Northwest This Week

A reminder of the toll violence has been taking on our community; the State of Washington joins dozens of others in suing Facebook and Instagram parent company Meta; and a dedication at Coleman Dock. It all happened this week. Let's get you caught up.

A new poll of Seattle voters ahead of the next City Council elections; a green light for a major facelift for King County parks; and a proposal for a big increase in the minimum wage for one local county. It all happened this week. Let's get you caught up.

The next steps in the fight against the Fentanyl crisis; another delay for Sound Transit 3; and the challenges of recovering from wildfire devastation come in to focus. It all happened this week. Let's get you caught up.

Another legal challenge for Washington's capitol gains tax; T-Mobile announcing plans for cutting thousands of workers; and with back-to-school, worries come into focus as the first school bells of the new year prepare to ring. It all happened this week. Let's get you caught up...

The Vice-President pays a visit to Seattle; the State takes steps to avoid large wildfires; and Washington's teacher shortage comes in to focus. It all happened this week. Let's get you caught up.

Two shocking crimes in the spotlight; Starbucks sees a future of growth; and an unsettling drought update heading in to an El Nino winter. It all happened this week. Let's get you caught up.

Earnings season reports from some big companies in our area; Governor Jay Inslee's grim take on climate change; and the Seattle City Council signs off on cameras designed to crack down on street racing. It all happened this week. Let's get you caught up.

Another rough month in the Seattle housing market; Seattle Police Chief speaks on a controversy at the Department's East Precinct; A new picture of just how much streaming we're all doing emerges. It all happened this week. Let's get you caught up...

A push to keep big tech money out of next year's Presidential Election; a new report shows crime is on the rise across Washington; and researchers say heat waves are deadlier than we previously thought. It all happened this week. Let's get you caught up.

A big name Republican moves toward the race for Washington's Governor; Facebook launches a competitor for Twitter; and a push for a 19 dollar an hour minimum wage in Renton. It all happened this week. Let's get you caught up.

A wife and mother speaks after losing her husband and son aboard the Titan submersible; plans for shutting down one of Washington State's correctional facilities in the weeks ahead; and some expert advice on preparing for that summer flight out of SeaTac. It all happened this week. Let's get you caught up.

The Washington State aviation industry scores big at the Paris Air Show; a new poll on public drug use and if people should be arrested for it in Seattle; and a hotel for the homeless prepares to open in Lacey. It all happened this week. Let's get you caught up.

Once troubled City Hall park reopens in Downtown Seattle; a potential recession signal seen in Washington's economy; and a grim fire forecast for the summer ahead. It all happened this week. Let's get you caught up.

Seattle's City Council says "No" to recriminalizing public drug use; the future for AM Radio takes center stage in Congress; and a nationwide shortage of cancer drugsshows its impact in Washington State. It all happened this week. Let's get you caught up.

Amazon Workers protest outside of the company's headquarters in Seattle; a Tacoma woman who refuses to be treated for her case of tuberculosis is arrested; and King County's Regional Homelessness Authority approves a five-year plan. It all happened this week. Let's get you caught up.

The Governor fires Washington's first Office of Equity Director; the man accused of murdering four University of Idaho students is arraigned; and TikTok sues a state that has banned it. It all happened this week. Let's get you caught up.

A quick finish to a special session of the Washington Legislature; the head of a controversial King County agency calls it quits; and a closer look at jobs in the tech sector in our state. It all happened this week. Let's get you caught up...

An unfortunate distinction for Seattle's Chinatown International District; a new picture on Seattle's rental housing market;and another candidate jumps in to the Race for Washington's next Governor. It all happened this week. Let's get you caught up.

Governor Jay Inslee says no to running for another term in office; a new law signed by the Governor on police pursuits in Washington; and a member of Congress from our state spends some time listening to farmers. It all happened this week. Let's get you caught up...

Washington officially joins the list of States with an assault weapons ban; Boeing and Microsoft issues first quarter results; and what to do about youth vaping comes in to focus in our State. It all happened this week. Let's get you caught up.

