What Washington State County has the most EVs?
King County households are charging up faster than anywhere else in Washington, with nearly one in seven vehicles now electric. New Census data shows the region's EV adoption at 13.4 percent, outpacing even Seattle's home state average.
What Washington State County has the most EVs?
King County households are charging up faster than anywhere else in Washington, with nearly one in seven vehicles now electric. New Census data shows the region's EV adoption at 13.4 percent, outpacing even Seattle's home state average.
Woodinville manufacturing plant to close, laying off 103 workers
NIC Global Manufacturing Solutions will permanently close its Woodinville manufacturing plant and lay off 103 workers. The company is moving production to its plants in Spokane and Gallatin, Tennessee. The first layoffs are expected Jan. 18, 2027, and the last workers are expected to leave by Aug. 31, 2028. That’s...
James Beard’s Taste America Returns to Seattle With Ethan Stowell, 20-Plus Restaurants
The James Beard Foundation’s Taste America tasting series is coming back to Seattle, bringing a walk-around food and drink crawl to the Four Seasons Hotel Seattle with local chefs, beverage stations and sponsor activations. James Beard Award-nominated chef Ethan Stowell, who runs more than 20 restaurants across the greater Seattle area, is among the chefs on the roster, and he stopped by Arc Seattle to talk up what guests can expect.
WA State Ferries cancels multiple sailings for repairs, crewing needs
Washington State Ferries canceled two sailings between Mukilteo and Clinton to repair the terminal's vehicle loading apron. Officials have not disclosed why the apron required repairs, but regular service is slated to resume Saturday. Ten Seattle–Bremerton sailings will be canceled Sunday due to crew reassignments for vessel maintenance. On...
Armed Suspect Flees Seattle Police, Treads Icy Lake Washington for 25 Minutes
A 38-year-old man allegedly led Seattle police on a chase through North Seattle in a stolen car, rammed a patrol vehicle, pointed a loaded gun at an officer and then jumped into Lake Washington, where he treaded water for about 25 minutes before swimming to shore and being taken into custody.
Backlash grows over Seattle mayor’s ‘same old’ homeless drug strategy
Seattle Mayor Katie Wilson is taking sharp criticism over the plan she unveiled last week to address the homeless and drug crisis in the city, using the same partnerships with organizations that have coordinated with the city for many years, even as the issues have dramatically worsened. “We’re going in...
Washington Drug Trafficking Bust: Seattle-to-Wenatchee Route Targeted
Federal agents and Chelan County deputies seized approximately six kilograms of cocaine Wednesday.
What Washington State County has the most EVs?
King County households are charging up faster than anywhere else in Washington, with nearly one in seven vehicles now electric. New Census data shows the region's EV adoption at 13.4 percent, outpacing even Seattle's home state average.
The Big Dark is back. Here’s how it got its name
The Big Dark was never supposed to be a big deal. Why it matters: While the term started as weather-office slang for Seattle's gloomy season, it has quickly become part of our Pacific Northwest lexicon. Driving the news: Daylight saving time ends at 2am Sunday, when clocks fall back an hour, ushering in what many consider the unofficial start of the Big Dark. By the time we get to winter solstice on Dec. 21 , we'll have nearly 16 hours of darkness a day. "There's a big difference between sunset
