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Carnation city manager resigns following union-busting arbitration
The Carnation City Council voted to accept a resignation agreement with now-former City Manager Ana Cortez during a regular meeting on July 2. Cortez’s resignation follows a May 7 decision by a third-party arbitrator concerning the wrongful termination of four unionized city employees. The city was ordered to reinstate...
Public health officials warn of possible measles exposure at several King County locations
KING COUNTY, Wash. — The Public Health Department of Seattle and King County are warning the public of possible measles exposure at multiple locations throughout the county. Health officials said they are investigating a confirmed measles case in an adult who recently traveled internationally. The individual was at multiple...
Asylum-seekers living outdoors brace for Seattle-area heat wave
Temperatures in the Seattle area have reached the mid-80s and are expected to peak somewhere in the 90s in coming days. Through the heat wave, roughly 150 people — individuals and families seeking asylum — will be camping next to an empty hotel in Kent. Those asylum-seekers and...
One WA town was named “Best Small Town to Raise a Family”
Back in my 20s, I only wanted to live in big cities. My 22-year-old daughter is currently in that very same mindset. She says she probably won’t move back home to North Central Washington. But I have hope after talking to other families. It seems like me, my young daughter and many others resist the small towns - until, they get kids of their own. Then suddenly, the small town is the very place they needed to get to, yesterday!
King County Fair in Enumclaw is back and looking to grow
What does this year’s King County Fair not have?. From July 11-14, the oldest fair on the West Coast will be held at the Enumclaw Expo Center with rodeos and mutton bustin’, live music performances, carnival rides and so much more. “We say we are in the business...
Mayfield: One public library is now banning kids from entering
I have so many wonderful childhood memories at the public library. I remember summer reading challenges. I remember the treasure hunt of the physical card catalogue and the Dewey decimal system. I remember proudly telling people my mom was on the local library board and that I was on a first name basis with the librarians.
400 new US citizens naturalized at Fourth of July ceremony in Seattle
SEATTLE — For Collins and Pamela Ndukwe, the Fourth of July took on another layer of special meaning. For the past seven years, they have worked towards earning their United States citizenship. "We're becoming U.S. citizens via naturalization it's a journey that started seven years ago," Collins Ndukwe said....
Seattle ranked among worst air quality in the world after Fourth of July
SEATTLE - On July 4, Seattle's air quality reached 130, ranking among the worst in the world, according to IQAir. Fireworks and an incoming heatwave contributed to the unhealthy conditions. As of Friday, air quality peaked at 93, with recent hours showing a decline. Each summer, Seattle deals with wildfire...
Hundreds in Seattle become U.S. citizens on Independence Day
Hundreds of people in Seattle woke up this morning not as immigrants, but as newly minted U.S. citizens. The annual naturalization ceremony was held at Seattle Center on July 4 — Independence Day. The sun was bright and skies clear this Fourth of July at Seattle Center. Red, white,...
Downtown Seattle office values are dropping like overripe plums. That's not all bad
The market price for a place to attempt to concentrate on your work while colleagues talk loudly near your desk is dropping significantly. It's especially bad in downtown Seattle, but honestly, it's bad everywhere. That means office tenants can ask for a lot from their landlords. And the King County...
Your photos show 4th of July fireworks dazzle over Seattle's Lake Union and beyond
SEATTLE — Fireworks dazzled over western Washington for the Fourth of July on Thursday. Watch video of the fireworks show over Lake Union in Seattle above, and check out the gallery atop this story to see viewer-submitted photos.
Judge issues bench warrant for 'Belltown Hellcat' driver for failing to appear in court
SEATTLE — A judge issued a bench warrant Wednesday for Miles Hudson, the so-called "Belltown Hellcat" driver, after he failed to appear in court. Hudson, 20, was supposed to appear in court Wednesday afternoon to enter a plea on charges of stalking, harassment and allegedly sending an explicit video of an ex-girlfriend, but he never appeared.
Glimpse of History: 87-year-old photos from Seattle’s July 4th Parade
One of the marvels of film - whether it's still photography or motion videos - is that we can look back on the past in a tangible way. I love looking back at digital archives and photo albums from libraries and museums because it makes understanding history easier. Today I...
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