Secretary Hobbs: DHS investigating WA for voter fraud is ‘waste of taxpayer dollars’

The U.S. Department of Homeland Security is investigating Washington and other states over claims of voter fraud, which Washington Secretary of State Steve Hobbs calls “troubling” and a waste of taxpayer dollars.

National nonprofit explores push to recall Mayor Katie Wilson

A nonprofit group that works with youth violence prevention is seeking options to support the recall of the Seattle mayor.

WA police urge community to know school zone, stop paddle laws

As the new school year inches closer, police departments around the state are urging community members to understand rules surrounding school zones and stop paddles on buses.

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.

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.

WA teacher receives 15-year sentence for sexually abusing boy, 13

In a news release, the U.S. Attorney's Office said that Andrea Lee Campos-Hernandez pleaded guilty to producing child pornography with the 13-year-old boy from Feb. 2021 to July 2022.

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.

Seattle Public Schools, union face Tuesday deadline as strike looms

Over 6,000 staff authorized the walkout over demands for lower class sizes, special education support, and up to 12% raises, which the district says it cannot afford due to a multi-million dollar deficit.

Panda Fest wraps up with safe vibe after Bite of Seattle shooting

Panda Fest wrapped up at Seattle Center this weekend with multiple layers of security, offering families a safe and fun event following the Bite of Seattle shooting late last month.

Seattle teacher strike threatens school start date

A Seattle teacher strike appears imminent after contract negotiations between the union and Seattle Public Schools broke down Saturday ahead of a Tuesday deadline.

Utopia Washington hosts MANAfest Pacific Islander festival

The event was organized by UTOPIA Washington, a South King County grassroots organization led by queer and trans people of color that has served the region for 16 years.