Kathryn Altena
Ferry delays and shortages systemwide after engine fire, steering failure
Almost every ferry route was down boats or using smaller vessels, and now a steering system failure leaves the Seattle-Bremerton route with one boat.3 years ago
97% of COVID-19 cases in King County are among unvaccinated people
In King County, cases of COVID-19 and related hospitalizations have been decreasing thanks to an increase in vaccinations.3 years ago
Climate Pledge Arena announces first food partners with focus on PNW fare
Climate Pledge Arena -- the soon-to-be home of the Seattle Storm and Seattle Kraken -- announced its first food partners this week.3 years ago
Seattle street parking rate changes coming June 1
Street parking prices are changing again in some of Seattle's busiest neighborhoods, but the highest rate will be $2.50 per hour.3 years ago
King County issues directive urging continued use of face masks indoors
King County Health Officer Dr. Jeff Duchin issued a local directive urging all residents, vaccinated or not, to wear face masks in indoor public settings.3 years ago
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.3 years ago
University District opens outdoor dining plaza as light rail inches closer
The U-District light rail station opens this fall, which will coincide with improvements on NE 43rd Street where there's now an outdoor dining plaza.3 years ago
Seattle’s street dining is here to stay — at least for a while
The Seattle City Council extended the café streets program one year, which allows restaurants and retail to use the street space in front of their business.3 years ago
Exec says King County will buy more hotels to house homeless population
As part of his State of the County address on Tuesday, Executive Dow Constantine announced the purchase of a "Health Through Housing" hotel.3 years ago
With more Americans fully vaccinated, expect boost in summer travel
As more people get vaccinated against COVID-19 and cases trend downward in many areas, there's expected to be a boost in summer travel.3 years ago
Increasing vaccinations will help King County ‘push play and not rewind’
King County's Dr. Jeff Duchin says getting vaccinated against COVID-19 is the best way to reduce the risk of illness, and help avoid a phase rollback.3 years ago
Seattle Storm will welcome back limited number of fans to start season
The Seattle Storm announced that 2,000 fans will be allowed to attend the first four home games of the 2021 season at the Angel of the Winds Arena.3 years ago
Mariners to offer COVID-19 vaccines during games at T-Mobile Park
The Seattle Mariners will now offer the Johnson & Johnson or Moderna COVID-19 vaccines to eligible fans attending home games starting this week.3 years ago
University of Washington to require COVID vaccine for on-campus students
The University of Washington is the latest college to require students on campus to be vaccinated against COVID-19 before autumn quarter.3 years ago
After record number of April fires, Washington could face challenging fire season
It's only April, but officials are already warning about the increasing fire danger in our state, with the potential for a long wildfire season ahead.3 years ago
Signs of another nuclear waste storage tank leaking at Hanford
A nuclear waste storage tank at the Hanford Nuclear Reservation appears to be leaking, but officials say there is no increased health or safety risk.3 years ago
State Sec. of Health: We’re ‘seeing the benefits of getting fully vaccinated’
While local health officials are concerned about a fourth wave, the state Secretary of Health says we also know COVID-19 vaccines are working.3 years ago
Seattle’s Keep Moving Streets near popular parks to stay open in summer
Keep Moving Streets, created near some of Seattle's public parks last year to give space to walkers, bikers, and rollers, will stick around this summer.3 years ago
New SeaLife Rescue Center will help sick, injured marine mammals close to home
Puget Sound now has a hospital for ailing water creatures. The SeaLife Rescue Center in Des Moines, about 15 miles south of Seattle, opened this week.3 years ago
Dogs in Washington show evidence of exposure to COVID-19
University of Washington researchers say 23 dogs have tested positive for COVID-19 antibodies in the state, a sign they may have had the virus.3 years ago
State DOH: Close to ‘turning the corner’ on COVID-19, but seeing start of fourth wave
While there have been increased vaccinations across Washington, COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations in nearly all age groups are also on the rise.3 years ago
Safety measures to expect at Lumen Field for early season Sounders games
Lumen Field will welcome a limited number of fans for the first time in over a year as the Seattle Sounders open their season on Friday, April 16.3 years ago
Five Seattle Starbucks stores test reusable ‘Borrow A Cup’ program
Starbucks' "Borrow A Cup" program is being tested at five Seattle stores, which gives customers the option to receive their beverage in a reusable cup.3 years ago
