Is your child’s name on the list? Washington’s top baby names released
The Social Security Administration has released the top baby names for each state in 2024.
Latest Headlines by Julia Dallas
‘Bigoted and toxic:’ Deputy settles with state academy, Federal Way PD over sex assault claims
A Snohomish County Sheriff’s Office deputy settled for $500,000 over sexual assault and harassment claims with Washington’s law enforcement training academy, the Federal Way Police Department, and training officer Richard Klein.
Whatcom County school bus driver killed in crash
A Whatcom County school bus driver was killed in a crash last week.
‘Masked activists’ take over new UW engineering building, stage blockade
The University of Washington (UW) Jewish Alumni organization has reported that “black-clad, masked activists” have taken over the UW’s new engineering building.
All Rite Aid stores to close or be sold as company files for bankruptcy
As pharmacy deserts crop up across western Washington, a large chain is biting the dust.
UW to release names of animal committee members to PETA, raising research concerns
The University of Washington lost a 3-year-long legal battle to keep the names of its Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee anonymous, the organization Science reported Friday.
Former IT manager for Kent energy company pleads guilty to $1M wire fraud
According to a news release from the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Western District of Washington Friday, 43-year-old Paul Joseph Welch admitted to stealing around $1 million from Algas-SDI.
Starbucks bets on baristas, scaling back tech in push for better service
Starbucks is rethinking its customer service strategy. BBC reported Wednesday that the coffee giant is planning to hire more baristas and cut back on automated technology in an effort to attract more customers.
Edmonds schools to cut 12 full-time employees in response to $8.5M shortfall
It appears the Edmonds School District will be cutting about a dozen full-time employees.
Washington AG’s Office launches new sexual assault reporting website
In honor of Sexual Assault Awareness Month, the Washington State Office of the Attorney General (AG) has launched a website to help survivors of sexual assault.
Washington AG’s Office launches new sexual assault reporting website
Study: Washington ranks among top 10 states for most grocery spending
Starbucks’ new summer drink may surprise you
FBI intensifies manhunt for suspect in Lacey Tesla attack, labeling it ‘domestic terrorism’
Another stuffed sloth pulled from tree over I-5, WSDOT warns: Cute but dangerous
Drivers beware: Highway speed cameras go live this week in Washington
16 in Yakima County sick with tuberculosis
Dow Constantine officially named Sound Transit CEO, with hefty $450K salary
‘This is catastrophic’: Seattle payroll tax revenues $47M short as jobs leave city
Former Seattle tech worker sentenced to prison, lived lavishly before fraud unraveled
Vancouver tax preparer allegedly costs U.S. Treasury millions; Charged with trying to kill son
King County audit concludes sheriff’s office should be more transparent
Eerie ‘blood moon’ to illuminate Washington skies in first total lunar eclipse in over 2 years
Prosecutor clears Pierce County deputies 2 years after deadly shooting
Kirkland responds to INRIX departure over ‘homeless hotel,’ says it tried to speak with CEO
Spokane Police Chief says fentanyl overdoses rising, despite CDC reports of decline
Drug that could extend your dog’s life is one step closer to becoming reality
Traffic alert: Bus route suspended from Lynnwood to Mountlake Terrace
Deadly Listeria outbreak reaches Washington as CDC warns of supplement shakes
Survey shows most parents lack confidence in Seattle Public Schools’ education
