100 protestors Sunday on Aurora
Enjoying a last sunny day before a forecasted week of colder, wet and wintry weather, more than 100 area residents gathered at the Shoreline-Edmonds line for ongoing "Social Justice Sundays" sign-waving protest. The sign-wavers gather most Sundays, from 1-2pm, at Aurora Ave N and N 205th St. Sign-wavers lined...
People line up overnight in Seattle’s U District for Raising Cane’s grand opening
SEATTLE — Customers lined up overnight outside Seattle's first Raising Cane's restaurant, eager to be among the first through the doors when the Louisiana-based chicken finger chain opened its newest location at 9 a.m. Tuesday in the University District. The restaurant, located at 4345 University Way NE, marks...
Major Drug and Gun Bust Near Cle Elum After Wild Chase
The man was captured after a Police and Deputy pursuit
Washington state asbestos contractor faces fines
An asbestos-removal contractor faces over $200,000 in fines for knowingly exposing its workers to hazardous materials even though it told state workplace inspectors that a heavily contaminated jobsite was safe. Seattle Environmental Services was cited in late January for violating more than a dozen rules regarding...
Sammamish families push to leave Snoqualmie Valley School District
For 20 years, a northeast Sammamish neighborhood has been petitioning the Snoqualmie Valley School District to alter district lines, allowing them to move into the Lake Washington School District, which borders them on three sides. On Nov. 13, Snoqualmie Valley’s school board chose to retain the territory, denying...
New Trader Joe’s Location Coming to Western Washington
A new Western Washington Trader Joe's store has been announced in Western Washington while Tri-Cities wishes it was on the soon to be opened list.
Seattle Fire Department responds after crane crashes into power pole in Queen Anne
SEATTLE — Emergency crews responded Tuesday morning to the 1200 block of Queen Anne Avenue North after initial reports of an electrical issue in an apartment building, according to the Seattle Fire Department. In an update posted at 9:03 a.m, the department said it was responding to an “energy...
Washington’s proposed soda tax is a proven bad policy | Opinion
One of the most shared photos I’ve ever seen on social media came from inside a Seattle Costco, and it perfectly captures what’s wrong with Olympia’s latest policy obsession. On the shelf: a 35-pack of Coke priced at $10.99. Just below it: a line item labeled “City of Seattle Sweetened Beverage Recovery Fee” — $7.35....
7 Enormous Thrift Stores In Washington With Shockingly Good Bargains And Rare Finds
Looking for enormous thrift stores in Washington with amazing deals?. These 7 thrift stores offer incredible bargains and surprising treasures!. 1. St. Vincent de Paul (Renton) Walking into this place feels like stepping into a treasure hunter’s dream. The space goes on and on, with aisles that seem to...
Wilson gives first ‘State of the City’ speech but no answers on one key...
Seattle Mayor Katie Wilson's first “State of the City” speech Tuesday was light on details or proposals — but did include a promise of coming legislation and a glimpse of how the mayor is weighing her first hard decision. After some technical difficulties with audio and the...
