Washington joins national push to unplug data centers
As more cities and counties in Washington state hit pause on new data center development, a recent poll shows public opposition is growing nationwide. A new survey from Heatmap News finds that 75% of Americans are against having a data center built in their community . Don Marsh, chair of the Washington Clean Energy Co
As SPD drops hiring bonuses, Bellevue PD is still waving $30K at officers looking...
The Seattle Police Department (SPD) will no longer offer hiring bonuses as of September 1, citing budget concerns — a major shift even as the department struggles to put enough officers on the street.
Seattle teachers feeling ‘frustrated’ as strike looms
More than 200 educators gathered Saturday afternoon in Judkins Park to prepare for a strike that could delay the first day of classes at Seattle Public Schools. Teachers, paraeducators and instructional aides organized, made signs and practiced picket lines and chants in the event the district doesn’t reach a tentative
Man arrested for DUI after crashing into crosswalk in Redmond, WA
REDMOND, Wash. - A man was accused of driving drunk on Thursday after his car crashed into a crosswalk in Redmond, according to the Redmond Police Department. Police said the man's blood alcohol content was more than twice the legal limit. What we know:. Police said that officers responded to...
Thousands of Washington public workers set to walk off the job Monday
SEATTLE — Thousands of Washington public employees represented by the Washington Federation of State Employees plan to walk off the job Monday at more than 100 worksites statewide, as the union presses for a new contract covering about 52,000 workers. The union said walkouts are scheduled at more than...
These 7 Themed Restaurants In Washington Promise A Dining Experience Like No Other
Want to find themed restaurants in Washington that promise a dining experience like no other?. These 7 themed restaurants serve up incredible atmospheres and food that keeps you coming back!. 1. Little Jerry’s (Tacoma) Little Jerry’s in Tacoma is the kind of place that makes you smile before you’ve...
Docs: Seattle mom charged for fentanyl death of 1-year-old previously lost custody of other...
A Seattle mother has been charged for allegedly being responsible for her one-year-old child consuming fentanyl, and dying from that consumption, prosecutors say. Just after midnight on Aug. 23, Seattle police officers and medics responded to an apartment on S Grand St. for a child who reportedly wasn't breathing. Divi
Seattle Snags One Last Sunny Break Before Fall-Like Soaker Rolls In
Seattle is waking up under clouds Sunday, with temperatures around 57 degrees and a breezy southeast wind at the latest observation. The gray start should give way to brighter skies later in the day, with a high near 69 and only a 5% chance of rain. According to the National...
WA wildfire update 8/30
FOX 13 Seattle provides updates on the wildfires burning throughout the state of Washington, including the Little Giant Fire, Kaiser Canyon Fire, Colwash Fire, and the Sinlahekin Fire.
Wildfire smoke in Washington may trigger asthma, heart strain, and anxiety, experts warn
"Once you can smell smoke, things are already pretty bad."
