Kitsap renewed mask directive follows ‘explosion’ in cases
A renewed directive to wear masks indoors in Kitsap County is getting mixed reviews.5 years ago
Health officials recommend people who attended Watershed Music Festival get tested for COVID-19
A multi-county COVID-19 outbreak associated with the Watershed Music Festival has been reported by the Grant County Health District.5 years ago
Armed man barricades himself in Renton home before starting fire, police say
A armed man barricaded himself in a Renton home before starting a fire early Monday, officials said.5 years ago
Cruise ship returns to Seattle after 5 passengers, pilot die in sightseeing tour
The Nieuw Amsterdam cruise ship has returned to Seattle after five of its passengers were killed in a day trip plane excursion crash near Ketchikan, Alaska.5 years ago
Officers shoot, kill homicide suspect in White Center
A 22-year-old man is dead after being shot by police on Thursday evening in Seattle’s White Center neighborhood, police said.5 years ago
Steel shortage derailing plans to complete ‘Revive I-5′ project
A steel shortage is derailing plans to complete the massive “Revive I-5” project, with weekly closures now being put on hold.5 years ago
Man killed in shooting, crash in Federal Way
A man in his 20s is dead following an argument, shooting, and crash Friday night in Federal Way.5 years ago
‘Ran over him on purpose’: Homicide investigation in Pierce County after argument
A murder investigation in Pierce County Saturday afternoon had blocks of a residential neighborhood in Parkland shut down for hours.5 years ago
JBLM Army Ranger charged in murder of Tacoma security guard
Tacoma police arrested a suspect Monday after a security guard was found dead by coworkers early Sunday morning.5 years ago
Burien Mayor claims to be target of white supremacy hate crime
Burien Mayor Jimmy Matta believes he and other City Council candidates were targets of a hate crime and is calling for a federal investigation.5 years ago
Letter from 37 Washington sheriffs letter pledges support of 2nd Amendment, other rights
The vast majority of county sheriffs in Washington have signed a new letter promising to uphold your constitutional rights.5 years ago
Seattle Children’s eliminates opioids from Bellevue surgery center
Seattle Children’s hospital successfully eliminated opioids from the operating room at their outpatient surgery center in Bellevue.5 years ago
Weekend sees another 4 cars hit by debris on I-90 through Seattle
Vehicle dashcam video caught an I-90 rock-thrower in the act as four more cars were hit by debris on I-90 Sunday evening.5 years ago
Fred Meyer warehouse workers authorize strike
Teamsters Local 117 warehouse workers at Fred Meyer voted unanimously Saturday to authorize a strike. Workers are demanding more safety measures.5 years ago
Building under demolition partially collapses in downtown Seattle
Seattle fire crews were called to downtown Seattle after a building under demolition partially collapsed.5 years ago
Two dozen cases of debris thrown at drivers in Seattle in two weeks, spurring calls for action
Seattle is now averaging more than two cases every day with debris thrown at drivers, mostly near downtown Seattle.5 years ago
For the first time, female grizzly bear captured, radio collared, and released in Washington
For the first time in Washington, wildlife biologists captured a female grizzly bear and fitted her with a radio collar. It will help biologists learn more.5 years ago
Facebook grows in Bellevue’s Spring District
Facebook leased another new building in Bellevue, increasing its footprint in the greater Seattle area to 3.3 million square feet of office space.5 years ago
Brush fire burning in Chelan County threatens homes, prompts evacuations
A brush fire burning between Cashmere and Wenatchee has prompted Level 2 and 3 evacuation notices and is threatening about 200 homes.5 years ago
SeaTac apartment fire leaves scores homeless
Scores of people are homeless after a fire raced through a SeaTac apartment building, destroying several units and vehicles.5 years ago
Local researchers: COVID vaccine booster isn’t necessary yet
Pfizer announced plans to file for emergency use authorization for a COVID vaccine booster, but the FDA and CDC say those who are fully vaccinated do not need one at this time.5 years ago
Man shot, killed in Factoria Mall parking lot in Bellevue
Bellevue police are searching for a gunman after a fatal shooting in the parking lot of the AMC theater at Factoria Mall on Wednesday night.5 years ago
First simulated cruise ship voyage leaving Seattle will test COVID protocols
Royal Caribbean employees are taking a four-day cruise to test COVID-19 protocols in front of CDC observers.5 years ago
