MyNorthwest Staff

The Washington State Patrol says it's expecting more people to ignite fireworks in their neighborhoods this year. Here's what you need to know on July 4th.

Secretary of State Kim Wyman on criticism from the left for not accepting digital signatures on initiatives, and why she believes we need to consider implications.

With a “troubling” rise of COVID-19 cases in King County and across Washington state in recent weeks, public health officials are ringing the alarm.

Gov. Inslee said on Thursday he will sign a statewide mandate by Tuesday that prohibits businesses from serving customers without masks.

The U.S. Supreme Court ruled that religious schools can't be excluded from private school subsidies. In Washington, private school subsides aren't allowed.

A member of a business in the CHOP area says the sweep came far too late and only when the protest impacted elected officials.

Capitol Hill Resident Joseph Suttner talks about his experience as Seattle police dismantled the CHOP on Wednesday morning in Capitol Hill.

Seattle police officers have arrived the CHOP early Wednesday morning, and have reclaimed the area around the East Precinct.

Katrina Johnson, the cousin of Charleena Lyles, says change in policing won't happen until the right people with the right intentions are at the table.

Parts of downtown Puyallup have been ordered to either evacuate or shelter in place, after what the city is describing as a "major gas leak." 

In the upcoming primary election on Aug. 4, 2020, there will be 36 candidates on the ballot for Governor of Washington state.

If you have a medical reason to not wear a mask or face covering, there is no need for you to carry an exemption card when you're out in public.

Omari Salisbury with Converge Media has been reporting on the ground from the CHOP every day. He stopped by Seattle's Morning News to provide an update.

In Washington state, cases of COVID-19 are on the rise heading into a holiday weekend. Health officials are warning people to maintain social distancing and wear a mask in public. 

Louis Cappelli, Camden County NJ Freeholder, on dismantling their police department and starting from scratch, and what other cities could learn.