Seattle City Council greenlights $50K bonuses for police officers

In a 6–1 vote, the Seattle City Council approved a proposal to increase recruitment and retention bonuses for Seattle Police Department (SPD) officers, despite public backlash.

Apple Intelligence release: When it's coming and what it is

With the Apple Intelligence release date revealed, here’s what you need to know about the new feature coming to your Apple devices.

Repair work underway on Seattle’s RapidRide G Line one month after launch

Less than a month after the RapidRide G line launched, connecting some of Seattle’s busiest neighborhoods, crews are already planning repairs on some construction issues.

Retailers are ramping up hiring for the holiday shopping season

Retailers are ramping up hiring for the holiday season, but fewer seasonal employees are expected to be taken on this year to help customers in stores and assemble online orders in warehouses.

Seattle interim police chief's push to improve staffing
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In an effort to improve staffing and efficiency, Seattle Police Department Interim Chief Sue Rahr is pushing for a bigger budget.

SPD Chief wants more civilians on the force
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Officer applications are up, but Seattle interim police chief Sue Rahr is focused on getting more civilians on the force.

Seattle Police Department ends Mounted Patrol Unit after 150 years

The Seattle Police Department, on course to receive a massive $62 million boost to its budget in 2025, is looking to cut its Mounted Patrol Unit to save money.

NASA engineer testifies in Titan implosion hearing
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Friday is the last day of testimony in the Coast Guard's hearing in the Titan submersible implosion.

Disney+ password-sharing crackdown is now in the US: What to know

Disney has unveiled details of its password-sharing crackdown in the U.S., charging an additional fee for account holders who want to add someone outside their household.

Civil rights nonprofits warn against Seattle's surveillance ordinances

Organizations are sharing concerns over ordinances that could add surveillance cameras to several high-crime areas in Seattle.

WSDOT warns of 'Monster Weekend' of road closures in the Seattle area

The Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) is warning drivers to prepare for what will be a monstrous weekend of construction closures in the Seattle area.

Alaska Airlines grounds flights at Seattle briefly due to tech outage

Alaska Airlines said it grounded its flights in Seattle briefly on Sunday night due to “significant disruptions” from an unspecified technology problem that was resolved by about 10 p.m. local time.

Three Mile Island nuclear plant to reopen
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A pant on the site of the nation's worst nuclear accident is set to reopen, powering AI for Microsoft.

iPhone 16 hits store shelves with AI delay
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The iPhone 16 hit store shelves on Friday, but Apple's highly anticipated artificial intelligence isn't ready yet.

Alaska-Hawaiian Airlines merger customer benefit impacts

As Alaska Airlines merges with Hawaiian Air, customers may be wondering about their airline benefits. Here's what they are saying now.