Why emotional, mental health impacts of COVID may linger
Cases of COVID-19 and pandemic restrictions may be dropping, but for many, the emotional and mental health impacts of the past year will linger.5 years ago
Seattle consumer prices up 3.4% from 2020 as US deals with inflation
You're not imagining it: Prices for just about everything are up. Even locally, prices are soaring as the nation deals with a bout of inflation.5 years ago
Attorney: No justice yet in Tacoma death strikingly similar to George Floyd’s
In the wake of Derek Chauvin's conviction for the death of George Floyd, the Tacoma family of Manuel Ellis is still pushing for justice of its own.5 years ago
Back to school but not back to normal
Many middle and high school students statewide are setting foot in classrooms for the first time since March 2020, and it might take some getting used to.5 years ago
All Washington school districts now on track to resume in-person learning by deadline
All Washington school districts are now set to offer at least some in-person learning to middle and high school students by next Monday.5 years ago
Group sues to stop Washington ban on using credit scores for insurance rates
An insurance industry group is suing to stop a statewide ban on using consumer credit scores to help determine auto, home, and renter insurance rates.5 years ago
Seattle arts learning to adjust in the age of the pandemic
With elaborate stage productions canceled and performing arts on pause during the pandemic, Seattle Opera and Pacific Northwest Ballet had to get creative.6 years ago
Veterans fill chorus in soldiers’ opera in Seattle
When an opera about the military is performed in Seattle this month, it will, for the first time, feature a chorus full of U.S. Military veterans.7 years ago
Vaping: A growing epidemic with very little regulation
Both Washington state and the FDA are still trying to figure out how to manage the vaping industry in the midst of an outbreak of illnesses.7 years ago
Vaping habits can impact teens’ brain development, and it’s easy to hide
E-cigarette use among teens has reached epidemic levels, and cases of lung disease -- linked to vaping, nationwide -- isn't the only concern.7 years ago
Pierce County Army vet battles vaping illness as outbreak continues
Army veteran Chuck Wilcoxen started vaping THC to manage pain. Now, he could be dealing with long term effects from lipoid pneumonia.7 years ago
Washington measles outbreak prevalent in unvaccinated kids
A measles outbreak is troubling local doctors, pointing toward, one simple fix that could have nipped all of this in the bud: Getting vaccinated.8 years ago
How an Oregon rancher is dancing away the wolves
Wolves are a controversial issue facing many Northwest ranchers. One rancher is trying something new to deter the predators -- a dancing man.8 years ago
Using gun safes under Washington’s newest gun control regulation
Initiative 1639 was passed by 60 percent of the vote in Washington. Now gun owners must consider how to secure their firearms. Many are looking to gun safes.8 years ago
Seattle has an illegal dumping problem with few solutions
Seattle police and the city's public utilities department have very few solutions to the trend of illegal dumping across the city. Some comes from homeless camps, but a lot comes from homes.8 years ago
