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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 misdemeanors
5 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

Gov. Inslee declares drought emergency for nearly all of Washington

Gov. Jay Inslee announced Wednesday that he is declaring a statewide drought emergency for nearly all of Washington state.
5 years ago

Car hit by gunfire on northbound I-5 in Lynnwood

A shooting on north Interstate 5 near 44th Avenue in Lynnwood briefly had all lanes blocked early Wednesday morning. 
5 years ago

911 calls detail events leading to Wednesday arrest of Richard Sherman

Free agent cornerback Richard Sherman was booked into the Seattle Correctional Facility for "Burglary Domestic Violence" on Wednesday.
5 years ago

Port of Seattle permanently bans use of facial recognition at Sea-Tac Airport

The Port of Seattle is enacting a first-of-its-kind permanent ban on the use of facial recognition for law enforcement, security, and surveillance purposes. 
5 years ago

Pair of small earthquakes shake near White Center on Tuesday

Seismologists say a pair of small earthquakes struck between White Center and Tukwila early Tuesday afternoon. 
5 years ago

Primary Election ballots on the way to registered Washington voters

Registered voters across the state should expect to start receiving their ballots soon for the upcoming Primary Election on Aug. 3.
5 years ago

David Fahrenthold: Assume Trump will run in 2024 ‘until he says otherwise’

Despite what may happen in court for the Trump Organization, reporter David Fahrenthold doesn't think it will impact Donald Trump's decision to run in 2024. 
5 years ago

Seattle council approves acquisition of land in South Park for affordable housing

Seattle's Office of Housing will buy two parcels of land in South Park for affordable housing development. Mayor Durkan will sign the legislation this week.
5 years ago

Washington’s final vaccine lottery winners will be selected Tuesday

The winner of the $1 million prize, and winners of about 350 other prizes in Washington's final COVID vaccine lottery drawing will be picked Tuesday.
5 years ago