UW study finds pregnant individuals ‘do well’ with COVID vaccine
Pregnant women appear to have no more trouble with the COVID-19 vaccine than anyone else, according to a new survey from UW Medicine.5 years ago
Masks required for tourists, employees at any National Park
All tourists and employees are now required to wear a mask or facial covering in crowded areas, indoor or outdoor, at any National Park.5 years ago
Edmonds woman explains why she got a COVID-19 booster shot
An Edmonds City Council candidate got her COVID-19 booster shot Monday. Alicia Crank says she is immunocompromised and actively campaigning in public.5 years ago
Wildfire smoke may have contributed to Western US COVID case counts
A recent study finds the damage done to your lungs and immune system by smoke can make you more susceptible to COVID-19, and can worsen your symptoms.5 years ago
New Amazon Fresh grocery store opens in Seattle’s Central District
Amazon is opening a new Amazon Fresh store in Seattle's Central District on South Jackson Street, the second in Washington state.5 years ago
UW doctor: Recommendations for COVID booster shots could come soon
With the delta variant spreading rapidly, do Washington residents need to get booster shots? UW Medicine's Dr. Keith Jerome weighs in.5 years ago
Seattle schools scale back plan to offer full-time virtual learning option
Washington state’s largest school district will no longer have virtual learning for some students this upcoming school year.5 years ago
Executive Constantine celebrates early approval of ‘Best Starts for Kids’
King County Executive Dow Constantine thanked voters after the "Best Starts for Kids" levy was approved in early returns from the primary.5 years ago
One of oldest orcas in Puget Sound pod believed to be dead
Scientists believe the oldest male of the Southern Resident orca K-pod, known as K21 and nicknamed Cappuccino, is believed to be dead.5 years ago
Woman accused of attempting to sabotage train near Bellingham pleads guilty
A Bellingham woman pleaded guilty for her role in placing a shunt on train tracks as part of a terrorist attack against BNSF railway in Whatcom County.5 years ago
Woman assaulted in bathroom at King County Courthouse
A suspect is in custody following a report of an assault on a female employee inside the King County Courthouse in downtown Seattle on Thursday.5 years ago
Two people shot while driving to work on I-5 near SR 516
Washington State Patrol Trooper Rick Johnson tells KIRO Radio that two men were shot while driving to work on I-5 Tuesday near the SR 516 exit.5 years ago
‘Love, Seatown’ campaign invites locals back to downtown Seattle
A new ad campaign from the Downtown Seattle Association is designed to entice locals back to downtown Seattle post-pandemic.5 years ago
Scientists haven’t had ‘a good look at J-pod’ of orcas in last three months
Scientists who study the pods of orcas that call Puget Sound their home are starting to get concerned about J-pod, which hasn't been seen for three months.5 years ago
Washington cherry crop faces challenges of heat wave, wildfires
Cherry growers in Washington say they lost about 20% of this year's crop during the late June heat wave, but some new fruit has ripened since.5 years ago
United Airlines will pull its last route out of Paine Field in October
United Airlines is leaving Everett's Paine Field Airport this October, according to online travel website The Points Guy.5 years ago
With state on alert for wildfire danger, Mount Rainier to enact parkwide ban on all campfires
Mount Rainier National Park has announced a parkwide fire ban for all campfires beginning on Friday, July 23.5 years ago
Seattle to get beeping Spin scooters
You might start hearing beeping coming from some of Seattle's electric rental scooters.5 years ago
Chelan County still safe for campers, visitors despite wildfires in the area
Despite wildfires in the area, campers and others with vacations planned in Chelan County are being told it's safe to travel there right now.5 years ago
Washington’s plastic bag ban to take effect after over a year of delays
After being delayed by the pandemic, Washington state's plastic bag ban is now cleared to take effect on the first day of October.5 years ago
Fire that destroyed businesses in White Center may have been set intentionally
New information means arson is now a suspected cause of a strip mall fire this week in White Center that impacted at least six businesses.5 years ago
CDC says vaccinated teachers, students don’t need masks at school this fall
Vaccinated teachers and students can ditch their masks inside school buildings, according to guidance from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.5 years ago
Tacoma-Pierce County Humane Society at ‘maximum capacity,’ needs adopters
If you're looking for a new furry friend, a Tacoma animal shelter is hoping to find homes for dogs, cats, bunnies, guinea pigs and other critters.5 years ago
