Predictions for Washington’s 2022 Summer Heat
Remember last year’s hot weather? That heat wave made some of us feel like we were going to die. Well, summer is finally back (after what seemed like a very […]
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KCLS to Host Events for Pride Month
We have officially entered the month of June, dubbed LGBT Pride month! To celebrate, the King County Library System is putting on some pride-centered events. All of these events are […]
Unusual Precipitation in May Expected to Continue
The weather is a fickle thing and oftentimes unpredictable. But this year’s weather has been something else entirely. Since May has just ended, it is worth noting that this past […]
New Barnes and Noble Location Opening in Bellevue
Are you an avid book reader? Or maybe you just like the cozy feeling of being in a bookstore surrounded by typed and bound knowledge? You are in luck because […]
Roe v. Wade to Potentially be Overturned by Supreme Court
Last weekend, people all over the country rose up to defend reproductive rights in light of the Supreme Court ruling that was leaked just over two weeks ago. The leaked […]
WA Seeks to Decriminalize Drugs with New Ballot Measure
A coalition called Commit to Change WA is currently collecting signatures in order to get a ballot measure to decriminalize drugs on the ballot in November. Specifically, Initiative 1922 would […]
Local Entertainment Venues for Spring and Summer
With the spring season here and summer coming, many people like to enjoy music at local venues, ranging from jazz, reggae, blues and any other genre you could think of. […]
Public Transit to Become Free for Youth in Washington State
Last week, the Washington State Legislature passed a nearly $17 billion dollar transportation package that is meant to be rolled out over the next sixteen years. Within that package, $3 […]
Outdoor Opportunities in the PNW
As spring comes into focus, the weather will clear and allow for more opportunities to have fun outside. There are so many places to go and things to see, but […]
WA Senate Passes Law Prohibiting Sale of Large Magazines
On March 4, 2022, Senate Bill 5078 passed through the Washington State House of Representatives and is now on the way to the Governor’s desk to be written into law. […]
Local Business Profile: Trail Youth Coffee Home
The Trail Youth Coffee Home is a non-profit helping to get teens off the streets and into a supportive community, with the job opportunity to work at the coffee home. […]
Local Business Profile: Aroma Coffee Co.
Aroma Coffee Co. is a locally owned business in Fall City, Washington. Born in the midst of the pandemic, Aroma holds a bigger and better meaning to those in the […]
Concrete Workers Join Increasing Strike Trends
The Teamsters Local 174 union, representing concrete mixer drivers and cement plant employees, is on strike. They are demanding better worker rights. The union is currently in a standoff with […]
How to Combat Ballot Rejection
Feb. 8 was Election Day, and as the ballots continue to be counted, it is worth keeping an eye out for a multitude of reasons. One of the concerns now […]
UW Researchers Develop “Harmony” COVID-19 Test
Researchers at the University of Washington have created a faster, cheaper COVID test. It’s called “Harmony COVID-19.” The test combines the speed of an over-the-counter antigen test with the accuracy […]
Schools Suffer Under Prolonged Pandemic
Remote learning is a hot topic. To some people, it has been the best way for them to learn, but to others, the transition to remote learning has made classes […]
WA Cares Fund Delayed 18 Months
Due to continuing economic turmoil in the state, the Washington House of Representatives has voted to delay a proposed payroll tax by 18 months. This tax was initially created to […]
Everything You Need to Know About the Republic Services Strike
Trash and recycling pick-up has resumed in Seattle, Bellevue, Lynnwood, and surrounding areas following the end of a nearly week-long worker stoppage by Republic Services sanitation workers. Over 300 Washington-based […]
Washington State Minimum Wage Raised for 2022
At the start of this year, Washington’s state-wide minimum wage increased by 5.843%, from 13.69 per hour to 14.49 per hour. Keep in mind that this wage increase does not […]
Passes Closed Due to Avalanche Threat
Starting on Jan. 6, 2022, the four major passes (Blewett, Snoqualmie, Stevens, and White) were closed due to high avalanche threats from the intense weather and snowstorms. It has been […]