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Providence Swedish layoffs are the latest in a wave of job cuts sweeping Puget Sound hospitals

Like many hospital systems, Providence Swedish said they are facing "multiple headwinds." Experts warn it could mean longer waits and fewer options for patients. SEATTLE — Several major hospital systems across...

Seattle police report surge in carjackings, ‘majority’ involving teens

The most serious cases involve the use of a weapon, and now a state lawmaker is renewing efforts to reform juvenile gun laws. SEATTLE — The Seattle Police Department (SPD) said...

King County won’t ticket unlicensed food carts due to lack of permanent address

The county says a name and address are needed for the civil penalty process, and therefore "has not been able to use fines to deter unpermitted mobile food vendors." SEATTLE —...

For Seattle families facing SNAP loss, new grassroots effort brings relief in Ballard

"We had so many comments, just people saying, 'Thank you,' 'Good job,' 'It's really special,'" said Doug Farr, director of the Seattle Farmers Market Association. SEATTLE — When federal SNAP benefits...

Thousands of Washington children could lose Head Start programs if federal shutdown continues

At least one Head Start center in the Vancouver area will be closed next week, according to the executive director. SEATTLE — If Congress fails to resolve the government shutdown by...

‘Hell no, Waymo’: Seattle rideshare drivers, union advocates rally against driverless taxi service

Protesters in Seattle rallied against Waymo's driverless taxi expansion Wednesday, fearing job loss and safety risks. SEATTLE — Chants of “Waymo? Hell no!” echoed through downtown Seattle on Wednesday night as...

Former elementary school dean sues Issaquah School District, alleging sexual harassment and student harm

In a statement Thursday night, the Issaquah School District said it is “committed to student safety, well-being and maintaining a positive learning environment." ISSAQUAH, Wash. — A former Endeavour Elementary School...

South Seattle suffers from string of armed carjackings

On Oct. 13, police say two people armed with guns carjacked a young couple on Rainier Avenue. Days later, Seattle police reported two additional armed carjackings. SEATTLE — Detectives are searching...

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