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
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
