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Washington representatives, senators push to reopen state before June 30

A number of Washington state representatives and senators sent a letter to Gov. Inslee earlier this week asking him to fully reopen the state on June 15. 
5 years ago

‘It was relentless’: KIRO Radio’s Chris Sullivan tells his COVID story

KIRO Radio traffic reporter Chris Sullivan tells us about his recent experience with COVID-19, urging everyone to get vaccinated.
5 years ago

Former state AG: Ability to fire officers for off-duty actions depends on belief and behavior

Former state AG Rob McKenna explains when it may be legal for police departments to fire officers based on social media posts or off-duty actions.
5 years ago

Gov. Inslee: Washington to follow CDC’s lead on relaxing mask rules for fully vaccinated

Washington state will be following the updated guidance from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention on wearing masks once fully vaccinated.
5 years ago

Hospitality, business community reacts to Gov. Inslee’s reopening date

Business owners across the state reacted to the reopening announcement Thursday from Gov. Inslee, with most happy to now have a plan in place.
5 years ago

Mayoral candidate calls on state Attorney General to investigate Jenny Durkan’s missing texts

Colleen Echohawk issued a letter to the state Attorney General this week, calling for an investigation into months of missing texts from Mayor Durkan.
5 years ago

‘It was a nightmare’: 51 family members file lawsuit over toxic mold in JBLM housing units

A total of 15 families who lived at JBLM filed a lawsuit this week, after toxic mold was discovered in several of the base's housing units.
5 years ago

Crews battle fire at Issaquah restaurant for second time in as many days

Local fire department responders were "fully involved" battling a fire at Egg and Us, an Issaquah restaurant in Gilman Village, early Wednesday morning.
5 years ago

Two more tribes reach tentative agreement with state on sports betting

The Washington State Gambling Association has now reached a tentative agreement with the Kalispel Tribe and the Snoqualmie Tribe to add sports betting.
5 years ago

Why the DOJ has been investigating Washington Post reporters

The Justice Department under William Barr was on a leak hunt and was monitoring contacts of Washington Post reporters. David Fahrenthold explains.
5 years ago

Protest moves through Bellevue Tuesday night

A few groups protested an appreciation dinner for law enforcement held at the Hyatt Regency in Bellevue Tuesday evening.
5 years ago

Washington GOP Rep. Herrera Beutler expected to vote against removing Liz Cheney

Rep. Jaime Herrera Beutler will likely soon break from her party's line again, signaling her vote against removing Rep. Liz Cheney from her leadership post.
5 years ago

King County’s first rabid bat of the year identified in Sammamish yard

Seattle-King County Public Health reported Monday that officials have identified the first bat to test positive for rabies in 2021.
5 years ago

International Space Station, train of SpaceX satellites cut through Western Washington skies

Thanks to clear weather this week, anyone awake in the wee hours of the morning Monday and Tuesday may have seen the ISS in our night skies.
5 years ago

Report: Washington among top 10 best states to be a police officer

Washington is among the top 10 best states to be a police officer in 2021, according to WalletHub. In overall rank, California takes the top spot.
5 years ago

COVID updates: Adjusting to new mask guidance

The state Department of Health says there have been over 389,882 confirmed coronavirus cases in Washington, and 5,622 people have died statewide.
5 years ago

UW study hopes to figure out if it’s possible to have a productive internet argument

Imagine a world where you could conduct a productive but contentious argument on the internet. Two researchers at the UW are trying to make that possible.
6 years ago

King County health officer: Decreasing COVID-19 trends are ‘hopeful signs’

There seems to be hope on the horizon this week in terms of COVID-19 case and hospitalization trends in Washington, particularly in King County. 
6 years ago

How suspect in serial crow killings made it ‘much easier’ for police to find him

The Mountlake Terrace Police Department believes it has finally identified the man responsible for a recent spate of crow killings.
6 years ago

Bellevue parent upset School Resource Officers have been asked not to return to campus

The Bellevue School District has pulled police officers from its campuses, sparking outrage in some parents. One mom says the decision surprised everyone.
6 years ago

All lanes reopen after 2 major collisions shut down NB I-5 in Fife

All northbound lanes have reopened on I-5 through Fife just south of the King - Pierce county line hours after two collisions shut down the freeway early Friday morning.
6 years ago

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.
6 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.
6 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.
6 years ago