Washington floods: More than a dozen people rescued from trailer homes, cars
At least 17 people were saved from floodwaters Monday and Tuesday while a powerful atmospheric river drenched Western Washington. Those rescued were found trapped in their trailer homes and vehicles on watery roadways. Authorities are urging people to evacuate their homes if told by first responders, stay off watery...
Gov. Ferguson requests disaster declaration from FEMA for devastating floods
(The Center Square) – Gov. Bob Ferguson on Wednesday held a press briefing to announce he has requested a disaster declaration from the Federal Emergency Management Agency to address widespread flooding across Western Washington after several days of near-record rainfall. Even as the governor spoke, several...
Family escapes after tree falls on home in Bremerton
A man and his two dogs are okay after a large tree fell on their home.
Walz Draws Standing Ovation at Ferguson Fundraiser in Seattle Despite Looming Fraud Scandal
SEATTLE, WA – Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz, under fire for failing to prevent a massive welfare fraud scheme in his state, was in Seattle on Tuesday as the special guest at Gov. Bob Ferguson’s fundraising luncheon, telling
Kent Police officer fires gun at suspect but man not hit
A Kent Police officer fired his gun but didn’t hit a wanted sexual assault suspect early Wednesday morning, Dec. 10 at the Indigo Springs Apartments in the 11100 block of SE 208th Street. At about 3:14 a.m., the Seattle Police Department requested assistance from Kent Police to locate a...
Seattle area has nation’s second-biggest drop in job listings
The Seattle metro area has seen one of the sharpest drops in online job postings nationwide, according to jobs site Indeed. Why it matters: The labor market is slowing, particularly for white-collar professionals in tech-heavy cities, Axios' Emily Peck writes. Zoom in: As of late October, Seattle-area job listings...
Wyckoff family acquires Ste. Michelle winery leading a new era of ownership
WOODINVILLE, Wash. — In a significant shift for the Pacific Northwest wine industry, the Wyckoff family, based in the Yakima Valley, has acquired Ste. Michelle Wine Estates, the company announced Tuesday. This acquisition marks the first time in over 50 years that Ste. Michelle will be under the ownership...
Commentary: It’s time to break the cycle of never-ending cost increases
All across our state, every day, employers make big, positive differences in their communities. We see that in the people they employ, the products and services they produce, and in more impressive ways that I’ve had the chance to see up close over the past few weeks. This year,...
35 people reported getting sick from Seattle Indian restaurant, public health officials say
King County Public Health says officials are investigating a gastrointestinal illness tied to food served from Kanishka Cuisine of India in downtown Seattle.
Violent Attack on Great-Grandmother, 88, At Her Home Leaves Her Without a Finger
An 88-year-old Seattle great-grandmother is sharing her story after enduring a violent home invasion in the city’s Rainier Beach neighborhood. That attack was so severe that the assailant bit off her finger while stealing her jewelry. Emma Cotton, a long-time resident of the area, was working on her porch...
