Penalty for ethics violations rises to $52K for WA state Rep. Tarra Simmons
A state ethics panel has ordered Democratic state Rep. Tarra Simmons to pay roughly $52,000 in penalties and fees for multiple violations of Washington ethics laws. Three weeks ago, the Legislative Ethics Board ruled the Bremerton lawmaker committed three violations of conflict of interest and special privilege laws. T
Harbor seal takes up residence at Ray’s Boathouse
A local harbor seal has been putting on a show for diners at Ray’s Boathouse recently (6049 Seaview Ave NW). The team at Ray’s has named him Jeffrey. They say he’s been coming to Ray’s often, just swimming and floating around, belly-up, in front of the restaurant.
600 Jobs Cut in Fresh WARN Filings as Unemployment Hits 5%
OLYMPIA—Five companies notified the Washington Employment Security Department in late August and early September 2026 of plans to permanently layoff nearly 600 workers, according to Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification Act (WARN) filings. The notices, received between Aug. 31 and Sept. 2, cover a mix of tech,
Renton High assistant principal’s contract expires following investigation
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‘She tried to divert attention by firing the police chief’: KIRO hosts credit Wilson’s...
Seattle Mayor Katie Wilson announced new rules for how her office and the Seattle Police Department communicate during major public safety incidents. Under the updated protocol, the mayor’s office and police must be in direct contact, and the city is expected to provide information to the media within an hour.
These 11 Milkshakes In Washington Are So Good You’ll Want To Try Every Single...
Want to find the best milkshakes in Washington without leaving the state?. These 11 spots serve up thick, creamy shakes and good old-fashioned fun!. 1. Big Apple Diner (Bremerton) Some places just feel like home the moment you walk in. Big Apple Diner in Bremerton is exactly that kind of...
Washington joins national push to unplug data centers
SEATTLE, WA – As more cities and counties in Washington state hit pause on new data center development, a recent poll shows public opposition is growing nationwide. A new survey from Heatmap News finds that 75% of Americans
WA CDL School Part of Latest Federal DOT Shutdown
Feds Shut Down 110 CDL Driving Schools, 1 in WA State
Seattle or Nashville? Stay or Go?
Starbucks eliminated 224 support roles at its Sodo headquarters in August, part of a larger restructuring that began earlier this year. But 120 of that group are employees who, although offered roles at Starbucks new Nashville office, declined to move to the Tennessee complex. Given the option: Go to Nashville...
‘I Can Touch You All I Want’: Washington Woman Allegedly Assaulted by Condo Employee...
A Washington woman parked in a parking lot that was being sold in Seattle. While parked there, a condo owner nearby came out to confront her. According to him, she wasn’t permitted to be there. This led to a confrontation and an alleged assault as he put his hands on her.
