State leaders ‘deeply disappointed’ by decision to extend US/Canada border closure
The United States is extending a ban on non-essential travel across the border from Canada into the U.S. until at least Aug. 21.5 years ago
Crews clear homeless camps by I-90 Thursday after more vehicles hit by debris
Two homeless camps along I-90 in Seattle are being cleared Thursday following the latest incidents involving debris thrown at vehicles.5 years ago
Bellevue appoints interim police chief with Steve Mylett leaving for new job in August
With Bellevue Police Chief Steve Mylett leaving for a new job in Akron, Ohio, in August, the city has appointed Wendell Shirley as interim chief.5 years ago
With fires ‘smashing records,’ state closes DNR lands in Eastern Washington
The Washington State Department of Natural Resources is temporarily closing all recreational and public access to DNR-managed lands in Eastern Washington.5 years ago
Washington’s military-focused vaccine lottery holds first drawing Tuesday
Washington state's "Shot of a Lifetime" vaccine lottery has ended, but the military-focused vaccine lottery has its first drawing Tuesday.5 years ago
‘Good news’ for Puget Sound smoke forecast despite ongoing wildfires
While several wildfires continue to burn east of the Cascades, the Puget Sound region is expected to avoid much in the way of smoke.5 years ago
Review opened after complaints over dispatcher in 911 call from Richard Sherman’s wife
The King County Sheriff's Office has opened a review into the conduct of a 911 dispatcher during a call placed by Richard Sherman's wife last week.5 years ago
Bremerton coach’s lawsuit over praying at games suffers another court defeat
Former Bremerton High School football coach Joe Kennedy says he will file another appeal following his latest defeat in court over praying on the sidelines.5 years ago
Canada to let fully vaccinated Americans visit starting in August
Starting Aug. 9, fully vaccinated U.S. travelers can visit Canada again for recreation, though they must also have a negative COVID-19 test.5 years ago
What new polling numbers can (and can’t) tell us about Seattle’s major election races
The Northwest Progressive Institute has released new polling numbers for Seattle's major election races. But what exactly can we glean from the data?5 years ago
New challenges for virtual visits with doctors emerge for Washingtonians
In order to virtual doctor's visits to continue, there will likely need to be a federal telemedicine license. Mercer Island MD Dr. Gordon Cohen explains.5 years ago
Cruise season starts back up in Seattle this week
Royal Caribbean is launching a cruise to Alaska from Seattle on Monday, with passengers onboard. Princess Cruises and Holland America leave this weekend.5 years ago
Early frontrunners emerge in latest polling for pair of Seattle council races
New polling numbers for Seattle's two at-large city council races give us an idea of how both races are beginning to play out.5 years ago
First child tax credit payments go out this month to families in Washington, rest of nation
A lot of parents in the US will be getting money in their bank accounts because of the new child tax credit. Tax expert Don DeSantis explains the program.5 years ago
Two firearms found at Sea-Tac Airport screening 5 minutes apart
TSA officers discovered two firearms in the carry-on screening area at Sea-Tac Airport within a five-minute period on Thursday morning.5 years ago
Warm streak for Seattle ends at 29 days, dry streak continues
The Seattle area had two streaks going for weather up until this week: a dry streak and consecutive days with highs above 70 degrees Fahrenheit.5 years ago
King County motorcycle mechanic wins $1 million vaccine lottery prize
Gov. Jay Inslee announced the winner of the final vaccine lottery prize on Friday, presenting King County's Kameron M. with a check for $1 million.5 years ago
Richard Sherman pleads not guilty to 5 misdemeanor charges, posts apology to social media
The King County Prosecutor's Office announced Friday that it will be charging former Seahawks cornerback Richard Sherman with five misdemeanors5 years ago
Seattle mayoral candidates lay out their plans to address city’s homeless crisis
Despite a myriad of issues in front of Seattle mayoral candidates right now, the city's ongoing homeless crisis continues to be front of mind for many.5 years ago
Richard Sherman released without bail, scheduled to appear in court again Friday
Richard Sherman is scheduled to appear in court today, after being arrested early Wednesday morning under suspicion of burglary domestic violence.5 years ago
Former Washington AG: Trump lawsuit against big tech could set new rules for social media
Former President Donald Trump has sued big tech companies for kicking him off their platforms. Former AG Rob McKenna weighs in on the case.5 years ago
No one found trapped in human-made tunnel in Everett after hours-long search
After hours of searching, responders have determined that there is no one trapped in a human-made tunnel near the northbound off-ramp to Pacific Avenue in Everett.5 years ago
Latest milestone has West Seattle Bridge repairs ‘right on schedule’
The Seattle Department of Transportation announced another major milestone in its efforts to repair and reopen the West Seattle Bridge.5 years ago
