Seattle mayor wants to solve city’s food desert problem

Seattle Mayor Bruce Harrell signed an executive order on Monday to address the city’s food desert crisis, according to local media outlet K5. The move follows the sudden closure of a Fred Meyer store in Lake City, Washington. The order calls for...

Democrats: WA health care premiums to 'skyrocket' without key tax credit

OLYMPIA, Wash. — Multiple members of Washington state's congressional delegation are suggesting that premiums are set to double for most people who buy from the state health exchange, unless the enhanced premium tax credit is continued in the...

Washington health care leaders warn Trump's foreign worker fee could impact patient care

The CEO of UW Medical Center told KING 5 that visa uncertainty creates "significant disruption." SEATTLE — Top health care company leaders in Washington are sounding off about President Trump's costly new penalty for sponsoring foreign workers,...

Video shows accused police impersonator tell Seattle firefighters to get away from body

SEATTLE — Investigators say a man accused of impersonating a police officer in Bremerton also responded to the scene of a death in Seattle and gave instructions to firefighters to get back from the body. Video of the incident - apparently recorded...

West Seattle constituents seek answers as federal shutdown enters third week

Tuesday's town hall hosted by Washington Rep. Pramila Jayapal gave locals a chance to ask questions about the second-longest government shutdown in U.S. history. SEATTLE — U.S. Rep. Pramila Jayapal heard directly from West Seattle residents...

Seattle Storm’s Dominique Malonga Makes Controversial Offseason Decision Amid Injury Update

The WNBA has hit its offseason, and many players, as always, are already finalizing deals with international leagues. But rookie sensation and No. 2 overall pick in the 2025 draft, Dominique Malonga, is an exception. Not because she’s choosing to...

After Washington state Capitol break-in, experts hope to return historic piano to former glory

Simone Carter / The Olympian (TNS) Returning the Blüthner piano to the Washington state Capitol was a proud moment for Ken Eschete. In 2017, the Spokane-based piano technician had worked to restore the historic instrument, which had lived in the...

Medical Policy Reform in the Digital Age: Responding to Health Crises Shaped by Internet Public Opinion

College of Public Administration, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, Hubei, People’s Republic of ChinaAbstract: The evolution of digital media over recent decades has fundamentally reshaped how health crises are communicated and...

WA faces health coverage issues if enhanced Premium Tax Credit lapses

OLYMPIA — Washingtonians could face a significant increase in their health insurance premiums as the Enhanced Premium Tax Credit, ePTC, is set to expire at the end of 2025, unless action is taken by Congress. The issue is a significant talking...

Katie Wilson can barely afford to live in Seattle. That's why she wants to be mayor

There is nothing flashy about Katie Wilson. Wilson, 43, the populist candidate for Seattle mayor, wears basic button-ups from Goodwill and her hair pulled back in a low bun. She comes off as reserved, happiest when she is discussing policy. “I'm...

Your strategy for family planning should include good nutrition

Couples that struggle to conceive children have options to help them, including in vitro fertilization. Seattle clinical dietitian Judy Simon says those options include good nutrition. Simon is a clinical dietitian and instructor at the University...

Seattle Mariners 2025 Offseason Preview: Vision for a Strong 2026

The Seattle Mariners advanced to the ALCS, where they were eliminated in a thrilling Game 7 against the Blue Jays. The 2025 season saw the Mariners capture their first AL West title since 2001 and feature standout performances from players like...

Two progressives compete for the most powerful position in King County

There's a saying: “When King County sneezes, Washington state catches a cold.” That’s because of its size and influence. King County has over 2.2 million people (larger than the state of New Mexico). And the executive oversees more than 18,000...

Bystander subdues robber who pepper-sprayed Safeway security guard in south Seattle

SEATTLE — A 46-year-old man was arrested for robbery and assault after using pepper spray on a security guard at a south Seattle grocery store on Monday, the Seattle Police Department said. Officers were called to reports of a shoplifter at a...

Colin Cowherd Named His 10 Best Teams in the NFL - Snubbed Seattle Seahawks and Pittsburgh Steelers

The 2025 NFL season is heating up, and the race for Super Bowl LX is setting up to be another thrilling race. Several surprising franchises are emerging as viable contenders this year, while more than a few preseason contenders are on pace for...

Cyclist Airlifted After Collision on Highway 101 Near Port Angeles

PORT ANGELES — A 21-year-old bicyclist from Pennsylvania was seriously injured Wednesday afternoon after being struck by a pickup truck on Highway 101 near Strait View Drive. The Washington State Patrol says River M. Yost of West Chester,...

Bystanders help stop pepper-spraying robbery suspect in South Seattle

SEATTLE - A robbery suspect who pepper-sprayed a grocery store security guard was arrested in South Seattle on Monday after bystanders helped detain him, police said. The backstory: According to the Seattle Police Department (SPD), officers...

Harrell pushes for city role in grocery store acquisitions amid Seattle closures

(The Center Square) – Seattle Mayor Bruce Harrell’s latest executive order directs city officials to explore acquiring former grocery stores to address current and potential food deserts. Harrell's executive order directs city staff to...

Seattle’s ‘No Kings’ rally stays peaceful with zero property damage reported

SEATTLE — This story was originally published on MyNorthwest.com A sea of demonstrators filled downtown Seattle over the weekend in what organizers are calling one of the largest and most peaceful protests the city has seen in recent years. The...

Spokane continues to face domestic violence crisis as funding cuts strain vital resources

SPOKANE, Wash. — Spokane is grappling with a domestic violence crisis as local organizations face significant funding cuts at a time when the need for services continues to grow. The region consistently reports some of the highest domestic...