Why Puget Sound region’s air quality has been unaffected by arrival of smoke
Despite the arrival of smoke over the weekend, the Puget Sound region's air quality remained largely unaffected. Here's why.5 years ago
An exit interview with departing Bellevue Police Chief Steve Mylett
Bellevue Police Chief Steve Mylett delivers an exit interview on KIRO Radio, describing his sense of pride as he leaves for a new job in Ohio.5 years ago
Washington lawmaker explains how the infrastructure bill impacts us all
Will there be an agreement on the infrastructure bill anytime soon by the US Congress? Washington Representative Derek Kilmer is hopeful.5 years ago
COVID cases have quadrupled in King County thanks to delta variant
King County Public Health Officer Dr. Jeff Duchin says COVID cases are on the rise across the county, with the emergence of the delta variant.5 years ago
Lawmaker calls for shutdown of King County Courthouse after assault
County Councilmember Reagan Dunn is calling for the city and county to limit access to the King County Courthouse in downtown Seattle.5 years ago
Smoke moves in across Puget Sound
While the Puget Sound region has managed to dodge the worst of the fallout from the state's wildfires, smoke is expected to arrive Friday.5 years ago
Medical leaders in Washington support mandatory vaccinations for health care workers
Washington State Medical Association President Dr. Nathan Schlicher says the group would support mandatory vaccinations for health care workers.5 years ago
Previewing the race to fill Lorena Gonzalez’s open Seattle City Council seat
Ahead of August's top-two primary, we broke down the main candidates in the race to fill the soon-to-be-vacant Position 9 seat in Seattle City Council.5 years ago
Mayor Durkan: Council needs to pass bill addressing SPD staffing ‘as soon as possible’
Seattle Mayor Jenny Durkan announced newly-proposed legislation Thursday that's designed to address recent issues SPD has had with staffing.5 years ago
CDC recommends people in these Washington counties wear masks indoors
New CDC guidance recommends that residents in a majority of Washington counties wear masks in indoor public settings, regardless of vaccination status.5 years ago
King County councilmembers secure funding to hire more sheriff’s deputies
King County's eighth COVID-19 supplemental budget, approved this week, includes funding for a new, full-time King County Sheriff's Office recruiter.5 years ago
Mayor Durkan: Seattle needs to ‘get back to basics’ with masks, vaccines
Mayor Jenny Durkan stressed the need for Seattle to "get back to basics" in its COVID response efforts in the wake of new guidance for masks.5 years ago
Washington grapples with license plate shortage brought on by pandemic
Washington is currently experiencing a license plate shortage, brought on slowed production during the pandemic over the last year.5 years ago
Washington to follow CDC guidance, now recommends all people wear masks indoors
Washington will be following recent guidance from CDC, and recommends that all people wear masks in indoor public settings regardless of vaccination status.5 years ago
King County Council appoints new law enforcement oversight director
The King County Council has appointed Tamer Abouzeid to serve as the new director of the Office of Law Enforcement Oversight.5 years ago
One person dead in shooting at SeaTac park late Tuesday
Police are now trying to find the person who shot and killed a man in his 20s at a busy park in SeaTac late Tuesday night.5 years ago
King County Council begins debate over standards for homeless camp removals
A proposal that would create rules for when and how a homeless camp is removed in unincorporated King County was discussed Tuesday.5 years ago
Seattle area in midst of heat wave, rain-free forecast
The Puget Sound area is in the midst of another heat wave and is approaching records for consecutive days without measurable rain.5 years ago
Vigilant driver helps rescue kitten found dangling off Hood Canal Bridge
An eight-week-old black kitten found dangling from an air vent alongside the Hood Canal Bridge was rescued earlier this week.5 years ago
Washington will update mask guidance ‘if needed’ after new CDC recommendations
State health officials are currently working to determine whether Washington will need update its mask guidance in the days ahead.5 years ago
Fahrenthold: ‘The second bite of the apple, Trump is not so great’
Washington Post's David Fahrenthold points out a few races that will be a test of Trump's power, but notes that "he doesn't do well in the second go-round."5 years ago
Previewing Seattle City Council’s Position 8 at-large primary race
The primary election is Aug. 3. We've broken down each of the main candidates in the race for Seattle City Council's Position 8 at-large seat.5 years ago
Mercer Island MD: Getting COVID vaccine has ‘become a political issue’
Dr. Gordon Cohen, Mercer Island MD, explains the technology used in an mRNA vaccine and how it's less harmful than other vaccines used in the US.5 years ago
