Gun violence in King County continues rise to ‘crisis’ levels
A new report indicates that King County continues to see an increase in gun violence in the first half of 2021, as local leaders search for answers.5 years ago
Can children in Washington get a vaccination without parental consent?
In Washington, kids of a certain age can be in an exam room without their parents, so what are the rules on vaccination without parental consent?5 years ago
WSU football coach is unvaccinated, unable to attend Pac-12 media day
The head football coach at Washington State University will not attend Pac-12 football media day because he is not vaccinated against COVID-19.5 years ago
Drivers hit by debris urge local leaders to take action before it’s too late
Victims are pleading with local leaders to find a solution to a rash of incidents involving debris thrown onto Seattle freeways before it's too late.5 years ago
Seattle hockey fans celebrate Kraken, NHL Expansion Draft
Seattle hockey fans are celebrating this week with the NHL Expansion Draft on Wednesday and the NHL Draft on Friday and Saturday.5 years ago
Smoke from Washington wildfires dodges Puget Sound, ends up in New York instead
While much of the Puget Sound region has been largely untouched by the state's recent wildfires, the resulting smoke has instead made its way east.5 years ago
Fahrenthold: ‘Huge public health payoff’ if Facebook were to ban vaccine misinformation
President Biden recently said Facebook is killing people, a comment he since walked back. But if Facebook banned misinformation, would it make a difference?5 years ago
State leaders ‘deeply disappointed’ by decision to extend US/Canada border closure
The United States is extending a ban on non-essential travel across the border from Canada into the U.S. until at least Aug. 21.5 years ago
Crews clear homeless camps by I-90 Thursday after more vehicles hit by debris
Two homeless camps along I-90 in Seattle are being cleared Thursday following the latest incidents involving debris thrown at vehicles.5 years ago
Bellevue appoints interim police chief with Steve Mylett leaving for new job in August
With Bellevue Police Chief Steve Mylett leaving for a new job in Akron, Ohio, in August, the city has appointed Wendell Shirley as interim chief.5 years ago
With fires ‘smashing records,’ state closes DNR lands in Eastern Washington
The Washington State Department of Natural Resources is temporarily closing all recreational and public access to DNR-managed lands in Eastern Washington.5 years ago
Washington’s military-focused vaccine lottery holds first drawing Tuesday
Washington state's "Shot of a Lifetime" vaccine lottery has ended, but the military-focused vaccine lottery has its first drawing Tuesday.5 years ago
‘Good news’ for Puget Sound smoke forecast despite ongoing wildfires
While several wildfires continue to burn east of the Cascades, the Puget Sound region is expected to avoid much in the way of smoke.5 years ago
Review opened after complaints over dispatcher in 911 call from Richard Sherman’s wife
The King County Sheriff's Office has opened a review into the conduct of a 911 dispatcher during a call placed by Richard Sherman's wife last week.5 years ago
Bremerton coach’s lawsuit over praying at games suffers another court defeat
Former Bremerton High School football coach Joe Kennedy says he will file another appeal following his latest defeat in court over praying on the sidelines.5 years ago
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
