Providence workers sue over 401(k), allege nearly $70M lost on single Invesco fund
SEATTLE — Five former Providence employees have filed a proposed class action in federal court in Seattle, alleging Providence mishandled two 401(k) plans by keeping an underperforming Invesco fund in the investment lineup for years. The complaint, filed Friday, names Providence Health & Services, St. Joseph Health System, the...
Behind wave of hot dog carts near Seattle stadiums, officials cite ‘organized operations,’ possible...
SEATTLE — King County officials say a dramatic surge in unpermitted hot dog vendors near Seattle sports venues is the work of centrally organized, multistate networks deliberately evading licensing requirements and potentially exploiting workers — findings that emerged from an eight-month KING 5 investigation. Health inspectors with Public...
Jack in The Box Sues Major Washington Franchisee Over 38 Closures
Jack in the Box is trying to stop one of its largest franchisees from shutting down 38 restaurants in Washington , even as the company continues a broader effort to close struggling stores across the country. According to industry publication Restaurant Business , the San Diego-based fast-food chain filed for a restraining order in Washington state court after franchise operator AJP Enterprises threatened to...
Parasite found in Western WA coyotes puts dogs and humans at risk
Western Washington is home to an abundance of urban wildlife, animals that live and somehow thrive at the intersection of forests and concrete. Coyotes are the poster children of urban wildlife, scrappy scavengers who feed off a city’s critters, refuse and pets. Most cities across America coexist with coyotes, whether they know it or not, and the Seattle-Tacoma area is no exception. A...
WA representative Larry Springer is retiring. Here’s what we know
KIRKLAND, Wash. - After more than 30 years of public service, Washington State Representative Larry Springer announced on Sunday that he will not seek reelection in 2026. Right now, Rep. Springer serves the 45th Legislative District, for Kirkland, in the state house. Kirkland is also where Springer served as mayor from 2000 to 2003. He had previously been on the Kirkland city council, beginning in...
Seattle Families Scramble as Single-Family Rentals Disappear From the Market
Seattle renters looking for a three-bedroom house with a yard are finding out the hard way that the classic family rental is quietly disappearing. What used to be a go-to option for growing households has turned into a hunt through a shrinking, more expensive slice of the market, shaped by higher prices, pandemic churn and a pivot toward smaller units.
Arlington man dies after motorcycle crash near Issaquah
An Arlington man died after crashing his motorcycle on Interstate 90 near Issaquah. Investigators say he lost control and struck a recessed storm drain.
Fatal motorcycle crash in Des Moines Friday night leaves one dead, DUI arrest made
EDITOR’S NOTE: This story has been updated with the correct date. A 28-year-old motorcyclist was killed late Friday night, April 17, after a crash involving another vehicle in Des Moines, […] The post Fatal motorcycle crash in Des Moines Friday night leaves one dead, DUI arrest made appeared first on The Waterland Blog .
UW drug use survey shows drop in injection use, sparks debate over housing-first approach...
A new University of Washington (UW) survey is raising new questions about drug use trends in the region, showing a sharp reported decline in injection drug use while fueling debate over how best to respond to the crisis. The survey, conducted by UW’s School of Public Health, found injection drug...
‘Just a false narrative’: Seattle City Attorney denies claims of city’s lenient crime reputation
It has been more than three months since the new Seattle City Attorney, Erika Evans, was sworn into office after beating incumbent candidate Ann Davison with roughly 67% of the vote.
