Seattle cuts $50K police hiring incentives as training bottleneck lingers
Seattle leadership says the removal of the $50,000 hiring bonus for lateral officers won't hurt recruitment, as hundreds of officers are still being trained.
Seattle leadership says the removal of the $50,000 hiring bonus for lateral officers won't hurt recruitment, as hundreds of officers are still being trained.
WSDOT prepares for major traffic during Labor Day weekend
Washington transportation officials said some construction projects will be paused over Labor Day weekend, but not all of them.
Washington transportation officials said some construction projects will be paused over Labor Day weekend, but not all of them.
Seattle Police end $50K hiring bonuses, sparking debate
Seattle just pulled the plug on its hiring incentives for new police officers, sparking a debate over staffing within the department. But the city says the issue isn't hiring officers, it's training them.
Seattle just pulled the plug on its hiring incentives for new police officers, sparking a debate over staffing within the department. But the city says the issue isn't hiring officers, it's training them.
Seattle police: 2 persons of interest in Bite of Seattle shooting
The Seattle Police Department says they have identified two potential persons of interests in the Bite of Seattle shooting after reviewing 450 hours of video.
The Seattle Police Department says they have identified two potential persons of interests in the Bite of Seattle shooting after reviewing 450 hours of video.
Seattle police: 2 persons of interest in Bite of Seattle shooting
More than a month after the deadly shooting at the Bite of Seattle, Seattle police say they have identified two potential persons of interest.
More than a month after the deadly shooting at the Bite of Seattle, Seattle police say they have identified two potential persons of interest.
Seattle mayor, SPD vow fast updates after major events
Seattle Mayor Katie Wilson and the Seattle Police Department announced a new communication framework for major public safety incidents, following the backlash of the Bite of Seattle shooting response.
Seattle Mayor Katie Wilson and the Seattle Police Department announced a new communication framework for major public safety incidents, following the backlash of the Bite of Seattle shooting response.
Seattle Mayor Katie Wilson, SPD vow fast media updates after major events
Seattle Mayor Katie Wilson and the Seattle Police Department ensured fast, accurate updates to the public during significant public safety events.
Seattle Mayor Katie Wilson and the Seattle Police Department ensured fast, accurate updates to the public during significant public safety events.
West Seattle shooting leaves man with gunshot wound in chest
SPD said the shooting took place along 16th Ave SW and posted to social media about its investigation around 1 p.m.
SPD said the shooting took place along 16th Ave SW and posted to social media about its investigation around 1 p.m.
Former Seattle police chief Shon Barnes breaks silence after firing
For the first time since his sudden departure, former Seattle police Chief Shon Barnes is speaking out about what led up to his resignation, diving into his relationship with Mayor Katie Wilson and other questions that haven't been answered.
For the first time since his sudden departure, former Seattle police Chief Shon Barnes is speaking out about what led up to his resignation, diving into his relationship with Mayor Katie Wilson and other questions that haven't been answered.
Ex-Seattle police Chief Shon Barnes breaks silence on resignation
Former Seattle police Chief Shon Barnes is speaking publicly for the first time since his resignation, addressing his relationship with Mayor Katie Wilson, questions about his residency and what he says remains an unanswered question: why he was asked to step down.
Former Seattle police Chief Shon Barnes is speaking publicly for the first time since his resignation, addressing his relationship with Mayor Katie Wilson, questions about his residency and what he says remains an unanswered question: why he was asked to step down.
WA joins FTC lawsuit against Amazon over ‘misleading’ advertising prices
Washington is one of 22 states joining a Federal Trade Commission lawsuit against Amazon, alleging the e-commerce giant has artificially inflated and misrepresented their ad prices.
Washington is one of 22 states joining a Federal Trade Commission lawsuit against Amazon, alleging the e-commerce giant has artificially inflated and misrepresented their ad prices.
Amazon lays off 121 employees from multiple WA locations
The worker adjustment and retraining notification (WARN) stated that the tech and retail giant will be laying off employees from their Seattle, Bellevue and Sumner locations.
The worker adjustment and retraining notification (WARN) stated that the tech and retail giant will be laying off employees from their Seattle, Bellevue and Sumner locations.
NASA's Nancy Grace Roman telescope launches: What will it do?
NASA’s Nancy Grace Roman telescope has launched into space to help scientists study the universe like never before.
NASA’s Nancy Grace Roman telescope has launched into space to help scientists study the universe like never before.
Apple raises Apple TV prices: Here’s how much it will cost you
Apple is raising the cost of Apple TV and its Apple One subscription bundle, marking the company’s second streaming price increase in about a year.
Apple is raising the cost of Apple TV and its Apple One subscription bundle, marking the company’s second streaming price increase in about a year.
Trump honors Artemis II astronauts with Medal of Honor
President Trump presented the Artemis II astronauts with the Congressional Space Medal of Honor on Friday. The crew became the first humans to travel beyond the moon in more than half a century.
President Trump presented the Artemis II astronauts with the Congressional Space Medal of Honor on Friday. The crew became the first humans to travel beyond the moon in more than half a century.
Seattle police hiring incentives to end as union raises staffing concerns
The Seattle Police Officers Guild says eliminating the incentives could make it more difficult for the department to grow its ranks.
The Seattle Police Officers Guild says eliminating the incentives could make it more difficult for the department to grow its ranks.
Seattle police face officer shortage as department cuts hiring incentives
Seattle police are facing a staffing challenge as the department works to recruit and retain officers, despite city now pulling the plug on hiring incentives.
Seattle police are facing a staffing challenge as the department works to recruit and retain officers, despite city now pulling the plug on hiring incentives.
President Trump awards Artemis II crew Congressional Space Medal of Honor
President Donald J. Trump presented the Congressional Space Medal of Honor to the historic Artemis II crew during a ceremony at NASA's Johnson Space Center in Houston on Friday morning.
President Donald J. Trump presented the Congressional Space Medal of Honor to the historic Artemis II crew during a ceremony at NASA's Johnson Space Center in Houston on Friday morning.
US Space Academy: What we know about President Trump’s announcement
President Donald Trump announced the creation of the U.S. Space Academy on Friday. Here's what it is and what we know.
President Donald Trump announced the creation of the U.S. Space Academy on Friday. Here's what it is and what we know.
Google Assistant $68M settlement claim deadline is here: What to know
Eligible Americans have just hours left to file a claim in a proposed $68 million Google Assistant privacy settlement. Here’s who may qualify and how to file a claim.
Eligible Americans have just hours left to file a claim in a proposed $68 million Google Assistant privacy settlement. Here’s who may qualify and how to file a claim.