Seattleites divided on digital kiosks in public spaces
Many locals are wary of Seattle's plans to install 30 digital wayfinding kiosks downtown, according to an informal survey of Axios Seattle readers. Why it matters: An ordinance signed Tuesday by Seattle Mayor Bruce Harrell will allow the Downtown Seattle Association to install the touchscreen kiosks throughout the...
Freedom! Rehabilitated bald eagle released in time for Independence Day
A bald eagle will be celebrating its freedom this Independence Day after spending a month in rehabilitation.
Have you seen him? 88-year-old man missing in Shoreline
An 88-year-old man is missing from Shoreline, according to deputies.
8 Cities Where Emergency Services Are Slower Than You’d Expect
When you dial 911, every second counts. Whether it’s a heart attack, house fire, or violent crime, the assumption is simple: help will arrive fast....
Seattle man tries to ram stolen car into gun shop on 4th of July
GRAYS HARBOR, Wash. — A Seattle man was arrested early Friday morning after a dramatic series of events involving a stolen vehicle and an attempted break-in at a gun store. The incident began around 4:25 a.m. when the Grays Harbor Sheriff's Office said the man stole a vehicle in Elma and attempted to ram it into the...
Marysville man arrested for alleged DUI, T-boned car with kids inside
A 33-year-old man from Marysville was arrested on Tuesday for allegedly driving under the influence and t-boning another car with two kids inside, the Snohomish County Sheriff’s Office (SCSO) said in a release.
Kirkland community searches for Jonathan Hoang, reward hits $100K
A North Sound community is actively searching for missing 21-year-old Jonathan Hoang after a home’s surveillance video captured a man believed to be him.
Motorcyclist dies in late-night crash with Jeep in Lynnwood, deputies say
Investigators say a Jeep was turning left out of a parking lot when it crossed into the path of a motorcycle.
Washington State Department of Transportation issues apology for ‘major traffic disruptions’
“We want to start with an apology,” wrote the Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) on July 1, after a weekend of highway closures caused heavy traffic backups and dismay.
Microsoft cuts 830 Washington jobs amid 4% reduction in global workforce
OLYMPIA, WA – Microsoft is laying off 4% of its global workforce, including 830 jobs in Washington state. The 4% in cuts represent approximately 9,000 Microsoft employees. The Washington State Employment Security Department revealed that the 830 cuts,
