew them.1 year ago
Man faces multiple charges after WSP trooper shooting in Kent
A man accused of shooting a Washington State Patrol trooper multiple times in Kent last Friday has been charged.1 year ago
3 of Washington’s 6 citizen initiatives will get legislative hearings
Citizen-backed changes to police pursuit, state income tax, and parental rights laws will get their moment in front of lawmakers in Olympia this month.1 year ago
End of PSE’s obligation to provide natural gas service closer to passing legislature
House Republican leader Drew Stokesbary, R-Auburn, said earlier this week the legislation would, "effectively ban natural gas for for Washingtonians."1 year ago
More charges recommended for protesters who shut down I-5 in Seattle
Washington State Patrol forwarded their recommendations for seven additional people involved in the pro-Palestinian protest that shut down I-5 be charged.1 year ago
Expedia to close Seattle offices for 3 days to up security after spy cam reports
Expedia's development comes after a former employee was charged earlier this month with installing spy cameras in two all-gender restrooms on the campus.1 year ago
Expedia employees: We were left in the dark about bathroom spy cams
Employees at Expedia's Seattle headquarters say they were unaware of an investigation into cameras found in two bathrooms until the news surfaced online.1 year ago
Ingraham High students arrested for trying to rob classmate at gunpoint
Four Ingraham High School students were arrested Friday and are accused of trying to rob another student at gunpoint on school grounds.1 year ago
WSP recommends charges for protesters who shut down I-5 in Seattle
The agency recommended charges against five people accused of being involved in the pro-Palestinian protest that shut down I-5 north for hours last month.1 year ago
Wash. lawmakers abandon proposed statewide property tax hike
The state's cap on annual property tax increases will stay as is. Senate Bill 5770 won't move forward this session, state Sen. Jamie Pedersen said Friday.1 year ago
Jury awards families $215,000 in lawsuit against Seattle Children’s Hospital
A King County jury has ruled the hospital is responsible for exposing two babies and an 11-year-old child to a deadly fungus during medical procedures.1 year ago
Sputtering out: Push for state gas price transparency fails in legislature
Senate Bill 6052 would have forced oil companies to disclose data on their profit margins and how much they make per gallon of gas in Washington.1 year ago
Puget Sound Energy held another ‘flex event’: Why this one was different
Another Puget Sound Energy "flex event" took place Thursday morning. But this one wasn't a repeat of what happened during the frigid cold snap last month.1 year ago
Out of time: Push for permanent standard time in WA fails to clear legislature
On permanent standard time, Washington would still have 4 p.m. sunsets in the winter, but would lose the 10 p.m. sunsets in the summer.1 year ago
