WA reaches agreement on clergy abuse reporting law, awaiting court approval
SEATTLE - Months of legal battles may have an end in sight as Washington state agrees to new stipulations in a clergy abuse reporting bill signed into law back in May. The bill was previously blocked by a federal court due to concerns over religious freedom. Now, an agreement should settle the disputes.
Mental health eval ordered for suspected WA USPS shooter
Blake Kuhlman, an Amazon delivery driver, is charged with first-degree assault for allegedly shooting USPS worker Anthony Santoro in the face in Everett, risking Santoro's vision and eye. Kuhlman's attorney requested a mental health evaluation before proceeding with arraignment, citing concerns about Kuhlman's...
12 All-You-Can-Eat Seafood Buffets In Washington Locals Trust
Washington’s waterlines shape the table here, and seafood feels less like a luxury than a local habit. Drive the coast or drift inland and you’ll find buffets that celebrate it differently, some inside casinos where crab legs stack high and steady, others in Japanese halls where sushi rolls keep sliding onto trays.
Despite concerns, Seattle City Council moving forward on public safety sales tax
SEATTLE, WA – Despite concerns about the impact of the proposed tax, the Seattle City Council is poised to approve a 0.1% public safety sales tax next week, even as city leaders brace for a projected revenue
Pro-Wilson PAC comes out swinging for Harrell
The PAC backing challenger Katie Wilson’s bid for Seattle mayor dropped a spicy attack on incumbent Bruce Harrell this week. Katie Wilson for an Affordable Seattle spent $60,000 sending 86,218 copies of this mailer:
Starbucks layoffs in Seattle and Kent total 974
Starbucks is laying off 974 employees in Seattle and Kent, according to Washington’s Employment Security Department.
Vehicle crashes into building at Totem Square in Kirkland
KIRKLAND, Wash. — Emergency crews responded to an incident at Totem Square after a vehicle crashed into a building Friday. According to the Kirkland Police Department, police and fire personnel responded to investigate the crash. The vehicle struck the building in the 11700 block of 124th Avenue NE, prompting an...
Suspects arrested after police chase through Bothell construction site
Bothell Police Department says that the chase that happened on Oct. 2 reached speeds of around 80 mph at some points.
A month since Seattle hiker was reported missing in Southern California
SEATTLE — It has been one month since a Seattle man was reported missing while on a hiking trip in Southern California. Billy Pierson went hiking with a friend in early August, but after that, the two went their separate ways and Pierson has not been seen since. Pierson's...
Can Seattle’s next mayor bring down the cost of rent — or pizza?
In the Seattle mayoral race, many voters are focused on the cost of living in an ever-more-expensive city. They’re pressing the candidates on who can build more housing and make the city more affordable.
