Encampment grows beside Gates Foundation and MoPOP; city says owner must request clearing
SEATTLE — A homeless camp just feet from the Seattle Center is raising new questions about the responsibilities of private property owners to maintain their vacant lots. The encampment is next door to the Gates Foundation as well as the Museum of Pop Culture (MOPOP), and it has been expanding in recent weeks.
2.9-magnitude earthquake reported on WA’s Key Peninsula
PIERCE COUNTY, Wash. - A 2.9-magnitude earthquake struck near a small community on Washington's Key Peninsula early Wednesday morning. According to the United States Geological Survey (USGS), the quake struck around 3:49 a.m. about 1.24 miles west of Home, Washington, a census-designated place in Pierce County. As of...
Here’s why Washington state flags are lowered Wednesday
SEATTLE — Flags will be lowered to half-staff across Washington state Wednesday to honor Rev. Jesse Jackson, who died last month. Gov. Bob Ferguson directed all Washington state and U.S. flags to be lowered at state agency facilities through close of business or sunset March 11. A civil rights...
Washington parents demand action, answers after teacher allegedly raped student on school grounds
A Skykomish K-12 physical education teacher and athletic director has been arrested on suspicion of sexually abusing a student for more than a year.
Bellevue Pours $12M Into Church Lot Plan For 100 Family Homes
Bellevue is cutting a $12 million check to help turn part of St. Andrew’s Lutheran Church’s property into a 100 unit affordable family housing complex, pushing a long discussed idea into the real world of funding, permitting and design meetings. The project leans on larger, family sized apartments, including a...
Suspect in deadly Bellevue hit-and-run to undergo competency hearing
The man accused of mowing down an 88-year-old woman in a Bellevue parking lot and then driving away was ordered to undergo a competency hearing.
AECOM wins 3 contracts on $1B Seattle light-rail work package
AECOM secured work on a 19-contract program expected to generate $1 billion in engineering services for the expansion of Seattle’s regional transit network. Sound Transit, the Seattle public transit agency, selected the Dallas-based firm to deliver construction management services through three multiple-award task...
These 7 Under-The-Radar Destinations In Washington Are Absolutely Worth The Drive
Looking for hidden destinations in Washington that most people drive right past?. These 7 spots offer peaceful beauty and fun adventures!. 1. Halls Hill Lookout and Labyrinth (Bainbridge Island) Sometimes the best things in life are the ones you stumble upon by accident. This little gem on Bainbridge Island is...
Blizzard Warning for the Cascades and strong winds for everyone
The tail-end of winter is throwing quite the curveball through the rest of this week. Today will feel close to yesterday with some showery mountain snow, and some light valley snow chances into the late evening hours. Otherwise, expect breezy conditions and some sunshine with passing clouds. By this evening,...
Skykomish Teacher Arrested in Student Abuse Investigation
A Skykomish school teacher is arrested in a King County investigation into alleged sexual abuse of a student. Authorities say the case surfaced after the victim’s mother reported messages.
