The axe that almost made Puget Sound famous
In the 19th century, an essential piece of logging equipment was developed along the shores of – and named for – an iconic Northwest body of water.
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Heaps: Why first half of season is biggest challenge for Seahawks
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Washington representatives push to reopen before June 30
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Inslee vetoes measure to end sale of new gas-powered cars by 2030
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Sen. Murray, Gov. Inslee rebut proposal to remove Snake River dams
Senator Patty Murray and Governor Jay Inslee are calling for a regional process to help the salmon populations in the Columbia River Basin. -
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Masks likely still required when you go grocery shopping
Despite updated guidance from the CDC and Gov. Inslee regarding mask wearing on Thursday, many grocery stores across Western Washington will continue to require masks. -
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New Link light rail trains enter passenger service
The first of Sound Transit's new Series 2 light rail vehicles have entered passenger service, featuring new information displays, 70 seats, and more space. -
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Tension grows over encampment near Green Lake
As a homeless encampment near Green Lake has grown through the pandemic, so have the safety concerns. -
Gov. Inslee wants to look into reopening B.C. border 'in upcoming months'
It's possible we could see the border open up for travel between Washington and British Columbia in the coming months, just in time for summer. -
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Beware of cold water shock in Washington rivers, lakes
It's set to be a lovely, warm weekend in the Puget Sound area, but that doesn't mean that jumping into a cold lake or river is a good idea. -
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Reservations for campsites in Washington starting to fill up for summer
After increased interest in outdoor activities during the COVID-19 pandemic, campsites in Washington are already starting to fill up for the summer. -
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Businesses left to shoulder burden of enforcing state's relaxed mask rules
Despite relief over relaxing of the state's mask mandate, it also will soon have businesses shouldering the burden of enforcing these new rules. -
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Tacoma tavern gets liquor license suspended over 'willful non-compliance' with COVID rules
A Tacoma tavern's liquor license has now been suspended for six months thanks to dozens of COVID violations over a period of months. -
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'It was relentless': KIRO Radio's Chris Sullivan tells his COVID story
KIRO Radio traffic reporter Chris Sullivan tells us about his recent experience with COVID-19, urging everyone to get vaccinated. -
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New bill could help cruises out of Seattle get around limitations, resume routes to Alaska
A Senate bill passed on Thursday would allow cruise lines between Seattle and Alaska to circumvent a Canadian cruising ban. -
Dave Ross
Ross: Another outbreak of liberal, conservative agreement on the vaccine
Even the channel that believes Biden is addled and that Fauci is one of the elitist lizard people, says we should all get vaccinated. -
Dave Ross
Former state AG: Ability to fire officers for off-duty actions depends on belief and behavior
Former state AG Rob McKenna explains when it may be legal for police departments to fire officers based on social media posts or off-duty actions. -
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Gov. Inslee: Washington to follow CDC's lead on relaxing mask rules for fully vaccinated
Washington state will be following the updated guidance from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention on wearing masks once fully vaccinated. -
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Author of 'Crying In H Mart' finds comfort at Korean grocery chain after her mother's death
In the latest episode of "Your Last Meal," Michelle Zauner explores her relationship with her late mother through the Korean food that bonded them.
