Category: Local News

Black Lives Matter Seattle-King County (BLMSKC) called for a statewide march and general strike in a press conference on Saturday. Photos: Protests from around the Puget Sound region The organization called for silent marches in Seattle and across Washington to…

A handful of protests, marches, and vigils are taking place across the Seattle area and beyond Saturday, from Shoreline to Burien. See moment-by-moment accounts of Friday’s protests here Thousands gathered at City Hall in downtown Seattle Saturday morning for a…

Gov. Inslee announced Friday that the state will conduct an independent review of Manuel Ellis’ death. Manuel Ellis died March 3, 2020, from a lack of oxygen, after being restrained by Tacoma police. A medical examiner ruled the death a…

The Washington State Department of Ecology fears a new Environmental Protection Agency rule could put water quality at risk in the Pacific Northwest. The new EPA rule affects Section 401 of the Clean Water Act, which requires developers of projects…

Seattle Police Chief Carmen Best issued an order banning the use of tear gas for at least 30 days at protests in the city following a request from Seattle Mayor Jenny Durkan. “SPD does not need to be using tear…

King County was approved to move into a modified Phase 1 of Gov. Inslee’s Safe Start plan Friday. Safe Start is a phased-in, county by county approach to reopening businesses and resuming activities statewide while minimizing the impact of COVID-19.…

Seattle Mayor Jenny Durkan announced Thursday that the city of Seattle will offer free COVID-19 testing. “Testing is a key to providing a return to a sense of normalcy,” Durkan said. She expects, with University of Washington Medicine as a…

The Pierce County Sheriff’s office is investigating the death of a 33-year-old African American man in police custody. Manuel Ellis died March 3, 2020, from a lack of oxygen, after being restrained by Tacoma police. A medical examiner ruled the…

Previously, the medical advice in Washington state was for those not at high-risk of COVID-19 complications or those only experiencing mild symptoms to stay home, and that a test was not necessary. Gov. Inslee and state Secretary of Health John…

With Washington educators still uncertain of what classrooms will look like when schools resume in the fall, state Superintendent of Public Instruction Chris Reykdal has identified a trio of possible options. Gee and Ursula Show Class of 2020 Commencement Show…