TikTok ban: How and when app will reportedly shut down for U.S. users
TikTok is a cultural phenomenon with more than 170 million users in the U.S., and if it does get banned, it’s not clear where TikTok’s masses will go.
Starbucks reverses open-door policy
Starbucks is reversing its "open-door policy," meaning if you're not a customer, you're no longer welcome.
Seattle Police Department sees hiring boost in 2024 with 84 new recruits
The Seattle Police Department is making strides in rebuilding its ranks after several challenging years.
SPD new hires train after successful recruitment year
The Seattle Police Department may finally be turning the corner on its staffing struggles, as 2024 turned out to be one of their biggest recruitment years, with 84 new hires.
TikTok ban latest: Where things stand after Supreme Court hearing
The Supreme Court is set to rule on TikTok’s future in the U.S., as a potential ban or forced sale approaches.
Uber offering free rides to teens who failed their driving exam
Uber is offering free rides to teens who recently failed their driving test, helping parents manage transportation and easing stress for young drivers.
Amazon is ending its 'Try Before You Buy' program: What to know
Amazon is ending its "Prime Try Before You Buy," a program that lets customers try out certain clothing, shoes and accessories and only pay for what they want to keep.
Amazon trims back DEI initiatives, latest company to make cuts
Amazon just joined Meta, Walmart and a host of other firms in trimming back its diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives. Here's what to know.
TikTok US ban: Supreme Court hears arguments over whether popular app stays or goes
In one of the most important cases of the social media age, free speech and national security collide at the Supreme Court on Friday in arguments over the fate of TikTok.
Supreme Court hears arguments on TikTok ban
A law banning TikTok is now before the Supreme Court, with the fate of the app now in the hands of justices.
Disney pledges $15M for Los Angeles wildfires recovery
The Palisades Fire alone is already the deadliest fire in Los Angeles history.
NASA, NOAA release global climate trends for 2024
We have new insight into how our climate is changing. NASA and NOAA just released global temperature data for all of 2024, and we are hearing firsthand about the biggest trends researchers discovered and how they impact us here in Washington.
Driver crashes into WSDOT contractor's truck
A WSDOT contractor was injured after their truck was hit in an active work zone on I-405 in Renton early Wednesday morning.
Seattle police, mayor celebrate hiring surge
Seattle Police and the Mayor's Office are celebrating what they're calling a surge in officer recruitment.
Seattle police report recruitment hits highest level in over a decade
The Seattle Police Department is celebrating what it’s calling a “surge" in officer recruitment, as the department sees its highest number of applicants since 2013.
Shark Tank investor Kevin O'Leary plans bid to buy TikTok
Shark Tank star and investor Kevin O'Leary says he's partnering with another billionaire in an effort to buy TikTok.
OPA releases final report on deadly 2023 SPD crash
The Office of Police Accountability just released their close case summary, one day after officer Kevin Dave was fired from the department for a deadly 2023 crash.
OPA: Seattle officer who hit, killed pedestrian in 2023 violated several policies
An OPA investigation found that former Seattle police officer Kevin Dave, who hit and killed 23-year-old Jaahnavi Kandula in 2023, violated several policies in the moments leading up to the crash.
Meta announces changes to censorship policy
Meta is ending its fact-checking program on Facebook and Instagram and Threads.
NASA pitches cheaper, faster plan to bring Mars samples to Earth
NASA has unveiled two revamped plans to bring Mars samples to Earth in the 2030s, reducing costs by nearly half from its initial $11 billion proposal while expediting the timeline.