State's testing leader says not to use COVID test as 'safety check' for holidays
The state’s leader on COVID testing asks that tests be reserved for people with symptoms or contact with someone infected, not as an OK to go out and about.
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Pierce County porch pirate steals toy truck from a 7-year-old boy
A porch pirate in Pierce County stole a package intended for a young boy with cancer, but thanks to Amazon and a kind neighbor, he soon had a replacement. -
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Monroe restaurant owner: 'Crushing' to see employees 'so worried' during shutdown
Restaurant owner Scott Perry talks about how the second COVID shutdown is sure to hurt more businesses and lead to more layoffs. -
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King County group hopes to prove diversion program can be 'far more effective' than prison time
On Tuesday, King County Council unanimously approved a program that will employ diversionary justice for nonviolent first time offenders. -
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WSDOT prepares to attack daily chokepoint in Everett on SR 526
Northbound I-5 between south Everett and Highway 2 is the cause of a daily backup due to the traffic coming from Paine Field and Mukilteo on SR 526. -
Dave Ross
Ross: What will Trump's White House departure actually look like?
The president will soon be leaving the White House. The only real question among many Republicans is what that departure might look like. -
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WA Retail Association 'greatly concerned' over business restrictions
The Washington Retail Association is concerned by Governor Inslee's restrictions on businesses, and wants to see more help for small retailers. -
Rachel Belle
Legendary Seattle rock club The Crocodile is moving, with big plans during a pandemic
Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Seattle DJ Marco Collins reminisces on 30 years of The Crocodile and feels optimistic about what's to come. -
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Cases of COVID-19 at Swedish First Hill have tripled since Halloween
In a briefing Wednesday, state health officials emphasized the importance of acting now to reverse the trend of increasing cases and hospitalizations. -
Jason Rantz
WA Rep: Inslee is 'detached from reality' and 'prefers to govern alone'
Rep. Drew MacEwan (R-Union) discusses the COVID response from Gov. Inslee and says that he is detached from the impacts of the shutdowns. -
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Harborview hospitals to glow green to shine light on youth suicide
Harborview Medical Center hospitals across the country will be bathed in green light Wednesday as they inaugurate National Injury Prevention Day. -
Gee and Ursula
WA GOP lawmaker calls for special session, 'cooperation' to find COVID solutions
Republican Senator Mark Schoesler called for a special session and more collaboration across the aisle on ideas to stop the increase in COVID-19 cases. -
Dave Ross
'We're at the edge of losing our properties': WA landlords suing to lift eviction moratorium
Four Washington landlords are suing against a statewide eviction moratorium. One of them is Enrique Jevons, who manages 93 rental properties. -
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Lawsuit seeking to ban Tim Eyman from managing money for initiatives kicks off
A court case pitting the state of Washington against Tim Eyman kicked off this week, which could soon affect his ability to manage money initiatives. -
Feliks Banel
'Rusted Metal' tells mammoth story of Northwest's hard rock history
Metal bands once ruled a vibrant scene in the Northwest. Now, a new – and very large – book attempts to document 25 years of regional hard rock history. -
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Bellevue modeler does the math on the danger of gathering for Thanksgiving
With COVID cases continuing to rise in Washington, a Bellevue modeler dug into the data on the risks posed by gathering in large groups for Thanksgiving.
