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Governor announces rebate program for EV purchases
Washington is the first state to prioritize low-cost leases for electric vehicles.
Northwest
Foam coolers, takeout containers will be banned in WA
The prohibition on the sale and distribution of these products will take effect June 1 under a law…
Life
Eating Japan: Seattle’s historic encounter with Chef Shiro Kashiba
Shiro moved to Seattle at a time when the exoticism of Japanese cuisine had suddenly begun finding favorable…
Northwest
WSDOT: Slow down for Work Zone Awareness Week
The number of fatal crashes in marked work zones had doubled in 2023 when compared to the previous…
News
New state legislation fights catalytic converter theft
Governor Jay Inslee signed a bill on March 26 adding new regulations to the purchase and sale of…
News
Kirkland officer steps down following investigation into bikini barista incident
A Kirkland police officer accused of exhibiting odd behavior toward bikini barista employees while using a city-owned vehicle…
Northwest
Q&A with the new King County Library System executive director
“It’s really about providing that space to reimagine who you are,” said Heidi Daniel.
Northwest
New state law gives green light to more traffic cameras
The move comes as roadway deaths in the state have hit historic highs.
Sports
Mariners unveil new ballpark eats for 2024 season
A couple of our reporters headed to T-Mobile Park to see if the Mariners’ food budget was as…
News
KC Sheriff’s Office sues over Burien encampment ban
Office of Law Enforcement Oversight director calls Burien’s ordinance “unconstitutional.”
Northwest
King County fish culvert plan falls short in project prioritization
KC Auditor says that the county is doing lower priority projects first, putting higher ones at risk.
Northwest
King County Sexual Assault Resource Center releases report case outcomes
Report reveals outcomes for 408 sexual assault victims in 2021 backlogged court cases.
Life
Fandoms converge at Emerald City Comic Con
Even with big names at this year’s con, locals brought the good vibes to the nerdy weekend.
Northwest
Senators sponsor bill to get cash out of the cannabis industry
Dozens of cannabis dispensaries have been robbed in recent years while the laws force the shops to be…
Northwest
KC prosecutor’s office supports catalytic converter theft legislation
ESHB 2153 would make catalytic converters traceable and harder to sell illegally.
News
‘When services decline, it’s the kids who pay the price’
Legislative bill would recover funding for the Early Support for Infants and Toddlers program - and could save…
News
DOJ settles with King County Sheriff’s Office in agreement to improve language access
OLEO has previously expressed concerns about the office’s language access policies.
News
Amended lawsuit filed against Boeing, Alaska Airlines in wake of NTSB report
22 plaintiffs are listed in the amended lawsuit.
News
Report: Boeing 737 Max was missing four bolts on exit door
On Jan. 5, the plane was flying from Portland, Oregon, to Ontario, California, at 16,000 feet of elevation…
Northwest
Missile used to carry nuclear warhead found at Bellevue residence
Bomb squad members inspected the object and learned that it was in fact a Douglas AIR-2 Genie.