Essential workers' unions in Washington respond to updated vaccine eligibility
The expanded eligibility for the next vaccine tiers in Washington state added some essential workers to the next phase, while leaving others off.
Listen Now: Live Radio
-
Clayton: Teams on Wilson’s trade list don’t offer what he wants
-
Facebook will bring Seattle workers back to offices soon
-
UW expert on genetic ancestry's impact on medical treatments
-
Local News
Gov. Inslee: COVID vaccine eligibility to expand in March, April as supply increases
Based on the current trajectory, Gov. Inslee said it's expected that the state will move to an expanded Phase 1B-2 of COVID vaccinations on March 22. -
Jason Rantz
Rantz: After taking vaccines from grandma, Seattle teachers still refuse to go to class
Seattle teachers are taking vaccines from grandma but refuse to go back to work. They shouldn't get vaccines any longer -- they should get back in line. -
Local News
Seattle teachers' union votes not to return to class on Monday
The teachers' union in Seattle voted Wednesday night to not return to the classroom. It said it's not confident in the district's plan to keep educators safe from COVID-19. -
Local News
Northshore educator seriously injured in possible hate crime attack
The Northshore School District is reeling after an attack on one of its teachers in February in Seattle's Chinatown-International District. -
Local News
Former Sonic James 'Dukes' Donaldson launches campaign for Seattle mayor
James Donaldson, a former Seattle SuperSonic, launched his campaign for Seattle Mayor on Thursday. -
Local News
Washington health officials caution against growing push to quickly reopen state
With Washington Republicans pushing to reopen the state within the next month, state health officials are cautioning against a more aggressive approach. -
Local News
Port Angeles awaits Seattle lawsuit before drafting own grocery worker hazard pay proposal
Port Angeles will soon be look to draft a grocery store worker hazard pay bill, as the latest to consider the ordinance to compensate frontline workers. -
Dave Ross
Ross: The simple and necessary solution for fixing our elections
I recently asked for ideas on how elections could be fixed so that both parties would respect the result. I received a suggestion that I like a lot. -
Local News
Parler drops Amazon lawsuit, then files new one in King County court
On Tuesday, Parler dropped a lawsuit it had filed against Amazon in a U.S. District Court. Hours later, it filed a new lawsuit against the company. -
Todd Herman
Todd Herman Show Notes: 3.4.2021
-
Local News
Seattle-area Proud Boy facing charges from Capitol siege released from prison pending trial
The president of the Proud Boys Seattle chapter will be released from prison pending trial, facing charges for his role in the Jan. 6 Capitol siege. -
Gee and Ursula
Study: Americans perceive country as more divided than it actually is
Todd Rose, cofounder and President of Populace on a first-of-its kind survey of Americans that finds we are not as divided a nation as we’re led to believe. -
Chokepoints
Construction pain coming this weekend for West Seattle, Lake Washington
Construction on the First Avenue South Bridge and Montlake Lid will get in the way for drivers this weekend out of West Seattle and across Lake Washington. -
Dori Monson
Washington 13-year-old: School closures have been 'lonely and crushing'
A local 13 year-old explains how school closures and feelings of loneliness have worsened her depression after a year of remote learning. -
Local News
Spokane judge intervenes to stop farm workers' wages decreasing
A federal court decision will stop changes being made to how farm workers in Washington are paid this coming year.
