Compassion Seattle appeal denied, homeless amendment will not appear on ballot
The Washington State Court of Appeals ruled on Friday that Seattle's homeless measure will not appear on the November ballot.5 years ago
Montlake Bridge opens after month-long closure, more closures still ahead
After a month-long closure, the Montlake Bridge is open again. The state will still need five weekends of work to spruce up the mechanical systems.5 years ago
Indoor diners must show proof of vaccination in Jefferson, Clallam counties
In Jefferson and Clallam counties, proof of vaccination is required for patrons of an indoor restaurant or bar under a new public health order.5 years ago
Are patients legally able to demand ivermectin treatment from hospitals?
A judge ruled that a hospital in Ohio must give a COVID patient ivermectin after he demanded it, even though it was against best medical judgement.5 years ago
Masks will be required at large, outdoor events in King County
King County Health Officer Dr. Jeff Duchin is issuing a local order to require face masks at any outdoor event with 500 or more people in attendance.5 years ago
Visit Vashon Island or West Seattle on King County’s water taxi
The water taxi run by King County Metro offers two routes from downtown Seattle with daily sailing to West Seattle and on weekdays to Vashon Island.5 years ago
Washington Attorney General to appeal bankruptcy plan for makers of OxyContin
Washington Attorney General Bob Ferguson will appeal a federal judge's plan to settle thousands of lawsuits against OxyContin maker Purdue Pharma.5 years ago
Trains without passengers start running on Northgate Link segment
Empty light rail trains will start running on the new track from the University of Washington to Northgate every eight minutes during peak hours.5 years ago
Two Washington Senators call for insurance commissioner’s resignation
Two state Senators demand Insurance Commissioner Mike Kreidler resign after he posted a statement calling the Texas abortion law a "Taliban-like move."5 years ago
Washington Poison Center warns ivermectin should not be used to treat COVID
The Washington Poison Center says at least 10 people in the state have been treated for problems related to using ivermectin to treat or prevent COVID.5 years ago
Hanford orders new COVID-19 vaccination requirements
A COVID vaccination policy at the Hanford nuclear reservation allows for weekly tests, if workers do not provide proof of vaccination.5 years ago
Crane collapses in Issaquah onto residential house, injures two workers
Two workers were injured after a crane fell on a house in Issaquah on Tuesday afternoon, Eastside Fire and Rescue officials said.5 years ago
‘Over 100 additional shootings’ in Seattle compared to this time last year
Seattle Interim Police Chief Adrian Diaz says there have been over 100 more shootings compared to the same time last year in 2020.5 years ago
Fahrenthold: Biden takes heat for what past presidents wouldn’t do in Afghanistan
Washington Post's David Fahrenthold talks about the criticism of President Biden and his administration for the removal of US troops from Afghanistan.5 years ago
COVID impacts Seattle Police Department with 27 in isolation, quarantine
COVID-19 is having a major impact on the Seattle Police Department. As of Aug. 30, 27 SPD employees are either in quarantine or isolation.5 years ago
King County Councilmember seeks to expedite rental assistance
A King County Councilmember is trying to find out why millions of dollars in pandemic rental assistance is still sitting in county bank accounts.5 years ago
Mercer Island MD explains Dave Ross’ heart surgery
There are now about a half million open heart surgeries in the United States every year. Dave Ross talks about his surgery with Dr. Gordon Cohen.5 years ago
Seattle police investigating another string of weekend shootings
Seattle saw another string of shootings over the weekend, with police responding to at least four separate incidents between Friday and Sunday.5 years ago
Seattle police arrest woman suspected of injuring 2 people with hatchet
A man and his mother were injured in Seattle's First Hill neighborhood over the weekend, after reportedly being struck by a woman wielding a hatchet.5 years ago
Future of pandemic in King County remains uncertain in months to come
King County health officials remain uncertain as to what the path ahead may look like in terms of fully quelling the spread of COVID-19.5 years ago
Washington state employees union suing over vaccine mandate
A union representing state employees is suing over the vaccine mandate announced by Gov. Jay Inslee in early August.5 years ago
Former state AG: Battle over bans on mask mandates still ‘untested’ in courts
Former state AG Rob McKenna weighs in on the Biden administration suggestion that states prohibiting a school mask mandate may violate kids' civil rights.5 years ago
‘Outdoors is safer than indoors’ for school lunch, says local health officer
Students across Washington are starting to return to school, but with COVID concerns still present, a lot of parents are worried about lunch.5 years ago
