Seattle WA

The King County Regional Homelessness Authority (KCRHA) announced layoffs of 13 staff members, including executive and union-represented staff, due to a budget shortfall, representing a 22% staff reduction. The agency faces a $4.7 million budget shortfall for 2026, prompting measures like a hiring freeze and reduced...

Mayor Harrell says the proposal aims to increase transparency and accountability during enforcement activities.

The Pacific Northwest rivalry between Seattle and Portland runs deeper than just their shared love of rain and craft beer. These two cities sit barely 175 miles apart along Interstate 5, yet they’ve developed distinct personalities that set them apart in ways both subtle and striking. Seattle has grown into a major...

(The Center Square) – The Seattle City Council on Tuesday unanimously approved an emergency ordinance that bans anti-competitive covenants that prevent new grocery stores and pharmacies from opening in former locations. This measure aims to address growing concerns about food and medicine deserts – a geographic area...

Amazon announced Monday that it will cut 14,000 corporate jobs, impacting employees across various departments.

Last week, another truck hit another overpass. This time, it was westbound I-90 near Cle Elum. An oversized load slammed into the bridge, shut down the highway for hours, and forced backups through the mountains for days. It was the third bridge strike in recent months. State Route 167. Highway 410. At this point,...

SEATTLE — Attorneys representing the family of 15-year-old Mattheis Johnson, who died after falling from a structure at Gas Works Park in July, say they intend to pursue legal action against the city for nuisance and abatement of the climbing structures at Gas Works Park, urging the city to make changes for safety...

Federal grants fund research projects at colleges and universities throughout Washington state. The shutdown has paused the reviews necessary for their approval.

Food banks and unions are sounding the alarm as Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits are set to expire this Friday, with experts warning the lapse will impact the state economy and thousands of families.

“That’s how we met all of our neighbors, was through our Halloween decorations, and that’s how our community grew," said Bekah Sandy. That community showed up when it mattered most.