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Catholic clergy abuse survivors call for alleged Washington abuse documents to be released
SPOKANE, Wash. - Survivors and advocates are calling on the three Washington State Catholic diocese to release alleged documents they have that contain evidence of clergy abuse and cover-up.
AG candidate changes website bio after request from King County Prosecuting Attorney's Office
OLYMPIA, Wash. — Candidate for Washington Attorney General Manka Dhingra has updated her campaign website twice to clarify her employment status with the King County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office. On June 20, King County Human Relations Director Heidi Parkington-Thal emailed Dhingra following the release of a campaign video on...
$825,000 Settlement: Lewis County Residents Can Claim Up to $2 per Unit for Earth-Rated Compostable Poop Bag Misrepresentation
Lewis County residents who purchased Earth-Rated Compostable Poop Bag between October 28, 2015, and June 13, 2024, can now claim compensation through a settlement totaling $825,000, with payments up to $2 per bag for those with proof of purchase and up to $6 for those without proof. Earth-Rated Compostable Poop Bag Settlement Offers Lewis County […]
State eyes new youth detention facility for offenders with 'severe mental health and behavioral health needs' amid strain at Green Hill School
The Washington Department of Children, Youth and Families (DCYF) plans to open a new medium security facility with up to 16 beds in unincorporated “urban” Pierce County to house young
Altercations at Casinos Result in One Injury and One Death
Two casinos in Fresno and Tacoma have been the sites of violent altercations. One incident involved a security guard being injured, while the other resulted in a fatal shooting. Fresno Casino Security Guard Attacked by Homeless Man, Suspect Arrested. In Fresno, a security guard at Club One Casino was hurt...
Report: Seattle backyard housing continues to boom after 2019 reform
The Seattle City Council’s land use committee will hear Wednesday that the creation of new “accessory dwelling units” in the city continues at record levels but those numbers could finally begin to fall with planned changes to zoning. The city’s 2023 Accessory Dwelling Unit Annual Report (PDF)...
Raising Cane's opens first location in Vancouver
Raising Cane’s, the popular fast-food chain known for chicken tenders and signature sauce, opened its first location in Washington state on Tuesday. KATU News reported that hundreds of people lined up for the grand opening on Tuesday morning. The restaurant offers a variety of fried chicken dishes and sides...
Eastside office leasing on a roll
In the first half of 2024, office tenants have signed for at least 4.2 million square feet in greater Seattle, led by 2 million square feet in Bellevue and other Eastside cities. CoStar data reveals that this is the strongest office leasing in the first half of any year since 2019.
Seattle has the smallest apartments in the U.S.
Move over tiny houses; Seattle ranks number one as the city with the tiniest apartments in the U.S. According to a new report by apartment listing service RentCafe, the Emerald City leads the trend in diminishing apartment space, with an average size of 661 square feet. Portland is close behind, with new apartments measuring 685 square feet.
Mississippi State Insider Discusses Seattle Mariners Drafting Jurrangelo Cijntje
On the latest episode of the "Refuse to Lose" podcast, Brady Farkas discusses the M's recent three-game losing streak, the selection of switch-pitcher Jurrangelo Cijntje in the draft, the possibility of trading for Jazz Chisholm Jr. and much more.
Mariners agree to deal switch pitcher drafted in first round
The Mariners are in agreement with first-round pick Jurrangelo Cijntje on a deal, pending a physical, reports Daniel Kramer of MLB.com. According to Kramer, the Mississippi State product will receive the full $4.8809M slot value of the 15th pick. Seattle also reportedly agreed to an overslot deal with second-rounder Ryan Sloan last night.
Woman arrested for shooting inside Showbox SoDo
SEATTLE - A woman was arrested for a shooting that happened inside the Showbox SoDo nightclub on July 5. According to Seattle Police, the shots were fired around 10:30 p.m. after a woman was assaulted during a concert. Officers say a physical altercation broke out between multiple women inside the...
Tuesday Dots: The Wait is Over
At long last, the EA Sports College Football 25 game is out (on early access, but July 19th for the rest of us):. Christian Caple continues his B1G 101 series, this time diving into Penn State. And what do you know, Penn State’s annual White Out will be vs UW:...
Seattle Seahawks Receiving Trio Ready to Soar Under New Coordinator Ryan Grubb
Seattle Seahawks aim to elevate their decorated receiving corps' potential under new coordinator Ryan Grubb, despite a historic performance in 2023 by DK Metcalf, Tyler Lockett, and Jaxon Smith-Njigba. The trio achieved milestones, yet the team believes there's room for improvement in their passing offense, ranked 14th in yardage and 20th in touchdowns last season.
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