WA makes progress on gun control
In light of the recent tragedy at Santa Fe High School in Texas, bi-partisan support has grown for new gun-control measures pertaining to at-risk persons and the irresponsible handling of …
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King County Library System opens new video streaming service
Through the streaming service Kanopy, the King County Library System and the Seattle Public Library system have begun providing movies, documentaries, and educational courses to library card holders at no …
Employment on the rise for humanities majors
A recent study done by the American Academy for Arts & Sciences on the state of Humanities in 2018 has found both an increase in employment opportunities for humanities majors …
Peace between the Koreas
During recent talks between North Korean leader Kim Jong Un, South Korean President Moon Jae-In, and United States President Trump the denuclearization of North Korea has been a key talking …
The UW TransYouth Project
A federal grant has been provided to National Science Foundation, Alan. T Waterman award winning psychologist Kristina Olson, who will use her five year 1 million dollar grant to expand …
El Corazon Hosts Moose Blood
By: Patric Williamson On Saturday, April 7, Moose Blood came to Seattle’s El Corazon concert venue to celebrate the release of their fourth studio album, titled “I Don’t Think I …
Second mosque fire approaching verdict
At approximately 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday, March 21, the Islamic Center of Eastside was set ablaze for the second time in just over a year, leaving the mosque in ruins. …
Safer Homes Coalition combats gun-related suicide
As recent events in Parkland, FL put a national spotlight on gun-violence and misuse in America a coalition of Washingtonians has come together to decrease suicides attributed to firearms and …
Public records bill vetoed by Governor Jay Inslee
Jay Inslee recently vetoed bi-partisan Bill 6617, which attempted to make Washington state’s legislature exempt from the voter-approved Public Records Act which passed senate approval with an 83-14 vote. The …
New youth prison to be developed in Seattle
On March 2, protesters linked arms with piping and laid in the intersection of Fourth Avenue and James Street from about 8:00 a.m. to 10:45 a.m. to protest the construction …
Gun law attention should be redirected to youth mental health
In light of the recent tragedy at Parkland High School, proposed gun control measures have been springing up across the nation calling for anything from an increase in the age …
Bellevue school district levies are passing
Three levies are expected to be passed by Bellevue School District voters who chose to increase funding for educational services within their district. The Enrichment Levy, Capital and Technology Levy, …
Humane Society soon to open larger facility
Seattle Humane recently opened their new $28.5 million, 3-story, 57,000 square foot facility after two years of fundraising campaigns. Established in 1897, Seattle Humane has been sheltering animals for over …
Black Label Society releases “Grimmest Hits”
By: Patric Williamson After touring with his Black Sabbath cover band “Zakk Sabbath,” Zakk Wylde and his band Black Label Society have returned to release their newest album “Grimmest Hits” …
Men prosecuted for smuggling guns to Iraqi military
On Jan. 24, two men were arrested in Seattle on criminal complaints, on grounds of attempting to violate the Arms Export Control Act to Turkey and Iraq. 51-year-old Paul Stuart …
Federal government shutdown
On the evening of Jan. 20, the federal government shut down as a result of officials failing to pass the required budget to keep the government running. The dispute grew …
Venezuela: Maduro’s reign of chaos
Venezuela has suffered for decades from corruption and power struggles between the government and its people, and Nicolas Maduro is only making things worse. Recent reports out of Venezuela paint …
Inslee plans carbon tax
Gov. Jay Inslee began working on his latest carbon tax plan to regulate emissions across Washington State. According to the Bellevue Reporter, emissions generated by transportation, aside from jet fuel, …
How Seattle’s soda tax is crossing the line
On Monday, Jan. 1, Seattle’s newest tax went into effect, placing an economic burden on those who consume sugary drinks, in an effort to curb obesity rates and diabetes mellitus …
Multiple residents injured in Factoria fire
At approximately 4:30 a.m. on Christmas morning, nearly 50 firefighters responded to a fire at the Chateau Ville apartment complex at Factoria’s 12800 block of S.E. 40th Court. Firefighters worked …