A bill on catalytic convertors; an executive order from the mayor of Seattle on fentanyl; and more job cuts at Meta. It all happened this week... let's get you caught up.

The Seattle Police Department inches closer to ending the "Consent Decree;" the State Legislature says "No" to mixing alcohol and Cannabis; and Amazon isn't quite ready for all of its workers to return to the office. It all happened this week. Let's get you caught up.

A man found guilty of murder in the killing of an Everett Police Officer; a new adversary for organized shoplifters in King County; and a delay on plans for a new public safety department int he City of Seattle. It all happened this week. Let's get you caught up.

Howard Schultz takes a hot seat on Capitol Hill; a move to wind down the Consent Decree for the Seattle Police Department; and the Seattle Fire Department receives another big batch of Narcan. It all happened this week. Let's get you caught up.

Amazon announces another round of layoffs; hospitals in Washington detail some huge financial losses and plans for addressing them; and a leader for a new position in the King County Prosecuting Attorney's Office. It all happened this week. Let's get you caught up.

The Seattle City Attorney sees progress in a big backlog of cases; the King County Regional Homelessness Authority details a five year plan; and Spring home buying season is just about upon us... but where are all the buyers? It all happened this week. Let's get you caught up.

More money to fight car thefts may soon be coming to Washington; Lessons learned from the Covid-19 Pandemic and how to prepare for the next one; and Dow Constantine delivers the annual State of King County Address. It all happened this week. Let's get you caught up.

Bird Flu and drought concerns reappear; a local study on the effectiveness of the Covid-19 Vaccine; and the Snohomish County Sheriff's Office appears to be making progress on filling some vacant positions. It all happened this week. Let's get you caught up.

Seattle's Mayor talks about the State of the Emerald City; King County Metro continues to try to get back to pre-Pandemic service levels; and a ruling on where you can wager on sports in Washington State. It all happened this week. Let's get you caught up.

A report on crime in Seattle seems raise more questions than answers; a major purchase order for Boeing; and the King County Executive spends some time with the U-S Attorney General. It all happened this week. Let's get you caught up.

Word of job cuts at Boeing, and questions from a U-S Senator from Washington State about the Southwest Airlines holiday meltdown; questions asked about government red tape and Washington's mental health crisis; and reaction to President Joe Biden's State of the Union Address. It all happened this week. Let's get you caught up.

A lot of work for the Washington State Legislature; a glimpse at a changing and evolving tech industry; and a plan to raise King County property taxes to pay for drug and mental health treatment. It all happened this week. Let's get you caught up.

A property tax levy to pay for crisis care in King County takes a big step forward; King County's new District Attorney outlines some changes to the office; and a new push to protect all of your health data in our state. It all happened this week. Let's get you caught up.

Big Tech layoffs and a green light for a controversial dividend payment; the Washington State Legislature gets down to business on a number of bills; and the numbers show last year was a very violent one in Pierce County. It all happened this week. Let's get you caught up.

The Governor delivers his State of the State Address and the Legislature gets down to business; big concern raised over school violence in one local district; and frustrations over hypodermic needles ending up in the sewer. It all happened this week. Let's get you caught up.

Setting our financial expectations for the year ahead; a U-S Senator from Washington is the first woman to serve as the Senate's President Pro Tem; and a once-jailed local DACA recipient settles with the U-S Government. It all happened this week. Let's get you caught up.

Researchers find some clues on why some people lose the sense of smell after coming down with Covid-19; Washington State's Attorney General files a lawsuit against a plastic surgery firm; and opioid settlement money begins to arrive around the nation. It all happened this week. Let's get you caught up.

Politics and Covid-19 go under the spotlight; Washington State's Attorney General takes aim at several big pharmacies over opioids; and a Congressional Candidate finally concedes. It all happened this week. Let's get you caught up...

A not Guilty verdict in the Pierce County Sheriff's trial; a new snapshot of Washington State's economy comes in to focus; and more Covid, flu, and RSV concerns in our area. It all happened this week. Let's get you caught up...