BA.5 omicron variant believed to be most contagious strain so far as number of re-infections rise
Officials are warning people to keep their up their guard as a new COVID-19 omicron variant is spreading through the U.S. BA.5 is believed to be the most contagious strain to date and the concern is the number of people who are getting re-infected. In King County, there has been a 21% PCR test positivity […]4 years ago
Tacoma-Pierce County Health Department investigating probable monkeypox case in Pierce County
The Tacoma-Pierce County Health Department is investigating the first probable case of monkeypox in Pierce County, the agency announced Saturday.4 years ago
Tacoma police looking to increase force to 30% women by 2030
Tacoma Police has signed onto a national initiative to get more women on the force, called “30 by 30.” That’s 30% of its sworn officers being women by 2030.4 years ago
Executive Constantine and King County Sheriff Cole-Tindall announce new plans for office
The updates will focus on four areas: revising the office, improving service, implementing a strategic framework, and creating an advisory board.4 years ago
Puget Sound gas prices down over $1 from June peak
Prices are still higher than the national average, but have been falling steadily since the June 15 peak of $5.70 a gallon in the Seattle area.4 years ago
Costco raises prices for 2 popular food court items
Costco shoppers may notice some price hikes at the food court.4 years ago
Tacoma restaurants team up with The Peace Bus to fight child hunger
The Peace Bus is teaming up with Tacoma restaurants to provide free meals to kids 18 and under.4 years ago
South Sound fireworks reporting portal fields nearly 1,000 complaints over Fourth of July weekend
South Sound 911 announced it received 3,124 calls on Fourth of July this year, in addition to 545 reports received via its FireworksReport.com tool.4 years ago
Why King County isn’t in ‘high risk’ category for COVID-19 despite rising case rates
Despite rising COVID-19 case rates across King County, it is not considered to be in the “high risk” category, according to data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.4 years ago
Understaffed and overworked: Kirkland firefighters say the department is in crisis
An outraged group of firefighters told Kirkland City Council members the department is in the midst of a severe staffing crisis. They say some of their colleagues are working 20 days in a row. Capt. Justin Becker says the last two weeks he’s worked 260 hours straight. Typically, in that same time, he’d have logged […]4 years ago
Amazon Prime adding free Grubhub meal delivery for members
The deal is part of a partnership between Amazon and Just Eat Takeaway, the Amsterdam-based delivery company that bought Grubhub in 2020 for $7.3 billion.4 years ago
Charleena Lyles inquest: Jury finds officers used reasonable force in deadly 2017 shooting
The jury ruled it did not appear as though a reasonably effective alternative to deadly force existed, and that the amount of force used was reasonable.4 years ago
14-year-old girl dead after shooting in Tacoma’s Hilltop neighborhood
A girl is dead after a shooting in Tacoma’s Hilltop neighborhood, according to the Tacoma Police Department.4 years ago
No new mask mandate in Pierce County despite rising COVID-19 cases
The CDC says people in 15 Washington counties should begin wearing masks indoors again due to high COVID-19 transmission. So far, the state is not issuing an indoor mask mandate. An infectious disease doctor at Mary Bridge Children’s Hospital does not believe a mask mandate would work. But is COVID-19 spreading? Absolutely. And she thinks that when […]4 years ago
Signs, cameras proposed amid spike in car break-ins at King County trailheads
Councilmember Reagan Dunn said there has been an increase in car prowls at parking lots of trailheads as more people are getting outdoors.4 years ago
Air quality dips to unhealthy in some areas due to calm weather and fireworks smoke
Calm weather and light winds around the Puget Sound mean fireworks smoke is going to stick around in the low levels of the atmosphere into Tuesday morning.4 years ago
15 of Washington’s 39 counties reporting high levels of COVID-19
Pierce, Thurston and Lewis counties are among 15 of Washington’s 39 counties that are seeing high transmission of new cases.4 years ago
Nearly 300 new American citizens take oath at Seattle Center
A moving ceremony on this 4th of July as nearly 300 people from 74 countries became American citizens.4 years ago
Seattle fire crews investigate gas leak near SoDo
Seattle fire crews are investigating a gas leak in the 2500 block of Airport Way South, the fire department tweeted.4 years ago
LGBTQ+ book previously pulled from Kent middle school library will return to shelves
An LGBTQ book that was previously pulled from a Kent middle school library will go back on its shelves.4 years ago
COVID-19 cases declining slightly in Washington
COVID-19 cases in Washington are declining slightly, but health officials urge people to use caution over the Fourth of July weekend.4 years ago
Travelers face delays, cancellations ahead of 4th of July weekend
If you’re traveling this holiday weekend, you’re not alone. Whether it’s by land, air or sea, state agencies are warning travelers now that delays are en route.4 years ago
Alleged killer of JBLM solider ordered held on $1.5M bail
The man suspected of killing a Joint Base Lewis-McChord soldier may have pulled the trigger because of an argument over two stolen pit bulls.4 years ago
