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
Bothell man to spend time in prison for insider trading of Amazon stock
A Bothell man who is the husband of an Amazon employee is going to spend 26 months in prison for illegal insider trading of Amazon stock.5 years ago
PCC delays opening of downtown Seattle store to 2022
The opening of a new PCC, a much-anticipated natural grocery store in the heart of downtown Seattle, has been delayed until next year.5 years ago
World’s ‘most sustainable high-rise apartment building’ to be built in Seattle
There will be a groundbreaking Thursday in downtown Seattle for what is said to be the "world's most sustainable high-rise apartment building."5 years ago
‘Joints for jabs’ vaccine program in Washington faces hurdles
Washington's new "joints for jabs" COVID-19 vaccination incentive program is off to a slow start, with more than one hurdle to clear.5 years ago
Gov. Inslee, Washington State Patrol unveil ‘heroes wall’ in Olympia
The "Fallen Heroes Memorial Wall" on the state Capitol campus was unveiled June 8, 2021, on the Washington State Patrol's 100th anniversary.5 years ago
State set to pick first round of winners for Washington’s new vaccine lottery
Washington officials will be selecting the first round of winners for its new vaccine lottery on Tuesday morning, which includes a $250,000 cash prize.5 years ago
