Bellevue names new interim police chief
Wendell Shirley will assume the interim role in early August; Chief Steve Mylett announced this month he would be leaving Bellevue to become police chief...
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‘This isn’t over.’ Even as life gets back to normal for many, COVID-19 keeps killing Washingtonians VIEW
While COVID-19 deaths have diminished greatly, people are still dying every day, leaving their families to deal with grief possibly compounded by remorse over failure...
Bellevue police Chief Mylett leaves for new challenges in a very different city
Chief Steve Mylett arrived in Bellevue amid a rocky era of officer misconduct and lack of transparency. He'll leave after six years as head of...
Richard Sherman waives first court appearance; judge orders his release from jail
Richard Sherman, a former Seahawks cornerback, waived his first court appearance before a King County District Court judge, who ordered Sherman's release after finding probable...
Expecting more heat waves, Seattle’s long-term care facilities weigh need for air conditioning
For the state's roughly 4,000 long-term care facilities, the 100-degree-plus heat posed a greater threat for its older adult residents, and underscored, advocates say, the...
Fanning out the fur: How pets cooled off during Seattle heat wave
We asked readers to send photos of their pets attempting to get cool during record-breaking heat.
Scorching weather made Saturday the second hottest day in Seattle on record
In and around Seattle, people tried to cool off at shopping malls, libraries, community centers and pools. For those with outdoor jobs, and especially for...
Plans for new Redmond senior center move forward — and it’s not just for older residents
The city has long identified community space as a priority, as the population has increased while recreation space decreased. Redmond has about 71,000 residents, up...