Business
Fisher Scones parent company fined for overworking teenage employees
Washington State Department of Labor and Industries found more than 1,500 instances of violations including missing meal breaks,…
Northwest
COVID-19 vaccines arrive in Washington state
People in Phase 1a will begin to receive vaccinations this week
News
Should fossil fuel ads go the way of the dino on county buses?
King County ran ads for a natural gas coalition on its buses this year.
News
What will a green WA electric grid look like?
It will require a lot more coordination, but will be more resilient.
Life
Local fundraisers take on new meaning during pandemic
With these hardships have come stories of the power of community crowdfunding in our own backyards.
News
Study: Nonprofits struggle amid pandemic
Nonprofits around the state are struggling to make ends meet during the pandemic, according to a new study…
News
Governor extends restrictions on businesses and gatherings
It’s been a month since the governor imposed the new rules. And the pandemic has only gotten worse.
Northwest
King County jail reports 16 new cases of COVID-19
Outbreak at Seattle jail; individuals transferred to medical isolation at Kent facility
News
King County settles $2 million dog bite lawsuit
The county agreed to pay $100,000 after being sued after a 2016 K-9 unit arrest.
News
Study: 65 plant species have gone extinct in U.S., Canada
More than 65 species of plants have gone extinct in the U.S. and Canada since European colonization, according…
Northwest
Inslee announces statewide COVID-19 exposure notification tool
WA Notify uses privacy-preserving technology to help stop the spread of disease
Northwest
King County voter turnout hits record 86.6% in general election
Previous record 85% in 2012
News
Puget Sound artists adapt creativity, and business sense, to pandemic
Artists Sunday is an online directory that connects artists across the county, state and nation.
Northwest
Exposures at homes, workplaces, community and social gatherings spread COVID-19
Public Health—Seattle & King County report breaks down exposure settings; answers questions about spread
News
Washington releases new forest plan
It outlines ways the state will protect and maintain forest health.
News
King County Council passes $12.59 billion biennial budget
King County Council on Nov. 17 passed a $12.59 billion biennial budget for 2021-2022, providing funding for anti-racist…
News
Eyman fights allegation he repeatedly broke campaign laws
In a lawsuit, the state accuses the prolific initiative promoter of getting kickbacks.
News
Inslee to hold news conference to announce new restrictions
Among them, reportedly, will be a ban on indoor service at restaurants and retail limitations.