Former Washington AG: Juror wearing BLM shirt ‘not enough’ to overturn Chauvin verdict
A juror in the trial of Derek Chauvin attended the anniversary of the March on Washington, which will now be part of the defense's request for a retrial.5 years ago
Puget Sound home buyers ‘finally got some good news’ amid rising prices
Despite Puget Sound home prices continuing to skyrocket, economist Matthew Gardner believes that there's also a bit of good news for buyers.5 years ago
Seattle police remove concrete barriers outside East Precinct
The Seattle Police Department says the concrete barriers around the East Precinct have been removed, but building will still be fenced.5 years ago
Pause in rollback ‘welcome news’ for many Washington residents, businesses
So far, the announcement of a pause in all phase rollbacks in Washington for the next two weeks seems to have been received as good news.5 years ago
Fahrenthold: Biden is fact-checked, he just ‘doesn’t lie as much as Trump’
Is Joe Biden fact-checked as much as Donald Trump? Washington Post reporter David Fahrenthold says yes, but he just lies less often and speaks less often.5 years ago
Gov. Inslee announces two-week pause on Phase 2 rollbacks
Gov. Jay Inslee announced Tuesday that the state will be enacting a two-week pause on rollbacks for all counties statewide.5 years ago
‘Confusion is a real problem’ for bar suing Seattle NHL team over Kraken name
While Seattle's NHL team has agreed to rename its Kraken-themed restaurant, a local bar is still looking to move forward with its lawsuit.5 years ago
Total of 182 COVID-19 outbreaks at K-12 schools in Washington since last August
According to a report from the state Department of Health, there's been 182 reported COVID-19 outbreaks in K-12 schools between August 2020 and March 2021.5 years ago
Pierce County does not expect to have to roll back to Phase 1
Numbers just released by the local health deapartment make it appear as if Pierce County will not have to roll back to Phase 1 this week.5 years ago
Spectator events, religious organizations can increase capacity with vaccinated sections
Gov. Inslee issued new guidance for spectator events and religious organizations that allows increased capacity by adding sections for vaccinated attendees.5 years ago
Study shows impact of Cascadia tsunami on Puget Sound communities
A new study gives us an idea of the potential tsunami impact in Puget Sound if there were a 9.0 magnitude earthquake on the Cascadia subduction zone.5 years ago
COVID updates: ‘Majority of cases’ in Washington associated with variants of concern
The state Department of Health says there have been over 382,000 confirmed coronavirus cases in Washington, and 5,564 people have died statewide.5 years ago
Two men injured in shooting at Southcenter Mall
Two men were injured in a shooting at Southcenter Mall in Tukwila on Saturday.5 years ago
Climate Pledge Arena lays out plan to become world’s first carbon neutral arena
With Climate Pledge Arena set to open this fall, it kicked off a new series this last week explaining its plans to become the world's carbon neutral arena.5 years ago
SPD makes 14 arrests stemming from Saturday May Day march
Demonstrators took to the streets on Saturday for the city's annual May Day marches, with SPD reporting 14 total arrests.5 years ago
Gov. Inslee says more places, events may require proof of vaccination
Gov. Inslee says to expect to see more places asking for your vaccination card for entry, which could include cruises, sporting events, and performing arts.5 years ago
Mayor Durkan: Seattle ‘so close’ to becoming first US city to be fully vaccinated
Seattle continues to push resources into its COVID-19 vaccination efforts, with Mayor Durkan speaking Thursday to provide an update on the city's progress.5 years ago
Washington’s new earthquake warning system is live
If an earthquake hits Washington, the state's new ShakeAlert system will let you know seconds before you even feel the shaking.5 years ago
Family files federal lawsuit against Seattle over son killed in CHOP last summer
The family of a 19-year-old shot and killed at the CHOP last June has filed a wrongful death lawsuit in federal court against the City of Seattle.5 years ago
Seattle area leads nation in construction comeback
The Seattle metropolitan area is leading the nation in the construction comeback, having added the most construction jobs of any region in the U.S.5 years ago
Seattle axe-throwing venue gets approval to begin serving alcohol
Capitol Hill axe-throwing venue Blade & Timber announced this week that it now has approval to begin serving alcohol beginning on April 30.5 years ago
What’s the likelihood of another Washington (DC) state?
Washington Post reporter (and D.C. resident) David Fahrenthold weighs in on the likelihood of Washington, D.C., becoming a state.5 years ago
‘No question’ Washington is in fourth wave even as vaccinations pick up
Even as vaccinations pick up, cases and hospitalization rates for COVID-19 are rising statewide. Local hospital leaders are concerned about a fourth wave.5 years ago
