Seattle plunged into darkness as 50 mph winds tear through
A powerful windstorm knocked out power to more than 115,000 customers across Western Washington on Saturday night, Nov. 7, including about 46,000 Seattle City Light customers at the peak. Gusts reached 69 mph on the coast and about 50 mph around Puget Sound, toppling trees onto roads and power lines from Lewis County to Whatcom County.
Coffee giant to close five Washington locations, affecting 51 workers
Starbucks customers in several Washington communities will soon have fewer places to grab their favorite coffee. The Seattle-based coffee chain is preparing to close five locations across the state, with…
Rare Cold Front Storms Bring Isolated 60 MPH Gusts to Northwest Washington Including Seattle,...
WASHINGTON — A marginal risk for severe storms covered northwest Washington Saturday evening into tonight, a setup not often seen with cold fronts in the region. The Storm Prediction Center expanded the darker shaded risk area inland to include Forks, Port Angeles, Oak Harbor, Seattle, and Tacoma. Isolated wind gusts of up to 60 mph were possible as a narrow band of showers moved onshore with the cold front.
In 1910, a ground-floor saloon opened inside Pioneer Square’s Triangle Hotel; 116 years later,...
After years of uncertainty, one of Seattle’s oldest bars is preparing to welcome customers back. The Historic Triangle Pub, a longtime Pioneer Square gathering spot, is currently in the middle of a soft reopening, bringing new life to a historic building that has stood on First Avenue South for more than a century.
Remembering George Hancock: Maritime Pacific Brewing Founder and Pioneer of Seattle’s Craft Beer Scene
During an unseasonable weekend, when the skies were dotted by clouds, the air crisp, and visions of children and adults dressed in their Halloween best, George A. Hancock, founder of Maritime Pacific Brewing Company, passed away. He was nearly 80-years old. Focused on his brewing legacy, for George, his journey...
Jordyn Bugg’s Game-Winner and Nobody in Seattle Is Ready For What Comes Next
Mls logo on gradient background - Created by the Sports On Tap desk | Source : Sports On Tap (team logos property of their respective owners) A 1-0 win against Orlando. That’s it. That’s all the Seattle Reign needed, and that’s exactly what they delivered in a season-ending showdown that felt like everything was on […]
Washington utility crews prep for stormy weather and power outages
The region’s first big storm of the season is blowing through western Washington Saturday night.
Tens of thousands without power in King County as storms tear through Washington
Over 40,000 Seattle City Light (SCL) customers are currently without power, due to the strong winds and heavy rain.
Dangerous Storm Warning Upgraded for Washington and Oregon Coast as Seas Reach 28 Feet
A Storm Warning takes effect at 10 AM PST Saturday for the coastal waters of Washington and Oregon, with gusts to 50 knots and seas up to 28 feet. It replaces the Storm Watch that the National Weather Service issued earlier this week. A Storm Warning means winds of 48 to 63 knots are imminent or occurring.
Washington’s Minimum Wage Climbs to $17.73 an Hour on Jan. 1, and Seattle Workers...
Washington's minimum wage rises to $17.73 an hour Jan. 1, 2027, and Seattle's to $22.14. See the yearly math, overtime rates and other local minimums.
