Thursday, July 03, 2008
City, Owners Strike Deal On Sonics
At the last minute, the city of Seattle reached a settlement with the owners of the Supersonics. The deal lets the Sonics leave for Oklahoma City, but gives incentives for Key Arena to host another NBA team down the road. KUOW's Amy Radil reports. 
Thursday, July 03, 2008
Signatures Dropped for WA Right to Die Initiative
Washington State is one step closer to adopting an Oregon–style Death with Dignity law. Supporters of I–1000 today (Wednesday) submitted well over the number of signatures they need to get the measure on this November's ballot. As Olympia correspondent Austin Jenkins reports, opponents prayed while supporters cheered.
Wednesday, July 02, 2008
Two Northwest Relief Agencies Lead Aid Effort in North Korea
Two Northwest relief agencies are leading the effort to bring US food aid to North Korea. Officials from World Vision, based in Federal Way, and Mercy Corps, based in Portland, are on the ground in North Korea. They are overseeing the distribution of 37,000 tons of US wheat. It is the first direct US food aid to that country in 8 years. KUOW's Deborah Wang reports.
Tuesday, July 01, 2008
Washington Sales Tax Rules Change
Thousands of retailers Washington state will have to change the way they charge sales tax. A new law takes effect today. It applies to any retailer that ships or delivers goods in the state, including internet retailers. KUOW's Deborah Wang reports.
Monday, June 30, 2008
Thousands Could Lose Medicaid Coverage
Thousands of people in Washington State could lose their Medicaid coverage in the next couple of months. Starting tomorrow (Tuesday) the state must confirm those seeking coverage have proof of U.S.citizenship. KUOW's Jamala Henderson has more.
Monday, June 30, 2008
New WA Law: Plug in that Handset and Drive
The Washington State Patrol says it will have NO grace period for drivers who violate the state's new cell phone ban. The law goes into effect tonight [Monday night] after midnight. It makes it illegal to drive while holding a cell phone to your ear. Olympia Correspondent Austin Jenkins has details.
Friday, June 27, 2008
Viaduct Puzzle
You can say goodbye to a viaduct retrofit, and that crazy Elliot Bay Bridge. Regional transportation officials yesterday (THU) released a list of 8 viaduct proposals that could replace the existing structure by 2012. KUOW's Jamala Henderson has more.
Friday, June 27, 2008
State Helps Food Banks
Gas prices have made the basics more expensive. That's a problem at food banks. More people are using them. And for the food bank, moving all that food costs money. So Washington Governor Chris Gregoire opened the State emergency fund yesterday (THU) to help food banks buy gas. KUOW's Phyllis Fletcher has more.
Friday, June 27, 2008
Sonics Lawyers Say Seattle Relationship 'Dysfunctional'
Closing arguments were heard yesterday in the city of Seattle's lawsuit against the Supersonics (THURS). Lawyers for the Sonics say the city has a right to seek enforcement of the Key Arena lease. But they claim the city crossed a line by plotting to force the sale of the team. KUOW's Amy Radil reports.
Friday, June 27, 2008
Northwest Firefighters Head to California
More than 25–hundred firefighters from the Northwest have been sent to Northern California to join the fight against the escalating wildfires there. Correspondent Tom Banse reports.
