Kathryn Altena

The Washington State Department of Agriculture reported on Friday the first confirmed sighting of an Asian giant hornet in the state in 2020.

In a study led by UW Medicine, at-home genetic test kits for breast and ovarian cancer have proved to be just as effective as the clinical protocol.

Gov. Inslee issued a proclamation Thursday to protect agricultural workers, and an order to test all residents and staff at long-term care facilities.

All In WA launched Thursday as a statewide relief effort of nonprofits, community leaders, and businesses to support those impacted by COVID-19.

The Cinerama in Seattle announced Wednesday that it will remain closed for the foreseeable future as owner Vulcan Inc. closes its Arts + Entertainment division.

While some child care has remained open as "essential" during the pandemic, thousands of licensed providers in Washington risk closing permanently.

The red JUMP bikes will temporarily be removed from Seattle streets for maintenance and system changes after Lime acquired JUMP's business operations.

A baby gorilla at Woodland Park Zoo was injured Saturday when he was caught in a battle between family group members. He is recovering from surgery.

The annual Northwest Folklife Festival will look different this year. "From Home to Home" will be a multi-channel, online celebration held May 23-25.

Seattle-Tacoma International Airport would typically be preparing for Memorial Day weekend, but is instead seeing the lowest passenger levels since 1967.

After being closed for two months, casinos across Washington state are starting to reopen their doors to guests with new requirements and safety measures.

Millions of elective surgeries have been postponed during the COVID-19 pandemic worldwide, according to a study in the British Journal of Surgery.

Sound Transit is reintroducing fares on Link light rail and Sounder service starting June 1, but will be offering a temporarily reduced Recovery Fare.

In addition to Seattle's curbside pick-up zones for food takeout, there will be curbside priority pick-up zones for retail businesses installed Friday.

Gov. Inslee announced Washington's contact tracing initiative Tuesday. By the end of the week, there will be 1,371 contact tracers trained and ready.