Seattle, WA – A series of spring storms are set to impact Washington state this weekend, delivering heavy rainfall, gusty winds, and snow in higher elevations, disrupting travel and outdoor activities. Seattle and Spokane will experience wet weather through Sunday, with the possibility of thunderstorms and snow in the mountains. The National Weather Service has...
Seattle, WA – The University of Washington (UW) has implemented an immediate freeze on non-essential hiring and travel, responding to growing uncertainties regarding federal and state funding. In a staff communication issued late last week, university officials outlined these financial risk mitigation measures, warning of potential further budget cuts in the near future. “The trajectory...
Perkins Coie Wins Temporary Restraining Order Against Trump’s Restrictions Seattle, WA – A federal judge ruled Wednesday to temporarily block an executive order issued by former President Donald Trump that sought to impose restrictions on the Seattle-based law firm Perkins Coie. The firm, which notably represented Hillary Clinton during her 2016 presidential campaign, filed a...
Seattle, WA – Progressive activist Katie Wilson officially launched her campaign for Seattle mayor on Wednesday, entering the race against incumbent Bruce Harrell. Wilson, the co-founder and general secretary of the Seattle Transit Riders Union (TRU), has spent years advocating for a wide range of progressive causes, including expanded transit access, higher minimum wages, and...
Seattle, WA – Tom’s Watch Bar, a fast-growing leader in sports viewing and entertainment, has announced the grand opening of its latest location in Seattle Center, adjacent to the renowned Climate Pledge Arena. Situated on Lenny Wilkens Way in Seattle’s vibrant Uptown district, the new venue offers a fresh destination for sports enthusiasts and entertainment...
Parents Say Cuts Disproportionately Harm Students Without Private Options Edmond, WA – The Edmond School District is allegedly facing a second consecutive year of budget shortfalls, and officials are proposing deep cuts that would eliminate all elementary school band and orchestra programs, as well as middle school sports. Parents say the district has not been...
In a move aimed at addressing the ongoing housing affordability crisis, the Washington state House of Representatives passed a bill on Monday that would impose a cap on annual rent increases. House Bill 1217, a measure aimed at stabilizing rent prices, limits increases to no more than 7% per year. For many renters in...
Seattle police arrested 10 individuals and seized substantial quantities of illicit substances, a firearm, and cash during a targeted narcotics operation in the Belltown and Little Saigon neighborhoods on March 10. The operation, conducted by officers from the West Precinct and detectives with the Narcotics Unit, focused on high-activity areas along Third Avenue and Bell...