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
Summer crab season kicks off in parts of Washington, Puget Sound
Get your crab crackers, plastic bib, and butter ready because the crabbing season in some parts of Washington begins today.5 years ago
Local runner to compete in long jump, sprints at Paralympic Games
Local Jaleen Roberts will compete in the long jump and sprints for Team USA at the Paralympic Games in Tokyo, Japan, this summer.5 years ago
Washington state has grown to 7.7 million people
The state's new numbers are in and Washington has grown to 7,766,925 million residents, which is an increase of 61,600 people in 2021.5 years ago
President Biden turns attention to Washington, Western US wildfires
Washington is already experiencing the largest number of wildfires to date with 551 fires this year, and Fourth of July weekend is just around the corner.5 years ago
Man arrested for stealing Argosy work boat
A man was arrested on Thursday afternoon for stealing a boat that belongs to Argosy Cruises.5 years ago
Mistaken arrest made for man suspected of throwing rocks onto Seattle freeway
Law enforcement reports that it made a mistaken arrest in one of the cases involving rocks being thrown onto freeways in downtown Seattle.5 years ago
Tips and a new program for travelers out of Sea-Tac Airport
Volumes at Sea-Tac Airport traffic are still below pre-pandemic levels. But travelers are more likely to have to wait in line.5 years ago
10 arrests at Port of Seattle terminal protest to block boat from unloading
Ten protesters blocking the entrance to a Port of Seattle terminal were arrested Thursday. They were trying to prevent an Israeli cargo ship from unloading.5 years ago
Gov. Inslee says lots of talk, no decision yet on extending eviction moratorium
Governor Inslee says he knows it's urgent, but he is not ready to announce if the eviction moratorium will be extended past June 30 in Washington state.5 years ago
Body of Bellevue man recovered from Lake Washington
A rescue turned into a recovery effort after Bellevue Fire officials say a man drowned in Lake Washington while trying to save a child.5 years ago
State Transportation Committee proposes ferry fare change
A 2.5% ferry fare increase this year and next has been proposed by the state transportation committee. It applies to all routes, passengers, and vehicles.5 years ago
US House passes bill to support Puget Sound restoration, recovery
A bill providing more federal dollars to Puget Sound conservation efforts was passed by the U.S. House of Representatives on Tuesday.5 years ago
Woodland Park Zoo’s ‘zoo doo’ program returns as a lottery
Zoo doo, Woodland Park Zoo's composting program, is back. But the program is so popular with local gardeners that it's lottery-only this year.5 years ago
Kenmore votes to extend eviction moratorium through September
Kenmore City Council voted unanimously Monday night to extend the COVID-19 related eviction moratorium through at least the end of September.5 years ago
Washington looks to head off potential invasion of feral pigs
Montana and Washington are the only Northwest states without infestations of feral pigs, and they've created a program to try to keep it that way.5 years ago
‘It’s a crisis’: Local hospitals in need of blood donations
World Blood Donor Day on Monday finds the Pacific Northwest in urgent need of donations. COVID-19 vaccine status has no effect on if someone can give blood.5 years ago
Fast-spreading virus killing deer in San Juan Islands
Dozens of deer have been dying a strange death in the San Juan Islands, with foam coming out of their mouths, due to a fast-spreading virus.5 years ago
Workers participate in hunger strike outside Casa Latina
A hunger strike outside Seattle nonprofit Casa Latina continues, protesting sexual harassment, abuse, and discrimination the strikers say went on for years.5 years ago
