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New Washington law aims to reduce burnout, hold hospitals accountable
A decade ago, it was difficult to get a full-time position at St. Michael Medical Center in Silverdale, says Aimee Oien, a union rep for the hospital’s nurses and other staff. Turnover was low. Most staff started in per diem or on-call roles. The last several years — even before the COVID-19 pandemic rocked the health care sector — have been different, she says. Positions across all departments are posted more frequently and sit vacant longer. ...
Homelessness in South King County: Tale of two cities
City leadership successfully housed 95 people who were experiencing homelessness in 2023, and a city-designed Clean and Sober Housing Program successfully helped 30 individuals complete 30 days of inpatient treatment. The community resource center had over 1,835 visits, and a permanent supportive housing location has opened with the capacity to house 100 people.
New Bucoda councilor, improvement club president joins effort to enhance South Thurston County town
As summer nears its end, many residents in Bucoda are looking toward the future with hope as they seek to improve their small South Thurston County community amid the appointment of a new mayor and
Seattle's 'Belltown Hellcat' hits the road again, despite court order: Reddit
SEATTLE - Residents are reporting sightings of Miles Hudson, known as the "Belltown Hellcat," on Seattle streets, despite a judge's order not to drive on Washington roads or post to social media. Reddit user "Fred_Utter_Sails" created a post on the r/Seattle subreddit on Friday titled "Hellcat spotted on Ballard bridge....
How to watch Washington Huskies football streaming free today amid Xfinity blackout: TV channel, game odds
Unranked to start the year, the Washington Huskies face the Weber State Wildcats today hoping to prove this program has revamped and reloaded following a huge exodus of talent during the offseason. This game kicks off at 8 p.m. PT/11 p.m. ET (10 p.m. CT) on Saturday, August 31 with a live broadcast on Big Ten Network, and streaming live on demand.
Seattle Welcomes Hawaiian Culture with Live Aloha Festival at Seattle Center
Seattle's affection for diverse cultures is no stranger to the limelight, especially with the Live Aloha Hawaiian Cultural Festival set to bedeck the Seattle Center with the sights, sounds, and tastes of Hawaii. According to the Seattle Center news and events, this free, family-oriented event kicks off on Sunday, Sept. 8, from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m., transforming the grounds into a vibrant exhibit of Hawaiian culture.
Washington Huskies football live stream: 2024 season opener vs. Weber State
The Jedd Fisch era of Washington Huskies football is here. The Big Ten era of Washington Huskies football is here. And we’ve officially got football to talk about because the 2024 college football season is starting up for the Huskies. On Saturday, August 31, at 8:00 p.m., Fisch and...
Big Ten Network sets up website for Washington Huskies fans impacted by Comcast issue
The start of the 2024 Washington Huskies football season might get disrupted for a few fans. Unfortunately, the Washington Huskies, Oregon Ducks, UCLA Bruins, and USC Trojans are caught up as collateral damage in the dispute between the Big Ten Network and Comcast Xfinity. The two entities are currently caught...
Seahawks HC Mike Macdonald makes changes to how captains will be selected this season
New Seattle Seahawks head coach Mike Macdonald is going to do things drastically different from previous head coach Pete Carroll. Sweeping changes are inevitable when a leader replaces the previous one that was in power for 14 seasons, which equals a lifetime in NFL coaching years. Macdonald announced a major procedural change following Thursday’s practice session.
Rabid bat found in Renton
Update and correction, evening of 8/31/2024 : Public Health has continued the investigation and determined that the bat was found on Aug 29th at 415 Rainier Ave N in Renton (in front of several businesses). This is a correction from the original location we reported. The blog below has been corrected to reflect the accurate location.
Native American Youth and Family Center gets $4.5 million for affordable housing
The Native American Youth and Family Center got a $4.5 million boost this week toward plans to build nearly 100 units of affordable housing on the Vancouver waterfront. The project, along with two Seattle developments, was awarded funding from a state Department of Commerce program that aims to develop affordable housing near public transit centers. In total, the agency awarded $12.6 million. Awards also went to the New Hope Community Development Institute and YMCA Seattle, both in Seattle.
NFC West power rankings: Where Seahawks stand heading into the 2024 season
We are almost there, Seattle Seahawks fans! The regular season is a week away when Seattle hosts the Denver Broncos at Lumen Field on September 8. Denver is beatable and so is Seattle's Week 2 opponent, the New England Patriots, so a 2-0 start is nearly a must for the Seahawks.
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