Kathryn Altena
King County opens new film production facility on Harbor Island
King County Executive Dow Constantine unveiled a new film production studio built on Harbor Island, located at the former Fisher Flour Mill.3 years ago
City of Seattle adds new community vaccination hub in North Seattle
Seattle Mayor Jenny Durkan announced the addition of a community vaccination hub to be located at North Seattle College, the fourth city-affiliated site.3 years ago
Gov. Inslee opens COVID-19 vaccine eligibility to all adults April 15
On April 15, the COVID-19 vaccine will be available to all adults who want it, ages 16 and older, in Washington state.3 years ago
What to expect at T-Mobile Park for the start of the 2021 Mariners season
Last year there were only cardboard cutouts, but the 9,000 fans in the park for the Seattle Mariners' opening night this year can expect a few changes.3 years ago
Kitsap Transit’s third fast ferry route opens from Southworth to Seattle
Kitsap Transit's newest fast ferry had its inaugural sailing, making the trip between Southworth and Seattle in just 26 minutes.3 years ago
King County health officer: 12s know ‘not to celebrate before we’re in the end zone’
After a recent increase of COVID cases in King County, health officer Dr. Jeff Duchin expressed concern Friday that this could be the start of another wave.3 years ago
Crews prep boring machine for new sewage tunnel from Ballard to Wallingford
Help Seattle Public Utilities name the tunnel boring machine that will dig a 2.7-mile long, underground storage tunnel from Ballard to Wallingford.3 years ago
Washington is ‘so close to the end,’ but still needs to take COVID precautions
Lacy Fahrenbach, the state's deputy secretary for COVID response, says there are signs Washington's progress against the virus is slowing.3 years ago
State leaders ‘disappointed’ to see assault weapons ban stall out again in 2021
A bill that would ban assault weapons in Washington only made it to a first reading in 2021, but the legislation's sponsors vow to keep pushing for change.3 years ago
Washington State Hospital Association CEO: ‘COVID is not done with us’
The CEO of the state's hospital association warns that Phase 3 does not mean the pandemic is over. In fact, case numbers are climbing again in some areas.3 years ago
Girl Scout cookies available at QFC stores in western Washington
Starting Monday, you can pick up your favorite Girl Scout cookies inside QFC stores, and 100% of proceeds from cookie sales will go to local troops.3 years ago
Dr. Duchin: Reaching true herd immunity against COVID ‘probably unlikely’
Dr. Jeff Duchin, King County health officer, explains why reaching high-level population immunity against COVID-19 may be more realistic than herd immunity.3 years ago
State Dept of Health expects boost of COVID vaccine doses per week in April
The Washington State Department of Health expects to receive nearly double the current amount of weekly COVID-19 vaccine doses by next month.3 years ago
Seattle partners with state to reduce speed limit on portions of state routes
The speed limit on portions of state routes in Seattle will be lowered by 5 miles per hour due to a partnership between the city and state.3 years ago
Where you can (and can’t) see tulips, cherry blossoms in Washington
The Tulip Festival in Skagit County is set to reopen for visitors in 2021, but the UW is asking people to view the cherry blossoms at home again this year.3 years ago
King County health officer: Variants, vaccine, behaviors will determine course of virus
Public Health -- Seattle & King County's Dr. Jeff Duchin outlines a few factors that may influence how the pandemic progresses from this point.3 years ago
Most local ski resorts extend season into April
After record snow fall combined with months of limited capacity due to COVID protocols, most local ski resorts are planning for an extended season.3 years ago
Seattle’s Lumen Field vaccine site to host largest civilian-run clinic in the nation
The Lumen Field Event Center in Seattle will open as a mass vaccination site Saturday, capable of 20,000 vaccinations per day at its peak.3 years ago
King County health officer: ‘Be cautiously optimistic,’ but COVID risk remains
Dr. Jeff Duchin, health officer with Public Health - Seattle & King County, says there are reasons to be cautiously optimistic, but it's not time to let up.3 years ago
Gov. Inslee, Mayor Durkan push to get kids back in school ‘safely and soon’
Governor Jay Inslee and Seattle Mayor Jenny Durkan pushed for a safe return to school, using examples of schools that have already returned in Washington.3 years ago
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 22.3 years ago
Three vaccination sites to open in King County as dose supply expected to increase
As more doses of the COVID-19 vaccines are expected to become available in the coming weeks, Seattle is opening three more vaccination sites in March.3 years ago
Mysterious coins confiscated at Blaine border crossing transferred to UW
The University of Washington has received 51 mysterious, ancient coins that were confiscated at the Blaine border crossing three years ago.3 years ago
