‘They laughed in our face’: Latest talks in Seattle-area concrete worker strike fall flat
In month three of an ongoing strike, the latest negotiations between Seattle-area concrete delivery drivers and their employers ended without a deal.4 years ago
Auburn woman mauled by dogs rushed to Harborview in critical condition
A 38-year-old woman was rushed to the hospital Tuesday when she was attacked by dogs along 45th Place South in Auburn.4 years ago
UW Medicine residents stage walkout at Seattle hospitals Wednesday
Resident physicians with UW Medicine staged a walkout at Seattle-area hospitals and clinics Wednesday to protest the latest contract proposal.4 years ago
US women’s soccer team reaches settlement for $24 million in equal pay suit
A six-year fight for equal pay has ended in victory for the U.S. women's soccer team. Players will get $24 million and a promise of equal pay with the men.4 years ago
Washington hospitals allowed to resume non-urgent surgeries after pause
Hospitals across Washington can resume all surgeries and operations as of Feb. 17. Non-urgent procedures had been on hold as COVID cases surged.5 years ago
Richland schools to reopen after vote to delay voluntary mask rule until state mandate lifts
Richland schools will reopen on Friday, after the district voted to delay a voluntary masking rule passed earlier this week.5 years ago
Two Whatcom County deputies out of hospital after being shot last week
Two Whatcom County Sheriff's Office deputies who were shot last Thursday, Feb. 10, are now out of the hospital and recovering at home.5 years ago
How Wordle helped save Seattle woman’s mother from home invader
When 80-year-old Denyse Holt hadn't texted her daughter her daily Wordle score, her daughter suspected something might be wrong.5 years ago
Judge restores gray wolf protections after being eliminated in 2020
A federal court restored protections for the gray wolf, which means no more recreational hunting of these animals in Washington or Oregon.5 years ago
State fines trio of companies for knowingly putting warehouse workers at risk for COVID
Three businesses operating out a Centralia distribution center have been fined for flouting COVID-19 safety requirements.5 years ago
Seattle adds new layer to 911 calls with ‘Nurse Navigator’ program
Next time you call 911 in Seattle for a medical emergency, you may be re-directed to a licensed nurse to determine the level of care you require.5 years ago
Car crashes through window of Lakewood restaurant
Police are investigating after a car crashed through the front window of a Lakewood restaurant early Monday morning.5 years ago
Washington Rep. Larsen ‘frustrated’ with lack of coordination for 5G rollout
Washington Rep. Rick Larsen levied criticism this week against cell service providers for a 5G rollout he said lacked coordination.5 years ago
5G concerns, fog lead to more cancellations at Paine Field
More Alaska Airlines flights out of Paine Field were cancelled Thursday, citing issues created by the combination of 5G signals and fog.5 years ago
Could be 3 weeks before Magnolia internet is restored after vandals undo repairs
Magnolia residents have been without phone and internet service for days, and now, CenturyLink says that repairs may take up to three weeks.5 years ago
‘Occupancy is virtually 100%’: Just one available ICU bed in all of Snohomish County
As of Tuesday morning, there is only one intensive care bed available in all of Snohomish County, as hospitals continue to feel the strain.5 years ago
State lawmaker proposes bill to offer people money in exchange for gas-powered yard tools
A state lawmaker from Seattle is pushing to offer financial incentives to state residents if they give up their gas-powered yard tools.5 years ago
King County Corrections Guild calls for two-week shutdown of jail operations
The president of the King County Corrections Guild is calling for a total two-week shutdown of all jail operations amid rising COVID cases.5 years ago
State Board of Health will not yet make a decision to require COVID vaccine for students
The state Board of Health just started to consider making the COVID vaccine mandatory for school children in Washington, and will not make a decision yet.5 years ago
Whatcom County Council names 22-year-old Simon Sefzik as late Sen. Ericksen’s replacement
Whatcom County Council named 22-year-old Simon Sefzik as the replacement for late state Senator Doug Ericksen in a 4-2 vote on Tuesday.5 years ago
Snohomish County Executive Dave Somers tests positive for COVID-19
Snohomish County Executive Dave Somers says he has tested positive for COVID-19, amid a rise in cases across the region.5 years ago
Washington House, Senate will start session mostly remote as COVID cases surge
Amid a surge of COVID cases statewide, the Washington House voted to reduce the number of people allowed in the chamber for the upcoming session.5 years ago
Washington AG Bob Ferguson says it’s been a ‘slow recovery’ from COVID
Washington state Attorney General Bob Ferguson says he's now on the mend after testing positive for COVID-19 in December.5 years ago
