Seattle minimum wage hike taking toll on small businesses
As of Jan. 1, Seattle’s minimum wage increased by 79 cents, reaching $20.76 per hour for all businesses, regardless of size.
Sound Transit kicks off 2025 with several Light Rail 1-Line disruptions
Jan. 4, through Feb. 27 trains will only arrive every 12 minutes instead of its usual eight to 10-minute intervals. Train ...
New law in effect to protect endangered Southern Resident orcas
According to a news release from the Orca Network, the new law mandates recreational vessels must stay a minimum of 1,000 ...
Auto theft down across Pierce County, reports sheriff’s department
The Pierce County Sheriff’s Department (PCSD) told KIRO Newsradio auto theft across the county is down significantly from its ...
Health officials say Christmas dinner at a Seattle shelter lands 5 people in hospital
SEATTLE, Wash. — Public Health Seattle King County says five people were hospitalized and 14 others fell ill after eating food served at a Christmas dinner at the Mary Pilgrim Inn. The emergency ...