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Four COVID-19 variants are more likely to cause hospitalization
Four COVID-19 variants are more likely to put you in the hospital, according to the Washington State Department…
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Carpenters back to work after tentative agreement reached with AGC
Union VP said agreement includes 15% wage increase as well as expanded job site parking.
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Washington state’s minimum wage increasing to $14.49 next year
Increase attributed to more expensive gas, housing, household furnishings and food, state’s Department of Labor & Industries says.
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King County woman dies from ‘rare’ Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine blood clot
The woman received her shot on Aug. 26 and died in early September, according to public health.
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Cedar River Salmon Journey events allow close look at spawning salmon
Seattle Aquarium to host events every weekend in October at multiple Cedar River locations.
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Postal workers protest the “The Great Mail Slowdown” in East King County
Union spokespeople say the closure of the East DDC will effect delivery times across the region.
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Walk To End Alzheimer’s raises $117,000
Proceeds from the event fund Alzheimer’s and dementia research and helps to support patients.
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Woodinville Fire & Rescue joins Eastside Fire & Rescue as contract for service begins
The ten-year contract for service is expected to decrease costs and to expand emergency services.
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Richard Sherman speaks on mental health stigma that prevented him from asking for help
After signing with Tampa Bay, Sherman says he was “proud” to ask for help after arrest.
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King County councilmember sounds alarm on fentanyl problem in the region
Reagan Dunn is proposing increased resources in next budget to help lower rate of fentanyl deaths.
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Two of James Beard Award-winning chef Jason Wilson’s restaurants to reopen in October
The Lakehouse plans to reopen Oct. 12 and Civility & Unrest reopens Oct. 14.
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Taco Time Northwest tries raising wages to $20/hour to compete in a difficult labor market
The local fast-food chain will pilot the new wage increase at three King County locations.
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Sound Transit decides on upcoming bus routes and stations
New routes will not be available until more than five years from now.
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County councilmember proposes study to understand rental housing supply, costs in unincorporated King County
If passes, study would attempt identify the effects of regulation on rental market.
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Scoop Marketplace looks to cut waste out of grocery economy
The all-bulk grocery has two locations, one in Kirkland and Renton
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Walk’n Wag returns to Lake Sammamish State Park
All proceeds will benefit improvements and beautification projects for Lake Sammamish State Park.
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Seattle Children’s Hospital identifies racial disparities in infections, security response
The healthcare provider did not respond to multiple requests for data used to identify disparities.
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Carpenters union strike on pause after “illegal picketing activity”
Union spokesperson claims wildcat protestors harrassed and threatened violence.
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King County’s unemployment rate lower than most of Washington
South King County has been slower to recover compared to North King County.
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Peter Rogoff to step down as Sound Transit CEO in 2022
Became CEO in 2016; search for replacement to begin