Snohomish County enacts mask directive for all residents regardless of vaccination status
A newly-enacted mask directive for all Snohomish County residents regardless of vaccination status is now in effect.5 years ago
Local leaders speak out after Gov. Inslee’s vaccine mandate
Both sides react after Gov. Inslee announced a requirement for most state workers to get the COVID-19 vaccine as a condition of employment.5 years ago
Cooldown on the way to Puget Sound region as smoke fades
Just in time for an Excessive Heat Warning in effect through Saturday evening, smoke has moved in over the greater Seattle area.5 years ago
As Sound Transit reworks light rail projects, group renews push for network of gondolas
As Sound Transit lays out its plans for light rail expansions around a $6.5 billion budget hole, a local group is continuing its push for aerial gondolas.5 years ago
Border employees in Canada reach deal hours after strike action
The unions representing border and customs agents in Canada reached a tentative agreement with their employer on Friday, ending their strike.5 years ago
Montlake Bridge will close for 26 days starting Aug. 9
Tracy Taylor details the 26-day shutdown of the Montlake Bridge and what it will mean for commuters to the University of Washington and the Montlake area.5 years ago
SPD Chief terminates two officers who were outside US Capitol during Jan. 6 riot
Interim Seattle Police Chief Adrian Diaz has terminated two officers' after they were found to have violated the law at the US Capitol on Jan. 6.5 years ago
Seattle-area dry streak ends at 51 days, with another heat wave on the horizon
The Seattle-area dry streak finally came to an end after 51 days, but another heat wave is on the way starting the middle of next week.5 years ago
King County Health Officer: Getting vaccinated is still the best tool to fight delta
Cases of COVID-19 are rising again, primarily due to the delta variant. King County's Dr. Jeff Duchin says getting vaccinated is the best defense.5 years ago
With COVID cases rising, Amazon delays return to offices to early 2022
Amazon will be delaying the return of its employees to in-person work to early 2022, citing concerns over rising COVID-19 cases.5 years ago
Washington State Fair plans to carry on despite rise in COVID cases
Despite the recent surge in COVID-19 cases in Washington putting some events on hold, the state fair says it will move ahead as planned.5 years ago
A non-Seattle guide to mayoral races across the Puget Sound region
Seattle has arguably the highest-profile mayoral race in the Puget Sound area in the August primary, but other cities are electing a leader as well.5 years ago
Seattle area continues march toward record dry streak despite thunderstorms
While parts of the Puget Sound region experienced thunderstorms late Tuesday, a record dry streak in the Seattle area continues.5 years ago
Victoria Woodards, Steve Haverly leading in City of Tacoma mayoral primary
Incumbent Victoria Woodards and challenger Steve Haverly are leading in the race for Tacoma’s mayor in the primary election.5 years ago
Sara Nelson, Nikkita Oliver leading in Seattle City Council Position 9 race
Sara Nelson and Nikkita Oliver are leading in the race for Seattle City Council Position 9 in primary election returns.5 years ago
Teresa Mosqueda, Kenneth Wilson leading in Seattle City Council Position 8 race
Teresa Mosqueda and Kenneth Wilson are leading in the race for Seattle City Council's at-large Position 8 in primary election returns.5 years ago
Incumbent Holmes concedes in race for Seattle City Attorney, Thomas-Kennedy leads
After the lead shifted again Friday in the race for Seattle City Attorney, incumbent Pete Holmes announced that he is conceding the race to his opponents.5 years ago
Bruce Harrell, Lorena Gonzalez leading in Seattle mayoral primary
Bruce Harrell and Lorena Gonzalez are leading in the primary election race for Seattle mayor among a field of 15 candidates.5 years ago
Dow Constantine leads in race for King County Executive
Dow Constantine is leading in the race for King County Executive in the primary election, followed most closely by Joe Nguyen.5 years ago
Two major Washington health care providers will require vaccinations for employees
As cases of COVID-19 start to rise again across Washington, two health care providers plan to make vaccinations mandatory for all employees.5 years ago
Fahrenthold: Trump continues to ‘charge the taxpayers money every night’
David Fahrenthold says Trump continues to charge the Secret Service rent when he's in Mar-a-Lago and Bedminster, and has made $86,000 so far this year.5 years ago
Microsoft delays return to office, will require workers to be vaccinated
Microsoft announced this week that it will be requiring workers returning to its offices in person to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19.5 years ago
Over 100 Seattle bars, nightclubs, restaurants now requiring proof of vaccination
With COVID-19 transmission rising, dozens of Seattle bars, clubs, and restaurants are now requiring customers to provide proof of their vaccination status.5 years ago
