The Seattle Police Department is seeking the implementation of a GPS tracking device in some patrol cars to prevent dangerous vehicle pursuits. SPD is required to develop a plan to end a police pursuit that complies with recent state law updates regarding pursuit mitigation.
Developers of the Seattle Memorial Stadium project ensured city council members that there is little financial risk for the city if there are any cost overruns. The city and the Seattle Public School District are funding the replacement of the 78-year-old Memorial Stadium in the Seattle Center due to a lack of reinvestment into renovations.
Of the 14 northern border states that share a land or water border with Canada, the greatest number of apprehensions of illegal border crossers were reported in New York, Washington and Vermont during the Biden administration, according to the latest data released by U.S. Customs and Border Protection.
For years, Washington state’s public pension system has been considered one of the best funded in the nation. However, one critic of a new bill passed by the state Legislature warns that it could undermine the system’s solvency in the long term and at the expense of taxpay-ers.
Adding bananas to a dessert increases its creamy texture and richness. When sautéed, bananas’ sweet taste grows even sweeter. Such is the case with the following recipe for “Roast Banana with Maple Pecans” from Elisabeth M. Prueitt and Chad Robertson’s “Tartine” (Chronicle Books).
Explore the traditional and contemporary influences of China at A Glimpse of China – Seattle Chinese Culture & Arts Festival from 10:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. on May 17 at the Seattle Center Armory Food & Event Hall. This free one-day event will allow attendees to participate in cultural traditions covering 5,000 years of Chinese history.
Much of the funding for Sound Transit’s projects, including ST3, has come from federal grants. In the past seven years, it has secured a total of $3.8 billion, with $9 billion expected in future grants for ST3.
Eighteen new stories make up a new and amazing collection of Magnolia memories and milestones, launching Saturday, June 7, 3–5 p.m. with a reading and fun celebration at Magnolia United Church of Christ, 3555 West McGraw St. “From Clown Hijinks to Cooper’s Hawks” is the theme of the gathering.
KeyBank has announced a grant of $1 million its largest single grant in Seattle to date —to Civic Commons on behalf of the Black Home Initiative (BHI) Network.
Rite Aid customers can expect their local store to close or change ownership in the next few months, as the struggling drugstore chain goes through another bankruptcy filing. The company plans to sell customer prescription files, inventory and other assets as it closes distribution centers and unloads store locations.
With a looming $150 million budget deficit, King County Executive Shannon Braddock’s is implementing a 200-day plan to find new revenue. Within her limited time as King County executive, Braddock is tasked with filling a $150 million budget gap, further exacerbated by President Donald Trump’s efforts to halt federal funding to the county for continuing its DEI programs.
Major construction activities are underway at Amtrak’s King Street Yard in Seattle, where crews recently began building the foundation for a new nearly 100,000 square foot maintenance facility that will help improve Amtrak service and support the introduction of new trains in the Pacific Northwest.
What all does Medicare cover when it comes to vision care? I currently have good vision insurance through my employer but will lose it when I retire.
When the weather starts to heat up, salad typically makes its return to dinner tables across the country. For those who want to give their salad a heartier and more flavorful look, consider the following recipe for "Cucumber and Shrimp Salad (Goi Du'a Chuot)" from Andrew Nguyen's "Into the Vietnamese Kitchen."
Defendants charged with public drug use in Seattle could get their charges dismissed in 60 days in exchange for full compliance with diversion programs as part of a new alternative to prosecution. Under the "Drug Prosecution Alternative," eligible defendants are to be transferred from the City Attorney’s Office to the Seattle Municipal Court Resource Center, where they will participate in a substance use assessment and complete a drug test.